The English Court of Appeal just recognized arbitration as a valid venue for resolving global (F)RAND disputes—but only when the SEP owner proposes it. WilmerHale examines what Acer & ASUS v. Nokia means for licensing strategy on both sides: wilmerhale.law/4itvsWk

#FRAND #SEP

What happens if the SEC eliminates the federal pay-to-play rule?

Our latest client alert examines the proposal, what it could mean for investment advisers and key considerations while the rule-making process remains ongoing.

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#SEC #InvestmentAdvisers

Trade secret law keeps shifting.

The latest edition of Readily Ascertainable covers key decisions on what plaintiffs must prove, how trade secrets must be identified, and how far the DTSA reaches beyond US borders. https://wilmerhale.law/4cFy6EI

#TradeSecrets #IntellectualProperty #TradeSecretLaw

A new IRS proposal could revoke federal tax-exempt status for certain 501(c)(3) schools found to discriminate based on race, color, or national/ethnic origin. Our latest client alert breaks down the proposal, its potential impact and key dates: https://wilmerhale.law/4ys3v5S

#Nonprofits #HigherEd

The latest Federal Circuit Patent Watch examines recent precedential decisions affecting prior art, IPR proceedings, design patent infringement and preliminary injunction standards.

Read WilmerHale's analysis: wilmerhale.law/4qMNoxm

The SEC is proposing a significant new regulatory framework for crypto assets, and the details could affect how crypto companies raise capital, operate, and comply with securities laws.

@wilmerhale.bsky.social lawyers explain what this means for market participants.

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What could a shift in the congressional balance of power mean for corporate oversight?

In a recent interview with POLITICO, WilmerHale Partner Alyssa DaCunha discusses how executive privilege and congressional investigations can create complex challenges for companies.

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A recent $541.5 million DOJ settlement signals continued False Claims Act scrutiny of Medicare Advantage risk adjustment practices and provider risk-sharing arrangements.

@wilmerhale.bsky.social lawyers examine key takeaways and considerations for healthcare organizations.

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An FTC proposed enforcement policy statement puts personalized pricing on notice: disclose that a price is personalized, why, and what data drives it—or risk a Section 5 claim.

Our blog unpacks what companies should do before the comment deadline. wilmerhale.law/4xlfa6o

#FTC #PersonalizedPricing

When does a provisional application count for prior art purposes under the America Invents Act?

A recent Federal Circuit decision offers important guidance. Our latest Patent Watch also covers design patent infringement & preliminary injunction standards. More here:

https://wilmerhale.law/46t1Wsq

In our latest Privacy and Cybersecurity Law blog post, @kirkjnahra.bsky.social and team explain why the Seventh Circuit concluded that text messages are not "telephone calls" and what the ruling could mean for #TCPA litigation and compliance programs going forward.

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It just got riskier—and pricier—to be a data broker in California. The CPPA brought its first-ever enforcement actions under the Delete Act and hiked the registration fee to $9,500. @kirkjnahra.bsky.social, @wilmerhale.bsky.social lawyers share what companies need to know: wilmerhale.law/4xVAPlK

The SEC has shifted its approach to shareholder proposals, and it could reshape the upcoming proxy season. Division of Corporation Finance staff will no longer weigh in on requests to exclude proposals from proxy materials.

Read what public companies need to know: wilmerhale.law/4bPchlO

Connecticut has significantly expanded the reach of its data privacy law, introducing new requirements related to data sales, geolocation data and data broker registration.
kirkjnahra.bsky.social, @wilmerhale.bsky.social attorneys explore changes in this recent blog: http://wilmerhale.law/4w9ss4F

Privacy risks are evolving alongside technology.

Partner Kirk Nahra (kirkjnahra.bsky.social) discussed the regulatory trends, emerging technologies and compliance challenges at HCCA's Thinking About Healthcare Privacy in 2026 program.

Learn more: wilmerhale.law/4pMXXzZ

#HCCA #HealthCarePrivacy

As healthcare tech advances, Partner Kirk Nahra joined Practising Law Institute (PLI) to explore why many organizations struggle to align innovation with an increasingly complex healthcare privacy landscape.

Learn more: wilmerhale.law/4wVF5AZ

#HealthTech #DataPrivacy