AlertValue-based enterprises after OBBA: More room to share, more risk to manageThis article summarizes when a VBE may be the right tool, what additional flexibility the value-based exceptions and safe harbors can offer, and why careful Stark and Anti-Kickback analysis still matters even when the arrangement is designed to promote value rather than volume.
AlertThe appeal alternative to the RCE loop: A better forum for having your arguments heard at the USPTOAs costs rise and IP budgets tighten, it is more important than ever to prosecute patent applications efficiently. At the same time, businesses and inventors still expect maximum claim coverage for their inventions. With this in mind, the USPTO’s appeals process should be utilized early in prosecution to maximize the return on your IP budget by minimizing claim amendments and shortening prosecution.
AlertHow government contracts impact risk, M&A, and business strategyGovernment contracting is a unique commercial market where success depends on much more than delivering products or services. Unlike traditional commercial contracts, federal work is governed by mandatory regulations, compliance obligations, and enforcement mechanisms that shape how companies operate.
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Pre-quantum encryption standards can be defeated with relative ease using algorithms designed for quantum computers, so much so that the data currently protected by these algorithms is, for all intents and purposes, not encrypted at all for a quantum-enabled threat actor.
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McDonald Hopkins is proud to have supported the City of Aurora in financing the initial phase of the redevelopment of the former Geauga Lake site, a project that will help transform a beloved community landmark for a new generation.
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McDonald Hopkins previous wrote about SBA's proposed rule, but now we are taking an even deeper look at how it will affect businesses.
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The ACCESS Model and similar programs offer potential opportunities to complement traditional patient care and improve health outcomes by utilizing remote patient monitoring and technology-based tools such as AI and connected wearables and medical devices to manage chronic conditions under outcome-based payment structures.
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McDonald Hopkins is proud to welcome Rachel Mahoney to its Litigation Department and Labor and Employment Practice Group.
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During our recent webinar, The Back to School Supply List: Strong passwords, smart policies & safer data, attorneys Meghan Collins and Chery Saniuk-Heinig explored key concepts such as directory vs. non-directory information, FERPA considerations, and everyday best practices to help keep students, parents, and staff informed and protected all year long.
