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Steptoe associates Fievel Lim and Michael Green, along with partner John Josef Molenda, Ph.D, authored a new Law360 article analyzing more than a decade of biologics‑related PTAB activity. The piece highlights filing trends, institution and final written decision patterns, and how recent USPTO procedural changes may shape future IPR and PGR challenges. While the USPTO has implemented certain patent‑owner‑friendly rule changes, the authors note that IPRs and PGRs remain important tools for innovators and biosimilar applicants navigating biologics patent disputes. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eVe_dcNP

First Tuesday Update is our monthly take on current issues in commercial disputes, international arbitration, and judgment enforcement. This month, we reflect on 2025 in our annual year-in-review.   2025 involved several key foreign sovereign immunity cases, Helms‑Burton litigation, and cross‑border enforcement. The Supreme Court narrowed the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FSIA) expropriation exception in Hungary v. Simon and clarified personal jurisdiction in CC/Devas and Fuld. Regarding the Crystallex sales process, 2025 was a turbulent year, with continued uncertainty in the year ahead.   Read more: https://lnkd.in/eTD9SFbz   Authors: Steve Davidson, Michael Baratz, Molly Fox, Shannen Coffin, Michael G. Scavelli, Emma Marshak

Focused on criminal law developments in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York, The Mother Court: SDNY Criminal Law Blog offers timely analysis of key rulings, emerging trends, and noteworthy applications of existing doctrine.   The US Judicial Conference is considering proposals to amend Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 17, which governs subpoenas. Our latest blog post breaks down the amendments and their potential implications for white-collar matters.   Read more on our website: https://lnkd.in/eaaa_e4J   Author: Jason D'Antonio

From a European perspective, 2026 will be a pivotal year for businesses operating across the EU and the UK. Regulatory divergence is accelerating in some areas, while targeted cooperation is reemerging in others, turning compliance into a strategic investment decision. In our 2026 EU and UK Regulatory Outlook, Steptoe’s Brussels and London lawyers analyze this evolving landscape, highlighting anticipated developments across: ·      Sanctions and Export Controls ·      Chemical Products and Environmental Regulation ·      Business and Human Rights and Sustainability ·      AI, Data, and Digital ·      Antitrust/Competition ·      Criminal Enforcement and Investigations in the UK Read the full article on our website: https://lnkd.in/e5ja_X2z Authors: Darren Abrahams, Ruxandra Cana, Jonathan Drimmer, Anne-Gabrielle HAIE, Alex Melia, Eléonore Mullier, Zoe Osborne, Ronan Scanlan, Guy Soussan, Charles Whiddington, Ana Amador, Tom Gillett

Join Steptoe’s telemarketing litigators Dan Blynn and Cannon Jurrens on Wednesday, February 25, for a complimentary webinar reviewing the latest developments in the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and state telemarketing space. We will discuss litigation trends, recent notable case outcomes, and legislative developments impacting companies that interact with customers and prospective customers by phone, including through the use of AI and by text message. Attendees will be eligible for CLE credit. For additional information and to register, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/eWmDw85j

Join of counsel Kimberly Graber for the International Air Transport Association (IATA)’s World Legal Symposium in Warsaw, Poland. On Thursday, February 19, Kimberly will speak on the panel, “Democratized Liability? Consumer Protection 2.0.” Panelists will discuss new-model consumer protection laws, explore how airlines can manage disparate national frameworks to ensure entitlements, customer satisfaction, and compliance, and analyze the role of the International Civil Aviation Organization. Register here: https://lnkd.in/e8uck3Kz

We’re pleased to welcome Ron Kendler as a partner in Steptoe’s Washington, DC office. Read more on our website: https://lnkd.in/e8D8ah9X

From pre-law fellow to summer associate, current law student ambassador, and soon-to-be law clerk, Nathan Nelson knows Steptoe’s culture from every angle. Swipe to learn more about his experience and advice for 1Ls navigating the recruiting cycle. Our series, From Summer to Steptoe Spotlight, features former summer associates who turned opportunity into success. Learn what made their summer experience at Steptoe meaningful and why the firm was the right choice for them. Applications for our 2027 Summer Associate Program are open! Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dXZ2Ja_t

The Topline: Steptoe Appropriations Newsletter provides unparalleled weekly insights into the latest federal funding developments. Congress is scrambling to get FY26 across the finish line before the remaining six bills expire. After a week of negotiations, they have agreed to replace the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) bill in the legislative package with a two-week CR, enabling negotiations on ICE and CBP reforms to continue while keeping the other five bills in place. The amended package will be sent back to the House for approval next week, guaranteeing a temporary partial shutdown. Visit our website for further insights provided by members of our Government Affairs and Public Policy team: https://lnkd.in/eCKsWtQK   Authors: Leslie Belcher, Rowan Bost, Elizabeth Burks, Michele Nellenbach, Jack Buttarazzi, Zoe Wojnowich

Utility Dive quoted Karen Bruni in an article titled, “FERC 2026: Rising costs cloud regulators’ options on data centers, transmission and more,” examining the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s increasingly complex workload in 2026 as it navigates rising data center demand, grid reliability concerns, and major upcoming compliance deadlines. The article highlights FERC’s early‑year focus on reviewing the US Department of Energy’s proposal on interconnecting large load to the transmission grid. Responding to the DOE proposal, Bruni said she is watching closely to see how detailed FERC’s response will be, noting that a key question is whether the agency will issue “a very firm outline of directions to the regional transmission organizations and transmission providers … or something a little more high‑level, broader, asking for compliance filings, allowing for regional flexibility.” Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ehE2VpwS