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Troutman Sanders LLP | Supreme Court Rules Human Genes UnpatentableLinex Legal (registration) (press release)In a highly anticipated ruling, the Supreme Court has unanimously held that human genes are not patentable, but DNA constructs that “are not a product of nature” may be patentable. While expressly limited to the particulars of this case, the long-term …and more »

Troutman Sanders LLP | President Obama Issues a Memorandum Encouraging …Linex Legal (registration) (press release)Source: Troutman Sanders LLP. On June 7, 2013, President Obama issued a memorandum titled “Transforming our Nation's Electric Grid Through Improved Siting, Permitting and Review.” The memo directs the Secretaries of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, …

Troutman Sanders LLP | Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Upholds MISO's MVP …Linex Legal (registration) (press release)Source: Troutman Sanders LLP. On June 7, 2013, the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit (“Seventh Circuit”) upheld the majority of a FERC order that approved the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.'s (“MISO”) cost …and more »

Troutman Sanders LLP | California Court Performs Surgery on Auto Sales …Linex Legal (registration) (press release)A recent decision from a California appellate court highlights the lengths to which California courts will go to scrutinize retail installment sales contracts (“RISCs”) to invalidate arbitration provisions based on “unconscionability”. The Second …

Troutman Sanders LLP | Troutman Sanders Receives National Rankings in …Linex Legal (registration) (press release)Troutman Sanders Receives National Rankings in Chambers. May 30, 2013. Troutman Sanders has secured nationwide, practice and individual rankings in the 2013 edition of Chambers USA. The firm is ranked in Banking, Construction, Corporate, Energy, …

Troutman Sanders LLP | Trio of Agencies Issue Final Regulations on Wellness …Linex Legal (registration) (press release)This is the twenty-fourth in a series of advisories on Health Care Reform and other recent developments in health care. “The Intention of the Departments in these final regulations is that, regardless of the type of wellness program, every individual …and more »

Troutman Sanders LLP | The Wild Wild West of Digital CurrencyLinex Legal (registration) (press release)The Wild Wild West of Digital Currency. Source: Troutman Sanders LLP. Posted: June 12, 2013. Launched in 2009 by an anonymous hacker known only by the pseudonym “Satoshi Nakamoto,” the Bitcoin is a digital peer-to-peer currency that is not backed by …and more »

Troutman Sanders LLP | Have You Been Accommodating Lately? Why …Linex Legal (press release) (registration)In our December edition of Employment & the Law, we published an article summarizing the EEOC's Strategic Enforcement Plan, which outlines the EEOC's top priorities over the next four years. We are only through the first quarter of the first year of …and more »

Troutman Sanders LLP | Federal Trade Commission Issues Updated Guidance …Linex Legal (press release) (registration)In 2007, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and other federal financial regulatory agencies adopted the Red Flags Rule (the “Rule”) in an effort to enhance detection, prevention and mitigation of identity theft. After the Rule became effective on …

Legal eagles circle massive bank dealRichmondBizSenseUnion uses LeClairRyan, and StellarOne has Troutman Sanders on its side. Sometimes it's cheaper and more beneficial to settle, Beale said. “Deep in your heart of hearts, I think all of us want to fight it — because it's without basis,” he said. “But …and more »