On January 8, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court decided to hear the case of Minerva Surgical v. Hologic. The outcome of the Court’s ultimate decision could have far reaching implications on inventors, assignees, assignors, and employers. On this episode of CalCurrent, San Diego partner, Jeff Morton, discusses these implications, reviews relevant case law that could influence the decision, and highlights how the court’s decision could impact the future of U.S. patent law.

In January 2021, the Supreme Court issued an opinion in City of Chicago v. Fulton, a case that began in bankruptcy court. On this episode of CalCurrent, listen as bankruptcy partner Nathan Kanute breaks down the Supreme Court opinion.

On CalCurrent’s second installment of the Master Service Agreements Series, corporate and securities attorney Sarah Hibbard dives further into MSAs, highlighting three basic concepts to consider when drafting confidentiality and intellectual property provisions.

To catch up on the full series, listen to: Episode 31: Master Service Agreements, Part 1: The Basics.

Join Snell & Wilmer corporate and securities partner, Jim Scheinkman, as he discusses important considerations for business owners in selling their businesses. This episode discusses important preparation steps for a business owner to consider, how many buyers evaluate businesses and how sellers can anticipate their evaluation criteria, potential risks to a seller in the sales process, and some of the key legal and business factors for business owners to consider in advance of a sale to address a buyer's perception of a business and its risks.

The Food and Drug Administration recently published a new Action Plan for how the agency will evaluate artificial intelligence and machine learning-based software when used as a medical device. On this episode of CalCurrent, digital health technology partner Eric Kintner discusses the FDA’s new Action Plan and how it may serve as a roadmap for future regulations.

As the vaccination for COVID-19 is becoming more commonplace, employers are facing new hurdles, such as employee vaccination requirements and exemptions. On this episode of CalCurrent, labor and employment partner Tiffanny Brosnan answers frequently asked questions employers should consider as they create COVID-19 vaccinations policies for the workplace.

With 7,000 miles of coastline, proximity to the United States and a diverse culture, Mexico has become a popular location for people looking to buy a home away from home. However, buying property internationally is not always as simple as making an offer and signing on the dotted line. On this episode of CalCurrent, Los Cabos real estate attorney Jorge Fragoso outlines seven key factors to consider when purchasing a property in Mexico.

On December 28, 2020, the Federal Aviation Administration issued new regulations requiring Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), commonly known as drones to broadcast a digital license plate in the form of a Remote ID. On this episode, guest host and UAS/drone partner Kelly Daly provides a summary of these rules and explains why this a critical step towards integrating drones into the national airspace.

On this episode of CalCurrent, corporate and securities attorney Sarah Hibbard kicks off the Master Service Agreements Series discussing considerations when entering into Master Service Agreements.

If you are party to an M&A transaction, whether buyer or seller, purchase price adjustments based on working capital can affect you. On this episode of CalCurrent, learn the basics of purchase price adjustments with Los Angeles corporate and securities partner Rose Sorensen.