Patently O

OCTOBER 18, 2024

This new claim construction decision has two important focal points: Is it proper at the motion-to-dismiss stage? by Dennis Crouch UTTO Inc. Metrotech Corp. , 2023-1435 (Fed. Answer: Yes, but with major caveats) Is a plural also singular?

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Gravel2Gavel

OCTOBER 1, 2024

by Pillsbury's Construction & Real Estate Law Team In our latest roundup, commercial mortgage bond market in trouble, commercial real estate investments, pressure on mortgage REITs, and more! Continue Reading ›

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Gravel2Gavel

OCTOBER 16, 2024

by Pillsbury's Construction & Real Estate Law Team In our latest roundup, Hurricane Helene affects infrastructure, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bills aimed at renter protections, Federal Reserve kick-off rate-easing cycle, and more! Continue Reading ›

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Patently O

JUNE 22, 2023

Netflix revolves around the construction of the claim term “drive server” found in Broadcom’s U.S. The decision reaffirms the significance of preferred embodiments in claim construction and their potential to shape the validity of patent claims. Under the broader construction, the claims were found invalid as obvious.

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Gravel2Gavel

AUGUST 6, 2024

by Pillsbury's Construction & Real Estate Law Team In our latest roundup, cybersecurity attacks target contractors, U.S. banks report weaker profits, additional commercial real estate is distressed, and more! Continue Reading ›

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Law 360

OCTOBER 22, 2024

A former Aldi executive was sentenced to two years in prison in Illinois federal court after copping to manipulating the bidding system for construction projects in return for millions of dollars in illegal kickbacks, the U.S. Department of Justice said Tuesday.

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Gravel2Gavel

AUGUST 21, 2024

by Pillsbury's Construction & Real Estate Law Team In our latest roundup, UBS to liquidate $2 billion real estate fund, hotel workers in San Francisco vote to strike, housing market to change after blockbuster settlement, and more! Continue Reading ›

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JURIST

JUNE 28, 2024

On Thursday, the European Court of Human Rights declared an application concerning the planning decision to construct Berlin Brandenburg Airport inadmissible. The post European Court of Human Rights disallows property owners’ challenge to Berlin Brandenburg Airport construction appeared first on JURIST - News.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 12, 2020

Tesla’s upcoming car factory in Germany might be delayed after environmental groups Thursday obtained a temporary injunction against construction. The post German court temporarily halts Tesla factory construction due to environmental concerns appeared first on JURIST - News - Legal News & Commentary.

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JURIST

JUNE 17, 2023

The post Australia introduces law to prevent construction of Russian embassy near parliament building appeared first on JURIST - News. The bill was introduced after the National Capital Authority attempted to terminate the lease , a move that was declared invalid by the Federal Court.

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Gravel2Gavel

MAY 22, 2024

by Pillsbury's Construction & Real Estate Law Team In our latest roundup, Virginia’s governor signs two bills into law, $929 billion in outstanding commercial mortgages come due, banks prepare for delinquencies related to office space, and more! Continue Reading ›

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Gravel2Gavel

JUNE 26, 2024

by Pillsbury's Construction & Real Estate Law Team In our latest roundup, U.S. interest rates remain uncertain, construction firms continue to use artificial intelligence, New York City updates commercial zoning regulations, and more! Continue Reading ›

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JURIST

JANUARY 15, 2023

The post German police clash with climate protestors over mine construction appeared first on JURIST - News. org said in a statement.

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Gravel2Gavel

APRIL 24, 2024

by Pillsbury's Construction & Real Estate Law Team In our latest roundup, alternative lenders take the lead in CRE loans, construction workers worry about artificial intelligence, prospective homeowners express concerns about climate risks, and more! Continue Reading ›

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Gravel2Gavel

AUGUST 25, 2021

by Pillsbury's Construction & Real Estate Law Team. Diversity and inclusion efforts increase in the infrastructure industry, a recent United Nations report on climate change highlights its potential effects on real estate, construction projects fall behind schedule due to labor shortages, and more. Continue Reading ›.

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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

AUGUST 6, 2024

One tactic that plaintiffs in these lawsuits sometimes use is to move for a preliminary injunction to halt construction until the court reaches a final decision on the merits. Over the past few years, opponents of offshore wind energy have filed at least 15 lawsuits against 5 projects in federal court.

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Patently O

JANUARY 10, 2024

Judge Hughes again wrote the majority opinion affirming the motion to dismiss on eligibility grounds; Judge Stoll again dissented-in-part, concluding that the district court should have construed the claims (or preliminary relied upon IBM’s proposed construction) before deciding eligibility. Machines Corp. 4th — (Fed.

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Gravel2Gavel

JULY 10, 2024

by Pillsbury's Construction & Real Estate Law Team In our latest roundup, renters stay in their units longer, GenAI change how commercial real estate operates, and banks continue high exposure due to commercial real estate. Continue Reading ›

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Gravel2Gavel

JANUARY 25, 2023

by Pillsbury's Construction & Real Estate Law Team This week’s round-up explores new artificial intelligence tools and their projected impact on real estate agents, key trends driving proptech innovation, barriers to adopting drones in the construction industry, and more. Continue Reading ›

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Patently O

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The accused infringer SonicWall was using two different computers for these operations and the patentee sought a construction that relied upon the presumed plurality to encompass the accused activity. On appeal, the patentee raised a number of claim construction arguments that may have carried weight in an ordinary claim construction context.

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Law 360

MAY 21, 2024

Department of Labor's final rule regulating prevailing wages under the Davis-Bacon Act creates tangible damage and a Texas federal court should stop it, a group of construction groups suing the department said.

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Law 360

JUNE 24, 2024

Department of Labor rule changing how prevailing wages are determined for federally funded construction projects from going into effect, saying the department had overstepped its authority under the Davis-Bacon Act. A Texas federal judge on Monday blocked parts of a U.S.

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iHire

APRIL 1, 2022

A summary of Dodge Data and Analytics' annual forecast for the construction industry, including projections for specific sectors.

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LegalReader

JANUARY 17, 2023

If you get injured in a construction accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your damages.

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LegalReader

AUGUST 19, 2022

Between 2021 and 2022, the United States federal government passed several new construction laws directly revolving around the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Patently O

APRIL 19, 2021

On appeal, the Federal Circuit reversed, holding that “ Under the proper construction, the Vortek product does not infringe claim 27 either literally or under the doctrine of equivalents.” ” The problem with this decision is that neither party appealed claim construction. sootEnBancPetition.

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Above The Law

JUNE 24, 2022

PLI’s one-day program is ideal for anyone working in the construction and infrastructure space. The post What Lawyers Need To Know About Infrastructure And Construction Projects appeared first on Above the Law.

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Patently O

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

On appeal to the Federal Circuit, Sisvel challenged the PTAB’s claim construction of the term “connection rejection message” and its denial of Sisvel’s revised motion to amend the ‘698 patent claims. See IPR2020-01070, Paper No. 31 (PTAB Nov. 8, 2021); IPR2020-01071, Paper No. 30 (PTAB Nov. 22-1387 (Fed.

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Gravel2Gavel

AUGUST 14, 2024

by Pillsbury's Construction & Real Estate Law Team In our latest roundup, nonresidential spending drops, realtor payment structure changes, office vacancy rates soar, and more! Continue Reading ›

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Gravel2Gavel

JANUARY 18, 2023

by Pillsbury's Construction & Real Estate Law Team. This week’s round-up dives into projections on construction inventory in the housing market, the first 3D-printed house, a replica of South Korea’s Seoul in the Metaverse, and more. Continue Reading ›.

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Patently O

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

6, 2023) [ decision ] The Federal Circuit’s bread-and-butter over the years has been claim constructions that often surprise or confuse district court judges. The other part of the issue, of course, is that no deference is given to the district court’s claim construction on appeal. might often be properly rounded to 13.

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Patently O

AUGUST 3, 2023

.” Docs: Moderna v Pfizer Complaint Moderna v Pfizer Answer Moderna v Pfizer DCT Claim Construction The case is slowly moving forward in before Judge Richard Stearns with a trial rougly set for Fall 2024. Most recently, Judge Stearns issued a claim construction order following a Markman hearing.

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Patently O

JUNE 24, 2024

” On appeal, Judge Albright reversed-in-part, finding that the Board abused its discretion by refusing to consider Apple’s claim construction arguments even though made for the first time in its reply brief at the merits stage. quoting Axonics.

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Gravel2Gavel

MARCH 20, 2024

by Pillsbury's Construction & Real Estate Law Team In our latest roundup, bad loans outweigh loss reserves at top six U.S. banks, the FCC announces a proposed rule aimed at “bulk billing,” office-to-multifamily conversion projects grow in major metro cities, and more! Continue Reading ›

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Gravel2Gavel

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Smart Construction” is a loose term but generally refers to the development and use of processes and applications that improve construction planning and the management of projects (thereby potentially streamlining costs of construction). by Caroline A. Harcourt , James W. McPhillips and Adam J.

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Gravel2Gavel

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

by Pillsbury's Construction & Real Estate Law Team. This week’s round-up explores 4 key trends expected to impact proptech in 2023, global investment in green construction technologies, sustainable buildings and their perceived value for tenants in Europe, and more. Continue Reading ›.

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Patently O

JANUARY 1, 2024

The district court issued a claim construction order construing “barcode,” relying on statements K-fee made distinguishing certain prior art (Jarisch) during prosecution of a related European patent before the European Patent Office (EPO).

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