by Siena Mangi | Jul 9, 2026
Since Alice and Mayo came down, Software patents have started to drown. But a SMED’s the new way To keep 101 at bay— And turn that rejection around! Background Under 35 U.S.C. § 101, patent applicants must demonstrate that their inventions are directed...
by Siena Mangi | Jul 9, 2026
Since leaving the Manhattan DA’s Office’s Major Economic Crimes Bureau at the end of 2024, I am frequently asked the following question: “Is the Manhattan DA’s office (“DANY”) going to start indicting white-collar cases that the DOJ is not prioritizing? My answer has...
by Siena Mangi | Jun 25, 2026
On June 4, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. v. Amarin Pharma, Inc., No. 24-889, holding that generic drug manufacturer Hikma did not “actively induce” infringement of Amarin’s cardiovascular method of use...
by Jennifer Hill | Jun 23, 2026
Clarity is a central feature of good estate planning, and estate planners and clients alike take comfort in knowing that wishes are expressed clearly. When it comes to clearly identifying individuals – either as the planning clients or as the intended beneficiaries...
by Jennifer Hill | Jun 17, 2026
What is New York’s Pied-à-Terre Tax? “Pied-à-terre” (French for “foot on the ground”) refers to non-primary residences used for occasional stays rather than a primary, year-round residence. On May 28, 2026, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Fiscal Year...
