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29
Oct
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced the launch of its Streamlined Claim Set Pilot Program, a new initiative aimed at evaluating how limiting the number of claims in a patent application impacts examination efficiency and quality.
Ordinarily, new patent applications are examined in the order of their U.S. filing date or national stage entry date. Under this pilot program, however, Applicants with pending, original, noncontinuing utility applications may be eligible for special status—that is, examination out...
29
Oct
ING announced today that Ida Lerner will be appointed chief financial officer of ING. Until recently, Ida served as chief financial officer at Norwegian bank DNB. She will succeed Tanate Phutrakul who will step down from his position at ING’s Annual General Meeting in April 2026 as announced in July 2025.
Effective 1 April 2026, Ida will be appointed as member of the Management Board Banking. The Supervisory Board will propose to shareholders to appoint her as member of the...
29
Oct
By Shannon Meade Executive Director, Workplace Policy Institute, Jim Paretti, Alex MacDonald, and Maury Baskin, Shareholders, Littler Washington, D.C.
NLRB Challenges California Over New Labor Law
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) on Thursday filed suit against the state of California and the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California over the state’s newly enacted labor law (AB 288), which grants broad authority to the state’s PERB to regulate private sector labor disputes...
28
Oct
Bernastic, the materials innovation company founded by textile engineer and inventor Michael Bernstein, today announced a transformative development in its mission to turn fashion waste into scalable climate solutions. By leveraging processes inspired by agricultural pellet machinery—traditionally used for animal feed and adapted by industries such as grilling and fuel—Bernastic has created a new production pathway that simplifies manufacturing, reduces costs, and makes its solution globally replicable.
At the heart of Bernastic’s innovation is its reinforced thermoplastic composite, which uses...
28
Oct
This is the ninth in a series of articles focused on how Responsible AI is enhancing risk functions to deliver value and AI innovation.
AI is reshaping how business gets done. Including yours.
From finance and internal audit to IT and R&D, you’re already using AI to do more, with new levels of speed and insight. And you’re not alone. Your customers, your service providers, the teams who evaluate your controls and compliance — they’re all evolving, too.
Which raises the question: What does...
27
Oct
By Alison Finn, Sr. Associate, Littler Dublin & Guillaume Desmoulin, Shareholder Littler Paris
The dramatic growth of international conflict and significant political change has created a situation where personal expression and professional environments now often collide.
For international employers, this shift presents a pressing and complex challenge—how to manage political expression in a way that encourages individual viewpoints, while maintaining a respectful and inclusive environment.
The growth of “culture clash”
In today’s increasingly polarized climate, political opinions are no longer confined to private...
27
Oct
It was an eventful weekend for trade news.
The White House announced new reciprocal trade agreements with Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia, and a framework for Thailand, under which these nations will eliminate import tariffs on U.S. goods.
Malaysia: President Trump and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim finalized a reciprocal trade deal during Trump’s visit to Kuala Lumpur. The existing 19% IEEPA reciprocal tariff on Malaysian goods remains unchanged.
Vietnam: The U.S. reached an agreement with Vietnam maintaining the 20% reciprocal tariffs on Vietnamese...
23
Oct
Portugal’s credibility, combined with a solid regulatory framework, makes its capital market an increasingly attractive destination for global investors, says Luís Laginha de Sousa, Chairman of the CMVM – Portuguese Securities Market Commission. The regulator has been stepping up efforts to raise awareness of how the market works and to highlight its potential among companies, investors, and other economic stakeholders.
What makes the national capital market attractive to international investors?
Portugal’s credibility is clearly recognised by international investors who regularly participate...
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