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Staying True To The Specification: Federal Circuit Vacates Preliminary Injunction Based On Unsupported Claim Constructions
The Federal Circuit vacated a preliminary injunction in a patent infringement case involving electrical outlet cover products, finding that the district court made critical errors in its claim construction analysis. The appellate court determined that the lower court improperly imposed unsupported limitations on key patent terms and incorrectly applied a presumption of irreparable harm.
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Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP
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U.S. Rescinds Syria’s State Sponsor Of Terrorism Designation
The U.S. government has taken significant steps to normalize trade and financial relations with Syria by rescinding its State Sponsor of Terrorism designation and delisting Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham from sanctions lists. While these actions mark progress toward Syria's economic reintegration, exporters and businesses must navigate remaining export control requirements under the EAR and ITAR, as well as persistent compliance obligations related to anti-boycott rules and sovereign immunity considerations.
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Steptoe LLP

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Governor Shapiro Puts Home Health Care Wage Compliance Under The Microscope
Pennsylvania's Department of Labor & Industry has launched a proactive enforcement initiative targeting home care agencies for wage and hour violations. With approximately 40% of state wage complaints coming from home care workers, agencies face increased scrutiny over unpaid overtime, travel time compensation, and recordkeeping practices that may not capture all compensable work activities.
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Walking To Lunch On Break? DOL Says That May Be The Employee’s Time, Not The Company’s
Last week, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) issued Opinion Letter FLSA2026-11, addressing a question many employers with large or sprawling worksites have faced: does mandatory walk time to a designated break area turn an unpaid meal period into compensable work time? The short answer is no — so long as the remaining break time is still long enough for employees to eat a regular meal.
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HR Tip Of The Week: If The NJDOL Reviewed Your Independent Contractor Relationships Tomorrow, What Would It Find?
New Jersey Department of Labor regulations clarifying the ABC test for independent contractor classification take effect October 1, fundamentally shifting the burden of proof to employers. With the NJDOL expected to aggressively audit compliance and impose substantial penalties for misclassification, employers have just two weeks to assess their workforce relationships and develop strategies to meet the stricter standards.
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