Uruguay announced two major updates in the patent and regulatory spheres that are likely to encourage outside investment in Uruguayan industry, particularly for agbiotech: Uruguay is acceding to the Patent Cooperation Treaty and is also rolling out a new Gene Editing Decree. Together, these changes reflect major updates to Uruguay’s IP system broadly. https://bit.ly/3T6NrEB
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Morrison Foerster transforms complexity into advantage. With our collective intelligence, we shape powerful legal strategies that move your business forward while living our shared values. We solve your most critical multidimensional challenges in a way that provides clarity around the risk you are facing and gives you confidence in your chosen path. We pair diversity of perspective with a strategic consultative approach to craft the tailored strategies you need. We foster trusted partnerships that are defined by winning for you when it matters most. Our clients include some of the largest financial institutions, Fortune 100 companies, and leading technology and life sciences companies. Whether established for decades or just an entrepreneur’s idea, we represent organizations as they grow, innovate, disrupt, and develop into leading industry players and household names.
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Join us for the panel discussion, "The Technology Revolutionizing Life Sciences Through #AI, mRNA, and Beyond," at MoForum 2024 | San Diego on September 24. The panel will be moderated by MoFo's Erin Bosman. Panelists include Brendan Daly, Senior Innovation & Licensing Manager at San Diego State University; Douglas Komen, CFO of Vektor Medical; Kate Broderick, Chief Innovation Officer of Maravai LifeSciences; Andrew Stelzer, Head of Business Development at Unlearn.AI; and Andrés Bratt-Leal, PhD, SVP of Research & Development at Aspen Neuroscience. Register to attend: https://bit.ly/46Um4mL #lifesciences
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The trend of increased occasional activism has continued as “occasional activists,” investors who are not funds dedicated to activist strategies or who do not regularly employ activist tactics, have leveraged their growing influence to advocate for changes to public companies’ #corporategovernance and operations. Read more. https://bit.ly/3MnDy1k
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In the latest episode of The Regulators podcast, co-hosted by MoFo’s Brandon L. Van Grack and Lawfare’s Scott Anderson, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Investment Security Paul Rosen discusses the newly announced outbound investment screening regulations and recent #CFIUS enforcement actions. Listen to learn more: https://bit.ly/3X06SQC
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Read the latest roundup of social media-related news in August on MoFo’s Socially Aware blog: https://bit.ly/4dZw3tj
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Companies making carbon- and climate-related claims have to navigate a complex landscape. Get insight from MoFo’s William (Bill) Tarantino, Christin Hill, and Oluwabamise Onabanjo in their article, “Under the Microscope – Navigating Climate Accountability and Building Resilient Programs.” Learn more: https://bit.ly/3WKUJ1D #ESG #climate
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As #immersivetechnology innovation continues to outpace development of existing regulatory frameworks, companies need to be diligent in their efforts to keep up with and predict best practices and regulatory questions. Read more: https://bit.ly/4dJqtLY #technology #innovation
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Nadaq has proposed to amend its rules regarding penny stocks (i.e., stocks trading below a $1.00 minimum bid price) to make it easier for Nasdaq to delist them. Penny stock companies listed on Nasdaq, especially the China-based ones, should take proactive measures to avoid disruptions in light of the proposed rule changes. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3MjwoeD #pennystocks
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The #BidenAdministration recently convened the first meeting of its Strike Force on Unfair and Illegal Pricing, an interagency initiative announced in March 2024 to “root out and stop illegal corporate behavior that hikes prices on American families through anti-competitive, unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent practices.” Read more: https://bit.ly/3XhrJQA
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The U.S. Department of Defense issued a final rule bringing the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement into alignment with changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulation that reorganized Part 23 on Sustainable Procurement. Read more: https://bit.ly/3z1cUZa
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