DOD Proposes Substantial Revision to Intellectual Property Rules
Client Alert | less than 1 min read | 09.29.10
On September 27, 2010, the DoD published a proposed rule which would substantially revise the DFARS Part 227 rules and the associated clauses relating to Intellectual Property. There are numerous proposed changes which collectively are a mixed bag, but perhaps the most problematic change relates to the treatment of commercial technical data and commercial computer software, which includes a caveat that any government funding eliminates the commercial item nature of the product.
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Client Alert | 4 min read | 09.02.26
The CSC Is Investigating: What Its New NIL Enforcement Memo Means for Institutions
On August 20, 2026, the College Sports Commission (CSC) released a memorandum outlining how its Department of Investigations (DOI) is approaching enforcement of name, image, and likeness (NIL); revenue sharing; and roster limit rules. The memo signals that the CSC’s enforcement apparatus is fully operational and that Division I institutions should prepare for direct investigative engagement.
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FCC Clarifies Covered List for Power Inverters and Advanced Robotic Devices
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Power Play: New Executive Order Targets Electrical Grid Equipment
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D.C. Circuit Upholds Designation of PFOA and PFOS as CERCLA Hazardous Substances
