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Oklahoma Bar Journal - Take Five, But Civilly: A Civil Litigator's Primer on the Fifth Amendment by Andrew J. Hofland and Justin A. Lollman

For many civil practitioners, the world of criminal law can be strange and intimidating. Different rules, different issues, different clients, different stakes. But even for litigators with an entirely civil practice, criminal law issues can and do arise.

The Patent Lawyer Magazine – Lenovo’s Zenbook attack: valid claim or troll move? by Christopher Shrock

Lenovo has sued ASUS TeK in the Northern District of California (23-CV-5892), alleging ASUS’ Zenbook Pro laptop infringes four of Lenovo’s patents. IT message boards have expressed outrage, mostly at the Patent Office, for granting protections on this “familiar” technology. Others see a David-and-Goliath story, with “tiny” Taiwanese ASUS against “giant” Chinese aggressor Lenovo. As usual, the truth is more subtle and mysterious.

The Journal Record – Gavel to Gavel: Gavel to Gavel: Proposed Opportunity Zone bill extends tax benefits by James M. Scears and William S. Stringer

A bipartisan group of legislators recently introduced H.R. 5761, the “Opportunity Zones Transparency, Extension and Improvement Act.” Read more regarding this potential tax benefit.

The Journal Record: Gavel to Gavel – Bill seeks to reform patent review processes by Christopher Shrock

H.R. 4370, sponsored by Ken Buck (R-CO4) and Deborah Ross (D-NC2), represents the latest legislative attempt to reform the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO).

For The Defense – Accident Reconstruction Technology A Primer by Jeffrey A. Curran

Gone are the days when all you had was the Coefficient of Friction, some skid marks, maybe some semi-reliable testimony and the estimated amount/seriousness of vehicle damage in order to estimate speed and reconstruct an accident.

The Journal Record: Gavel to Gavel – Tribal grant program addresses cybersecurity threats by Clare G. Gibbons

The Department of Homeland Security launched the Tribal Cybersecurity Grant Program to reduce cybersecurity risks for tribal governments. The initiative is intended to enhance the cybersecurity resilience of tribal governments by providing funding, technical assistance, and support to address cyber threats and risks.

The Journal Record – Gavel to Gavel: New responsibilities under Corporate Transparency Act by Tom Vincent and Bailey Barnes

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network released final reporting rules last year under the Corporate Transparency Act. At present, any Reporting Company formed on or after Jan. 1, 2024, will have 30 days to submit an initial report, while one in existence before Jan. 1, 2024, will have until Jan. 1, 2025, to submit an initial report.

The Journal Record – Gavel to Gavel: Drones will make Oklahoma businesses fly by Trent Shores and Bailey Barnes

Drones are revolutionizing an array of industries worldwide. With their versatile use-applications and advanced air mobility, opportunities associated with drones are sky-high.