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Jelly Bean - DOJ’s First Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative Settlement

In this episode of our Enforcement & Investigations Podcast Series, Julia Hesse, Sara Frank and Lauren Swidler discuss the Department of Justice’s first settlement under the new Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative against Jelly Bean Communications.

Ad Tech 101 – Understanding the Technical Basics

In the first episode of our three-part AdTech podcast series, Christine Savage of Choate and Jim Vint of Secretariat provide a short primer on what AdTech is, what it is used for, and the terminology surrounding some of these web tools.

FTC Orders BetterHelp to Pay $7.8M in AdTech Ruling

The FTC recently filed its second enforcement action related to web tracking tools (AdTech) and the unauthorized disclosure of health information for advertising and third parties’ independent uses. The Complaint and Consent Order against BetterHelp, Inc. (“BetterHelp”), an online counseling service provider, allege that BetterHelp shared consumers’ sensitive mental health information with Facebook, Snapchat, and Pinterest for targeted advertising purposes. Notably, this is the first FTC action that involves a fine ($7.8M) in order to return funds to consumers whose health data was compromised. 

Managing AdTech Risk When Capturing Sensitive Information

Pixels and Cookies and Webbugs, Oh My! Artificial Intelligence, big data and sophisticated analytics capabilities have created an explosion in Adtech, allowing companies and other institutions to better connect with their audience. However, the use of AdTech has also created a number of legal and regulatory concerns,  particularly for healthcare, financial institutions, life sciences companies, and others that may capture sensitive information. Join Choate and Secretariat for a live webinar on Tuesday, April 12th at 12:00 p.m. EST that explores these webtools, why AdTech risk should be on your priority list, and what companies can do to manage this risk.

Eric Marandett Moderates Strategies for Handling Virtual Depositions at PLI

Eric Marandett, co-chair of Choate's IP Litigation practice, will moderate the panel "Strategies for Handling Virtual Depositions" at the Practising Law Institute (PLI) Fundamentals of Taking and Defending Depositions 2023 Conference in New York.

Beware of Trademark Phone Phishing

Increasingly, trademark customers are experiencing "spoofing" phone calls from scammers using fake caller ID information and falsely claiming to be from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in an effort to try to steal money or personal information.

Choate Submits Amicus Brief to the US Supreme Court on behalf of Nobel Laureate Sir Gregory Paul Winter and Interested Scientists in Amgen v. Sanofi et al.

On February 10, 2023, Choate submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of Sir Gregory Paul Winter and other interested scientists in support of Sanofi and Regeneron in Amgen v. Sanofi et al, No. 21-757.  The case involves the law of enablement for patents and whether the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals correctly interpreted the law when it invalidated Amgen’s patents directed to broad classes of antibody drugs called PCSK9 inhibitors.

An Introduction to Cross-Border IP Issues Part 2

In part 2 of the first episode of the Cross-Border IP Issues podcast series, Choate attorneys Brian Reese and John Rearick discuss patent ownership, licensing and transactional issues when commercial ventures come into or go outside the US.

Choate Pro Bono Team Files Amicus Brief to Preserve Massachusetts Gun Safety Laws

A Choate Pro Bono team filed an amicus brief to the First Circuit on behalf of Giffords, a national organization working to preserve gun safety laws.