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Biden’s Diversity Push in Trades Sparks Union, Industry Tension
Biden administration plans to create a high-skilled, diverse workforce to complete the billions of dollars of infrastructure projects expected over the next decade has largely hinged on siphoning federal dollars toward contractors and grant applicants that partner with labor organizations.
Energy Department Pressed on Nuclear Fuel, Waste in Budget Bill
House members are seeking to leverage their funding powers to demand the Energy Department speed up work on nuclear waste disposal and cleanup, while more quickly developing new domestic sources of nuclear fuel.
Crypto Crash Weighs on States’ Plans for Tax Payment by Bitcoin
Two US states are steaming ahead with programs that will permit taxes to be paid in cryptocurrency, but the idea has been shelved almost everywhere else in the wake of the crash that has erased hundreds of billions of dollars worth of digital assets.
Avanci Is Turning Automakers’ Patent Licensing on Its Head
Less than six years old, Avanci LLC has built a platform that includes most of the patents on technology that’s key to an industry standard for 4G telecommunications. And by focusing on deals with automakers rather than parts suppliers, it’s forcing the industry to rethink how patents are licensed.
Abortion Havens Short on Spanish Speakers Scramble to Prepare
Abortion providers in states billing themselves as safe havens are grappling with how best to serve an influx of clients who may not speak fluent English, given the limited resources available.
Clarity on Patent Eligibility Sought From Courts, Congress, PTO
A recent study by the US Patent and Trademark Office regarding the current state of patent eligibility jurisprudence is a good, if small step in the right direction, attorneys say.
Opioid Distributors Win Case Alleging They Fueled Drug Abuse
A federal judge rejected claims that the three largest US opioid distributors ignored warning signs when they sent millions of pills to a West Virginia community, handing a rare trial win for companies linked to the drug epidemic.
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