Law

An Old Trap in the New 'First-to-File' Era

On March 16, the U.S. patent system will change from a "first-to-invent" to a "first-to-file" system under the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA). This will trigger a race to the USPTO with every ...
JD Supra

First-to-File and Choice-of-Forum Roots Run Too Deep For Micron to Curb Most Races to Courthouse

An article written by Womble Carlyle patent/IP litigation attorney Mike Cicero was quoted extensively in a 2010 U.S. District Court decision. In issuing a ruling on the Cherokee Nation v. Nash case, ...
Houston Chronicle

When can you start filing income taxes in 2026? IRS announces first day to file.

The Internal Revenue Service has announced the first day Americans can file their tax returns for their earnings in 2025. With changes such as the Internal Revenue Service no longer taxing tips and ...
The Bulletin

Ty Rupert first to file in 2026 sheriff’s race

Interim Deschutes County Sheriff Ty Rupert filed Monday to run for sheriff. Rupert is the first to file for the May 2026 election, though prospective candidates still have months to jump into the race ...