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USPTO Introduces New “Information Disclosure Statement Size Fees” for Patent Applications
On November 20, 2024, the USPTO published a final rule making significant changes to patent fees at the USPTO (“Final Rule”). See 89 Fed. Reg. 91898 (Nov. 20, 2024) (available at USPTO Rules Setting and Adjusting Patent Fees for 2025). Among the changes, the Final Rule introduces a new category of fees: Information Disclosure Statement (“IDS”) size fees. Id. at 91923.Full story: USPTO Introduces New “Information Disclosure Statement Size Fees” for Patent Applications -
RSHC’s Woodley and Schaeffer Published in IICLE® Intellectual Property 2025 Handbook
RSHC’s Brenna M. Woodley and Christopher L. Schaeffer have published chapters in the IICLE® Intellectual Property 2025 Edition, a comprehensive handbook, that provides best practice guidance to protect clients’ trade secrets, copyrights, patents, and trademarks.Full story: RSHC’s Woodley and Schaeffer Published in IICLE® Intellectual Property 2025 Handbook -
Bruce Wagman Talks Animal Wildlife Law
In Bruce Wagman’s recent American Bar Association newsletter article, "Animals Are Wild," he explains how Animal Law has grown for all species of animal wildlife and its path from past to future.Full story: Bruce Wagman Talks Animal Wildlife Law -
RSHC Ranked in 2025 Best Law Firms®
Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila has been recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®, ranked by Best Lawyers®, nationally in four practice areas and regionally in ten practice areas with the addition of Real Estate Law and the regions of New York City and Orange County for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers and unique credibility within the industry.Full story: RSHC Ranked in 2025 Best Law Firms® -
Kalia M. Coleman Selected a Law Bulletin Media 2024 Top Women in Law
Join us in celebrating RSHC Partner Kalia M. Colman who has been chosen as one of the 2024 Top Women in Law: Leaders Leaning In honorees by Law Bulletin Media.Full story: Kalia M. Coleman Selected a Law Bulletin Media 2024 Top Women in Law -
LaVon M. Johns and Alan King Honored as 2024 Crain’s Notable Black Leaders
Crain’s Chicago Business honors RSHC Partners LaVon M. Johns and Alan S. King as 2024 Notable Black Leaders—they are role models and mentors making a difference in the Chicago community.Full story: LaVon M. Johns and Alan King Honored as 2024 Crain’s Notable Black Leaders -
RSHC Partners Selected 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers in America
RSHC proudly congratulates Alan S. King and Stephen M. Hankins on their 2025 selection and multi-year recognition as Lawdragon 500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers in America.Full story: RSHC Partners Selected 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers in America -
RSHC Partners Selected 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America
RSHC proudly congratulates Joe Cancila, Kalia Coleman, Matt Crowl, Patricia Brown Holmes, Shalem Massey, Rod Perry, Bob Riley, Ron Safer, and Jeff Williams on their practice area selections and well-deserved recognition as 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America.Full story: RSHC Partners Selected 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America -
LaVon M. Johns Named GlobeSt. 2024 Diversity Champion
LaVon M. Johns has been named the GlobeSt. Women of Influence Class of 2024 (Diversity Champion Category). Since 1983, this award has recognized a growing number of commercial real estate female professionals for their remarkable achievementsFull story: LaVon M. Johns Named GlobeSt. 2024 Diversity Champion -
Christopher Hickey and Jennifer Steeve Spoke at ABA Tips Aviation & Aerospace Law Conference
RSHC’s Christopher Hickey and Jen Steeve spoke on, ”AI Technology and How It Is Transforming The Practice of Law” at the ABA TIPS Aviation & Aerospace Law Conference.Full story: Christopher Hickey and Jennifer Steeve Spoke at ABA Tips Aviation & Aerospace Law Conference -
Michael Fleck Named A 2024 Law Bulletin Media 40 Under Forty Honoree
We are happy to announce that RSHC Partner Michael Fleck has been named by the Law Bulletin Media as one of this year’s 40 Under Forty.Full story: Michael Fleck Named A 2024 Law Bulletin Media 40 Under Forty Honoree -
Keyonn L. Pope and Ronald S. Safer Named Crain’s 2024 Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & Law
RSHC is proud to announce that Keyonn L. Pope and Ronald S. Safer have been selected by Crain's Chicago Business for inclusion in the 2024 Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & Law.Full story: Keyonn L. Pope and Ronald S. Safer Named Crain’s 2024 Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & Law -
RSHC Business Transactions Team Members Published in IICLE® Handbook
RSHC’s LaVon M. Johns, David Aguilar, and Peter M. Zagotta have published chapters in the IICLE® Real Estate Litigation 2024 Edition, a comprehensive handbook that provides a best-practice guidance for issues that are the subject of real property litigation.Full story: RSHC Business Transactions Team Members Published in IICLE® Handbook -
21 RSHC Attorneys Named to 2025 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America
Congratulations to RSHC’s 21 attorneys selected for inclusion in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, recognizing lawyers earlier in their careers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice.Full story: 21 RSHC Attorneys Named to 2025 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America -
U.S. District Court Invalidates FTC Non-Compete Rule
On August 20, 2024, U.S. District Judge Ada Brown of the Northern District of Texas entered an order granting summary judgment in Ryan LLC, et al. v. Federal Trade Commission ruling that the FTC Non-Compete Rule is unlawful and must be set aside.Full story: U.S. District Court Invalidates FTC Non-Compete Rule