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For the first time, the U.S. Department of the Treasury has penalized a company for violating outbound investment rules and the triggering transaction was just $92,478. In this client alert, Special Counsel Sam Bean and Partner Kripa Upadhyay break down Treasury’s first enforcement action under the Outbound Investment Security Program: a $200,000 penalty against Amidi, LLC, whose Chinese subsidiary invested in an embodied-AI company without the required filing. For investors with foreign subsidiaries or funds active in China, the message is clear, the rules reach U.S. parents, no deal is too small, and penalties can reach twice the transaction amount. Read the full alert: https://bit.ly/4yRLVsx #Buchalter

There's still time to register for Buchalter's 2026 Labor & Employment Seminar. On October 22 in San Diego, we'll break down the California and federal labor laws taking effect in 2027, from new compliance obligations to emerging litigation trends, and share practical strategies to keep your workplace protected. Whether you manage HR, serve as in-house counsel, or lead a business, this is your chance to get ahead of what's coming. CLE credit is available, and breakfast and lunch will be provided. ➡️ Register here: https://bit.ly/4xEf219 #Buchalter #EmploymentLaw

A patent claim can be perfectly clear in scope and still be invalid. That distinction can decide a patent’s fate in litigation. In Satius Holding v. Samsung Electronics, a precedential decision issued October 1, the Federal Circuit found that broadening a claim with a single word, “or,” introduced a scientifically impossible alternative. The claim was definite, but invalid for lack of enablement. In a recent client alert, Partner Madhumita Datta and Associate Kaelyn Shinbashi break down the ruling and what it means for patent owners relying on broad claims. Read the full alert: https://bit.ly/4i3H7t9 #Buchalter

Buchalter’s 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 welcomed a fantastic turnout of guests to the Top of the Hyatt for an evening with sweeping views of the San Diego skyline and waterfront. The October 8 reception was a great night spent with clients, colleagues, and friends from across the industry. Thank you to everyone who joined us, and we look forward to the next gathering. Learn more about Buchalter’s Insolvency Practice Group: https://lnkd.in/eEa-pSPD #Buchalter

When everyone can source from the same factories, differentiation and margins disappear fast. Sourcing is no longer the advantage it once was. In a recent publication, Partner Jonathon Talcott examines how product companies can escape the commodity trap, shifting from simply sourcing products to creating them, and protecting those innovations through intellectual property. Drawing on the firm’s work with client MakerFlo, he explains why a patent is a business asset, not a trophy. Read more: https://bit.ly/3TYZxTQ #Buchalter

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has issued its first-ever penalty under the Outbound Investment Security Program, reaching a U.S. parent company for an investment made by its foreign subsidiary. In a recent client alert, Special Counsel Sam Bean and Partner Kripa Upadhyay break down the $200,000 penalty and what it signals for U.S. investors with foreign funds active in China: that no transaction is too small to draw scrutiny, and parents are on the hook for the entities they control. Read the full alert: https://bit.ly/4zzESFc #Buchalter

Washington has joined California, Illinois, and Oregon in requiring employers to notify workers when they receive a federal I-9 Notice of Inspection (NOI). Effective October 1, Washington employers must provide notice within five business days. For employers operating across multiple states, navigating different deadlines, notification requirements, and penalties adds another layer of complexity. In this client alert, Partner Kripa Upadhyay breaks down each state's requirements, including Oregon's three-business-day deadline, California and Illinois's 72-hour deadlines, and Washington's new rule. The alert also outlines how employers can establish a consistent response protocol to meet these varying requirements, starting with a 72-hour notification timeline. Read the full alert: https://bit.ly/4ydzyWQ #Buchalter

Online marketplaces, distributors, and e-commerce businesses face a widening scope of liability for the products sold across their platforms. In a recent article for The Licensing Journal, Buchalter Associates Naz Etemad and Lauren Kilger examine how this shift is reshaping risk and what businesses operating in the e-commerce chain should understand to protect themselves. Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4s3fogU #Buchalter

New California and federal employment laws take effect in 2027 and the compliance obligations arrive quickly. Join Buchalter for our 2026 Labor & Employment Seminar on October 22 in San Diego for a practical look at what's changing, the litigation trends to watch, and strategies for reducing workplace risk in the year ahead. HR leaders, in-house counsel, and business owners will leave ready to stay compliant and strengthen their workplace practices. CLE credit is available, and breakfast and lunch will be provided. ➡️ Register here: https://bit.ly/4xEf219 #Buchalter #EmploymentLaw

On October 13, Buchalter’s Atlanta office will host the Georgia Association of Corporate Counsel (“ACC”) for “IP 202 for Corporate Counsel: Diligence and Ownership in Corporate Transactions with Buchalter." The CLE luncheon will feature Elizabeth Lester, Assistant General Counsel of Equifax and Buchalter Partner Jonathan Wilson on a panel moderated by Partner Coby Nixon. This presentation is the second installment of Buchalter’s ACC series on Intellectual Property for in-house counsel. #Buchalter