Book Update: Patent Law: A Practitioner’s Guide (Fourth Edition)

Patent Law: A Practitioner’s Guide provides a comprehensive approach to navigating the framework of patent law. This guide covers a wide array of essential topics, such as new developments under the America Invents Act, relevant federal regulations and court decisions, and document drafting techniques. It also includes various forms and diagrams to provide practitioners with a wealth of resources to enhance their knowledge of patent law.

Highlights of this most recent release include:

Chapter 1, General Information, discusses Executive Order 14179, Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence (Jan. 23, 2025), and its applicability to previous policies and practices (Section 1:6.1 and 1:7.1)

Chapter 17, Preparation of an Amendment, includes a new section covering the PTO’s recent ruling on amendment practice rules in AIA trials (Section 17:7)

Chapter 19, Appeal and Preparation of an Appeal Brief, includes new decisions made by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (Section 19:9)

Chapter 24, Post-Grant Procedures, is updated to reflect the Patent and Trademark Office’s latest ruling on inter partes review (Section 24:6.1)

Chapter 26, Patent Licensing, provides a new section which explores the Ninth Circuit’s ruling in C.R. Bard, Inc. v. Atrium Medical Corp. (Section 26:7.6)

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Free Form of the Month

PLI PLUS offers unlimited electronic access to more than 4,500 downloadable, searchable, and editable legal forms ready for use in your practice. In an effort to highlight this unique content type, we’ve selected one form per month and made it available for anyone to download for free – no subscription required.

November’s free form:

Table of Investment Advisers Act Requirements Application to Exempt Reporting Advisers

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Forms & Checklists Flyer – This flyer provides an overview of the forms & checklists on PLI PLUS and highlights a handful of popular examples.

Book Update: The Circular 230 Deskbook: Related Penalties, Reportable Transactions, Working Forms

The Circular 230 Deskbook is an essential compliance resource for every tax professional who practices before the IRS, helping practitioners comply with complex Circular 230 amendments more easily — and avoid costly penalties and sanctions. This 39th release to The Circular 230 Deskbook updates the practice guide with the latest developments in tax and estate law relating to IRS Circular 230.

Highlights of Release #39 include the following:

Chapter 1, Deference: When the Court Must Yield to the Government’s Interpretation, discusses the “change-in-position doctrine”; the effect of Loper Bright on the invocation of stare decisis and the power of section 7805 to delegate discretion; and other continuing issues arising from the overturning of Chevron.
Updated Appendix AA, Table of Authorities, and Index.

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Book Update: Commercial Ground Leases (Fourth Edition)

Commercial Ground Leases is a practical guide for creating fair and accurate lease agreements between landlords and tenants. It explains key topics such as lease terms, property use, and occupancy rights. This seventh release of Commercial Ground Leases is updated with the latest developments in the law and practice of ground leases.

Highlights of Release #7 include:

Chapter 1, The Truth About Ground Leases, includes new material on duty of care and duty of loyalty (Section 1:3.5).
Chapter 4, Reappraisal of Ground Rents, includes a new case study on “highest and best use” and financial feasibility, in which the Seattle Public Schools leased the site of a former school for a shopping mall (Section 4:1.3).
Chapter 9, Bankruptcy, includes new material on letters of credit (LOCs) (Section 9:3.2[B]).
Chapter 19, Default and Redemption, Section 19:1 has been renamed “Default: A User’s Guide,” and has been expanded to cover the practical aspects of default from the perspective of a leasehold lender, a landlord, and a tenant.
Chapter 24, Arbitration and Mediation, includes new material on MAI appraisers (Section 24:3).
The Table of Authorities and the Index have been updated.

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New Title: Artificial Intelligence & Intellectual Property

PLI Press is proud to announce the publication the brand-new treatise Artificial Intelligence & Intellectual Property.

Over the past decade, artificial intelligence (AI) technologies have rapidly evolved from experimental curiosities to pivotal drivers of innovation, creativity, and economic growth. In fields ranging from healthcare to entertainment, AI systems are generating outputs that challenge traditional notions of authorship, inventorship, ownership, and liability. Today, legal practitioners, scholars, businesses, and governments worldwide are grappling with profound questions: Does AI-generated work qualify for copyright protection? Can an algorithm be considered an “inventor” under patent law? How do we protect data when AI systems rely on massive datasets? Who is held responsible when AI-based decisions infringe on IP rights or cause tangible harm?

Artificial Intelligence & Intellectual Property provides an authoritative, yet accessible, resource for those navigating these uncharted legal waters. AI & IP explores the intersection of AI and every branch of intellectual property, offering insights that can guide future legal reasoning, policy making, and practical decision making.

A team of experts addresses a wide range of topics, including:

Each chapter can stand alone for a focused dive into its specific area, but taken together, they form a cohesive examination of the ethical, legal, and practical dilemmas that AI brings.

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What’s New in PLI PLUS

We add content to PLI PLUS every month to ensure our subscribers have access to the most up-to-date and relevant secondary source legal documents. Renowned legal experts regularly update our acclaimed Treatises, Skills Books, Practice Guides, Course Handbooks, Case Summaries, Transcripts, and Forms to reflect recent changes and developments in the law.

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Book Update: New York Elder Law (Second Edition)

New York Elder Law explores the evolving legal landscape shaped by the growing population of older adults in New York. As seniors live longer, their legal needs become more complex and urgent. Edited by Douglas J. Chu—one of New York’s leading elder law attorneys with over thirty years of experience—this authoritative volume brings together a team of seasoned experts to address the critical issues facing aging individuals today. From estate planning to healthcare decisions, this essential guide offers clear, practical insights for navigating the legal challenges of aging with dignity and security.

Updates in this sixth release include:

Chapter 5, Nursing Homes, offers an updated look at key legal protections for residents, including the prohibition against third-party payment guarantees and unlawful financial recovery from family members. It also covers discharge planning requirements, residents’ rights to appeal discharge decisions, and the obligation of facilities to provide assistive devices that support hearing and vision.
Chapter 6, New York Power of Attorney, is revised to further clarify rights and obligations of individuals holding the power of attorney in New York and adds discussion of special proceedings that may be brought for a number of purposes related to power of attorney.
Chapter 3, Medicaid for the Elderly, Blind, or Disabled, includes updated appendices to provide quick references to information on regional rates for nursing homes, and allowances for income for personal needs of an applicant and community spouse income and exempt resources.

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Meet Our AALL 2025 Booth Raffle Winner: Iain Barksdale

At the 2025 AALL Annual Conference in Portland this summer, PLI raffled off a coffee gift set. We are pleased to announce this year’s winner is Iain Barksdale, Technical Services Librarian at University of Alabama School of Law! Read on to learn about Iain’s path to librarianship, and his PLI favorites.

Tell us a little about yourself. Why did you become a librarian?

I had worked as a part-time librarian before law school while I was an Adjunct Professor of Anthropology at two Kentucky community colleges. During law school I worked in the law library and then later was the library manager for the Legal Aid Society in Louisville. In my third year of law school, I decided that I did not want to practice law but rather move back into academia and teach. Since I enjoyed librarianship and research, I made a plan to earn an MLS and enter into law librarianship full-time.

What do you like most about your job as a Technology Services Librarian at Alabama Law?

I enjoy educating others in the use of technology in order to be more effective and efficient in the work they need to do in law school and later on in practice.

Which PLI product do you most frequently recommend to students or faculty?

I am a big fan of PLI practice guides and checklists. Our students receive plenty of quality doctrinal instruction, so I like to guide them towards practice-oriented sources that can save them time by not “reinventing the wheel.”

What did you think of this year’s AALL conference? What was the highlight for you?

I thought it was a good conference this year with plenty of forward-looking sessions. The highlight for me was reconnecting with fellow colleagues, as I have not been to a conference since the first conference cancelled due to COVID, and talking about what they are doing in their libraries, particularly regarding access to legal data and legal research instruction. Nothing can really replace being physically present with friends and colleagues.

Book Update: Product Liability Litigation: Current Law, Strategies and Best Practices (Second Edition)

Product Liability Litigation: Current Law, Strategies and Best Practices provides the comprehensive legal, technical, and strategic knowledge that can help maximize an attorney’s ability to prevail in consumer product liability cases. Addressing both plaintiff and defense perspectives, the book covers trends in product claims and defenses, strategies for managing and resolving product litigation, and particular issues and tactics that can arise in different types of product cases.

Highlights from the latest update:

Chapter 2, Recent Trends in Product Claims and Product Defenses, provides an updated discussion of artificial intelligence (Section 2:2.1); changes to the Federal Rules of Evidence and Civil Procedure (Section 2:3); public nuisance and product liability, including prescription opioids litigation, climate change litigation, and social media litigation (Section 2:4); class actions (Section 2:5); and personal jurisdiction (Section 2:6).
Chapter 4, Preemption Defenses, new discussion of over-the-counter products (Section 4:7); transportation of hazardous materials (Section 4:13.3).
Chapter 5, Defending Class Action Lawsuits, outlines the effects of the Bristol-Myers Squibb case on various federal circuit courts (Section 5:3.4).
Chapter 6, Litigation in Foreign Countries Against U.S. Companies, covers international privilege considerations (Section 6:2.2).
Chapter 7, Emerging Issues in Pharmaceutical Litigation, updated discussion of proposed Rule 16.1 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (Section 7:2.1[A]); preservice removal (Section 7:2.1[B]); the learned intermediary doctrine (Section 7:2.2); the Anti-Kickback Statute (Section 7:4.1); opioid product enforcement (Section 7:4.2); speaker program enforcement (Section 7:4.5); litigation related to COVID-19 (Section 7:5.2) and litigation involving life sciences companies (Section 7:5.3).
Chapter 8, Recent Developments in Asbestos, Talc, Silica, Tobacco, and E-Cigarette/Vaping Litigation in the U.S. and Canada, discussion of consent by registration and the U.S. Supreme Court’s Mallory decision (Section 8:1.2[B]); new coverage of the Ennis class action (Section 8:4.1[C][3]); updates on Engle Progeny cases (Section 8:6.2); FDA “Deeming Regulations” (Section 8:8.1); Canada’s Vaping Products Reporting Regulations (Section 8:9.2); and a recent proposed class action in British Columbia (Section 8:9.3).
Chapter 9, Emerging Issues in Medical Device Litigation, new discussion of state law claims for failure to report adverse events (Section 9:1.2[E]); liability of sales representatives in fraudulent joinder contexts (Section 9:2.4); and 510(k) clearance evidence (Section 9:3.4).
Chapter 11, Emerging Issues in Food Law and Litigation, new discussion of the reasonable consumer standard (Section 11:4.2[B]).
Chapter 12, Regulating Cannabis Products, new discussion of rescheduling efforts under the Biden Administration (Section 12:2.2[B]); updated discussion of dual sovereignty (Section 12:2.6); traditional products liability claims (Section 12:3) and labeling class actions (Section 12:3.1).
Chapter 14, Emerging Trends: Smart Technology and the Internet of Things, covers updates on federal regulation of Internet of Things devices (Section 14:6.2).
Chapter 21, Class Action Settlements, new discussion of mass arbitrations (Section 21:3.3[D][6]).
Chapter 22, Mass Tort Settlement Strategies, includes opioids settlements involving states and their subdivisions (Section 22:6).
Chapter 26, Expert Evidence—Law, Strategies and Best Practices, covers post-Daubert decisions (1993 to 2000) (Section 26:2.4), 2023 amendments to Federal Rule of Evidence 702 (Section 26:3); new discussion of MDL litigation involving ranitidine (Section 26:8.1).
Chapter 28, Statistical Evidence in Products Liability Litigation, new discussion of litigation over the drug atorvastatin (Section 28:5.4); recent cases involving meta-analyses (Section 28:8.5); and multiple testing (Section 28:10).
Chapter 32, Spoliation of Product Evidence, new discussion of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 37(e) and the spoliation inference sanction regarding electronically stored information (ESI) (Section 32:6.2[D][2]).
Chapter 34, How to Win a Dismissal When the Plaintiff Declares Bankruptcy, contains an updated table of cases seeking summary judgment or dismissal based upon judicial estoppel and/or lack of standing, organized by jurisdiction (Appendix 34A).
Chapter 36, Preparing for the Appeal, updated case citations throughout the chapter.

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