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Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
2 weeks ago

Cleaning House: Director Squires Responds to Examiner Conflict-of-Interest Scandal

USPTO Director John Squires mandated that patent examiners must recuse themselves from examining applications where they hold any stock or bonds in the applicant company, following a $500,000 settlement with examiner Daxin Wu for undisclosed financial conflicts.
Public health
fromEsquire
3 weeks ago

Shouldn't the Surgeon General Have a Medical License?

Dr. Casey Means, nominated as surgeon general, lacks an active medical license, runs wellness companies with undisclosed financial conflicts, and faces scrutiny over vaccine statements aligned with RFK Jr.'s positions.
Public health
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 weeks ago

Surgeon general nominee and ally of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., moves to Senate confirmation

Wellness influencer Casey Means, who left medical residency for alternative medicine, faces Senate confirmation as U.S. surgeon general after Trump's initial nominee withdrew due to credential misrepresentation.
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