When Loved Ones Rally Before Death

Family members are often relieved and hopeful when a dying loved one suddenly becomes more aware of their surroundings or begins talking...


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New vitamin B12 therapy shows promise against deadly brain cancer

Researchers have identified a vitamin B12–based compound that can cross the blood-brain barrier and home in on glioblastoma tumors. In animal studies, the compound accumulated preferentially in tumor tissue and delivered sustained nitric oxide directly to cancer cells. It also worked synergistically with existing glioblastoma treatments, significantly enhancing their tumor-fighting effects.


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VIP Products, LLC v. Jack Daniel’s Properties, Inc. : The Trademark Tale That Continues to Wag

Twelve years ago, a man walked into a bar. As the legend is known, the man spotted the iconic and instantly recognizable bottle of Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey behind the bar and was struck by a flash of creative inspiration. His idea? To create a dog toy using a similar shape as…...
By: McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP


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Reconciling Grief & Relief When the Loved One You Cared for Dies

When my mother died in a local nursing home, my “career” of visiting this exceptional facility nearly every day for almost 15...


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A little-known protein may be fueling Alzheimer’s — and scientists found a way to block it

An experimental Alzheimer’s compound prevented damaging protein clumps from forming in the brains of mice, helping nerve cells survive longer and reducing amyloid buildup. The treatment also appeared to improve heart health and slow some signs of aging, raising hopes for an entirely new way to combat dementia.


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The Long Voyage Home: VIP Products v. Jack Daniel’s and the Ninth Circuit’s Final Word on Tarnishment

After more than a decade of litigation rivaling The Odyssey in its duration and epic nature as it has traversed every level of the federal judiciary — including a landmark Supreme Court decision — the Ninth Circuit has issued what amounts to the final word in one of trademark law’s most closely watched parody disputes. Originally published in The Trademark Lawyer - August 12, 2026....
By: Troutman Pepper Locke


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A little-known protein may be fueling Alzheimer’s — and scientists found a way to block it

An experimental Alzheimer’s compound prevented damaging protein clumps from forming in the brains of mice, helping nerve cells survive longer and reducing amyloid buildup. The treatment also appeared to improve heart health and slow some signs of aging, raising hopes for an entirely new way to combat dementia.


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Yale scientists may have found how Parkinson's disease spreads through the brain

Yale scientists discovered two neuron surface proteins that appear to help spread the toxic protein linked to Parkinson’s disease. Blocking these proteins in mice dramatically reduced disease progression, offering a potential new target for future therapies.


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A little movement in midlife could pay off for your brain years later

Exercise and healthy blood sugar levels in midlife may help slow cognitive decline decades later. Physical activity appeared especially beneficial for Mexican American adults, suggesting that some brain-protective factors may differ across populations.


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Immune cells flood into the aging brain, Stanford scientists discover

Scientists have discovered that the aging human brain may be far less isolated from the rest of the body than once believed. Stanford researchers found that large numbers of immune cells from the blood begin entering the brain as early as middle age, where they can transform into microglia, the brain’s specialized immune cells. The finding overturns a long-standing assumption that these cells remain largely separate from the body’s immune system throughout life.


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A little movement in midlife could pay off for your brain years later

Exercise and healthy blood sugar levels in midlife may help slow cognitive decline decades later. Physical activity appeared especially beneficial for Mexican American adults, suggesting that some brain-protective factors may differ across populations.


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Examine Your Motives Before Pushing Healthy Parents to Make Changes

Dear Carol: Last Christmas, my siblings and I discussed the need for our parents to downsize. We recognize that they are still...


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EDNY Court Awards $23.8MM for Ice Cream Trade Dress Infringement

In Van Leeuwen Ice Cream LLC v. Rebel Creamery LLC, 1:21-cv-02356, (E.D.N.Y.), following a bench trial, Rebel was found to have intentionally infringed and diluted Van Leeuwen’s trade dress. The Court enjoined Rebel from selling the infringing products, ordered Rebel to redesign its packaging to avoid any further infringement, and additionally disgorged Rebel of its profits from selling the infringing pints, leading to a total damages award of $23,785,000 for Van Leeuwen......
By: King & Spalding


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A common vitamin could help fight one of the deadliest brain cancers

A clinical trial is exploring whether high doses of vitamin B3 could give patients with glioblastoma a better chance against the aggressive brain cancer. Scientists found that niacin may help revive immune cells that tumors shut down, allowing them to attack cancer more effectively. Early results have been promising, with patients showing significantly better progression-free survival than expected.


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Hospital Delirium: Cognitive Decline After Hospitalization

In the expected course of treatment, people are hospitalized because they are ill. Then, barring a terminal condition, they are released because...


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Women taking estrogen had fewer signs of Alzheimer’s in their brains

Women who used estrogen-only hormone therapy later in life were less likely to develop dementia and showed fewer signs of Alzheimer’s disease in their brains, according to a large study of more than 21,000 participants. Hormone therapy use was linked to 39% lower odds of a dementia diagnosis and 35% lower odds of Alzheimer’s-related brain changes at autopsy, including amyloid plaques and tau tangles. Biomarker tests also suggested less amyloid buildup among hormone therapy users.


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U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Rules in Favor of VIP Products in “Bad Spaniels” Dog Toy Trademark Case

Dickinson Wright is pleased to announce that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has ruled in favor of our client, VIP Products LLC, holding that VIP’s “Bad Spaniels” dog toy, which parodies a bottle of Jack Daniel’s whiskey, does not tarnish the Jack Daniel’s trademark and trade dress....
By: Dickinson Wright


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Women taking estrogen had fewer signs of Alzheimer’s in their brains

Women who used estrogen-only hormone therapy later in life were less likely to develop dementia and showed fewer signs of Alzheimer’s disease in their brains, according to a large study of more than 21,000 participants. Hormone therapy use was linked to 39% lower odds of a dementia diagnosis and 35% lower odds of Alzheimer’s-related brain changes at autopsy, including amyloid plaques and tau tangles. Biomarker tests also suggested less amyloid buildup among hormone therapy users.


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New microwave frying method could make french fries much healthier

A new cooking method could make French fries crispier in less time while significantly limiting how much oil they absorb. Researchers propose combining microwave heating, which keeps oil out, with conventional frying, which provides the crunch consumers expect.


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Caregiver or Care Partner? What Evolving Terminology Means

Decades ago, when I began my caregiving life, I just did what I did. I’m not sure I was referred to as...


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Crossing the Line: Chrome Hearts v. Nordstrom and the Boundaries of Design Mark Protection

Fashion trademark disputes often turn on a deceptively simple question: when does a design feature stop being decoration and start functioning as a brand identifier?...
By: ArentFox Schiff


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Scientists say just 7 days of meditation can rewire your brain

An intensive seven-day meditation retreat triggered striking changes across the brain and body, including shifts tied to neuroplasticity, immunity, metabolism, and natural pain relief. Participants also showed brain connectivity patterns resembling those associated with psychedelic experiences, suggesting that powerful altered states may be achievable without drugs.


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New to Caregiving: How Do I Keep from Going Under?

Dear Carol: My parents are in their 70s, and had been mostly healthy. I don’t have to worry about financial and health...


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When IP Enforcement Becomes the Story: Trade Dress, Antitrust, and Fee-Shifting After Deckers v. Quince

Aggressive IP enforcement can be a powerful tool for protecting product designs, brand equity, and market position. But the related proceedings between Deckers Outdoor Corporation and Last Brand, Inc., d/b/a Quince, show the other side of that strategy:...
By: Volpe Koenig


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A daily fiber supplement reduced knee arthritis pain and improved strength

A prebiotic fiber supplement reduced knee osteoarthritis pain while also improving grip strength and pain sensitivity in a six-week trial. The results hint at a fascinating gut-muscle-pain connection and suggest that a simple daily supplement may be easier to maintain than digital physiotherapy.


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Sibling Greed Focus of USAToday Article Featuring Carol Bradley Bursack

I’ve written often in the past about conflicts between siblings when it comes to spending the aging parents’ money on their care,...


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Buc-ee’s, Beaver’s, Names, Logos and Speculation on the Strategy Behind the Ohio Mini-Mart Lawsuit

Buc-ee’s has a way of getting people talking. In Ohio, that was especially true last week after the public noticed the latest Buc-ee’s trademark enforcement matter: a lawsuit by the Texas-based travel-center chain against a mini-mart in Beavercreek....
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Cancer may be breaking its own DNA to keep growing

Cancer cells rely on powerful genetic switches to keep growth genes running at full speed, but that intense activity can damage their own DNA. The resulting breaks are repeatedly repaired, sometimes with small mistakes that allow new mutations to accumulate. Researchers believe this self-inflicted damage may help tumors evolve while also creating a potential target for new treatments.


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Millions take omega-3 fish oil for brain health but a new study found no benefit

Fish oil supplements successfully delivered omega-3s to the brain, but a two-year study found no meaningful benefits for memory, cognition, or Alzheimer’s-related brain changes. The results challenge the idea that fish oil pills can help prevent Alzheimer’s and shift attention toward overall diet and lifestyle instead.


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5 Questions to Determine the Potential Impact of Caregiving

Are you prepared to take on the responsibility of caring for a family member? Will you be able to handle the commitment...


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Osteopenia is silently weakening bones in millions of people

Osteopenia is a common but often overlooked condition that causes bones to become less dense and more fragile. Because it develops silently, many people only discover they have it after a fracture or bone scan. Aging, menopause, poor diet, and inactivity can all contribute to bone loss. Fortunately, exercise, adequate calcium and vitamin D, and other healthy habits can slow or even partially reverse the decline.


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How Can I Keep Husband with Dementia Hydrated in This Heat?

Dear Carol: My husband is in mid-stage Alzheimer’s. While there are many challenges, my most urgent question right now is how can...


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How Many Times Do I Have to Tell You? Anything You Type, Burgundy Will Read

Generative AI claims yet another victim.


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Adult Incontinence Rash Happens: How to Prevent It and/or Treat It

Human skin is not meant to withstand close contact with urine-saturated briefs for extended periods of time. When bowel incontinence is also...


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Popular weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may slow biological aging

Researchers found that semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, slowed biological aging markers in adults with HIV, marking the first clinical evidence that the drug may influence human aging. Although the findings are encouraging, scientists say larger studies are needed before concluding that the medication can help people age more slowly.


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Scientists discover a hidden brain shift that begins around age 50

Beginning around age 50, the brain’s memory center appears to lose many of its longtime immune cells and replace them with more inflammatory ones. This surprising shift may help explain how normal aging sets the stage for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.


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Popular childhood drinks may raise blood pressure decades later

A 25-year study found that frequent consumption of soda, sports drinks, and fruit juice beginning in childhood was linked to a higher risk of high blood pressure in adulthood. Swapping one daily drink for whole fruit, milk, or water could significantly reduce that risk.


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Nearly half of dementia cases may be linked to risks you can change

A long-term brain study found that common risks such as smoking, high blood pressure, heart disease, and high blood lipids were strongly linked to damage associated with vascular dementia. The findings suggest that healthier lifestyle choices could help delay dementia by reducing several harmful brain changes at once.


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Nearly half of dementia cases may be linked to risks you can change

A long-term brain study found that common risks such as smoking, high blood pressure, heart disease, and high blood lipids were strongly linked to damage associated with vascular dementia. The findings suggest that healthier lifestyle choices could help delay dementia by reducing several harmful brain changes at once.


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New Caregivers: Tips on Caring for Elderly Parents

I have interacted with countless professional and informal caregivers over the years, and I’ve noticed two prominent patterns that characterized my own...


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Experimental drug reverses severe fatty liver disease by repairing the gut

An experimental drug called DT-109 reversed severe fatty liver disease in animal studies by repairing the gut and preventing harmful toxins from damaging the liver. The discovery could open the door to a new class of treatments for MASH and potentially other diseases tied to gut health.


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What's the Scoop? EDNY Awards $23.8 Million in Ice Cream Trade Dress Dispute

A recent decision from the Eastern District of New York underscores that product packaging can be more than marketing. It can be protectable intellectual property, and copying it can carry substantial consequences....
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What to Do When a Someone with Dementia Repeats the Same Things Over and Over

One sign of the aging brain is repeating things more often, especially stories and questions. There are reasons for this that are...


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A healthier global diet could cut farm emissions by 85%

A global shift toward healthier diets could sharply reduce livestock farming, free up agricultural land, and cut emissions from land-use change by 85% by 2050. At the same time, fruit, vegetable, nut, and legume production could soar, creating a sweeping transformation of what the world grows and eats.


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Why Van Leeuwen Won When So Many Trade Dress Plaintiffs Lose

Trade dress cases can be difficult to win. Many plaintiffs stumble over fundamental hurdles like clearly and consistently defining the trade dress at issue, establishing distinctiveness in a carefully defined combination of commonplace elements, and showing consumer confusion....
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Dad’s Personality Has Changed Overnight: Medications? A UTI?

Dear Carol: My dad, 86, lives with me. He has an academic’s personality, so we’ve often talked about different issues that spanned...


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Scientists discover why some brains resist Alzheimer's

Some brains appear to fight back against Alzheimer's by helping immature brain cells survive damage instead of succumbing to it. Understanding this natural resilience could point researchers toward entirely new ways to protect memory and slow dementia.


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What Every Employer Should Know About AI Governance Before the EU AI Act Deadline

As organizations increasingly incorporate AI into recruiting, workforce planning, employee monitoring, and performance management, the legal risks extend beyond privacy and employment law. You may find thought leadership from our colleagues regarding the EU AI Act useful. In their recent Westlaw Today article, Yana Komsitsky, Paul Whinder, and Georgia Hill Smith examine what types of workplace AI tools are likely to be classified as high-risk under the EU AI Act and the governance structures organizations should be building to prepare for compliance, alongside existing laws governing automated processing, including GDPR and others coming online across the US and elsewhere. For businesses seeking to leverage AI while protecting proprietary information, maintaining workforce trust, and managing compliance obligations across jurisdictions, the article offers a timely roadmap. This article is useful insight for developers into the deployer assessment process.


Why This Matters



* AI tools are becoming embedded in workforce management processes that can directly affect employee careers and business operations.

* Governance failures can create legal, compliance, and employee relations risks.

* Organizations should understand how AI tools are being deployed across the enterprise before expanding their use.






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AI can tell if your brain is aging faster than you are

A person’s sleeping brain may reveal warning signs of dementia long before memory problems begin. Researchers used machine learning to analyze EEG recordings from about 7,000 adults and found that an older-than-expected “brain age” was tied to a sharply higher dementia risk. Every additional 10 years of brain aging raised that risk by nearly 40%.


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Dementia Caregiver’s Experience Made Premium Incontinence Protection Easier to Find

As is the case with most people living with advanced dementia Harris Sterling’s father developed incontinence. Along with other difficult issues that...


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Watching too much TV in midlife may shrink the brain

Watching television very often in midlife may be linked to troubling brain changes decades later. In a study of about 1,700 adults, frequent TV viewers later showed smaller brain regions involved in memory, decision-making, and visual processing, along with more signs of damage in the brain’s white matter. Surprisingly, sitting itself did not appear to be the main issue, since people who spent long hours seated at mentally engaging jobs often showed healthier brain patterns.


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