USPTO Patent Grant: Medical Device for Patient Inspection

The USPTO has granted patent US12582287B2 for a medical device designed for patient inspection and access. The device includes a base with an image capturing device and openings for direct patient inspection, assigned to JD Sanmed Medical Technology Pty Ltd.

USPTO Patent Grant: Grasping Cap for Over-the-Scope Applications

The USPTO has granted patent US12582292B2 for a grasping cap device designed for over-the-scope applications, assigned to Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. The patent describes a device with an end cap and control members to facilitate tissue treatment applications via endoscopic scopes.

USPTO Patent US12582290B2: Optical Sensor Calibration for Composition Identification

The USPTO has granted patent US12582290B2 to Gyrus ACMI, Inc. for techniques related to optical sensor calibration for composition identification in medical procedures. This patent aims to improve the identification of anatomical targets during procedures like endoscopy and laparoscopy.

USPTO Grants Surgical Visualization Systems Patent to CAMPLEX, INC

The USPTO has granted a patent (US12582288B2) to CAMPLEX, INC. for surgical visualization systems. The patent covers devices with integrated cameras and methods for associating images from surgical tools with the main device's views, potentially improving surgical precision and reducing electromagnetic interference.

OFAC Venezuela General License 53

The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has issued Venezuela-related General License 53, titled 'Official Missions of the Government of Venezuela to the United States.' This license authorizes specific activities related to official Venezuelan missions in the US.

State Justice Institute Board of Directors Meeting Notice

The State Justice Institute (SJI) has published a notice announcing an upcoming meeting of its Board of Directors. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 20, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET.

Grace Solis v. Citibank, N.A. - Consumer Protection Lawsuit

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsuit filed by Grace and Shirley Solis against Citibank, N.A., and others. The lawsuit alleged violations of the Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, and a Florida criminal witness tampering statute, stemming from a foreclosure proceeding.

Upside Foods Inc v. Commissioner, Florida Department of Agriculture - Preemption of Lab-Grown Meat Ban

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals is reviewing a case where Upside Foods Inc. is challenging Florida's SB 1084, which bans the sale of lab-grown meat. Upside Foods argues that the federal Poultry Products Inspection Act preempts this state law. The court must determine if the Florida ban is preempted by federal regulation.

Eddie Denhardt v. Wells Fargo Bank N.A.

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court's decision to dismiss Eddie Denhardt's claims against Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Denhardt had alleged state law claims for conversion and money had and received concerning excess funds from a tax sale of real property. The court found no error in the dismissal.

United States v. Paul E. Senat - Appeal of Compassionate Release Denial

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has issued a non-precedential opinion in the case of United States v. Paul E. Senat. The court addressed Senat's pro se appeal from a district court order denying his motion for compassionate release. The appeal was dismissed as untimely.