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A massive wave of public comments just told the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO): don’t shut the public out of patent review. EFF submitted its own formal comment opposing the USPTO’s proposed rules, and more than 4,000 supporters added their voices—an extraordinary response for a technical, fast-moving rulemaking. We comprised more than one-third of the 11,442 comments submitted. The message is unmistakable: the public wants a meaningful way to challenge bad patents, and the USPTO should not take that away. The Public Doesn’t Want To Bury Patent Challenges These thousands of submissions do more than express frustration. They demonstrate overwhelming public interest in preserving inter partes review (IPR), and undermine any broad claim that the USPTO’s proposal reflects public sentiment.  Comments opposing the rulemaking include many small business owners who have been wrongly accused of patent infringement, by both patent trolls and patent-abusing competitors. They also include computer science experts, law professors, and everyday technology users who are simply tired of patent extortion—abusive assertions of low-quality patents—and the harm it inflicts on their work, their lives, and the broader U.S. economy.  The USPTO exists to serve the public. The volume and clarity of this response make that expectation impossible to ignore. EFF’s Comment To USPTO In our filing, we explained that the proposed rules would make it significantly harder for the public to challenge weak patents. That undercuts the very purpose of IPR. The proposed rules would pressure defendants to give up core legal defenses, allow early or incomplete decisions to block all future challenges, and create new opportunities for patent owners to game timing and shut down PTAB review entirely. Congress created IPR to allow the Patent Office to correct its own mistakes in a fair, fast, expert forum. These changes would take the system backward.  A Broad Coalition Supports IPR A wide range of groups told the USPTO the same thing: don’t cut off access to IPR. Open Source and Developer Communities  The Linux Foundation submitted comments and warned that the proposed rules “would effectively remove IPRs as a viable mechanism for challenges to patent validity,” harming open-source developers and the users that rely on them. Github wrote that the USPTO proposal would increase “litigation risk and costs for developers, startups, and open source projects.” And dozens of individual software developers described how bad patents have burdened their work.  Patent Law Scholars A group of 22 patent law professors from universities across the country said the proposed rule changes “would violate the law, increase the cost of innovation, and harm the quality of patents.”  Patient Advocates Patients for Affordable Drugs warned in their filing that IPR is critical for invalidating wrongly granted pharmaceutical patents. When such patents are invalidated, studies have shown “cardiovascular medications have fallen 97% in price, cancer drugs dropping 80-98%, and treatments for opioid addiction becom[e] 50% more affordable.” In addition, “these cases involved patents that had evaded meaningful scrutiny in district court.”  Small Businesses  Hundreds of small businesses weighed in with a consistent message: these proposed rules would hit them hardest. Owners and engineers described being targeted with vague or overbroad patents they cannot afford to litigate in court, explaining that IPR is often the only realistic way for a small firm to defend itself. The proposed rules would leave them with an impossible choice—pay a patent troll, or spend money they don’t have fighting in federal court.  What Happens Next The USPTO now has thousands of comments to review. It should listen. Public participation must be more than a box-checking exercise. It is central to how administrative rulemaking is supposed to work. Congress created IPR so the public could help correct bad patents without spending millions of dollars in federal court. People across technical, academic, and patient-advocacy communities just reminded the agency why that matters.  We hope the USPTO reconsiders these proposed rules. Whatever happens, EFF will remain engaged and continue fighting to preserve  the public’s ability to challenge bad patents. 

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It’s been quite a journey thus far for one of music’s biggest stars, and country music’s own, Morgan Wallen. He’s gearing up to release a limited-edition I’m The Problem CD zine, which is slated to drop on December 19th, and the book promises exclusive interviews with the likes of Wallen himself and other collaborators, articles reflecting on the record penned by the “Whiskey Glasses” singer, exclusive lyric sheets of all 37 songs and, of course, the highly anticipated letter from Morgan’s father. And fans are getting an early look at some of the stories, as a preview on his website describes Morgan’s childhood years in a rural church in east Tennessee, where he first started singing and playing piano: “I grew up in a very rural Southern Baptist church, singing gospel and bluegrass. When I was 5 years old, I asked for a violin for Christmas, and I’d play piano growing up, but I wasn’t allowed to listen to secular music when I was a kid.” In another preview for the book, Morgan opened up about some of his past struggles, and how he’s managed to get to a point where he has more of a handle on all of the fame and responsibilities that come with being a music superstar. He’s a polarizing figure, there’s no doubt about that, and he’s had several controversies due to his offstage antics, one of which almost landed him in jail… I think we all know what happened with the chair-throwing incident in 2024. In addition, Morgan went through a huge scandal in February 2021, when a video surfaced via TMZ that showed him using a racial slur outside of his Nashville home after a night out. He ended up being banned from country radio, country music award shows and he was even suspended by his label, Big Loud, for a time. Morgan admits that he’s “always been a little bit of a troublemaker,” but he says there’s a lot more to him than that. He says he’s at a point where he’s happy now, taking care of his family, and focusing on what’s important in his career and life right now: “I’ve always just kind of been a little bit of a troublemaker. There’s no way around that. But I think anyone who knows me also knows that that’s not all I am either. We came up with a few songs for this record out there at the farm. It has inspired lines and songs. I didn’t get it for that reason. But I guess doing that for yourself gives you a chance to think more. I have to remind myself, you can get wrapped up in all of this, but I’m at a point where I’m happy, I’m taking care of my family, I’m taking care of the people on my team. I can just breathe a little bit.” He added that he really wanted to push himself with the writing on his monster 2025 I’m The Problem album, and he was very focused when it came to getting it done exactly how he wanted it: “A lot of the concepts and things we saw were a little more difficult with this album. We were trying to dig deep on things and trying to find new angles. And I feel like we did that. I just spent three, maybe four months, completely focused on writing and getting this album done, and it’s amazing what you can get done in that period of time.” The effort paid off, because Morgan’s album was the most-streamed album on Apple Music and Spotify this year, and Morgan was also named Billboard’s #1 all-genre artist of 2025. He says he’s learned to be fully present in the moment, which has been difficult for him at times, but when you’re on top of the world like he is right now, you’d be remiss to let that just pass you by: “A lot of people say to be present, and it’s hard, but I feel like I’ve been better about that this past year or so in my life. It’s important for me to make the time for things that really matter to me. I feel like there’s a lot of stuff that I haven’t said yet in this record, which I’m really, really proud of.” Morgan says part of the peace he’s found has been at his farm in Tennessee, where he spends a lot of time relaxing and writing songs, getting away from the wild lifestyle that is life as one of the world’s most famous musicians: “It’s just a nice getaway. It’s a good place that I plan on keeping in my family for a long time to come. I’m proud of it. Being out in the woods helps me a ton. Just the camaraderie with my friends and knowing that I’m safe in those places is one of the main ways I stay sane. I didn’t grow up hunting or anything. I started in 2020, but I’m pretty much all-in every single season now.” Morgan has had a monster run in 2025 thanks to the aforementioned new album, and he already has plans to embark on a stadium tour in 2026, and likely has some new music coming next year too. Still The Problem Tour Dates April 10 || Minneapolis, Minn. || U.S. Bank Stadium w/ Thomas Rhett, Gavin Adcock, Vincent Mason April 11 || Minneapolis, Minn. || U.S. Bank Stadium w/ HARDY, Gavin Adcock, Vincent Mason April 18 || Tuscaloosa, Ala. || Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium w/ Ella Langley, Vincent Mason, Zach John King May 1 || Las Vegas, Nev. || Allegiant Stadium w/ Brooks & Dunn, Gavin Adcock, Vincent Mason May 2 || Las Vegas, Nev. || Allegiant Stadium w/ Thomas Rhett, Gavin Adcock, Vincent Mason May 8 || Indianapolis, Ind. || Lucas Oil Stadium w/ Brooks & Dunn, Hudson Westbrook, Zach John King May 9 || Indianapolis, Ind. || Lucas Oil Stadium w/ Ella Langley, Flatland Cavalry, Zach John King May 15 || Gainesville, Fla. || Ben Hill Griffin Stadium w/ Thomas Rhett, Gavin Adcock, Zach John King May 16 || Gainesville, Fla. || Ben Hill Griffin Stadium w/ Ella Langley, Gavin Adcock, Zach John King May 29 || Denver, Colo. || Empower Field at Mile High w/ Brooks & Dunn, Gavin Adcock, Vincent Mason May 30 || Denver, Colo. || Empower Field at Mile High w/ Ella Langley, Gavin Adcock, Vincent Mason June 5 || Pittsburgh, Penn. || Acrisure Stadium w/ Brooks & Dunn, Gavin Adcock, Zach John King June 6 || Pittsburgh, Penn. || Acrisure Stadium w/ Ella Langley, Gavin Adcock, Zach John King June 19 || Chicago, Ill. || Soldier Field w/ Brooks & Dunn, Gavin Adcock, Zach John King June 20 || Chicago, Ill. || Soldier Field w/ Ella Langley, Gavin Adcock, Zach John King June 26 || Clemson, SC. || Clemson Memorial Stadium w/ Brooks & Dunn, Gavin Adcock, Jason Scott & The High Heat June 27 || Clemson, SC. || Clemson Memorial Stadium w/ Ella Langley, Gavin Adcock, Jason Scott & The High Heat July 17 || Baltimore, Md. || M&T Bank Stadium w/ Brooks & Dunn, Gavin Adcock, Jason Scott & The High Heat July 18 || Baltimore, Md. || M&T Bank Stadium w/ Ella Langley, Gavin Adcock, Jason Scott & The High Heat July 24 || Ann Arbor, Mich. || Michigan Stadium w/ Thomas Rhett, Hudson Westbrook, Blake Whiten July 25 || Ann Arbor, Mich. || Michigan Stadium w/ HARDY, Hudson Westbrook, Blake Whiten July 31 || Philadelphia, Penn. || Lincoln Financial Field w/ ​​Brooks & Dunn, Hudson Westbrook, Blake Whiten August 1 || Philadelphia, Penn. || Lincoln Financial Field w/ Ella Langley, Hudson Westbrook, Blake WhiteThe post Morgan Wallen Admits It’s Hard To Be Present Amid Explosive Success: “Important To Make Time For Things That Really Matter” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Well, looks like we need a Christmas album ASAP. In an absolutely stacked Red Dirt scene, Shane Smith & the Saints are simultaneously one of the best and most underrated bands in the entire subgenre. Riding the highs of the success of their fourth studio album, Norther, last year, 2025 has proven to be yet another successful year for Shane Smith & the Saints. As one of the most exciting bands coming out of the ultra-talented Texas scene, Smith and Co. have been quite busy lately despite not releasing much music throughout the year. Notably, they made appearances at the likes of Two Step Inn, Koe Wetzel’s “Stronger Together” Texas benefit concert, Turnpike Troubadour’s Wild America Tour, all while headlining sold-out shows of their own. After putting the finishing touches on the year, complete with a three-night string of their annual “Ugly Christmas Sweater Party” shows in Houston, Austin and Durant, Oklahoma, the Austin band teamed up with none other than reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year, Lainey Wilson, for her sold-out show at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas last weekend. After Smith and Co. got the party started with some key tracks in their discography such as “All I See Is You,” “Adeline” and “The Greys In Between,” Wilson would perform a collection of her smash hits, including “4X4XU,” “Watermelon Moonshine,” “Heart Like a Truck” and her most recent #1 single, “Somewhere Over Laredo.” The biggest surpirse of the night, undoubtedly, was when Smith returned to the stage during Wilson’s set to perform a stunning, acoustic rendition of the timeless Christmas classic, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” which first debuted all the way back in 1944 in the Judy Garland-led musical, Meet Me In St. Louis. Though Wilson has been no stranger to Christmas music in the past, just recently releasing a five-song EP including a holiday version of her 2024 track, “Peace, Love, and Cowboys,” a cover of George Strait’s “Christmas Cookies” and a “duet” with the late Bing Cosby on “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!,” Smith and Co., obviously, have never ventured into holiday music yet in their career. And after hearing Smith absolutely crush the vocals on the holiday classic, I think the world would be a better place if they went ahead and, at minimum, recorded a studio version of the track. There’s no denying that the Austin native has one of the most dynamic voices in the genre, complete with a rasp akin to late Johnny Cash and the range of fellow alt. country star, Charles Welsey Godwin, and it’s displayed beautifully here. Smith’s warm baritone on the first verse coupled with Wilson’s always sharp vocals on the second verse simply sound like a match made in Heaven on “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas.” If you’re a fan of Smith (and Wilson), you won’t want to miss this live performance. Watch here: @jordynsgolfgroove @Lainey Wilson brings out @Shane Smith & The Saints for a rendition of Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas #laineywilson #shanesmithandthesaints #countryconcert ♬ original sound – JordynsGolfGroove Shane Smith & the Saints Tour Dates February 5 – Greensboro, North Carolina – Piedmont Hall, Greensboro Coliseum Complex February 6 – Myrtle Beach, South Carolina – House of Blues Myrtle Beach February 7 – Orlando, Florida – House of Blues Orlando February 12 – Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – XL Live February 13 – Cleveland, Ohio – Globe Iron February 14 – Grand Rapids, Michigan – GLC Live at 20 Monroe February 15 – Milwaukee, Wisconsin – The Pabst Theater February 20 – Nashville, Tennessee – Ryman Auditorium *^ February 21 – Nashville, Tennessee – Ryman Auditorium #^ February 25 – Columbia, Missouri – The Blue Note February 26 – Des Moines, Iowa – Val Air Ballroom February 27 – Newkirk, Oklahoma – 7 Clans First Council Casino March 20 – Deadwood, South Dakota – Deadwood Mountain Grand Hotel & Casino March 21 – Billings, Montana – The Pub Station – Ballroom March 22 – Great Falls, Montana – The Newberry March 25 – Airway Heights, Washington – Spokane Live March 26 – Vancouver, British Columbia – Commodore Ballroom March 27 – Calgary, Alberta – The Palace Theater March 28 – Edmonton, Alberta – Midway Music Hall April 2 – Sacramento, California – Ace of Spades April 3 – Anaheim, California – House of Blues Anaheim April 4 – Chandler, Arizona – Gila River Resorts & Casinos – Wild Horse Pass * Ray Wylie Hubbard ^ Ken Pomery # Wade ForsterThe post Lainey Wilson & Shane Smith Team Up For Killer Performance Of “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” In Las Vegas first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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