Welcome to Skilled in the Art. I'm Law.com IP reporter Scott Graham. Here's what's cracking this week:

• Kathi Vidal and Leonard Stark had their confirmation hearings before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday and I have a few final thoughts.

•  Apple, Uniloc and the Electronic Frontier Foundation have a return engagement next week at the Federal Circuit over Judge Alsup's unwillingness to seal licensing info.