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

• If you sue in Delaware, there's now a one in four chance you'll have to reveal your litigation funding.

• Retired Judge Kathleen O'Malley is joining Irell & Manella, where she'll advocate for a strong patent system while also maybe litigating an occasional mass tort or securities fraud case.