An Ounce of Prevention: Draft Contracts with Pre and Post-Storm Considerations

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The 2025 hurricane season is projected to be more active than prior years’ seasons. Hence, it is..
Wrestling With Prevailing Defendant’s Post-Trial Fee Request in Copyright Dispute Wrestling With Prevailing Defendant’s Post-Trial Fee Request in Copyright Dispute

The US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed a district court’s denial of attorneys’ fees ..
Canada’s Privacy Commissioner Issues Biometric Guidance for the Private Sector Canada’s Privacy Commissioner Issues Biometric Guidance for the Private Sector

The rise of biometric technologies has ushered in a new era of convenience and security. But with..
Procurement & Government Contracting Compliance: What You Need To Know Procurement & Government Contracting Compliance: What You Need To Know

Government spending is massive. In fact, “the US government is the single largest consumer in the..
Vive la revolution? The Trump Administration Begins to Roll Out its Overhauled FAR Vive la revolution? The Trump Administration Begins to Roll Out its Overhauled FAR

Key Takeaways:The “Revolutionary FAR Overhaul” (RFO) represents the first major update to the..
Avoiding M&A Post-Closing Pitfalls: A Buyer’s Guide to ESOP Wind-Downs Avoiding M&A Post-Closing Pitfalls: A Buyer’s Guide to ESOP Wind-Downs

Buyers (including private equity firms and their investors) that acquire the stock of a company..
This is Finally the End: The Ripple Case Concludes as Predicted This is Finally the End: The Ripple Case Concludes as Predicted

Four and a half years ago, I argued that the SEC should fold 'em on its litigation against Ripple..
SEC Targets Broker-Dealers for Reg BI Violations SEC Targets Broker-Dealers for Reg BI Violations

On August 11, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) brought two settled..
New FLSA Notice Standard, DOL’s PAID Program, Axed Wage and Hour Penalties [Podcast,Video] New FLSA Notice Standard, DOL’s PAID Program, Axed Wage and Hour Penalties [Podcast,Video]

This week, we dig into the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit’s new Fair Labor Standards ..
From Enhancement to Dependency: What the Epidemic of AI Failures in Law Means for Professionals From Enhancement to Dependency: What the Epidemic of AI Failures in Law Means for Professionals

Key TakeawaysAI dependency is now a widespread, cross-professional risk.Professionals risk losing..
U.S. Olympic Committee’s New Transgender Athlete Ban Highlights Changing Policy Landscape U.S. Olympic Committee’s New Transgender Athlete Ban Highlights Changing Policy Landscape

The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) recently banned transgender athletes from..
The Value of Consumer Surveys in Class Action Cases The Value of Consumer Surveys in Class Action Cases

As savvy plaintiffs and defendants know, the viability of class actions relies on evidence—and..
GT’s The Performance Review Episode 32: California Wage & Hour Nuances. [Podcast] GT’s The Performance Review Episode 32: California Wage & Hour Nuances. [Podcast]

You are invited to listen to Episode 32 of GT’s The Performance Review - California Labor &..
USERRA in the Spotlight: What the Latest Domestic Deployments Mean for Your Workforce USERRA in the Spotlight: What the Latest Domestic Deployments Mean for Your Workforce

When President Donald Trump sent National Guard troops to Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., in..
Fourth Circuit Strikes Down Maryland’s Digital Ad Tax “Pass-Through” Ban Fourth Circuit Strikes Down Maryland’s Digital Ad Tax “Pass-Through” Ban

Maryland’s attempt to stop businesses from telling customers about a controversial tax has hit a..
Bipartisan Bill Would Strengthen American Biomanufacturing Bipartisan Bill Would Strengthen American Biomanufacturing

On August 1, 2025, Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Joni Ernst (R-IA), and..
September 2025 Visa Bulletin: Employment-Based Immigrant Visa Categories Projected to Reach the.. September 2025 Visa Bulletin: Employment-Based Immigrant Visa Categories Projected to Reach the..

The U.S. Department of State’s September 2025 Visa Bulletin maintains the same final action dates..
Japan’s M&A Boom: A Private Equity Powerhouse in 2025 Japan’s M&A Boom: A Private Equity Powerhouse in 2025

Mergers and acquisitions in Japan have been going against the global trend, which is leading to..
Potential Changes Coming to Medicare Provider Enrollment and DMEPOS Accreditation Potential Changes Coming to Medicare Provider Enrollment and DMEPOS Accreditation

Often there is a lot of attention paid to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”)..
Jury Finds Meta Liable for Collecting Private Reproductive Health Data Jury Finds Meta Liable for Collecting Private Reproductive Health Data

On August 1, 2025, a California federal jury found Meta Platforms Inc. liable for wiretapping under ..
The Path & The Practice Podcast Episode 127: Nick Jerschefske, Summer Associate [Podcast] The Path & The Practice Podcast Episode 127: Nick Jerschefske, Summer Associate [Podcast]

This episode of The Path & The Practice features a conversation with Nick Jerschefske, a summer..
IRS Notice 2025-42: What Renewable Developers Need to Know on Beginning of Construction Rules IRS Notice 2025-42: What Renewable Developers Need to Know on Beginning of Construction Rules

On 15 August 2025 the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Notice 2025-42 (the Notice), which..
California Supreme Court Rules FAA Does Not Preempt Arbitration Fee Deadline, Rejects Strict.. California Supreme Court Rules FAA Does Not Preempt Arbitration Fee Deadline, Rejects Strict..

On August 11, 2025, the Supreme Court of California ruled that the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA)..
Safety Basics XIII: From Inspections to Indictments—The Risks of Criminal Liability in Workplace.. Safety Basics XIII: From Inspections to Indictments—The Risks of Criminal Liability in Workplace..

In this episode of Ogletree Deakins’ Safety Basics podcast series, John Surma (shareholder,..
You say “a-mee-cus,” Justice Breyer says “a-mike-us” You say “a-mee-cus,” Justice Breyer says “a-mike-us”

As readers of this site are well aware, the Supreme Court is deeply divided on a wide range of..
New Executive Order Seeks to Facilitate Alternative Investments in 401(k) Plans New Executive Order Seeks to Facilitate Alternative Investments in 401(k) Plans

On August 7, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order titled “Democratizing Access to..
S1 E6: Dr. Connie Lehman on AI and the Future of Breast Cancer Prevention [Podcast] S1 E6: Dr. Connie Lehman on AI and the Future of Breast Cancer Prevention [Podcast]

Dr. Connie Lehman, founder of Clairity, reveals how her FDA-authorized breakthrough AI technology..
District Court Rejects First Amendment Challenge to California Climate Disclosure Requirements District Court Rejects First Amendment Challenge to California Climate Disclosure Requirements

On Aug. 13, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California denied a motion..
One Big Beautiful Bill Significantly Expands QSBS Benefits and Availability One Big Beautiful Bill Significantly Expands QSBS Benefits and Availability

On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the OBBBA) was signed into law. The OBBBA made a..
EPA’s Proposed Repeal of the 2009 Endangerment Finding: Unexpected Arguments and Implications for.. EPA’s Proposed Repeal of the 2009 Endangerment Finding: Unexpected Arguments and Implications for..

On August 1, EPA published its long-awaited proposal to revoke the 2009 “Endangerment Finding” that ..
Judge Upholds New York City Kava Ban Judge Upholds New York City Kava Ban

On August 7, 2025, a New York federal judge ruled in favor of a New York City ban on the sale of..
Collateral Estoppel Remains Inapplicable to Unchallenged IPR Claims Collateral Estoppel Remains Inapplicable to Unchallenged IPR Claims

Returning to its decision in Kroy IP, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit denied a..
California Supreme Court Clarifies Arbitration Waiver Rule: Not as Draconian as It Seems California Supreme Court Clarifies Arbitration Waiver Rule: Not as Draconian as It Seems

The use of arbitration clauses in employment and consumer-related contracts is ubiquitous...
Australian Privacy Law – Reforms on Pause, or Something Entirely New Altogether? Australian Privacy Law – Reforms on Pause, or Something Entirely New Altogether?

The Australian Productivity Commission must have known that their interim report on harnessing data ..
Proposed Medicare Payment Policies for Hospital Outpatient and Ambulatory Surgery Center Services Proposed Medicare Payment Policies for Hospital Outpatient and Ambulatory Surgery Center Services

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently published the calendar year (“CY”)..
Federal Receiverships: Navigating the Legal Maze of Asset Recovery and Distribution Federal Receiverships: Navigating the Legal Maze of Asset Recovery and Distribution

When a federal court appoints a receiver, it initiates a complex process that sits at the..
Visa Bond Pilot Program for Certain Visitors for Business/Pleasure Begins August 20th Visa Bond Pilot Program for Certain Visitors for Business/Pleasure Begins August 20th

A temporary final rule initiating a 12-month pilot program requiring visitor visa bonds is set to..
Ninth Circuit Gives Companies Facing False Advertising Class Actions a Critical Defense Tool Ninth Circuit Gives Companies Facing False Advertising Class Actions a Critical Defense Tool

In Bodenburg v. Apple, Inc., the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit provided companies..
Supreme Court Clarifies: No Minimum Contacts Needed for Personal Jurisdiction Over Foreign States.. Supreme Court Clarifies: No Minimum Contacts Needed for Personal Jurisdiction Over Foreign States..

The U.S. Supreme Court recently issued a unanimous decision in CC/Devas (Mauritius) Ltd. v. Antrix..
No Day But Today: Greystar Reaches Settlement Agreement with the Department of Justice in Realpage.. No Day But Today: Greystar Reaches Settlement Agreement with the Department of Justice in Realpage..

Last August, we wrote about the Justice Department’s lawsuit against software developer RealPage,..
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