Connecticut Governor Signs Bill Adding Requirements for Hospitals and Expanding DPH’s Enforcement Scope

Connecticut Governor Signs Bill Adding Requirements for Hospitals and Expanding DPH’s Enforcement.. Connecticut Governor Signs Bill Adding Requirements for Hospitals and Expanding DPH’s Enforcement..

On June 25, 2025, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed into law Public Act No. 25-96, “An Act..
Optional Refrigeration Freezes Induced Patent Infringement Claim Optional Refrigeration Freezes Induced Patent Infringement Claim

In Metacel Pharmaceuticals LLC v. Rubicon Research Private Ltd., the Court of Appeals for the..
Pulling the Critical Block: EPA’s Repeal of the Endangerment Finding Could Topple Climate Rules Pulling the Critical Block: EPA’s Repeal of the Endangerment Finding Could Topple Climate Rules

On Tuesday, EPA proposed to repeal its 2009 Endangerment Finding (Repeal Proposal). That’s a big..
White House Charts New Course for Digital Asset Policy White House Charts New Course for Digital Asset Policy

The White House released its comprehensive Digital Asset Policy Report (Report), fulfilling a..
Germany Doubles Film Production Funding to €250 Million Germany Doubles Film Production Funding to €250 Million

The German federal government announced on July 30, 2025, that it will increase film production..
Fourth Circuit Rules Unanimously in Favor of Employees in Two Cases Involving Employer Allegations.. Fourth Circuit Rules Unanimously in Favor of Employees in Two Cases Involving Employer Allegations..

In a win for Maryland employees, the Fourth Circuit this week issued two opinions each affirming..
DOJ Identifies Tariff Fraud as Enforcement Priority DOJ Identifies Tariff Fraud as Enforcement Priority

The Trump administration’s announcement of a panoply of steep tariffs on April 2, 2025, and the..
Sustainable Energy & Infrastructure M&A Activity — August 2025 Sustainable Energy & Infrastructure M&A Activity — August 2025

Recent M&A Activity:July 17, 2025: Deep Isolation, developer of an advanced nuclear waste disposal..
EPA Must Reconsider Developing ELGs for Seven Industries EPA Must Reconsider Developing ELGs for Seven Industries

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently found that the U.S. Environmental..
Buyer Beware: Cybersecurity Compliance in M&A Buyer Beware: Cybersecurity Compliance in M&A

A recent Department of Justice (“DOJ”) settlement highlights the importance of assessing..
CISA + Partners Release Advisory on Scattered Spider CISA + Partners Release Advisory on Scattered Spider

On July 29, 2025, the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), along with the Federal ..
A Closer Look at America’s AI Action Plan: What’s Inside and What You Need to Know A Closer Look at America’s AI Action Plan: What’s Inside and What You Need to Know

Table of Contents IntroductionPillar I: Accelerate AI InnovationPillar II: Build American AI..
HHS Publishes 340B Guidance Proposing Rebate Pilot Program HHS Publishes 340B Guidance Proposing Rebate Pilot Program

On July 31, 2025, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a much-anticipated..
Update on 2025 U.S. Stablecoin Legislation Update on 2025 U.S. Stablecoin Legislation

In July 2025, the U.S. Congress advanced a landmark package of legislative measures aimed at..
Tsunamis and the National Flood Insurance Program Tsunamis and the National Flood Insurance Program

On July 30, an 8.8 magnitude earthquake occurred off of Russia’s Eastern Kamchatka coast,..
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Agrees to Release Report detailing.. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Agrees to Release Report detailing..

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has agreed to make public a report from ..
Key Update: Change in Visa Waiver (Dropbox) Appointment Policy Expected to Result in Significant.. Key Update: Change in Visa Waiver (Dropbox) Appointment Policy Expected to Result in Significant..

Effective September 2, 2025, the U.S. State Department is eliminating visa waiver of..
Patent Fees Reimagined: Evaluating the Trump Administration's Value-Driven Fee Structure and Its.. Patent Fees Reimagined: Evaluating the Trump Administration's Value-Driven Fee Structure and Its..

Introduction: A Radical Shift in IP PolicyThe WSJ reports the Trump administration wants to charge..
Future Script: How Generative AI Is Changing Collective Bargaining in the Entertainment Industry Future Script: How Generative AI Is Changing Collective Bargaining in the Entertainment Industry

TakeawaysFrom idea generation to prop modeling, shot selection and more, GAI’s impact on the..
Kissing Cousins? SUNKIST and KIST Deemed Confusingly Similar Kissing Cousins? SUNKIST and KIST Deemed Confusingly Similar

The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reversed a Trademark Trial & Appeal Board decision, ..
FDA Announces FY 2026 User Fees FDA Announces FY 2026 User Fees

In Federal Register notices published on July 30, 2025, FDA announced user fees for fiscal year..
UK Government Proposes Ban on NDAs in Harassment and Discrimination Cases UK Government Proposes Ban on NDAs in Harassment and Discrimination Cases

On 8 July, the UK Government announced plans to end the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in..
Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) and Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM): What You Need to Know.. Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) and Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM): What You Need to Know..

On July 14, 2025, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed key changes to..
Executive Contracts: What’s Common and What to Look For Executive Contracts: What’s Common and What to Look For

For both employers and executives, having a well-drafted executive employment agreement is key to..
Trump Administration Proposes Sweeping Environmental Regulatory Reforms to Accelerate US AI.. Trump Administration Proposes Sweeping Environmental Regulatory Reforms to Accelerate US AI..

The Trump Administration has proposed implementing a broad range of regulatory changes in order to..
Telephone and Texting Compliance News: Regulatory Update — July 2025 Telephone and Texting Compliance News: Regulatory Update — July 2025

As we reported in April, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has initiated a rulemaking..
Weekly Bankruptcy Alert July 30, 2025 (For the Week Ending July 27, 2025) Weekly Bankruptcy Alert July 30, 2025 (For the Week Ending July 27, 2025)

Covering reported business bankruptcy filings in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Rhode..
Telephone and Texting Compliance News: Litigation Updates — July 2025 Telephone and Texting Compliance News: Litigation Updates — July 2025

Plausibility Over Parroting — Sixth Circuit Tightens TCPA Pleading StandardsThe Sixth Circuit..
EPA Releases Memorandum Providing Additional Context on Occupational Exposure Data for DEHP EPA Releases Memorandum Providing Additional Context on Occupational Exposure Data for DEHP

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on July 28, 2025, the release of..
America’s AI Action Plan is a “National Security Imperative” America’s AI Action Plan is a “National Security Imperative”

Key TakeawaysAmerica’s AI Action Plan (the Plan) emphasizes respect for states’ rights to legislate ..
DON’T ‘DELETE’ YOUR OBLIGATIONS: California Privacy Protection Agency Fines Data Broker $55,400 For .. DON’T ‘DELETE’ YOUR OBLIGATIONS: California Privacy Protection Agency Fines Data Broker $55,400 For ..

This morning, the California Privacy Protection Agency (“CPPA”) announced a $55,400 administrative..
Regulatory Update and Recent SEC Actions July 2025 Regulatory Update and Recent SEC Actions July 2025

Recent SEC Administration ChangesSEC Names Brian Daly as Director of the Division of Investment..
Lessons from Lincoln for Legal Professionals Lessons from Lincoln for Legal Professionals

Abraham Lincoln is most commonly celebrated for his presidency, but before he ever entered the..
CPPA Finalizes CCPA Regulations on Automated Decision-Making Technology, Risk Assessments and.. CPPA Finalizes CCPA Regulations on Automated Decision-Making Technology, Risk Assessments and..

On July 24, 2025, the California Privacy Protection Agency (“CPPA”) finalized California Consumer..
Challenges for International Student-Athletes Navigating the NIL Landscape Challenges for International Student-Athletes Navigating the NIL Landscape

The House v. NCAA settlement, effective July 1, 2025, marks a new era in college sports..
OBBBA’s Tips + Overtime Tax Break: Reclassification Considerations, Reporting Requirements,.. OBBBA’s Tips + Overtime Tax Break: Reclassification Considerations, Reporting Requirements,..

TakeawaysEmployers will need to update payroll and reporting systems to meet OBBBA’s new..
Winning the Race: America’s AI Action Plan Winning the Race: America’s AI Action Plan

President Trump’s Winning the Race: America’s AI Action Plan, released on July 23, 2025, marks a..
Behind the Scenes Insurance Drama: Unraveling the Coverage Battle Around “It Ends With Us” Behind the Scenes Insurance Drama: Unraveling the Coverage Battle Around “It Ends With Us”

While millions have been captivated by Wayfarer Studio’s production of “It Ends With Us,” a..
JOURNEYS: Genesco, Inc. Sued in TCPA Class Action Over Promotional SMS Messages From Journeys Brand JOURNEYS: Genesco, Inc. Sued in TCPA Class Action Over Promotional SMS Messages From Journeys Brand

Interesting new TCPA class action filing.Dr. Evil and the folks at LawHQ have filed a class action..
OFSI's Enforcement Playbook Is Being Redrafted: What This Potential Reform Means for You OFSI's Enforcement Playbook Is Being Redrafted: What This Potential Reform Means for You

On 22 July 2025, the UK’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) launched a major..
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