Let’s Seize Some Donald Trump Properties!

Let’s Seize Some Donald Trump Properties! Let’s Seize Some Donald Trump Properties!

Come vote for which Trump property the NYAG should seize next.The post Let’s Seize Some Donald..
English Court Applies Policy Time Limit to Third Party Claim Against Insurer English Court Applies Policy Time Limit to Third Party Claim Against Insurer

IntroductionIn a decision that highlights the importance of prompt notification of insurance claims,..
Federal Court Allows Privacy Related Claims to Proceed in a Proposed Class Action Lawsuit Against.. Federal Court Allows Privacy Related Claims to Proceed in a Proposed Class Action Lawsuit Against..

In December 2024, Jonathan Gabrielli filed several claims alleging that Motorola Mobility LLC..
White House Releases AI Action Plan White House Releases AI Action Plan

On July 24, 2025, the White House released the “White House AI Action Plan,” which includes over 90 ..
Coast to Coast, Pay Transparency Continues to Trend in 2025 Coast to Coast, Pay Transparency Continues to Trend in 2025

Ever since Colorado enacted the nation’s first law requiring employers to disclose salary..
McDermott+ Check-Up – July 25, 2025 McDermott+ Check-Up – July 25, 2025

THIS WEEK’S DOSECBO releases final scores for OBBBA. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO)..
Extraterritorial Application of the DTSA: Recent Decision Continues to Develop “Act in Furtherance” .. Extraterritorial Application of the DTSA: Recent Decision Continues to Develop “Act in Furtherance” ..

Last summer, in a case of first impression, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit..
What Employers Should Know About the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) What Employers Should Know About the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)

On July 4, 2025, H.R.1, or what is being called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBBA”), was..
DOD Publishes 2025 Update on Critical PFAS Uses, Recommends Risk-Based Approach to Defining PFAS DOD Publishes 2025 Update on Critical PFAS Uses, Recommends Risk-Based Approach to Defining PFAS

The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) has published a July 2025 report entitled Update on Critical..
CFPB Terminates Consent Order Against Credit Union Early CFPB Terminates Consent Order Against Credit Union Early

On July 18, the CFPB terminated a 2024 consent order against a credit union after concluding that..
Trump administration urges Supreme Court to pause order requiring payment of grants linked to DEI Trump administration urges Supreme Court to pause order requiring payment of grants linked to DEI

The Trump administration came once again to the Supreme Court on Thursday afternoon and asked the..
U.S. Senate Bill Would Eliminate Self-GRAS Pathway to Market Food Substances U.S. Senate Bill Would Eliminate Self-GRAS Pathway to Market Food Substances

On July 17, Senators Markey (D-MA), Booker (D-NJ), Warren (D-MA), and Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced..
Delaware Overhauls DBA Registration Process with HB 40 Delaware Overhauls DBA Registration Process with HB 40

Delaware recently enacted House Bill 40, which significantly restructures the registration process..
Overcoming the ‘Settled Expectations’ Doctrine: Guidance From Intel v. Proxense Overcoming the ‘Settled Expectations’ Doctrine: Guidance From Intel v. Proxense

Last month, we provided an overview of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s (PTAB) application of..
Beyond the Ban: Employer Considerations after SCOTUS’s Gender Care Ruling Beyond the Ban: Employer Considerations after SCOTUS’s Gender Care Ruling

On June 18, 2025, in the case of United States v. Skrmetti, the Supreme Court of the United States..
“Headless” PAGA Action May Proceed In Court “Headless” PAGA Action May Proceed In Court

CRST Expedited, Inc. v. Superior Court, 2025 WL 1874891 (Cal. Ct. App. 2025)Espiridion Sanchez..
DOJ Civil Rights Fraud Initiative Targets Federal Contractor Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.. DOJ Civil Rights Fraud Initiative Targets Federal Contractor Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion..

On May 19, 2025, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche published a memorandum with the subject..
Group challenges restrictions on children’s access to social media Group challenges restrictions on children’s access to social media

A tech industry group came to the Supreme Court this week, asking the justices to temporarily block ..
New Maritime Cybersecurity Era Begins: Coast Guard Rule Takes Effect New Maritime Cybersecurity Era Begins: Coast Guard Rule Takes Effect

The first phase of the US Coast Guard's final rule, Cybersecurity in the Marine Transportation..
What MSHA’s 18 Proposed Rules Signal About the Future of Mine Safety What MSHA’s 18 Proposed Rules Signal About the Future of Mine Safety

TakeawaysMSHA proposes modernizing outdated rules while aligning with a broader deregulatory agenda ..
Climate Change Environmental Groups Challenge President’s Executive Orders to Expand Energy.. Climate Change Environmental Groups Challenge President’s Executive Orders to Expand Energy..

We previously reported that President Trump issued a series of executive actions to fulfill his..
409A Risks with Relocation Reimbursements 409A Risks with Relocation Reimbursements

As employers increasingly focus on in-person office mandates, reimbursements for relocation..
OSHA Proposes Dozens of Deregulatory Rules: How They’ll Impact Multiple Industries OSHA Proposes Dozens of Deregulatory Rules: How They’ll Impact Multiple Industries

TakeawaysOSHA’s recent proposed rules reflect a significant deregulatory agenda, signaling a..
CMS CY 2026 Proposed Rules: 340B in PFS and OPPS CMS CY 2026 Proposed Rules: 340B in PFS and OPPS

On July 15, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the CY 2026..
Employee Benefits Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: What Employers Need to Know Employee Benefits Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: What Employers Need to Know

On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act (OBBB), a..
The Importance of Service Agreements The Importance of Service Agreements

Most employee benefit plans are administered by third-party administrators (TPAs) under the terms..
OIG Advisory Opinion 25-07 Offers a Favorable Path for Patient Access Through Sponsored Testing OIG Advisory Opinion 25-07 Offers a Favorable Path for Patient Access Through Sponsored Testing

On July 2, 2025, the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG)..
Mental Health Accommodations: What Massachusetts Employers Need to Know Mental Health Accommodations: What Massachusetts Employers Need to Know

Mental health-related accommodation requests are surging across Massachusetts workplaces, creating..
The EU Space Act: ‘Foreign’ Space Service Providers, Equivalence, and Registration The EU Space Act: ‘Foreign’ Space Service Providers, Equivalence, and Registration

Go-To GuideThe draft EU Space Act applies to non-EU entities that provide space-based data or..
AI Governance Series, Part 1: The Grok Warning — When AI Governance Fails in Real-Time AI Governance Series, Part 1: The Grok Warning — When AI Governance Fails in Real-Time

Earlier this month, a rare and unsettling event shook the world of artificial intelligence (AI)...
“Death Star Bill” Survives Legal Challenge, Leaving Enforcement to Private Parties “Death Star Bill” Survives Legal Challenge, Leaving Enforcement to Private Parties

On July 18, 2025, the Texas Third Court of Appeals in Austin dismissed a constitutional challenge..
TEMPORARY VICTORY?: Court Upholds SMS Opt Out Limitation– But Watch Out! TEMPORARY VICTORY?: Court Upholds SMS Opt Out Limitation– But Watch Out!

Really big win here for companies leveraging SMS to outreach with consumers for multiple purposes–..
The morning read for Tuesday, July 22 The morning read for Tuesday, July 22

Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court...
As Tariff Talks Heat Up, Revisiting Two Key Laws Related to Layoffs As Tariff Talks Heat Up, Revisiting Two Key Laws Related to Layoffs

As tariff talks continue to heat up and fuel heightened economic uncertainty, manufacturers are..
Michigan Supreme Court: Political Parties Have Standing in Poll Worker Partisan Disparity Disputes Michigan Supreme Court: Political Parties Have Standing in Poll Worker Partisan Disparity Disputes

In a decision with implications for election oversight and administration, the Michigan Supreme..
Weekly Bankruptcy Alert July 21, 2025 (For the Week Ending July 20, 2025) Weekly Bankruptcy Alert July 21, 2025 (For the Week Ending July 20, 2025)

Covering reported business bankruptcy filings in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Rhode..
European Accessibility Act Compliance: What Businesses in the EU Market Need to Know European Accessibility Act Compliance: What Businesses in the EU Market Need to Know

The European Accessibility Act (EAA) establishes a unified regulatory framework for a broad range..
USPTO to Launch AI-Powered Image-Based Search Tool for Design Patents Amidst New Legal Standards USPTO to Launch AI-Powered Image-Based Search Tool for Design Patents Amidst New Legal Standards

The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced the upcoming launch of an artificial..
China Initiates Mandatory Reporting Regime for Personal Information Protection Officers China Initiates Mandatory Reporting Regime for Personal Information Protection Officers

On July 18, 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China (the “CAC”) issued the Notice on Launching ..
An Ounce of Prevention: Draft Contracts with Pre and Post-Storm Considerations An Ounce of Prevention: Draft Contracts with Pre and Post-Storm Considerations

The 2025 hurricane season is projected to be more active than prior years’ seasons. Hence, it is..
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