Off the field, off the rails, and off on vacation: The final relists of October Term 2024

Off the field, off the rails, and off on vacation: The final relists of October Term 2024 Off the field, off the rails, and off on vacation: The final relists of October Term 2024

The Relist Watch column examines cert petitions that the Supreme Court has “relisted” for its..
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..
The EU Space Act: Une Révolution The EU Space Act: Une Révolution

Go-To Guide:The EU Space Act is a draft legislative proposal for harmonizing space activity..
Court Upholds Gilks’ Trade Secrets in Fly Boatworks Dispute Court Upholds Gilks’ Trade Secrets in Fly Boatworks Dispute

This case is an important reminder that in trade secrets litigation, the specific business context..
The Proposed Ban on Upwards-Only Rent Reviews in UK Commercial Leases The Proposed Ban on Upwards-Only Rent Reviews in UK Commercial Leases

On 10 July, the UK Government introduced the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill (the ..
Ninth Circuit Rejects SAG-AFTRA Vaccine Mandate Lawsuit Ninth Circuit Rejects SAG-AFTRA Vaccine Mandate Lawsuit

In an unpublished but nonetheless significant opinion, the Ninth Circuit recently affirmed the..
White House Releases Sweeping AI Action Plan White House Releases Sweeping AI Action Plan

On July 23, 2025, the White House released “Winning the Race: America’s AI Action Plan”,[1] a..
Summer Water Safety: Top Tips to Prevent Drowning Summer Water Safety: Top Tips to Prevent Drowning

With summer in full swing, many families across Michigan will be heading to pools, lakes, and..
EPA Seeks Nominations of Peer Reviewers to Evaluate Design Considerations for Genetically.. EPA Seeks Nominations of Peer Reviewers to Evaluate Design Considerations for Genetically..

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on July 23, 2025, that it seeks..
What Are The Perks Of Hiring A Slip And Fall Attorney With Expertise In Legal Administration In.. What Are The Perks Of Hiring A Slip And Fall Attorney With Expertise In Legal Administration In..

Navigating the aftermath of a slip and fall accident can be overwhelming, especially when you're..
DOJ Expands Whistleblower Program to Include Corporate Immigration Violations DOJ Expands Whistleblower Program to Include Corporate Immigration Violations

HighlightsWhistleblower Rewards Now Apply to Immigration Violations: Employees may receive..
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