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Risky Business: Distressed Companies and Payments in the Shadow of Bankruptcy Risky Business: Distressed Companies and Payments in the Shadow of Bankruptcy

Doing business with a customer in the shadow of bankruptcy is risky.A hallmark of bankruptcy law is ..
The 5% Safe Harbor May Be Back, But Questions Remain The 5% Safe Harbor May Be Back, But Questions Remain

On June 6, 2026, Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly of the U.S. District Court for the District of..
REAL Rule Relief: Sherrill and DEP Extend REAL Rule’s Legacy Provisions by One Year REAL Rule Relief: Sherrill and DEP Extend REAL Rule’s Legacy Provisions by One Year

Late last month, Governor Mikie Sherrill and New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection..
Italy implements the Pay Transparency Directive Italy implements the Pay Transparency Directive

Italy has become one of the first EU member states to implement the Pay Transparency Directive...
Competition Currents | June 2026 Competition Currents | June 2026

In This Issue1United States | Japan | Mexico | Poland | Italy | The Netherlands | European..
California Lays the Groundwork for More Sweeping AI Workforce Regulation—Employers Should Start.. California Lays the Groundwork for More Sweeping AI Workforce Regulation—Employers Should Start..

Employers using or contemplating the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline operations,..
Federal Court Vacates IRS Notice 2025-42- Five Percent Safe Harbor May be Restored for Wind and.. Federal Court Vacates IRS Notice 2025-42- Five Percent Safe Harbor May be Restored for Wind and..

On Saturday, June 6, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia vacated IRS Notice..
Another California “Thermonuclear” Verdict: $105 Million to Employee Who Reported Workplace.. Another California “Thermonuclear” Verdict: $105 Million to Employee Who Reported Workplace..

DATELINE: California—where apparently $100 million verdicts are becoming so common that they barely ..
Pennsylvania's GRID Standards and the Fatal Conceit of AI Industrial Policy Pennsylvania's GRID Standards and the Fatal Conceit of AI Industrial Policy

When I previously argued that America’s AI future depends on abundant, reliable, and affordable..
HMRC Guidance Provides Welcome Comfort for Private Equity Management Rollovers HMRC Guidance Provides Welcome Comfort for Private Equity Management Rollovers

HMRC has published updated guidance on the revised share reorganisation anti-avoidance rules..
Understanding Employer Obligations under Chicago’s Updated Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave.. Understanding Employer Obligations under Chicago’s Updated Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave..

TakeawaysChicago’s updated rules (effective 06.01.26) clarify key aspects of its Paid Leave and..
Arbitration Acumen | The AAA at 100: AI, Online Dispute Resolution and the Next Century of.. Arbitration Acumen | The AAA at 100: AI, Online Dispute Resolution and the Next Century of..

As the American Arbitration Association marks 100 years, it’s already betting its next century on..
When “We Take Security Seriously” Isn’t Enough: Lessons from the FTC’s Illuminate Order When “We Take Security Seriously” Isn’t Enough: Lessons from the FTC’s Illuminate Order

On June 5, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission gave final approval to a modified order against..
Minnesota’s Retirement Program Launches With Impending Registration Deadlines Minnesota’s Retirement Program Launches With Impending Registration Deadlines

Minnesota’s Secure Choice Retirement Program has started registering employers, with the first of a ..
The Work Behind the Work Requirement: CMS Imposes Sweeping Medicaid Community Engagement Rule The Work Behind the Work Requirement: CMS Imposes Sweeping Medicaid Community Engagement Rule

Key TakeawaysOn June 1, CMS released an interim final rule implementing the new Medicaid community..
Adapting to Canada’s New Employment Standards [Podcast] Adapting to Canada’s New Employment Standards [Podcast]

In this podcast, Shir Fulga, Erin Schachter, and Susan Ivimey discuss important changes to..
FOREFEITURE PHONY?- Supreme Court Upholds FCC’s Forfeiture Power– But Only Because It Doesn’t.. FOREFEITURE PHONY?- Supreme Court Upholds FCC’s Forfeiture Power– But Only Because It Doesn’t..

So the headlines around this new Supreme Court ruling in FCC v. AT&T will tell you the Supreme..
Bad Faith and Unfair Trade Practices Claims Against Insurers in North Carolina- What Policyholders.. Bad Faith and Unfair Trade Practices Claims Against Insurers in North Carolina- What Policyholders..

You find yourself on the receiving end of a demand, a lawsuit, or a loss. You did everything right. ..
Workplace Strategies Watercooler 2026: Managing Social and Political Expression in the Workplace.. Workplace Strategies Watercooler 2026: Managing Social and Political Expression in the Workplace..

As social and political expression in the workplace grows more charged, employers face mounting..
A Moving Target: Litigating Medical Malpractice Under Nevada's Increasing Caps (AB 404) A Moving Target: Litigating Medical Malpractice Under Nevada's Increasing Caps (AB 404)

For almost two decades, litigating medical malpractice in Nevada has been suffocated by a hard..
Federal Court Expands Injunction Against Illinois Interchange Fee Law Following OCC Action Federal Court Expands Injunction Against Illinois Interchange Fee Law Following OCC Action

On June 1, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois issued a Memorandum..
Connecticut Enacts New AI Law: What Employers Need To Know Connecticut Enacts New AI Law: What Employers Need To Know

Quick HitConnecticut has become the latest state to enact legislation regulating the use of..
Perpetual Futures Come Onshore: The CFTC's New Regulatory Framework Perpetual Futures Come Onshore: The CFTC's New Regulatory Framework

After years of regulatory ambiguity that pushed perpetual futures trading offshore, the CFTC has..
Congress Takes Another Shot at Federal NIL Reform- What to Know About the Protect College Sports.. Congress Takes Another Shot at Federal NIL Reform- What to Know About the Protect College Sports..

Over the years, college sports have only increased in popularity, and with that popularity has come ..
Delay Matters: Florida’s Fourth DCA Reverses Hurricane Irma Dismissal Delay Matters: Florida’s Fourth DCA Reverses Hurricane Irma Dismissal

The mantra “delay, deny, defend” is frequently referenced in discussions of insurance claims..
Quantum Computing Is Here — and So Are Compliance Risks for Government Contractors Quantum Computing Is Here — and So Are Compliance Risks for Government Contractors

Quantum computing has moved from the laboratory into the national security conversation — and the..
New Jersey Supreme Court Strengthens Expert Gatekeeping in Product Liability Cases: What Beavan v... New Jersey Supreme Court Strengthens Expert Gatekeeping in Product Liability Cases: What Beavan v...

In product liability litigation, the straightest path to a favorable outcome for the defense is..
Illinois Postpones Proposed Regulations on AI in Employment Illinois Postpones Proposed Regulations on AI in Employment

On June 2, 2026, the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) announced it was withdrawing and..
Dare to Compare! 5th Circuit Reaffirms Comparator Requirement in Discrimination Cases Dare to Compare! 5th Circuit Reaffirms Comparator Requirement in Discrimination Cases

In a recent decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit reaffirmed a familiar — but..
Before the Letter Arrives: How Companies Should Prepare for Congressional Investigations Before the Letter Arrives: How Companies Should Prepare for Congressional Investigations

Does your company have a plan to respond to a congressional investigation? While many in-house..
Trusts in Divorce: When Asset Protection Strategies Collide with Equitable Distribution Trusts in Divorce: When Asset Protection Strategies Collide with Equitable Distribution

Trusts serve a unique position at the intersection of estate planning, wealth preservation, and tax ..
Trade Secret Owner May Pursue Unjust Enrichment Damages Despite Licensing History Trade Secret Owner May Pursue Unjust Enrichment Damages Despite Licensing History

The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed in part, reversed in part, and vacated in..
From Privacy Compliance to AI Governance: Why the Source of Training Data Is Becoming a Central.. From Privacy Compliance to AI Governance: Why the Source of Training Data Is Becoming a Central..

For years, internet privacy compliance mainly focused on consumer-facing disclosures: privacy..
Washington Amends CEMA: Plaintiffs Rush to File Actions Before June 11, 2026 Effective Date Washington Amends CEMA: Plaintiffs Rush to File Actions Before June 11, 2026 Effective Date

A recent amendment to Washington’s Commercial Electronic Mail Act (CEMA), scheduled to take effect..
Louisiana’s ‘Behind the Counter Protection Act’: What Retail and Food-Service Employers Need to Know Louisiana’s ‘Behind the Counter Protection Act’: What Retail and Food-Service Employers Need to Know

On May 22, 2026, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry signed into law legislation providing employees in..
How DUI Lawyers Address Cases Involving Accidents and Alleged Impairment How DUI Lawyers Address Cases Involving Accidents and Alleged Impairment

Driving under the influence cases become significantly more complex when an accident is involved...
Court Halts NOTUS Rebranding Effort in Washington Star Trademark Dispute Court Halts NOTUS Rebranding Effort in Washington Star Trademark Dispute

A district court judge granted the Washington Star’s emergency motion for a temporary restraining..
Call for Data Launched to Revise EU Tobacco Products Directive Call for Data Launched to Revise EU Tobacco Products Directive

On 18 May 2026, the European Commission launched a call for evidence related to the upcoming..
Loose Lips, Large Language Models: What Your NDA is Missing in the Age of AI Loose Lips, Large Language Models: What Your NDA is Missing in the Age of AI

The dealmaking world runs on confidentiality. Whether you are executing a billion-dollar..
Virginia’s Cannabis Crossroads: Governor Spanberger’s Veto Leaves the Adult-Use Market in Limbo Virginia’s Cannabis Crossroads: Governor Spanberger’s Veto Leaves the Adult-Use Market in Limbo

Five years after Virginia became the first state in the South to legalize adult-use cannabis..
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