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Tepezza Lawsuits: Key Facts for Patients with Hearing Damage Tepezza Lawsuits: Key Facts for Patients with Hearing Damage

Hundreds of patients have filed lawsuits involving allegations that they suffered permanent hearing ..
Earned Sick Time Act Compliance for Small Businesses Earned Sick Time Act Compliance for Small Businesses

Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) took effect for most employers on February 21, 2025. However,..
Navigating Bankruptcy Law In Thailand: What Businesses Need To Know Navigating Bankruptcy Law In Thailand: What Businesses Need To Know

Running a business in Thailand comes with many opportunities—but like in any economy, financial..
EPA Proposes RFS Supplemental Rule, Addresses Small Refinery Exemptions EPA Proposes RFS Supplemental Rule, Addresses Small Refinery Exemptions

As reported in our June 18, 2025, blog item, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)..
Sixth Circuit: “Twitter tirade” by Professor Critical of Public University Not Protected Speech Sixth Circuit: “Twitter tirade” by Professor Critical of Public University Not Protected Speech

A recent decision from the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit confirms public..
IMO Net-Zero Shipping Framework: A Crossroads for Global Shipping Regulations IMO Net-Zero Shipping Framework: A Crossroads for Global Shipping Regulations

Introduction: A New Era for Maritime DecarbonizationThe International Maritime Organization’s..
FinCEN Proposes Two-Year Delay of Investment Adviser AML Rule FinCEN Proposes Two-Year Delay of Investment Adviser AML Rule

On September 22, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network proposed to delay the effective date of..
California Appeals Court Addresses Employer Liability For Alleged Off-Site Coworker Harassment California Appeals Court Addresses Employer Liability For Alleged Off-Site Coworker Harassment

In a recent California appellate decision, Kruitbosch v. Bakersfield Recovery Services, Inc., the..
NiSource Wins Groundbreaking Regulatory Approval for Energy Generation Strategy NiSource Wins Groundbreaking Regulatory Approval for Energy Generation Strategy

In a landmark regulatory decision, NiSource, one of the largest fully regulated utility companies..
HAPPENING NOW: FTC Secures Historic $2.5 Billion Settlement Against Amazon HAPPENING NOW: FTC Secures Historic $2.5 Billion Settlement Against Amazon

The Federal Trade Commission has secured a historic order with Amazon.com, Inc., as well as Senior..
Telehealth Update: We’re Going to Need Congressional Approval Telehealth Update: We’re Going to Need Congressional Approval

As we’ve covered again and again over the past five years, providers are once more facing the..
Pay Your Way – New H-1B Visa Requirements Include $100,000 Payment Pay Your Way – New H-1B Visa Requirements Include $100,000 Payment

On September 19, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a proclamation regarding the use of H-1B..
Building Data Centers in France: Navigating Regulatory Hurdles and Unlocking Growth Building Data Centers in France: Navigating Regulatory Hurdles and Unlocking Growth

France is at a crossroads. The convergence of booming demand, complex regulation and new legal..
Seasonal Hiring Concerns: How Pay Transparency, Privacy, and AI Laws Still Apply Seasonal Hiring Concerns: How Pay Transparency, Privacy, and AI Laws Still Apply

In September and October of each year, many businesses hire seasonal workers to prepare for the..
GeTtin’ SALTy Episode 61 | Washington's Digital Ad Tax: Bad Policy or the Future of Taxing Services .. GeTtin’ SALTy Episode 61 | Washington's Digital Ad Tax: Bad Policy or the Future of Taxing Services ..

In this episode of GeTtin’ SALTy, host Nikki Dobay is joined by Washington State Representative..
The $100,000 Work Visa: Who’s Affected and What’s Next The $100,000 Work Visa: Who’s Affected and What’s Next

Key HighlightsNew $100,000 Fee for H-1B Petitions: Effective Sept. 21, 2025, all new H-1B petitions ..
The Release Report #2: Discovery of an Existing Release [Video] The Release Report #2: Discovery of an Existing Release [Video]

Under the new RBCRs, the obligation to characterize and, if needed, remediate pre-existing..
Connecticut to Become Thirteenth State to Adopt Uniform Mediation Act on October 1, 2025 Connecticut to Become Thirteenth State to Adopt Uniform Mediation Act on October 1, 2025

All mediations in Connecticut initiated on or after October 1, 2025, will be governed by the..
Protecting Information in a Complex World Protecting Information in a Complex World

Data privacy is no longer just an IT issue; it’s a core business risk. With personal data being one ..
Amendments to Texas’ Mini TCPA May Heighten Telemarketing Compliance Risks Amendments to Texas’ Mini TCPA May Heighten Telemarketing Compliance Risks

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed S.B. 140 into law earlier this year, adding changes to Texas’..
UPDATE: Supreme Court to Revisit Humphrey’s Executor in December; Reinstatement of Former FTC.. UPDATE: Supreme Court to Revisit Humphrey’s Executor in December; Reinstatement of Former FTC..

The latest development in the ongoing legal saga regarding the scope of presidential authority to..
Ninth Circuit Upholds “Addictive” Social Media Feed Ban and Default Privacy Settings for Minors in.. Ninth Circuit Upholds “Addictive” Social Media Feed Ban and Default Privacy Settings for Minors in..

On September 9, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, in an interlocutory ruling,..
The Dark Side of AI: Assessing Liability When Bots Behave Badly The Dark Side of AI: Assessing Liability When Bots Behave Badly

On Aug. 26, 2025, the parents of Adam Raine filed a complaint in California alleging products..
A plea for transparency A plea for transparency

Courtly Observations is a recurring series by Erwin Chemerinsky that focuses on what the Supreme..
What was Old will be New Again: Medicare Reverts to Pre-Pandemic Telehealth Guidelines Oct. 1, 2025 What was Old will be New Again: Medicare Reverts to Pre-Pandemic Telehealth Guidelines Oct. 1, 2025

Key TakeawaysUnless Congress acts, Medicare telehealth flexibilities put in place since the..
6 Key Lessons in Retention in Chapter 11 Cases 6 Key Lessons in Retention in Chapter 11 Cases

Retention Matters in Chapter 11Retention is the process of hiring the professionals a company needs ..
Health Law Diagnosed: Mintz IRA Update — Q3 2025 Edition [Podcast] Health Law Diagnosed: Mintz IRA Update — Q3 2025 Edition [Podcast]

In the latest episode of Health Law Diagnosed, Of Counsel Bridgette Keller is joined by Associate..
Atkins SEC: Making IPOs Great Again…? Atkins SEC: Making IPOs Great Again…?

On September 17, 2025, Chairman Paul Atkins of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued..
Neat Result for Policyholders—SDNY Sides with Distillery in Collapse Dispute Neat Result for Policyholders—SDNY Sides with Distillery in Collapse Dispute

Earlier this month, the Southern District of New York issued an opinion in The Vale Fox Distillery..
Supreme Court allows Trump to fire FTC commissioner Supreme Court allows Trump to fire FTC commissioner

On Monday, the Supreme Court cleared the way for Trump to fire FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter..
Petitioners Target PTAB’s Discretionary Denials with Federal Circuit Mandamus Petitions Petitioners Target PTAB’s Discretionary Denials with Federal Circuit Mandamus Petitions

In a series of recent filings before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, petitioners ..
Massachusetts Provides Clarity on New Pay Transparency Law Massachusetts Provides Clarity on New Pay Transparency Law

Massachusetts’s pay transparency law will come into effect as of October 29, 2025, bringing..
Litigation Lens: Unpacking ADA Compliance After the Second Circuit’s Expansive Ruling [Podcast] Litigation Lens: Unpacking ADA Compliance After the Second Circuit’s Expansive Ruling [Podcast]

In this second episode of Ogletree Deakins’ new podcast series Litigation Lens, Michael Nail..
Tax Stuff You Should Know- Episode 3:  Navigating S Corporation Pitfalls and Preserving Your Status .. Tax Stuff You Should Know- Episode 3: Navigating S Corporation Pitfalls and Preserving Your Status ..

In episode three of “Tax Stuff You Should Know,” hosts Bob Pluth and Gene Magidenko delve into the..
Call for Evidence Launched by ECHA to Implement Substances of Concern Across EU Packaging Law Call for Evidence Launched by ECHA to Implement Substances of Concern Across EU Packaging Law

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has launched a Call for Evidence to support the preparation of ..
Distilling the Legal Implications of IARC's Hazard Classification for Automotive Gasoline Distilling the Legal Implications of IARC's Hazard Classification for Automotive Gasoline

On 21 March 2025, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) announced that it would..
Enforcement of Colorado AI Act Delayed Until June 2026 Enforcement of Colorado AI Act Delayed Until June 2026

Colorado Governor Jared Polis recently signed Senate Bill 25B-004 into law, which delays the..
Plastic Discharge Regulations - Key Considerations for Manufacturers Plastic Discharge Regulations - Key Considerations for Manufacturers

A proposed settlement in a Pennsylvania case and a citizen suit letter in South Carolina signal..
Third Circuit Upholds Finding That Pennsylvania’s Practice of Discarding Misdated Mail-in Ballots.. Third Circuit Upholds Finding That Pennsylvania’s Practice of Discarding Misdated Mail-in Ballots..

The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued the landmark decision of Eakin v...
District Court Allows Class Action Claims Against EWA Provider to Proceed Under TILA and MLA District Court Allows Class Action Claims Against EWA Provider to Proceed Under TILA and MLA

On September 8, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington denied an..