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Competition among direct lenders continues to compress pricing across private credit markets,..
China’s National Intellectual Property Administration Releases 2026 Intellectual Property.. China’s National Intellectual Property Administration Releases 2026 Intellectual Property..

On April 10, 2026, China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) released the 2026..
Law, memoir, and the mystery of Justice Anthony Kennedy’s writing Law, memoir, and the mystery of Justice Anthony Kennedy’s writing

The Supreme Court justice memoir, so lucrative for its authors, tends to be a less than..
Two Recent Decisions Address the Pleading Standard for Preference Actions Two Recent Decisions Address the Pleading Standard for Preference Actions

Two recent decisions— Rebein v. Tempel Grain Elevators, LLP[1] and Miller v. Prestige Patio Co. Ltd...
EPA Seeks Input on Clean Water Act Financial Capability Framework EPA Seeks Input on Clean Water Act Financial Capability Framework

Key TakeawaysWhat Happened: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is soliciting public..
OCC and FDIC Finalize Rule Barring Use of “Reputation Risk” in Supervisory Exams OCC and FDIC Finalize Rule Barring Use of “Reputation Risk” in Supervisory Exams

On April 7, the FDIC and the OCC jointly issued a final rule codifying the removal of “reputation..
Why Federal Rule 107 Matters for Your Trial Presentations Why Federal Rule 107 Matters for Your Trial Presentations

Take a moment, close your eyes, and imagine this:You have just been selected to serve on a jury...
The Supreme Court Changes the Landscape for Contributory Liability The Supreme Court Changes the Landscape for Contributory Liability

In Cox Communications, Inc. v. Sony Music Entertainment, No. 24-171, 2026 WL 815823 (U.S. Mar. 25,..
DOJ Creates National Fraud Enforcement Division- What It Means for Fraud Enforcement in America DOJ Creates National Fraud Enforcement Division- What It Means for Fraud Enforcement in America

TakeawaysSeveral areas of federal criminal prosecution, including health care fraud, have been..
Mass Arbitration Series, Part 5- How Employers Respond to Mass Arbitration Claims [Podcast] Mass Arbitration Series, Part 5- How Employers Respond to Mass Arbitration Claims [Podcast]

Mass arbitration is reshaping how employers manage risk in labor and employment disputes.In this..
Australia: Card Payments Costs and Surcharging Reforms - What it Means for the Payments Industry Australia: Card Payments Costs and Surcharging Reforms - What it Means for the Payments Industry

On 31 March 2026, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) published its conclusions paper titled..
FTC Confirms Economic Analysis Plays Important Role in Consumer Protection Investigations FTC Confirms Economic Analysis Plays Important Role in Consumer Protection Investigations

On April 8, the Director of the FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection announced that the “FTC’s Bureau..
No Charge, No Case: Employee’s Discovery Stonewalling Dooms Title VII Claim No Charge, No Case: Employee’s Discovery Stonewalling Dooms Title VII Claim

A federal court’s March 30, 2026 ruling in Farlow v. L3 Communications Integrated Systems LP offers ..
Another DEI Executive Order: What It Means for Employers Another DEI Executive Order: What It Means for Employers

What You Need to Know:New Restrictions on DEI Programs: A new presidential executive order (EO)..
Still in the Blast Zone- A New Ruling Deflects Some of the Privilege Bomb’s Shrapnel, But.. Still in the Blast Zone- A New Ruling Deflects Some of the Privilege Bomb’s Shrapnel, But..

In our prior article, we wrote about United States v. Heppner – a ruling that detonated like a..
Paying the Price of Online Safety – Actions Needed for Ofcom's Online Safety Act Fees Regime Paying the Price of Online Safety – Actions Needed for Ofcom's Online Safety Act Fees Regime

As implementation of the UK’s online safety regime continues, Ofcom has operationalised its online..
Supreme Court summarily closes the courthouse doors again Supreme Court summarily closes the courthouse doors again

Civil Rights and Wrongs is a recurring series by Daniel Harawa covering criminal justice and civil..
2026 Amendments Bring Needed Clarity to Texas’s Summary Judgment Rule 2026 Amendments Bring Needed Clarity to Texas’s Summary Judgment Rule

The Texas Legislature recently amended the rule governing Texas summary judgment practice to..
AUM Podcast: LA's Biggest Developer: Sean Burton, CEO - Cityview [Video] AUM Podcast: LA's Biggest Developer: Sean Burton, CEO - Cityview [Video]

In this episode of AUM — Stories & Strategies, Alain R'bibo sits down with Sean Burton, CEO of..
New Technical Committee Mechanism New Technical Committee Mechanism

Among the novelties contained in the recent Reform that entered in force to Mexico’s Federal Law..
Washington Broadens Health Care Transaction Oversight: Key Changes Under HB 2548 Washington Broadens Health Care Transaction Oversight: Key Changes Under HB 2548

What Happened: Washington’s Governor signed House Bill 2548 (Chapter 222, Laws of 2026) into law on ..
Reinstatement of Rights Following Missed Prosecution Deadlines Reinstatement of Rights Following Missed Prosecution Deadlines

The amendments to the Federal Law for the Protection of Industrial Property (FLPIP), published..
Recent Alabama Tax Tribunal Rulings Remind Us of Two Traps for the Unwary Taxpayer (and Tax.. Recent Alabama Tax Tribunal Rulings Remind Us of Two Traps for the Unwary Taxpayer (and Tax..

Associate Alabama Tax Tribunal Judge Ralph M. Clements, III, recently appointed by Gov. Kay Ivey,..
NEPA in the News: March 2026 NEPA Round Up NEPA in the News: March 2026 NEPA Round Up

March 2026 has brought the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) to the forefront of many..
EPA Announces Draft Contaminant Candidate List, Which Includes PFAS, Microplastics, and.. EPA Announces Draft Contaminant Candidate List, Which Includes PFAS, Microplastics, and..

On April 02, 2026, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published its draft Sixth Contaminant..
Amendments to Mexico’s Intellectual Property Law: Principal Aspects for Patent Practice Amendments to Mexico’s Intellectual Property Law: Principal Aspects for Patent Practice

Today, Mexico officially published amendments to the Federal Law for the Protection of Industrial..
Mississippi Enacts Nation’s First Ban on Cell‑Cultured Dairy Products Mississippi Enacts Nation’s First Ban on Cell‑Cultured Dairy Products

Mississippi has become the first state in the country to prohibit cell-cultured milk products with..
Washington State Passes AI Companion Chatbot Law Washington State Passes AI Companion Chatbot Law

Washington state has joined a handful of other states with laws that require disclosure to..
A New Path for Patent Owners in Ex Parte Reexams – But What About the Rules? A New Path for Patent Owners in Ex Parte Reexams – But What About the Rules?

On April 1, 2026, USPTO Director Squires issued an Official Gazette Notice allowing patent owners a ..
FCA Changes to Ongoing Advice Rules FCA Changes to Ongoing Advice Rules

IntroductionOn 25 March 2026, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published Consultation Paper ..
Court allows Steve Bannon to move forward on dismissal of criminal charges against him Court allows Steve Bannon to move forward on dismissal of criminal charges against him

The Supreme Court on Monday morning added one new case, involving challenges to veterans’ benefit..
Navigating Internet Crimes and Securing Your Thailand Elite Visa Navigating Internet Crimes and Securing Your Thailand Elite Visa

Protect your rights and secure residency with expert defense & Thailand Elite Visa.
Inventorship Errors Can Undermine Patent Value: Practical Steps to Reduce Risk Inventorship Errors Can Undermine Patent Value: Practical Steps to Reduce Risk

Get inventorship wrong, and a valuable patent can become unenforceable. A patent must accurately..
Immigration Pathways for Biomedical Engineers: EB-2 NIW, EB-1A, and Employment-Based Options Immigration Pathways for Biomedical Engineers: EB-2 NIW, EB-1A, and Employment-Based Options

Biomedical engineers pursuing permanent residence in the United States have several pathways..
Performance Management- Employer Strategies as PIPs Come under Scrutiny Performance Management- Employer Strategies as PIPs Come under Scrutiny

TakeawaysThe First Circuit held in Walsh that placing an employee on a performance improvement plan ..
Texas Legislature Sets Its Sights on Data Centers and AI: What You Need to Know Texas Legislature Sets Its Sights on Data Centers and AI: What You Need to Know

Texas House and Senate leadership recently released their interim charges, which serve as “homework ..
Foley Automotive Update: April Foley Automotive Update: April

Key developmentsU.S. new light-vehicle sales in March are projected to reach a SAAR of 16 million..
Payroll Brass Tax: Real-Time Pay, Real-Time Compliance [Podcast] Payroll Brass Tax: Real-Time Pay, Real-Time Compliance [Podcast]

In this installment of our Payroll Brass Tax podcast series, Mike Mahoney (Morristown/New York) and ..
For Your Eyes Only? Not Quite: Shadow AI in the Workplace For Your Eyes Only? Not Quite: Shadow AI in the Workplace

AI‑enabled transcription tools have quickly become a fixture in modern business meetings. Properly..
Home Health Company’s Overtime Settlement: A Cautionary Tale for Healthcare Employers With ‘Program .. Home Health Company’s Overtime Settlement: A Cautionary Tale for Healthcare Employers With ‘Program ..

A Columbus, Ohio–area home health services company recently agreed to pay $975,000 to resolve a..
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