Alabama Department of Revenue Issues Helpful Analysis of Impact of OBBBA on Alabama Income Tax Code

Alabama Department of Revenue Issues Helpful Analysis of Impact of OBBBA on Alabama Income Tax Code Alabama Department of Revenue Issues Helpful Analysis of Impact of OBBBA on Alabama Income Tax Code

As readers may recall, on July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law the massive One Big..
Three Wage-and-Hour Issues for Employers to Prioritize for 2026 Three Wage-and-Hour Issues for Employers to Prioritize for 2026

As 2026 approaches, employers may want to assess the following wage-and-hour compliance issues:..
MPSC Approves Consumers Energy Tariff for Large Data Centers MPSC Approves Consumers Energy Tariff for Large Data Centers

The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) on November 6, 2025, approved Consumers Energy’s..
Federal Circuit Denies Challenges to USPTO Director’s Discretionary Denial Decisions Federal Circuit Denies Challenges to USPTO Director’s Discretionary Denial Decisions

Key TakeawaysThe Federal Circuit upheld the USPTO director’s discretion to deny IPRs, rejecting due ..
California Bans Ultraprocessed Foods in Schools California Bans Ultraprocessed Foods in Schools

Key TakeawaysWhat happened: California enacted the first state ban on certain ultraprocessed foods..
Unqualified “Made in USA Claims” and Recycled Materials Unqualified “Made in USA Claims” and Recycled Materials

Advertisers and manufacturers that utilize unqualified “Made in USA” claim in conjunction with..
Perez v. Romantix Online- Another Privacy Class Action Crashes on the Rocks of Consent Perez v. Romantix Online- Another Privacy Class Action Crashes on the Rocks of Consent

In Perez v. Romantix Online, Inc., Judge Noël Wise (N.D. Cal.) dismissed a putative privacy class..
DFPI Fines Kiosk Operator $675,000 for Alleged Violations of the Digital Financial Assets Law DFPI Fines Kiosk Operator $675,000 for Alleged Violations of the Digital Financial Assets Law

On October 30, the California DFPI announced a consent order against a Nevada-based crypto kiosk..
Federal Court Halts Implementation of CFPB’s Open Banking Rule Federal Court Halts Implementation of CFPB’s Open Banking Rule

On October 29, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky granted a preliminary..
Home Depot Facial Scan Lawsuit Voluntarily Dismissed—What’s Next for Biometric Privacy Compliance? Home Depot Facial Scan Lawsuit Voluntarily Dismissed—What’s Next for Biometric Privacy Compliance?

A recent federal class action lawsuit challenging Home Depot Inc.’s use of facial scanning..
FDA Adds Ten New Substances to its Inventory of Effective FCS Notifications (2025) FDA Adds Ten New Substances to its Inventory of Effective FCS Notifications (2025)

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently added the new substances to its Inventory of..
California Senate Bill 464 Sharpens State’s Pay Reporting Teeth California Senate Bill 464 Sharpens State’s Pay Reporting Teeth

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) No. 464 into law on October 13, 2025,..
Sixth Circuit Says It Again: Outside Counsel’s Internal Investigations Are Privileged and Protected .. Sixth Circuit Says It Again: Outside Counsel’s Internal Investigations Are Privileged and Protected ..

In Summer 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued a strongly worded decision..
“Green” Greenwashing: Emerging Developments in Environmental Marketing Claims “Green” Greenwashing: Emerging Developments in Environmental Marketing Claims

Companies should stay aware of old and new greenwashing trends and take practical actions to guard..
Employers Won’t Be Fined for Incorrect Reporting of 2025 Tips and Overtime, Treasury Department and .. Employers Won’t Be Fined for Incorrect Reporting of 2025 Tips and Overtime, Treasury Department and ..

On November 5, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)..
Ten Minute Interview: Investment Professionals and Family Offices [Video] Ten Minute Interview: Investment Professionals and Family Offices [Video]

Brian Lucareli, director of Foley Private Client Services (PCS) and co-chair of the Family Offices..
Arbitration Acumen: ICC North America: A Decade of Success [Podcast] Arbitration Acumen: ICC North America: A Decade of Success [Podcast]

In this episode of The Arbitration Acumen Podcast, J.P. Duffy sits down with Marek Krasula and..
Tesla’s Defining Vote: Prediction Markets See Musk’s $1 Trillion Pay Plan as Nearly Certain Tesla’s Defining Vote: Prediction Markets See Musk’s $1 Trillion Pay Plan as Nearly Certain

Tesla investors are wrapping up voting on CEO Elon Musk’s controversial new long-term compensation..
Trump’s tariffs: from dollars to donuts Trump’s tariffs: from dollars to donuts

Security around the U.S. Supreme Court building is amped up a bit this morning, almost as if..
USPTO Launches Streamlined Claim Set Pilot to Accelerate Patent Examination USPTO Launches Streamlined Claim Set Pilot to Accelerate Patent Examination

Key Takeaways:The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) introduced a new pilot program offering..
Court debates a time limit on challenging void judgments Court debates a time limit on challenging void judgments

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court considered whether it’s possible to run out of time to challenge a..
Less Noise, More Signal - What FinCEN’s New SAR Guidance and the STREAMLINE Act Could Mean for BSA.. Less Noise, More Signal - What FinCEN’s New SAR Guidance and the STREAMLINE Act Could Mean for BSA..

Two recent developments signal that momentum is building in Washington to recalibrate Bank Secrecy..
US Consulates Now Requiring Additional Review in Washington for B-1 in Lieu of H-1B Visa.. US Consulates Now Requiring Additional Review in Washington for B-1 in Lieu of H-1B Visa..

In a new procedural development, U.S. consular posts have started forwarding B-1 in lieu of H-1B..
What ARMS Delivers: The Structure Behind Attorney Success (Part 2) What ARMS Delivers: The Structure Behind Attorney Success (Part 2)

Now that we’ve introduced the Attorney Relationship Management System (ARMS) and explained why law..
Big Law Redefined: Immigration Insights Episode 19 | Guarding the Global Workforce: Security.. Big Law Redefined: Immigration Insights Episode 19 | Guarding the Global Workforce: Security..

In this episode of the Immigration Insights podcast series, Kate Kalmykov, co-chair of Greenberg..
UK ICO Seeks Feedback on New Draft Enforcement Guidance UK ICO Seeks Feedback on New Draft Enforcement Guidance

On October 31, 2025, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (“ICO”) launched a public..
Patented, Proprietary, or Problematic? Supreme Court Declines to Resolve Circuit Split on Lanham.. Patented, Proprietary, or Problematic? Supreme Court Declines to Resolve Circuit Split on Lanham..

On October 6, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to review the Federal Circuit’s decision in..
DOE Invokes Rare Authority to Direct FERC to Accelerate Grid Access for Large Loads and Data Centers DOE Invokes Rare Authority to Direct FERC to Accelerate Grid Access for Large Loads and Data Centers

Key TakeawaysWhat is Happening? Citing rapid growth in large commercial and industrial electricity..
Tariff Risk Strategies for Renewable Energy Sponsors and Financing Parties Tariff Risk Strategies for Renewable Energy Sponsors and Financing Parties

As tariff regimes evolve—particularly under Sections 201 and 301 of the Trade Act—project sponsors..
Advisory Committee on Federal Civil Rules Considering Potential Amendments to Class Action Rule and .. Advisory Committee on Federal Civil Rules Considering Potential Amendments to Class Action Rule and ..

At a recent meeting, the Advisory Committee on Civil Rules of the Judicial Conference of the United ..
US States Sue USDA Over SNAP Suspension US States Sue USDA Over SNAP Suspension

This week, twenty-five US states and the District of Columbia (DC) filed suit in the US District..
Digital Asset Treasury Companies - Structure and Regulation Digital Asset Treasury Companies - Structure and Regulation

Digital Asset Treasury Companies (“DATCOs”) are a new class of public companies whose treasuries..
Keeping it Short - FCA Consults on Implementation of Streamlined UK Short Selling Regime Keeping it Short - FCA Consults on Implementation of Streamlined UK Short Selling Regime

On 28 October 2025, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a consultation paper..
Signed, Sealed… Sent? Court of Appeal on Binding Contracts by Email Signed, Sealed… Sent? Court of Appeal on Binding Contracts by Email

The Court of Appeal has delivered an important decision on modern contract formation in DAZN..
Grassley Leads House and Senate Members in Calling on EPA to Issue Final Import RIN Reduction Rule Grassley Leads House and Senate Members in Calling on EPA to Issue Final Import RIN Reduction Rule

Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) announced on October 2, 2025, that he led over 45 Senate and House..
Renewed AFIDA Enforcement - Key Considerations for Energy and Infrastructure Projects Renewed AFIDA Enforcement - Key Considerations for Energy and Infrastructure Projects

The renewed focus by the Trump Administration and Congress on enforcement of the Agricultural..
Senate Committee Advances Nominations for Jeffrey Hall and Douglas Troutman Senate Committee Advances Nominations for Jeffrey Hall and Douglas Troutman

On October 29, 2025, the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works favorably..
Ready or Not - HRSA’s 340B Rebate Pilot Model Takes Off Despite Questions on Readiness and Authority Ready or Not - HRSA’s 340B Rebate Pilot Model Takes Off Despite Questions on Readiness and Authority

Summary:On October 30, 2025 despite HRSA being impacted by the government shutdown, the agency..
Dividing The Empire: Valuation Disputes in Owner Divorce Dividing The Empire: Valuation Disputes in Owner Divorce

When a married couple shares a business, divorce can feel like splitting an empire. To each spouse, ..
When Your Co-founder is Also Your Spouse: Legal & Operational Fallout When Your Co-founder is Also Your Spouse: Legal & Operational Fallout

There’s something inherently romantic about building a company with your life partner. Shared..
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