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An Uncertain SEC Beats Kraken's Major Questions Doctrine Defense An Uncertain SEC Beats Kraken's Major Questions Doctrine Defense

“It remains to be seen whether the recent changeover at the SEC, including the appointment of..
New NCAA Commission's Definition of Valid Business Purpose May be Even More Narrow Than it Appears New NCAA Commission's Definition of Valid Business Purpose May be Even More Narrow Than it Appears

On July 10, 2025, the newly constituted College Sports Commission (CSC) issued a memorandum to..
Balancing Work and Home: How Paralegals in Central Maryland Benefit from Residential Cleaning.. Balancing Work and Home: How Paralegals in Central Maryland Benefit from Residential Cleaning..

Paralegals in Central Maryland often face demanding work schedules filled with case research,..
Ninth Circuit Rejects Certification of FLSA Collective Action on Personal Jurisdiction Grounds Ninth Circuit Rejects Certification of FLSA Collective Action on Personal Jurisdiction Grounds

On July 1, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit vacated a district court’s..
Return to Real (Pre-eBay) Injunctive Relief? Return to Real (Pre-eBay) Injunctive Relief?

In a rare occurrence, the DOJ’s Antitrust Division and USPTO submitted a joint “Statement of..
One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act and Follow-on Administration Actions Lessen Federal Incentives for.. One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act and Follow-on Administration Actions Lessen Federal Incentives for..

The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” — budget reconciliation bill signed into law on July 4 — and a new ..
AI vs. Authors: Two California Judges, Two Directions and More Uncertainty on Fair Use and Copyright AI vs. Authors: Two California Judges, Two Directions and More Uncertainty on Fair Use and Copyright

Key TakeawaysCourts Lean Toward Fair Use for AI Training: Two California rulings suggest that using ..
Issuance of the 2025 Chemicals Package Issuance of the 2025 Chemicals Package

The European Commission published on 8 July 2025 a Chemicals Package. The package is issued..
Be WARNed: Maryland DOL Reissues Proposed Rules on Mandated Notice of Proposed Mass Layoffs or RIFs Be WARNed: Maryland DOL Reissues Proposed Rules on Mandated Notice of Proposed Mass Layoffs or RIFs

On June 14, 2025, the Maryland Department of Labor (MDOL) reissued proposed regulations to..
NYDFS and Other State Regulators Impose $4.2 Million Penalty on Money Transmitter NYDFS and Other State Regulators Impose $4.2 Million Penalty on Money Transmitter

On July 9, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), joined by regulators from five..
Federal Agencies Roll Out New NEPA Regulations Federal Agencies Roll Out New NEPA Regulations

Several federal agencies have released modified National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)..
DFPI Finalizes $300,000 Settlement with Crypto Kiosk Operator for Alleged Digital Asset Law.. DFPI Finalizes $300,000 Settlement with Crypto Kiosk Operator for Alleged Digital Asset Law..

On June 25, the California DFPI announced that it had finalized a consent order with a..
The BR Privacy & Security Download: July 2025 The BR Privacy & Security Download: July 2025

STATE & LOCAL LAWS & REGULATIONSVermont Governor Signs Vermont Kids Code Into Law: Vermont Governor ..
EPA Withdraws Motion to Hold Asbestos Case in Abeyance, Will Explore Using Guidance to Clarify.. EPA Withdraws Motion to Hold Asbestos Case in Abeyance, Will Explore Using Guidance to Clarify..

As reported in our June 28, 2025, blog item, on June 16, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection..
The State of Employment Law: State Laws Regarding Personnel File Access Vary Broadly The State of Employment Law: State Laws Regarding Personnel File Access Vary Broadly

Washington recently amended its law regarding employee access to personnel files, effective July 27,..
Defining Artificial Intelligence for Cyber and Data Privacy Insurance Defining Artificial Intelligence for Cyber and Data Privacy Insurance

A small but growing number of cyber insurers are incorporating language into their policies that..
Choice-of-Law Clause No Barrier to Chapter 93A Claim Choice-of-Law Clause No Barrier to Chapter 93A Claim

The United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts recently rendered a decision..
Supreme Court Ruling Shakes TCPA Litigation to the Core Supreme Court Ruling Shakes TCPA Litigation to the Core

On June 20, 2025, the Supreme Court issued perhaps the most momentous decision in Telephone..
EU Launches Call for Evidence on Revision of Combustion Engine and Vehicle Emissions Regulations EU Launches Call for Evidence on Revision of Combustion Engine and Vehicle Emissions Regulations

As previously reported on our blog, in January 2025, the European Commission launched a Strategic..
PRIME TIME: Wolf Destroys Window Cleaner’s Hopes of Quick TCPA Class Action Exit PRIME TIME: Wolf Destroys Window Cleaner’s Hopes of Quick TCPA Class Action Exit

A window washing company in Chicago is caught in a TCPA class action arising out of their apparent..
Labor Strike in Local Civil Courts Labor Strike in Local Civil Courts

From May 29 to July 8, 2025, employees of the Mexico City courts suspended activities as a means of ..
“Listen Up” if Your AI Policy Does Not Cover AI Recording Issues –Another Class Action Lawsuit.. “Listen Up” if Your AI Policy Does Not Cover AI Recording Issues –Another Class Action Lawsuit..

The use of AI recording tools has become prevalent. Companies’ policies addressing the legal issues ..
District Court Vacates HIPAA Reproductive Health Care Rule District Court Vacates HIPAA Reproductive Health Care Rule

Last month, a federal district court in Texas vacated portions of the HIPAA final rule that added..
Health Law Diagnosed – Best Practices for Communicating with the FDA [Podcast] Health Law Diagnosed – Best Practices for Communicating with the FDA [Podcast]

In the latest episode of Health Law Diagnosed , Of Counsel Bridgette Keller hosts a discussion of..
FDA Begins Public Comment Period on Method for Ranking Chemicals in Food for Post-Market Assessments FDA Begins Public Comment Period on Method for Ranking Chemicals in Food for Post-Market Assessments

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on June 18, 2025, the release of its proposed ..
FY 2026 H-1B Cap Filing Period Has Now Closed—What’s Next? FY 2026 H-1B Cap Filing Period Has Now Closed—What’s Next?

After U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website users reported a high number of..
Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration to Continue Plans to Reduce Federal Workforce Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration to Continue Plans to Reduce Federal Workforce

On July 8, 2025, the Supreme Court of the United States granted the Trump administration’s request..
ESMA Publishes Four Principles for Clear, Fair and Not Misleading Sustainability-Related Claims ESMA Publishes Four Principles for Clear, Fair and Not Misleading Sustainability-Related Claims

On 1 July 2025, the European Securities and Markets Authority (“ESMA”) published a thematic note on ..
Hot Dogs, Fireworks, and the One Big Beautiful Bill: What Employers Need to Know About the Employee .. Hot Dogs, Fireworks, and the One Big Beautiful Bill: What Employers Need to Know About the Employee ..

On July 4, 2025, there were more than hot dogs and fireworks. President Trump signed the One Big..
Supreme Court allows Trump administration to implement plans to significantly reduce the federal.. Supreme Court allows Trump administration to implement plans to significantly reduce the federal..

The Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the way for the Trump administration to implement an executive ..
NEPA in Flux: NEPA's Regulatory Retreat, the Rise of Agency Discretion, and Expedited NEPA for a Fee NEPA in Flux: NEPA's Regulatory Retreat, the Rise of Agency Discretion, and Expedited NEPA for a Fee

In the wake of President Trump’s Unleashing American Energy Executive Order 14154 and the Council..
OSHA Proposes Rule to Limit General Duty Clause Enforcement for Inherently Risky Professional.. OSHA Proposes Rule to Limit General Duty Clause Enforcement for Inherently Risky Professional..

On July 1, 2025, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a notice of..
Does Justice Kagan stand alone? Does Justice Kagan stand alone?

The most surprising part of the Supreme Court’s Thursday order enabling the Trump administration to ..
Buy Now, Pay Later: Regulatory Retreat in Washington, State Regulation on the Rise Buy Now, Pay Later: Regulatory Retreat in Washington, State Regulation on the Rise

Each year, upwards of 100,000 music fans pay up to $599 for the ticket price of weekend-long..
Senate Bill 6 Positions Texas to Better Manage Large Electrical Loads and Strengthen Grid.. Senate Bill 6 Positions Texas to Better Manage Large Electrical Loads and Strengthen Grid..

Key ProvisionsS.B. 6 amends multiple sections of the Texas Utilities Code and introduces new..
Urgent FCA Enforcement Update Urgent FCA Enforcement Update

Significant shifts in False Claims Act (“FCA”) enforcement were announced at the recent American..
Cross-Border Catch-Up: South Korea’s New Wage Enforcement Rules [Podcast] Cross-Border Catch-Up: South Korea’s New Wage Enforcement Rules [Podcast]

In this episode of our Cross-Border Catch-Up podcast series, Patty Shapiro (shareholder, San Diego) ..
Foreign Companies, U.S. Risk: The False Claims Act Can Be a Global Compliance Risk Foreign Companies, U.S. Risk: The False Claims Act Can Be a Global Compliance Risk

The Trump Administration’s Department of Justice (DOJ) has made clear that it will aggressively use ..
Congress Phases Out Energy Tax Credits Congress Phases Out Energy Tax Credits

On July 3, 2025, Congress approved a version of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (the Bill), which..
DHS Terminates Haiti TPS—But a Federal Judge Blocks It With Nationwide Injunction DHS Terminates Haiti TPS—But a Federal Judge Blocks It With Nationwide Injunction

On July 1, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a notice ending Haiti’s..
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