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Chair of Montgomery McCracken Decamps for Morgan Lewis Chair of Montgomery McCracken Decamps for Morgan Lewis

Ashley Lynam became co-chair of Montgomery McCracken in 2023, becoming the first woman to hold the..
Website Tracking Class Actions: Courts and Legislatures Push Back, but Risks Remain Website Tracking Class Actions: Courts and Legislatures Push Back, but Risks Remain

Common website technologies have become the target of rapidly increasing class action litigation in ..
18,607 Privacy Requests, 13 Injuries, and No FCRA Class 18,607 Privacy Requests, 13 Injuries, and No FCRA Class

On August 26, 2026, LexisNexis won an important, but limited, victory in a proposed class action: a ..
The IMO Adopts the First Global Code for Autonomous Ships The IMO Adopts the First Global Code for Autonomous Ships

The International Maritime Organization (“IMO”) formally adopted the International Code of Safety..
Chemical Structure, Formula, and Name Support Written Description of Pharmaceutical Genus Chemical Structure, Formula, and Name Support Written Description of Pharmaceutical Genus

The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed that a patent’s specification provided..
Deadline Imminent for Connecticut’s Expanded Electronic Monitoring Law Deadline Imminent for Connecticut’s Expanded Electronic Monitoring Law

On June 4, 2026, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed Public Act No. 26-73 (SB 472), “An Act..
Eighth Circuit Affirms That Consumer Reporting Agencies May Reasonably Rely on Official Court.. Eighth Circuit Affirms That Consumer Reporting Agencies May Reasonably Rely on Official Court..

The Eighth Circuit’s June 25, 2026, decision in Fraase v. Advantage Credit Bureau, No. 25-1872,[1]..
Developing Junior Attorneys into Successful Rainmakers Developing Junior Attorneys into Successful Rainmakers

“I’m still bringing in most of the work. Why aren’t my junior partners originating?”We hear this..
Beyond Delaware: Smarter Entity Formation for Your Business Beyond Delaware: Smarter Entity Formation for Your Business

For decades, Delaware has been the default answer when forming a business entity. Its extensive..
BlueCrest in the Supreme Court: Applying Condition B of the Salaried Members Rules in Practice BlueCrest in the Supreme Court: Applying Condition B of the Salaried Members Rules in Practice

Key TakeawaysQualifying influence must be legally enforceable and traceable to the limited..
Healthcare & Life Sciences Sector: Trends and Upcoming Deals (September 8, 2026) Healthcare & Life Sciences Sector: Trends and Upcoming Deals (September 8, 2026)

The healthcare consolidation story the market keeps telling itself is pointed at the wrong end of..
California Passes Non-UPF Certification Bill California Passes Non-UPF Certification Bill

The California Legislature has passed Assembly Bill 2244 (AB 2244) to establish a..
Colorado Sues EarnIn, Alleging Its “Earned Wage Access” Product Is Really a High-Cost Loan Colorado Sues EarnIn, Alleging Its “Earned Wage Access” Product Is Really a High-Cost Loan

Colorado Attorney General Philip Weiser and Uniform Consumer Credit Code Administrator Martha..
EPA Seeks Comment on Draft Settlement Agreement Resolving Unreasonable Delay Claim Regarding NRDC’s .. EPA Seeks Comment on Draft Settlement Agreement Resolving Unreasonable Delay Claim Regarding NRDC’s ..

On August 20, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a proposed settlement..
Fourth Circuit Vacates Wage-and-Hour Class Certification Due to Existence of Individualized.. Fourth Circuit Vacates Wage-and-Hour Class Certification Due to Existence of Individualized..

In a recent decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit vacated Rule 23..
ANOTHER MISS: Medicare Health Advisors Loses Summary Judgment Bid As Court Rejects “Hearsay”.. ANOTHER MISS: Medicare Health Advisors Loses Summary Judgment Bid As Court Rejects “Hearsay”..

I am commonly asked whether Jornaya or Trusted Form records are admissible in court.If handled..
DOJ's $2 Million Honeywell Settlement Reinforces Cybersecurity as a False Claims Act Risk DOJ's $2 Million Honeywell Settlement Reinforces Cybersecurity as a False Claims Act Risk

For government contractors, cybersecurity compliance is no longer solely an information-security..
Taxation of Earn-Outs on Business Sales: Capital Gain or Disguised Salary? Taxation of Earn-Outs on Business Sales: Capital Gain or Disguised Salary?

Key TakeawaysHMRC is increasing scrutiny of earn-out arrangements, particularly where founders..
When a Federal Prime Contractor Does Not Pay: 11 Steps to Protect Subcontractors When a Federal Prime Contractor Does Not Pay: 11 Steps to Protect Subcontractors

For federal subcontractors, a prime contractor’s failure to pay or consistent pattern of late..
Is Remote Teaching Reasonable (Part II)? More Lessons on Telework Accommodations Is Remote Teaching Reasonable (Part II)? More Lessons on Telework Accommodations

Quick HitsWhether live, in-person teaching was an “essential function” was a fact question for the..
Trump Administration Issues National Space Transportation Policy Targeting 1,000 Annual Launches.. Trump Administration Issues National Space Transportation Policy Targeting 1,000 Annual Launches..

On Aug. 20, 2026, President Donald Trump issued National Security Presidential Memorandum 17..
Cyber Resilience Act: 11 September 2026 – Key Starting Point for Reporting Obligations Cyber Resilience Act: 11 September 2026 – Key Starting Point for Reporting Obligations

To harmonize cybersecurity requirements across the EU, the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) applies to..
FinCEN Clarifies That Banks May Discuss Fraud and Account Closures Without Disclosing SARs FinCEN Clarifies That Banks May Discuss Fraud and Account Closures Without Disclosing SARs

FinCEN and the federal banking agencies have clarified that Suspicious Activity Report (SAR)..
Beltway Buzz, September 4, 2026 Beltway Buzz, September 4, 2026

The Beltway Buzz is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway..
Lucky 13 for Employers? NLRB GC Carey’s Recently Released Priorities List Lucky 13 for Employers? NLRB GC Carey’s Recently Released Priorities List

TakeawaysNLRB General Counsel Crystal Carey’s 08.26.26 memo identifies seven Biden-era precedents..
National Security Is Not a Blank Check- An AI Model Retaliation Ruling and the Designation It.. National Security Is Not a Blank Check- An AI Model Retaliation Ruling and the Designation It..

Bedrock constitutional principles were in play in last week's district court ruling in Anthropic's..
Today’s Podcast Episode: Cantero II: Circuit Split and OCC Preemption Determination Set Up Likely.. Today’s Podcast Episode: Cantero II: Circuit Split and OCC Preemption Determination Set Up Likely..

First and Ninth Circuit decisions conflict with the Second Circuit, while the OCC has concluded..
Is a Trump Account Contribution Program in the Cards for Your Company? Is a Trump Account Contribution Program in the Cards for Your Company?

The Treasury Department and the IRS have published proposed regulations providing much-needed..
Settlement Wipes Out Exceptional-Case Fee Award in Exceptional Fashion Settlement Wipes Out Exceptional-Case Fee Award in Exceptional Fashion

The US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit granted the parties’ joint motion to vacate a..
President Trump Reissues First-Term Executive Order Targeting Foreign-Produced Bulk Power System.. President Trump Reissues First-Term Executive Order Targeting Foreign-Produced Bulk Power System..

President Trump signed Executive Order 14420 on August 26, 2026, declaring a national emergency..
USDA Deregulates American Chestnut Genetically Engineered for Enhanced Blight Tolerance USDA Deregulates American Chestnut Genetically Engineered for Enhanced Blight Tolerance

On August 28, 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection..
DOJ’s National Fraud Enforcement Division Focuses on Government Program Fraud: What Recipients of.. DOJ’s National Fraud Enforcement Division Focuses on Government Program Fraud: What Recipients of..

On August 13, 2026, Assistant Attorney General Colin M. McDonald issued a memorandum to all..
YOU MOVED? WELL, YOUR LAW DID NOT: Article III Standing Limits Survive Venue Shifts in Consumer.. YOU MOVED? WELL, YOUR LAW DID NOT: Article III Standing Limits Survive Venue Shifts in Consumer..

Hi CIPAWorld!Sometimes a privacy case gets decided before anyone argues about privacy. This is one..
Analyzing Whether an HSR Filing Is Necessary: Lessons for Transacting Parties From Enforcement.. Analyzing Whether an HSR Filing Is Necessary: Lessons for Transacting Parties From Enforcement..

SummaryRecent agency actions make clear that how transacting parties structure deals may create..
EU CS3D and CSRD: U.S. Government Requests Changes for U.S. Companies EU CS3D and CSRD: U.S. Government Requests Changes for U.S. Companies

In a document posted by the U.S. Mission to the European Union and disseminated on August 14, 2026..
You Can’t Have It Both Ways: New Jersey Appellate Division Reinforces the Power of Judicial Estoppel You Can’t Have It Both Ways: New Jersey Appellate Division Reinforces the Power of Judicial Estoppel

One of the most effective—but often overlooked—defenses in business litigation is judicial estoppel...
Apparently, “It Ends With … $407,000” A Blake Lively/Jason Baldoni Update for Employers Apparently, “It Ends With … $407,000” A Blake Lively/Jason Baldoni Update for Employers

When we last checked in on the Hollywood drama playing out in Lively v. Wayfarer Studios LLC, a..
ACS Announces 2026 Green Chemistry Challenge Award Winners ACS Announces 2026 Green Chemistry Challenge Award Winners

On July 6, 2026, the American Chemical Society (ACS) announced the winners of the 2026 Green..
Texas Business Court Clarifies Derived Judicial Immunity for Court-Appointed Receivers Texas Business Court Clarifies Derived Judicial Immunity for Court-Appointed Receivers

On July 29, 2026, Judge Brian Stagner of the Texas Business Court’s Eighth Division addressed when..
Is the Mixture Assessment Factor Still on the REACH Agenda? Is the Mixture Assessment Factor Still on the REACH Agenda?

Following the April 27, 2026, European Parliament Environmental Committee announcement that the..
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