Massachusetts Court Rejects Chapter 93A Claim Based on Alleged Willful Nonpayment

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In CRA International, Inc. v. duPont Registry Group, the United States District Court for the..
Oregon Joins the AI Companion Wagon Oregon Joins the AI Companion Wagon

Oregon has followed Washington in enacting an AI companion law. The law will go into effect on..
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On March 27, 2026, the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) held a public meeting entitled..
Data Privacy Update: Federal Bill Introduced…But Will it Go Anywhere? Data Privacy Update: Federal Bill Introduced…But Will it Go Anywhere?

On March 19, 2026, House Bill 8014, “Online Privacy Act of 2026,” was introduced in the House and..
Announcement of opinions for Friday, April 17 Announcement of opinions for Friday, April 17

We will be live blogging as the court potentially releases opinions in one or more argued cases..
ISO 27914:2026: A New Potential Long‑Term Solution for Section 45Q Permanent Secure Geological.. ISO 27914:2026: A New Potential Long‑Term Solution for Section 45Q Permanent Secure Geological..

The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed rollback of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting..
What’s Next for the FTC? A Look at the 2026–2030 Strategic Plan What’s Next for the FTC? A Look at the 2026–2030 Strategic Plan

On April 3, the FTC published its Strategic Plan for the next five years. The Strategic Plan..
HERTZ After Cert Denial: Make-Wholes, Solvent Debtors, and the Reach of § 502(b)(2) HERTZ After Cert Denial: Make-Wholes, Solvent Debtors, and the Reach of § 502(b)(2)

A solvent debtor cannot have it both ways. That is the real lesson of In re The Hertz Corporation..
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..
Adoption Without Drift: How the Lower Middle Market Is Selectively Evolving Adoption Without Drift: How the Lower Middle Market Is Selectively Evolving

Competition among direct lenders continues to compress pricing across private credit markets,..
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

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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...
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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..
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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..
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