McDermott+ Check-Up: June 13, 2025

McDermott+ Check-Up: June 13, 2025 McDermott+ Check-Up: June 13, 2025

THIS WEEK’S DOSEReconciliation Moves Forward. Senate committees continue to release their..
What’s That Coming Over the Hill? – Ofcom’s Heavy Fines for Age Assurance Failures What’s That Coming Over the Hill? – Ofcom’s Heavy Fines for Age Assurance Failures

Ofcom has stepped up the pressure, firstly, by issuing two new sets of fines, with one reaching up..
A New Lawsuit Alleges That the Ohio Tax Commissioner's Actions Are Unconstitutional A New Lawsuit Alleges That the Ohio Tax Commissioner's Actions Are Unconstitutional

Rover Pipeline has recently filed a complaint in Franklin County (Ohio), alleging that the Tax..
This Week in 340B. December 2 – 8, 2025 This Week in 340B. December 2 – 8, 2025

Find this week’s updates on 340B litigation to help you stay in the know on how 340B cases are..
Immigration judges urge Supreme Court to allow lower court ruling against Trump administration to.. Immigration judges urge Supreme Court to allow lower court ruling against Trump administration to..

A group of immigration judges on Wednesday afternoon urged the Supreme Court to leave in place a..
Updated-Off the Rails? Union Asks Supreme Court to Rein in Fifth Circuit; the Court Says No. Updated-Off the Rails? Union Asks Supreme Court to Rein in Fifth Circuit; the Court Says No.

We have been tracking the wave of constitutional challenges to the National Labor Relations Board’s ..
Circuit Judges Offer Brief Writing Tips Circuit Judges Offer Brief Writing Tips

It is not every day that sitting judges give lawyers specific instruction on how to write their..
SPAC Considerations. New Regs May Provide Limited Relief from Stock Repurchase Excise Tax SPAC Considerations. New Regs May Provide Limited Relief from Stock Repurchase Excise Tax

On Nov. 24, the Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service issued final regulations (the..
DEC Finalizes Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program Regulations DEC Finalizes Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program Regulations

On December 1, 2025, the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced that it finalized ..
DENIED- Court Refuses Plaintiff’s Requests To Compel Production In Healthcare, Inc. Case DENIED- Court Refuses Plaintiff’s Requests To Compel Production In Healthcare, Inc. Case

Defendants who have been forced to fight back against frivolous TCPA lawsuits can continue to take..
Employment Law This Week® - Episode 415 Spilling Secrets: 2025 Non-Compete Year in Review [Video,.. Employment Law This Week® - Episode 415 Spilling Secrets: 2025 Non-Compete Year in Review [Video,..

This week, on our Spilling Secrets podcast series, we discuss the pivotal shifts in non-compete..
HIGH STAKES: Another Federal Court Rules SMS Messages Are Calls Under the TCPA– But Certifies Issue .. HIGH STAKES: Another Federal Court Rules SMS Messages Are Calls Under the TCPA– But Certifies Issue ..

As I discussed at the big TCPA Summit yesterday the case law is somewhat fractured on the issue of..
USPTO Suggests Use of Rule 132 Declarations and Updated Examiner Guidelines to Address Patent.. USPTO Suggests Use of Rule 132 Declarations and Updated Examiner Guidelines to Address Patent..

In follow up to the August 4, 2025 guidance and September 26, 2025 In re Desjardins decision, the..
The IPA Podcast Episode 23- Future-Proofing Your CPA Firm with Matt Rampe [Podcast] The IPA Podcast Episode 23- Future-Proofing Your CPA Firm with Matt Rampe [Podcast]

Strategic planning shows up on every agenda, but for many CPA firms it never quite turns into real..
Fourth Circuit. Confidentiality Agreements Are Sufficient to Plead ‘Reasonable Measures’ Under DTSA Fourth Circuit. Confidentiality Agreements Are Sufficient to Plead ‘Reasonable Measures’ Under DTSA

The Fourth Circuit reversed a district court’s dismissal of a trade secret misappropriation claim..
SOLID. SolidQuote Obtains Summary Judgment in TCPA Suit Arising from Call Made in 2020 SOLID. SolidQuote Obtains Summary Judgment in TCPA Suit Arising from Call Made in 2020

Speaking at the big TCPA Summit today and I am glad to have good news to report.In Klassen v...
California’s Climate Risk Disclosure Law Paused. What SB 261’s Injunction Means for Businesses California’s Climate Risk Disclosure Law Paused. What SB 261’s Injunction Means for Businesses

California’s ambitious climate disclosure regime has hit a significant roadblock. On November 18,..
When rules of statutory interpretation change midstream When rules of statutory interpretation change midstream

Clear Statements is a recurring series by Abbe R. Gluck on civil litigation and the modern..
Illinois Amends the Workplace Transparency Act Effective January 1, 2026—Tips for Employers Illinois Amends the Workplace Transparency Act Effective January 1, 2026—Tips for Employers

Illinois has enacted significant amendments to the Workplace Transparency Act (WTA), effective..
Bill Expanding Political Disclaimer Requirements in NYS Signed into Law Bill Expanding Political Disclaimer Requirements in NYS Signed into Law

On December 5, 2025, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law a bill that expands the..
SCOTUStoday for Monday, December 8 SCOTUStoday for Monday, December 8

Happy Monday! Get your week started the right way by joining our live blog during today’s oral..
BROKERAGES BEWARE- eXp Realty Class Action Proceeds to Discovery BROKERAGES BEWARE- eXp Realty Class Action Proceeds to Discovery

An ongoing TCPA case with major implications for real estate brokerages continues to work its way..
Countdown to 2026- Essential Paid Leave, Earned Sick and Safe Time Updates for Minnesota Employers Countdown to 2026- Essential Paid Leave, Earned Sick and Safe Time Updates for Minnesota Employers

TakeawaysStarting 01.01.26, Minnesota’s Paid Leave law provides employees up to 20 weeks of leave..
McDermott+ Check-Up- December 5, 2025 McDermott+ Check-Up- December 5, 2025

THIS WEEK’S DOSECongress lacks consensus on addressing healthcare affordability. Bipartisan talks..
What Every Multinational Should Know About … Preserving the Right to IEEPA Tariff Refunds What Every Multinational Should Know About … Preserving the Right to IEEPA Tariff Refunds

Any company that has imported goods subject to the Trump administration’s fentanyl-based tariffs or ..
2025 Mass Arbitration Year in Review 2025 Mass Arbitration Year in Review

Mass arbitrations—where a plaintiffs’ firm brings dozens, hundreds, or thousands of identical..
Same Question, Different Answers: What 12,000 Tests Reveal About AI and Legal Consistency Same Question, Different Answers: What 12,000 Tests Reveal About AI and Legal Consistency

A partner asks two associates to independently research whether a non-compete clause is enforceable...
Former CFPB Director to Lead New Consumer Protection and Affordability Initiative Former CFPB Director to Lead New Consumer Protection and Affordability Initiative

On December 2, a non-governmental policy organization affiliated with Democratic state attorneys..
Food Litigation Watch- State Ingredient Warnings, Color-Additive Bans, and “Ultra-Processed” Claims Food Litigation Watch- State Ingredient Warnings, Color-Additive Bans, and “Ultra-Processed” Claims

Food companies face a rapidly shifting litigation landscape on three fronts: (1) state laws..
CARB - Enforcement Advisory CARB - Enforcement Advisory

On December 1, 2025, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) released an enforcement advisory..
Second Circuit Revives Policyholder’s Negligence Claim Against Agent Second Circuit Revives Policyholder’s Negligence Claim Against Agent

From insurance agents and wholesalers to risk consultants and policyholders, there are many parties ..
Is Your Website’s Cookie Banner Up to Date? New Guidance from Dutch DPA Is Your Website’s Cookie Banner Up to Date? New Guidance from Dutch DPA

The Dutch Data Protection Authority recently updated its cookie banner guidance. This comes after..
Real Smart- Reimagining Cities- Adaptive Reuse, Creativity, and Community with Shawn Gehle [Video,.. Real Smart- Reimagining Cities- Adaptive Reuse, Creativity, and Community with Shawn Gehle [Video,..

This episode features Shawn Gehle, co-founder of the Los Angeles architecture and design studio..
CARB Climate Disclosure Laws Updates- CARB Enforcement Advisory for SB 261 and Docket Opening;.. CARB Climate Disclosure Laws Updates- CARB Enforcement Advisory for SB 261 and Docket Opening;..

On December 1, 2025, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) provided multiple updates regarding..
Crypto Part II: Examining the Taxation of Digital Assets Crypto Part II: Examining the Taxation of Digital Assets

Digital assets are bought and sold globally, 24/7, can be divided into smaller and smaller..
The Federal Redefinition of Hemp- Impacts, Uncertainty, and Next Steps for Businesses The Federal Redefinition of Hemp- Impacts, Uncertainty, and Next Steps for Businesses

Congress has now effectively closed the “hemp loophole” that enabled an explosion of hemp-derived..
CNIPA November 2025 Press Conference: More Details on Examination of AI Patents and the Chinese IP.. CNIPA November 2025 Press Conference: More Details on Examination of AI Patents and the Chinese IP..

On November 28, 2025, China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) held a press..
How Hemp Retailers Can Comply with Alabama’s Consumable Hemp Law by January 1, 2026 How Hemp Retailers Can Comply with Alabama’s Consumable Hemp Law by January 1, 2026

The Traveling Wilburys – perhaps the musical supergroup most aligned with the mood and spirit of..
White House OSTP Issues RFI Regarding “Accelerating the American Scientific Enterprise” White House OSTP Issues RFI Regarding “Accelerating the American Scientific Enterprise”

On Thanksgiving Eve, November 26, 2025, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy..
What to Watch: Continued DTC Advertising Enforcement What to Watch: Continued DTC Advertising Enforcement

Just before Thanksgiving, the Food and Drug Administration’s (“FDA’s”) Office of Prescription Drug..
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