Sikich Acquires Burwood Group

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Naperville, Ill.-based IPA 100 firm Sikich LLC (FY24 net revenue of $438.9 million) has acquired..
DOJ’s New Corporate Enforcement Policy Gets Its First Real-World Test DOJ’s New Corporate Enforcement Policy Gets Its First Real-World Test

Key TakeawaysWhat Happened: The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued its first department-wide..
California Debt Collector Licensing Fees Face Class Action California Debt Collector Licensing Fees Face Class Action

On April 7, two trade associations and a licensed debt collector filed a putative class action in..
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There must be “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover.” And yet, some disputes have a way of sticking around...
Risk #8- Opening the Gates- Retail Access to Private Funds and the Coming Regulatory Pressure Points Risk #8- Opening the Gates- Retail Access to Private Funds and the Coming Regulatory Pressure Points

For decades, private fund strategies were the domain of institutional investors and the..
Diagnosing Health Care® – Episode 93: DOJ’s Bulk Sensitive Data Transfer Rule: Key Insights for.. Diagnosing Health Care® – Episode 93: DOJ’s Bulk Sensitive Data Transfer Rule: Key Insights for..

What health care and life sciences organizations need to know:“Bulk” Has a New Definition: The..
Virginia Approves SB170: Expanded Restrictions on Enforcement of Noncompetes Take Effect July 1,.. Virginia Approves SB170: Expanded Restrictions on Enforcement of Noncompetes Take Effect July 1,..

As we reported last month, Virginia lawmakers passed Senate Bill 170 imposing additional..
FDA Publishes Priority Research Agenda for Food Safety and Nutrition FDA Publishes Priority Research Agenda for Food Safety and Nutrition

FDA’s Human Foods Program has released an updated list of priority research, data, and method needs ..
“X” Marks the Spot- A Single DuPont Factor May be Dispositive “X” Marks the Spot- A Single DuPont Factor May be Dispositive

The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed dismissal of a trademark opposition,..
Picture This: AI Enhancements to Trademark Search and Examination Picture This: AI Enhancements to Trademark Search and Examination

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced several new artificial..
SCOTUStoday: Sotomayor apologizes to Kavanaugh; Jackson criticizes her conservative colleagues SCOTUStoday: Sotomayor apologizes to Kavanaugh; Jackson criticizes her conservative colleagues

As we’ve previously noted, we here at SCOTUSblog read a lot of legal news each week. Still, some..
H-1B Lottery 2027: Selection Outcomes and Next Steps [Podcast] H-1B Lottery 2027: Selection Outcomes and Next Steps [Podcast]

In this podcast, shareholders Meagan Dziura (Raleigh) and Kara Lancaster (Raleigh) discuss the..
Sixth Circuit Holds ERISA Preempts Tennessee’s Pharmacy Anti-Steering Laws Sixth Circuit Holds ERISA Preempts Tennessee’s Pharmacy Anti-Steering Laws

What Happened: In McKee Foods Corp. v. BFP Inc., decided April 7, 2026, the Sixth Circuit affirmed..
Navigating Nuclear: Historic Funding Opportunities in Texas Navigating Nuclear: Historic Funding Opportunities in Texas

We are headed out west as our Navigating Nuclear series explores historic funding opportunities..
Key Takeaways from the 2026 IAPP Global Privacy Summit Key Takeaways from the 2026 IAPP Global Privacy Summit

The 2026 IAPP Global Privacy Summit, held in Washington, D.C. from March 30 to April 2, convened..
O-1A Case Study: Visa Approval for Surf Coach from Chile O-1A Case Study: Visa Approval for Surf Coach from Chile

Surf CoachColombo & Hurd secured an O-1A approval for a surf coach from Chile, recognizing his..
New Information Obligations When Recruiting Non-EU Nationals to Germany New Information Obligations When Recruiting Non-EU Nationals to Germany

Since the beginning of 2026, companies with operations in Germany have been subject to a new..
Citation Received—Now What? A Guide to Timely Cal/OSHA Appeals [Podcast] Citation Received—Now What? A Guide to Timely Cal/OSHA Appeals [Podcast]

In this podcast, shareholders Kevin Bland (Orange County) and Karen Tynan (Sacramento), who is..
Closing the Gaps: Managing Operational Risk in the Consumer Products Industry Closing the Gaps: Managing Operational Risk in the Consumer Products Industry

The most consequential risks facing consumer goods manufacturers rarely originate in the legal..
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..
FDA Meeting Invites Stakeholders to Weigh in on Dietary Supplement Ingredients FDA Meeting Invites Stakeholders to Weigh in on Dietary Supplement Ingredients

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

In CRA International, Inc. v. duPont Registry Group, the United States District Court for the..
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)

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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

On April 7, the FDIC and the OCC jointly issued a final rule codifying the removal of “reputation..
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...
The Supreme Court Changes the Landscape for Contributory Liability The Supreme Court Changes the Landscape for Contributory Liability

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 ..
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