What to Know Before Your Initial Consultation with a Qualified Criminal Lawyer in Los Angeles County

What to Know Before Your Initial Consultation with a Qualified Criminal Lawyer in Los Angeles County What to Know Before Your Initial Consultation with a Qualified Criminal Lawyer in Los Angeles County

When facing criminal charges in Los Angeles County, it is essential to hire an experienced and..
A Snapshot of Extended Producer Responsibility in 2025 A Snapshot of Extended Producer Responsibility in 2025

2025 has been a busy year for extended producer responsibility (EPR) policy, especially for..
Big Tax Changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act - Update Big Tax Changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act - Update

On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the OBBBA), which..
This Week in 340B: July 8 – 14, 2025 This Week in 340B: July 8 – 14, 2025

Find this week’s updates on 340B litigation to help you stay in the know on how 340B cases are..
Canceled Before It Clicked: Eighth Circuit Strikes Down FTC’s Click-to-Cancel Rule Canceled Before It Clicked: Eighth Circuit Strikes Down FTC’s Click-to-Cancel Rule

Just days before it was set to take effect, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit struck ..
The morning read for Wednesday, July 16 The morning read for Wednesday, July 16

Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court...
2024 Annual China Filing Statistics Released: Utility Model Grants Continue to Drop While Utility.. 2024 Annual China Filing Statistics Released: Utility Model Grants Continue to Drop While Utility..

According to recently released annual statistical data from China’s National Intellectual Property..
Group challenges ruling that potentially weakens the Voting Rights Act Group challenges ruling that potentially weakens the Voting Rights Act

A group of plaintiffs challenging North Dakota’s state legislative maps came to the Supreme Court..
PANNA Files Writ of Mandamus against EPA for Failing to Respond to Petition to Cancel.. PANNA Files Writ of Mandamus against EPA for Failing to Respond to Petition to Cancel..

On June 30, 2025, the Pesticide Action and Agroecology Network North America (PANNA) and several..
IRS Roundup: June 18 – July 11, 2025 IRS Roundup: June 18 – July 11, 2025

Check out our summary of significant Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance and relevant tax..
Massachusetts Federal Court Rules Non-Signatory Can Enforce Arbitration Agreement Massachusetts Federal Court Rules Non-Signatory Can Enforce Arbitration Agreement

On June 12, 2025, in Watkins v. Musk, the District of Massachusetts granted Elon Musk’s motion to..
Healthcare Practice Transitions: Capitalizing on the Perfect Storm Healthcare Practice Transitions: Capitalizing on the Perfect Storm

HighlightsDemographic Shift: Nearly 47% of physician practice owners are over age 55 and actively..
Issues Related to the “No Tax on Overtime” Provision Issues Related to the “No Tax on Overtime” Provision

Within the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law on July 4, 2025, is the new “No Tax on..
GAO Upholds Navy’s Rejection of Late Proposal GAO Upholds Navy’s Rejection of Late Proposal

In a recent decision highlighting the critical importance of timely proposal submissions in federal ..
Judicial Deference? Judicial Deference?

Courtly Observations is a recurring series by Erwin Chemerinsky that focuses on what the Supreme..
Latest Moves by Federal Agencies Regarding Gender-Affirming Care: Risks Mount for Providers Latest Moves by Federal Agencies Regarding Gender-Affirming Care: Risks Mount for Providers

Since day one, a policy priority of the Administration has been to discourage and prevent..
Charting the Path Back to the Good Life: Unblocking the Innovation Markets in 2025 Charting the Path Back to the Good Life: Unblocking the Innovation Markets in 2025

Silicon Valley is built on the promise of innovation, but for the better part of the past three..
IRS Enters into Consent Decree Limiting Application of Johnson Amendment; New Position Allows.. IRS Enters into Consent Decree Limiting Application of Johnson Amendment; New Position Allows..

On July 7, 2025, in National Religious Broadcasters, et al. v. Billy Long, Commissioner of the..
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..
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