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Justices divided over Jan. 6 participant’s call to throw out obstruction charge Justices divided over Jan. 6 participant’s call to throw out obstruction charge

The Supreme Court on Tuesday was divided over whether charges against a former Pennsylvania police..
The Big Beautiful Bill and Higher Education The Big Beautiful Bill and Higher Education

Signed into law on July 4, 2025, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (”BBB”) is a comprehensive budget ..
Ninth Circuit Revives Washington Consumer Protection Claims over “HomeOwner Agreement” Ninth Circuit Revives Washington Consumer Protection Claims over “HomeOwner Agreement”

On August 7, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit reversed a district court’s dismissal..
From Rigid to Reasonable: Supreme Court Clarifies Arbitration Fee Payment Rules in California From Rigid to Reasonable: Supreme Court Clarifies Arbitration Fee Payment Rules in California

The California Supreme Court’s decision in Hohenshelt v. Superior Court marks an important moment..
HIDING THE TRUTH?: Co-Defendant in Aaron Michael Jones Robocall Case is Sanctioned for Deleting.. HIDING THE TRUTH?: Co-Defendant in Aaron Michael Jones Robocall Case is Sanctioned for Deleting..

In one of the biggest anti-robocall proceedings to ate the Ohio GC is pursuing massive penalties..
Effective Strategies for Daubert and Robinson Challenges Effective Strategies for Daubert and Robinson Challenges

In high-stakes litigation, expert testimony that cannot withstand a Daubert or Robinson challenge..
What Capacity Is Your Capacity In? What Capacity Is Your Capacity In?

An Update on the “Capacity” Coverage Defense in D&O PoliciesBy design, Directors and Officers (D&O) ..
Imagining Coverage Litigation in the Age of Artificial Intelligence Imagining Coverage Litigation in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

My dear Miss Glory, the Robots are not people. Mechanically they are more perfect than we are; they ..
Texas Court Exposes Key Gap in Professional Liability Coverage for Home Health Franchisors Texas Court Exposes Key Gap in Professional Liability Coverage for Home Health Franchisors

In the home health care business? Whether a franchisor, franchisee, or independent agency, beware..
Tilting for Windmills: Illinois Court Reverses Village Ban on Wind Farm Construction Tilting for Windmills: Illinois Court Reverses Village Ban on Wind Farm Construction

On 1 August 2025, the Illinois Appellate Court for the Third Circuit struck down a local ordinance..
The levels of scrutiny are here to stay (for now at least) The levels of scrutiny are here to stay (for now at least)

Courtly Observations is a recurring series by Erwin Chemerinsky that focuses on what the Supreme..
South Carolina Court Dismisses City’s Climate Litigation Against Energy Companies South Carolina Court Dismisses City’s Climate Litigation Against Energy Companies

A South Carolina state trial court recently dismissed a climate tort case filed by the City of..
Do The Recent California Amendments to Its Environmental Review Statute Offer a Blueprint for.. Do The Recent California Amendments to Its Environmental Review Statute Offer a Blueprint for..

On June 30, 2025, California Gov. Newsom approved a bill (SB 131) aimed at increasing housing..
DOL Resurrects PAID Program to Supervise Employers’ Self-Audits and Settlements of Potential FLSA.. DOL Resurrects PAID Program to Supervise Employers’ Self-Audits and Settlements of Potential FLSA..

On July 24, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) announced it..
The Keep Call Centers in America Act of 2025: What Financial Services Companies Need to Know The Keep Call Centers in America Act of 2025: What Financial Services Companies Need to Know

On July 29, 2025, Sens. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Jim Justice (R-WV) introduced the Keep Call..
US State Law Roundup US State Law Roundup

The first half of 2025 is off and running with U.S. state and local jurisdiction employment law..
District Court Examines Chapter 93A Claims, Implied Covenant, and Damages Waivers District Court Examines Chapter 93A Claims, Implied Covenant, and Damages Waivers

In Janz Corp. v. Philips N. Am. LLC, 2025 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 153215 (D. Mass. Aug. 8, 2025), the U.S. ..
Ohio Drops Affirmative Action Program Requirements for State Contractors Ohio Drops Affirmative Action Program Requirements for State Contractors

Ohio has eliminated requirements that state contractors maintain written affirmative action..
PEAK BEHIND THE CURTAIN: Robocall Forum Operator Ordered to Turn Over Records of TCPA Plaintiffs.. PEAK BEHIND THE CURTAIN: Robocall Forum Operator Ordered to Turn Over Records of TCPA Plaintiffs..

Awesome little case for you today.As we all know there are these online forums where trolls get..
The hidden prevalence of criminal law at the Supreme Court The hidden prevalence of criminal law at the Supreme Court

ScotusCrim is a recurring series by Rory Little focusing on intersections between the Supreme Court ..
EC Begins Public Consultation on Biotech Act EC Begins Public Consultation on Biotech Act

The European Commission (EC) began a public consultation on August 4, 2025, on the European Biotech ..
Integration Without Access: What Harvey’s Lexis Deal Really Delivers Integration Without Access: What Harvey’s Lexis Deal Really Delivers

This article is a slightly modified version of my weekly newsletter, Attorney Intelligence.Last..
DOJ Declines Prosecution of Liberty Mutual for FCPA Violations: Key Compliance Lessons for.. DOJ Declines Prosecution of Liberty Mutual for FCPA Violations: Key Compliance Lessons for..

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Criminal Division’s Fraud Section issued a declination letter..
Washington’s Advertising Services Tax: Sourcing Rules Clear As Mud Washington’s Advertising Services Tax: Sourcing Rules Clear As Mud

Washington’s sales tax on advertising services takes effect October 1, 2025, and comes in two..
Mintz On Air: Practical Policies - Investigations Unscripted [Podcast] Mintz On Air: Practical Policies - Investigations Unscripted [Podcast]

Member Jen Rubin is joined by Member Natashia Tidwell for an unscripted conversation about..
AI Governance Series, Part 4(A): Beyond Governance Theater — Building AI Controls That Function.. AI Governance Series, Part 4(A): Beyond Governance Theater — Building AI Controls That Function..

This is the part A of the fourth and final installment in our AI Governance series.Mere weeks after ..
FCC Grants University of Utah Waiver for Innovative Wireless Research Applications FCC Grants University of Utah Waiver for Innovative Wireless Research Applications

The Federal Communications Commission’s Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (Bureau)..
Top Five Labor Law Developments for July 2025 Top Five Labor Law Developments for July 2025

President Donald Trump nominated Scott Mayer and James Murphy, a longtime National Labor Relations..
SURPRISED?: Another Court Rules Cell Phones Are Residential Lines for TCPA DNC Purposes-But Maybe.. SURPRISED?: Another Court Rules Cell Phones Are Residential Lines for TCPA DNC Purposes-But Maybe..

Quick reminder– we live in uncertain times.You probably didn’t need that reminder.Following the..
Patent Office Memo to Examiners Gives Insight For Patenting Software Inventions Patent Office Memo to Examiners Gives Insight For Patenting Software Inventions

On August 4, the Deputy Commissioner of Patents issued a memorandum to Examiners on evaluation of..
Trump Administration Halts $7 Billion Solar for All Grant Program; Adds Roadblocks to Development.. Trump Administration Halts $7 Billion Solar for All Grant Program; Adds Roadblocks to Development..

On August 7, the Trump Administration announced it is cancelling the Solar for All federal grant..
Tax Court Disallows $51 Million Bad Debt Deduction for Anaheim Arena Manager Tax Court Disallows $51 Million Bad Debt Deduction for Anaheim Arena Manager

On June 30, 2025, the U.S. Tax Court issued its decision in Anaheim Arena Management, LLC, et al. v...
Let’s Make it a Date – Best Method and the Filing Date of the Earliest Complete Application Let’s Make it a Date – Best Method and the Filing Date of the Earliest Complete Application

In the recent decision of NOCO Company v Brown and Watson International Pty Ltd [2025] FCA 8871,..
DOL Expands Use of RFIs in PERM Cases DOL Expands Use of RFIs in PERM Cases

The Department of Labor’s (DOL) Office of Foreign Labor Certification has increasingly utilized..
An Inside Look at the National Energy Dominance Council (NEDC) with Brittany Kelm, NEDC Senior.. An Inside Look at the National Energy Dominance Council (NEDC) with Brittany Kelm, NEDC Senior..

In this special episode of The Lobby Shop podcast, guest hosts Scott Segal, partner and co-head at..
Federal and State Agencies Ramp Up Scrutiny of the GLP-1 Drug Market Federal and State Agencies Ramp Up Scrutiny of the GLP-1 Drug Market

OverviewAs demand for GLP-1 drugs continues to skyrocket, federal and state agencies are turning..
Demystifying Commercial Litigation Finance Demystifying Commercial Litigation Finance

Commercial litigation finance has transformed how businesses, law firms, and investors approach..
Looping in Loper Bright to Require the EEOC to Follow Its Enabling Statute Looping in Loper Bright to Require the EEOC to Follow Its Enabling Statute

Are the days numbered for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) ability to..
EPA Extends Certain Compliance Deadlines for Oil and Natural Gas Clean Air Act Requirements EPA Extends Certain Compliance Deadlines for Oil and Natural Gas Clean Air Act Requirements

On July 31, 2025, EPA published in the Federal Register its highly anticipated Interim Final Rule..
Montana Expands Workplace Protections for Employees Holding Public Office Montana Expands Workplace Protections for Employees Holding Public Office

Key Highlights:Montana passed HB 667 amending the state’s law requiring employers to provide unpaid ..
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