The Latest Attack on Consumer Arbitration Agreements

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The war against arbitration agreements continues apace. The latest volley comes from the U.S. Court ..
The Rise of Digital Debt Securities in the Middle East The Rise of Digital Debt Securities in the Middle East

Let’s get digital – the Middle East has been working toward broader adoption of digital debt..
The Golden State Goes HSR- California’s SB 25 and the Rise of State-Level Pre-Merger Notification The Golden State Goes HSR- California’s SB 25 and the Rise of State-Level Pre-Merger Notification

HighlightsOn Feb. 10, 2026, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 25 (SB 25) into law,..
FDA’s 2026 General Wellness Policy and What It Means for Manufacturers of Wearable Devices FDA’s 2026 General Wellness Policy and What It Means for Manufacturers of Wearable Devices

Wearable devices are products worn on the body that use sensors and software to collect and display ..
United States- New Sheriff, New Stats- Reading Between the Lines of the SEC’s Enforcement Report United States- New Sheriff, New Stats- Reading Between the Lines of the SEC’s Enforcement Report

On 7 April 2026, the SEC announced its fiscal year 2025 enforcement results, speaking not only to..
Massachusetts Court Rejects Chapter 93A Claim Challenging Alleged Unauthorized Utility and.. Massachusetts Court Rejects Chapter 93A Claim Challenging Alleged Unauthorized Utility and..

On March 31, 2026, the District of Massachusetts dismissed a pro se plaintiff’s Chapter 93A claim..
Knowledge Is Not Enough: Supreme Court Limits Contributory Copyright Liability for ISPs Knowledge Is Not Enough: Supreme Court Limits Contributory Copyright Liability for ISPs

Key TakeawayIn a 7-2 decision reversing the Fourth Circuit, the Supreme Court limited contributory..
Will the Recent Social Media Verdicts Influence Climate Cases? Will the Recent Social Media Verdicts Influence Climate Cases?

Two recent verdicts have held social media companies liable for harming their users, one for $375m..
No Contract for You: The Administration’s Newest Playbook for Policing Contractor DEI No Contract for You: The Administration’s Newest Playbook for Policing Contractor DEI

In a recent blog post, Bradley discussed increased False Claims Act (FCA) enforcement by the..
AI in the Courtroom: Key Takeaways from Recent Decisions in the Courts of England and Wales AI in the Courtroom: Key Takeaways from Recent Decisions in the Courts of England and Wales

The courts and tribunals of England and Wales continue to grapple with the potential risks of using ..
CARB Advances SB 253 Rulemaking, Flags Key Issues for 2027 Emissions Reporting CARB Advances SB 253 Rulemaking, Flags Key Issues for 2027 Emissions Reporting

On March 23, 2026, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) held a public workshop initiating the..
OIG Greenlights Cost-Sharing Subsidies for Medicare Enrollees in Medical Device Clinical Trial OIG Greenlights Cost-Sharing Subsidies for Medicare Enrollees in Medical Device Clinical Trial

On March 11, 2026, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued Advisory Opinion No. 26-05,..
Running in New Jersey: When a Routine Jog Turns into a Slip-And-Fall Running in New Jersey: When a Routine Jog Turns into a Slip-And-Fall

It’s that time of year again: warmer weather, longer days, and runners trading treadmills for..
Employer AI Headaches- Job Postings, Client Privilege, and Microchip Bans [Podcast] Employer AI Headaches- Job Postings, Client Privilege, and Microchip Bans [Podcast]

What employers should know about key developments this week:Artificial Intelligence (AI)..
Recognizing the Signs of Concussions After an Accident Recognizing the Signs of Concussions After an Accident

Accidents happen suddenly, whether on the road, at work, or during everyday activities. In the..
Mexico Introduces New Corrective Mechanism for Priority Documentation Mexico Introduces New Corrective Mechanism for Priority Documentation

The amendments to the Federal Law for the Protection of Industrial Property (FLPIP), published..
Venezuela Opens Further to US Business- What the Latest US Sanctions Relief Means for Companies.. Venezuela Opens Further to US Business- What the Latest US Sanctions Relief Means for Companies..

Since the ouster of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in January of this year the United States has..
What the First Brands Implosion Teaches Lenders about Cash Collateral in Bankruptcy What the First Brands Implosion Teaches Lenders about Cash Collateral in Bankruptcy

You know the phrase: Cash is king. Never is it truer than in the early days of Chapter 11..
Employer’s Roll Out of Arbitration Agreement During Class Action Litigation Was Ineffective Employer’s Roll Out of Arbitration Agreement During Class Action Litigation Was Ineffective

Avery v. TEKsystems, Inc., 165 F.4th 1219 (9th Cir. 2026)More than 22 months after the commencement ..
New Washington Law Offers Partial Relief from Email Subject Line Lawsuits: What Retailers Need to.. New Washington Law Offers Partial Relief from Email Subject Line Lawsuits: What Retailers Need to..

In Retailers on Alert: The New Wave of Email Marketing Lawsuits, we discussed a growing wave of..
NHTSA’s Commitment to a Federal AV Standard- Modernization of FMVSS No. 110 NHTSA’s Commitment to a Federal AV Standard- Modernization of FMVSS No. 110

On April 1, 2026, the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a notice of ..
EPR Litigation Expands to Colorado as Industry Targets Program Design EPR Litigation Expands to Colorado as Industry Targets Program Design

Colorado has become the newest battleground state in the growing battle over Extended Producer..
EEOC Investigation into Employer’s DEI Practices Results in $500,000 Settlement EEOC Investigation into Employer’s DEI Practices Results in $500,000 Settlement

On March 19, 2026, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that Planned..
EPA’s Final RFS Set 2 Will “Strengthen American Energy Security, Support Rural Economies” EPA’s Final RFS Set 2 Will “Strengthen American Energy Security, Support Rural Economies”

On April 1, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule establishing..
SCOTUStoday for Monday, April 6 SCOTUStoday for Monday, April 6

On this day in 1938, the Supreme Court heard argument in United States v. Carolene Products, on a..
Court Held That A Trial Court Erred In Omitting Post-Judgment Interest From A Breach Of Fiduciary.. Court Held That A Trial Court Erred In Omitting Post-Judgment Interest From A Breach Of Fiduciary..

In Kuers v. Shore, defendant was the trustee of a trust from 2016 to 2017, and he was then removed. ..
April 2026 Visa Bulletin: Developments Across Family‑ and Employment‑Based Categories April 2026 Visa Bulletin: Developments Across Family‑ and Employment‑Based Categories

The April 2026 Visa Bulletin reflects forward movement in both family‑based and employment‑based..
TIME TO FACE THE FAX: Each Parties’ Motion for Summary Judgment Centers Around a Piece of.. TIME TO FACE THE FAX: Each Parties’ Motion for Summary Judgment Centers Around a Piece of..

Hi, TCPAWorld!In the era where everything has become digital and the use of more traditional means..
SCOTUStoday for Friday, April 3 SCOTUStoday for Friday, April 3

Comedian John Mulaney appeared on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” earlier this week and gave a ..
CFTC Launches Innovation Task Force Focused on Emerging Derivatives Issues CFTC Launches Innovation Task Force Focused on Emerging Derivatives Issues

On March 24, 2026, CFTC Chairman Michael Selig announced the formation of the Innovation Task Force,..
USPTO Invites Patent Owner Input To Stem Tide Of Reexamination Proceedings USPTO Invites Patent Owner Input To Stem Tide Of Reexamination Proceedings

After issuing an April Fool’s Day press release announcing an imagined “AI-assisted evaluator for..
The BR Privacy, Security & AI Download: April 2026 The BR Privacy, Security & AI Download: April 2026

Welcome to this month’s issue of The BR Privacy, Security & AI Download, the digital newsletter of..
Is the FCC Close to Finalizing its New NG911 Reliability Rules? Is the FCC Close to Finalizing its New NG911 Reliability Rules?

Last year, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proposed sweeping updates to its 911..
Massachusetts Chapter 93A in Insurance Disputes- Demand Letter Requirements, the Duty to Cooperate, .. Massachusetts Chapter 93A in Insurance Disputes- Demand Letter Requirements, the Duty to Cooperate, ..

The Massachusetts Appeals Court’s recent decision in Nwozuzu v. Safety Insurance Company, 2026 Mass...
Michigan Estate Planning for Unmarried Partners: Protect Your Relationship and Assets Michigan Estate Planning for Unmarried Partners: Protect Your Relationship and Assets

Unmarried partners in Michigan, whether cohabitating, in long-term relationships, or otherwise..
The Compliance Tightrope: Balancing Uniformity and Precision Across U.S. State Consumer Privacy Laws The Compliance Tightrope: Balancing Uniformity and Precision Across U.S. State Consumer Privacy Laws

I. IntroductionThis article is designed to provide an overview of the current state consumer..
Patenting the Quantum Future – Practical Tips Based on PTAB Decisions Patenting the Quantum Future – Practical Tips Based on PTAB Decisions

The number of patents for quantum computing inventions is rapidly increasing as the industry..
SEC Hits Pause on Cboe's New Disruptive Trading Rule SEC Hits Pause on Cboe's New Disruptive Trading Rule

In a somewhat unusual step, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) paused the effort by the..
Guidelines for the Application of the Tax Incentive for Film and Audiovisual Production Guidelines for the Application of the Tax Incentive for Film and Audiovisual Production

On March 30th, 2026, the “Agreement issuing the Guidelines for the application of the Decree..
GeTtin' SALTy Episode 73 | Washington’s Historic Session: A New Income Tax, a Farewell to the Penny,.. GeTtin' SALTy Episode 73 | Washington’s Historic Session: A New Income Tax, a Farewell to the Penny,..

In this episode of GeTtin' SALTy, podcast host Nikki Dobay welcomes back Representative April Berg..
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