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The Latest Attack on Consumer Arbitration Agreements The Latest Attack on Consumer Arbitration Agreements

The war against arbitration agreements continues apace. The latest volley comes from the U.S. Court ..
FinReg Monthly Update (November) FinReg Monthly Update (November)

Welcome to the FinReg Monthly Update, a regular bulletin highlighting the latest developments in UK ..
California’s Proposition 50 Passes by Wide Margin California’s Proposition 50 Passes by Wide Margin

Proposition 50 was introduced in California as a direct response to a national battle over..
Why Automatic Disclosure of a Consumer Legal Funding Contract Harms Consumers Why Automatic Disclosure of a Consumer Legal Funding Contract Harms Consumers

Consumer Legal Funding is a vital financial lifeline for individuals who have been injured or..
Court to hear argument on ICE contractor’s right to immediate appeal Court to hear argument on ICE contractor’s right to immediate appeal

If you want more cases about government contractors even after reading the argument earlier this..
California SB 261 - Climate-Related Financial Risk Reporting Requirements Approaching for Real.. California SB 261 - Climate-Related Financial Risk Reporting Requirements Approaching for Real..

California Senate Bill 261 (the Climate-Related Financial Risk Act; SB 261) requires certain..
Workplace Chemical Protection Program Requirements - When OSHA Didn’t Act, the EPA Did Workplace Chemical Protection Program Requirements - When OSHA Didn’t Act, the EPA Did

The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Workplace Chemical Protection Program (WCPP) under..
ISO Approves New Litigation Funding Disclosure Condition Endorsement ISO Approves New Litigation Funding Disclosure Condition Endorsement

Third-party funding of high-stakes litigation can often make the difference between litigating the..
Federal Circuit Reaffirms ’By Another’ Standard Under Pre-AIA Law in Patent Dispute Over Merck.. Federal Circuit Reaffirms ’By Another’ Standard Under Pre-AIA Law in Patent Dispute Over Merck..

HighlightsOn Oct. 30, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a precedential ..
Litigation, Insurance, and Business Losses- The Many Costs of Hiring Bad Drivers Litigation, Insurance, and Business Losses- The Many Costs of Hiring Bad Drivers

For many businesses—whether delivering goods, transporting equipment, or simply sending employees..
The meaning of “election day” The meaning of “election day”

The Relist Watch column examines cert petitions that the Supreme Court has “relisted” for its..
Takeaways for Dealmakers from US Antitrust Merger Enforcement Trends Takeaways for Dealmakers from US Antitrust Merger Enforcement Trends

Heading into 2025, U.S. antitrust authorities favored litigating to block mergers that raised..
A Look at the US Private Equity Market in Q3 2025 A Look at the US Private Equity Market in Q3 2025

There is a sense of optimism in the air as we enter the final stretch of 2026. The Fed finally..
Ninth Circuit Will Not Enjoin California Climate Disclosure Regulations Before They Enter into Force Ninth Circuit Will Not Enjoin California Climate Disclosure Regulations Before They Enter into Force

On October 29, 2025, the Ninth Circuit scheduled oral argument on the Chamber of Commerce's appeal..
Ninth Circuit Upholds NLRB Authority and Structure – Creating Split with Fifth Circuit Ninth Circuit Upholds NLRB Authority and Structure – Creating Split with Fifth Circuit

On October 28, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit upheld the structure and..
The other arguments in Trump’s tariffs case The other arguments in Trump’s tariffs case

When the Supreme Court hears oral arguments on Wednesday in the challenges to the tariffs that..
BIOSECURE Act Advances in the US Senate BIOSECURE Act Advances in the US Senate

Go-To Guide:The U.S. Senate has passed the BIOSECURE Act as an amendment to the annual defense..
UNEP Report Provides Roadmap to Advance Biobased Technologies UNEP Report Provides Roadmap to Advance Biobased Technologies

On October 22, 2025, the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) announced the availability of a..
Healthcare Preview for the Week of- November 3, 2025 [Podcast] Healthcare Preview for the Week of- November 3, 2025 [Podcast]

Potential for shutdown progress?In last week’s Preview, we said this week would be one to watch for ..
Fifth Circuit Denies Enforcement of NLRB’s Enhanced Remedies, Widening Circuit Split Fifth Circuit Denies Enforcement of NLRB’s Enhanced Remedies, Widening Circuit Split

On October 31, 2025, the Fifth Circuit held that the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or..
Who Must Pay the New $100,000 H-1B Filing Fee - Real-World Scenarios Explained Who Must Pay the New $100,000 H-1B Filing Fee - Real-World Scenarios Explained

On Sept. 19, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation establishing a new $100,000 payment ..
Court of Appeal Confirms a Luxembourg Sub-Fund is Not an “Unregistered Company” Capable of Being.. Court of Appeal Confirms a Luxembourg Sub-Fund is Not an “Unregistered Company” Capable of Being..

On 3 September 2025, the Court of Appeal handed down judgment in East Riding of Yorkshire Council v ..
IRS Issues Roth Catch-Up Contribution Rules for Highly Paid Participants IRS Issues Roth Catch-Up Contribution Rules for Highly Paid Participants

On September 16, 2025, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released a final regulation providing..
SCOTUStoday for Monday, November 3 SCOTUStoday for Monday, November 3

Updated on Nov. 3 at 9:22 a.m. Welcome to the Supreme Court’s November sitting. Starting today,..
Supreme Judicial Court Rules that Retention Bonus Not a ‘Wage’ Under Massachusetts Law Supreme Judicial Court Rules that Retention Bonus Not a ‘Wage’ Under Massachusetts Law

On Oct. 22, 2025, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court issued its opinion in Nunez v. Syncsort, ..
AI in Recruiting and Employment Decision-Making - New California AI Regulations Strike a Balance.. AI in Recruiting and Employment Decision-Making - New California AI Regulations Strike a Balance..

IntroductionThe use of artificial intelligence (AI) in employment decision-making is no longer a..
We Get Privacy for Work — Episode 11 - Beyond the Checkbox - Engaging Your Workforce in Privacy and .. We Get Privacy for Work — Episode 11 - Beyond the Checkbox - Engaging Your Workforce in Privacy and ..

Oftentimes, organizations view training simply as another obligation; however, tailored and..
Update on Managing Risk Related to Third-Party Service Providers Update on Managing Risk Related to Third-Party Service Providers

You may find our commenting on actions of the New York State Department of Financial Services..
Compliance Update — Insights and Highlights October 2025 Compliance Update — Insights and Highlights October 2025

Recently, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), the Federal Reserve, the Federal..
This Week in 340B: October 14 – 20, 2025 This Week in 340B: October 14 – 20, 2025

Find this week’s updates on 340B litigation to help you stay in the know on how 340B cases are..
The Employment Strategists - S2 Ep 3 - Free Speech or Fired Speech [Podcast] The Employment Strategists - S2 Ep 3 - Free Speech or Fired Speech [Podcast]

As Halloween approaches, the real chills we’re seeing aren’t from costumes — they’re from politics..
Enablement - Skilled Artisan’s Knowledge No Substitute for Adequate Written Description Enablement - Skilled Artisan’s Knowledge No Substitute for Adequate Written Description

The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the US International Trade Commission’s..
Ain’t Worried About Local Rules - Scope of Sound Recording Protection is Narrow Ain’t Worried About Local Rules - Scope of Sound Recording Protection is Narrow

Addressing for the first time what evidence is required to prove infringement of a sound recording..
The Entrepreneur's Paradox - Building an Asset, Not Just a Job The Entrepreneur's Paradox - Building an Asset, Not Just a Job

The Core Question: How Do I Convert My Successful, Founder-Dependent Business into a Valuable,..
DOJ Memo- Diverse-Slate Hiring, Supplier Selection, and Employee Resource Groups DOJ Memo- Diverse-Slate Hiring, Supplier Selection, and Employee Resource Groups

As we covered in a prior client alert, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) issued its “Guidance..
CFPB Announces New Interpretive Rule Clarifying Scope of FCRA Preemption CFPB Announces New Interpretive Rule Clarifying Scope of FCRA Preemption

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced an interpretive rule yesterday that..
Food & Chemicals Unpacked: Ultra-Processed Foods (UPF): What Are We Even Talking About? [Podcast] Food & Chemicals Unpacked: Ultra-Processed Foods (UPF): What Are We Even Talking About? [Podcast]

In this episode of Food and Chemicals Unpacked, we’re joined by Dave Fusaro, Editor in Chief of..
Disgorgement Appellate Court Clash — Next Up- The Supreme Court Disgorgement Appellate Court Clash — Next Up- The Supreme Court

In Ongkaruck Sripetch v. U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Petitioner has submitted..
SEC Chairman Atkins Signals a Shift to a More Transparent Wells Process SEC Chairman Atkins Signals a Shift to a More Transparent Wells Process

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins recently previewed updates meant ..
FINRA Enforcement’s Alive and Well — and AML Focused FINRA Enforcement’s Alive and Well — and AML Focused

On October 9, 2025, FINRA’s Department of Enforcement finalized a letter of acceptance, waiver, and ..
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