The Ninth Circuit Confirms That Liability Insurers Are Entitled to Corroborating Medical Documentation Before Settling a Third-Party Bodily Injury Claim

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The Ninth Circuit Confirms That Liability Insurers Are Entitled to Corroborating Medical.. The Ninth Circuit Confirms That Liability Insurers Are Entitled to Corroborating Medical..

Liability insurers often receive policy limit demands from third-party claimants that allege..
Federal Contractor DEI Compliance: What EO 14398 and the FAR Council’s New Guidance Mean [Podcast] Federal Contractor DEI Compliance: What EO 14398 and the FAR Council’s New Guidance Mean [Podcast]

In this podcast, shareholders Lauren Hicks (Indianapolis/Atlanta) and Chris Near (Columbia) walk..
Patchwork AI Hiring Laws Create Rising Compliance Risks for Employers Patchwork AI Hiring Laws Create Rising Compliance Risks for Employers

In a reaction to the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in hiring and workforce..
Pitfalls to Avoid When Hiring Jury Consulting Firms Pitfalls to Avoid When Hiring Jury Consulting Firms

Engaging a jury consulting firm can materially shape the trajectory and outcome of your case. The..
“Joint” at the Hip? The DOL's New Proposal Could Reshape Joint Employer Liability “Joint” at the Hip? The DOL's New Proposal Could Reshape Joint Employer Liability

On April 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division published a proposed ..
Understanding the President’s FY 2027 Budget Request for the Department of War Understanding the President’s FY 2027 Budget Request for the Department of War

On April 3, 2026, the White House released its budget request for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027, proposing..
New Criteria for Tax Audits and Refunds-Greater Tax Certainty for Your Business New Criteria for Tax Audits and Refunds-Greater Tax Certainty for Your Business

New Criteria for Tax Audits and Refunds: Greater Tax Certainty for Your BusinessRecently, Mexico’s..
Vigilance Matters- Why Contractors Should Engage Bid Protest Counsel Early During the Army MAPS.. Vigilance Matters- Why Contractors Should Engage Bid Protest Counsel Early During the Army MAPS..

The Army’s Marketplace for the Acquisition of Professional Services (MAPS) procurement represents..
Major Developments Put Colorado’s AI Law on Ice Ahead of Implementation Major Developments Put Colorado’s AI Law on Ice Ahead of Implementation

As the June 30, 2026 effective date of Colorado’s burdensome AI law rapidly approaches, there are..
Navigating the Defense Production Act- What Refinery Operators and Energy Suppliers Need to Know Navigating the Defense Production Act- What Refinery Operators and Energy Suppliers Need to Know

The Defense Production Act (DPA) has evolved into a powerful federal tool for addressing..
Court of Appeal Confirms Genuine EBT Loans not Taxable as Earnings (Pre-Disguised Remuneration.. Court of Appeal Confirms Genuine EBT Loans not Taxable as Earnings (Pre-Disguised Remuneration..

The Court of Appeal has confirmed in HMRC v M R Currell Ltd that, prior to the introduction of the..
DOJ Fraud Section Launches West Coast Strike Force to Target Health Care Fraud in Arizona,.. DOJ Fraud Section Launches West Coast Strike Force to Target Health Care Fraud in Arizona,..

On April 30, 2026, the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) National Fraud Enforcement Division (the..
California Climate Disclosure Rules, ESG Compliance and Scope 3 Reporting Risks [Podcast] California Climate Disclosure Rules, ESG Compliance and Scope 3 Reporting Risks [Podcast]

In this episode of the Bracewell Environmental Law Monitor, host Daniel Pope is joined by Shailesh..
Adult-Use Marijuana to Be Rescheduled? Here’s What’s at Issue and How It Will Be Decided Adult-Use Marijuana to Be Rescheduled? Here’s What’s at Issue and How It Will Be Decided

There were massive cheers in the marijuana industry when Acting Attorney General Todd..
SEC Proposes Optional Semiannual Reporting for Public Companies SEC Proposes Optional Semiannual Reporting for Public Companies

On May 5, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the Commission) issued proposed rulemaking..
Texas Supreme Court Holds That Expert Testimony On Informal Marriage Was Inadmissible and Reverses.. Texas Supreme Court Holds That Expert Testimony On Informal Marriage Was Inadmissible and Reverses..

In In re Est. of Lopez, Guadalupe Lopez, Jr. applied for independent administration and heirship..
Privacy Tip #490 – Dating App Hijacks + Repurposes College Student’s TikTok Video Privacy Tip #490 – Dating App Hijacks + Repurposes College Student’s TikTok Video

In the category of how technology can be fun, yet dangerous, a 19 year old college student alleges..
Maryland Clarifies Licensing Treatment for Loan Assignees and Passive Trusts Maryland Clarifies Licensing Treatment for Loan Assignees and Passive Trusts

On April 14, Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed Senate Bill 784, a measure repealing a provision..
CODEX ALIMENTARIUS – FOOD ADDITIVES: Main Outcome of the 56th session of the Codex Alimentarius.. CODEX ALIMENTARIUS – FOOD ADDITIVES: Main Outcome of the 56th session of the Codex Alimentarius..

The 56th session of the Codex Alimentarius Commit­tee on Food Additives (and on Flavorings, Enzymes,..
Extended Producer Responsibility Laws Expand Across States; Key Compliance Deadlines Approaching Extended Producer Responsibility Laws Expand Across States; Key Compliance Deadlines Approaching

Key TakeawaysPackaging extended producer responsibility laws are now in effect in seven states,..
Proposed CAS Threshold Increases- A Major Shift for Federal Contractors Proposed CAS Threshold Increases- A Major Shift for Federal Contractors

The Cost Accounting Standards Board (CASB) has proposed a significant overhaul to CAS applicability ..
AI Predictive Maintenance in the Manufacturing and Supply Chains- Contract Strategies to Reduce.. AI Predictive Maintenance in the Manufacturing and Supply Chains- Contract Strategies to Reduce..

Key Takeaways:AI predictive maintenance offers real operational value—but real risk. While these..
Coalition of Biotechnology Companies Launch American Biotech Innovation Alliance Coalition of Biotechnology Companies Launch American Biotech Innovation Alliance

On May 5, 2025, a coalition of U.S. biotechnology companies announced the launch of the American..
Ninth Circuit Upholds District Court’s Refusal to Enforce Arbitration Agreement on the Basis of.. Ninth Circuit Upholds District Court’s Refusal to Enforce Arbitration Agreement on the Basis of..

The Ninth Circuit’s recent opinion in Avery v. TEKsystems, Inc. addressed whether an arbitration..
SEC Announces Trio of Settlements in Beneficial Ownership Cases SEC Announces Trio of Settlements in Beneficial Ownership Cases

On May 4, 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced three settlements..
California Finalizes Much-Anticipated Rules for Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility Program California Finalizes Much-Anticipated Rules for Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility Program

After much anticipation and delay, California’s Office of Administrative Law has officially..
FDA Infant Formula Testing Confirms Safety of U.S. Supply FDA Infant Formula Testing Confirms Safety of U.S. Supply

On April 29, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the results of the largest ..
Good Faith Requires More than Interpleading Policy Limits: Georgia Court of Appeals Reinstates.. Good Faith Requires More than Interpleading Policy Limits: Georgia Court of Appeals Reinstates..

IntroductionMay a liability insurer discharge its obligations to its insured simply by..
Who Bears the Risk in Healthcare M&A? Impacts of AI and the One Big Beautiful Bill. Who Bears the Risk in Healthcare M&A? Impacts of AI and the One Big Beautiful Bill.

The traditional approach to negotiating representations and warranties (R&W) and allocating risk in ..
American Sustainable Business Network Seeks Supporters for Bipartisan Legislation Authorizing EPA’s .. American Sustainable Business Network Seeks Supporters for Bipartisan Legislation Authorizing EPA’s ..

The American Sustainable Business Network (ASBN) announced on April 14, 2026, that it is inviting..
Report Outlines Government Incentives Critical to Helping Businesses Scale Sustainable Chemicals Report Outlines Government Incentives Critical to Helping Businesses Scale Sustainable Chemicals

On April 22, 2026, Change Chemistry and the Sustainable Chemistry Catalyst at the University of..
Proposed Medicare Payment Policy Changes for Hospitals and Long-Term Care Hospitals Proposed Medicare Payment Policy Changes for Hospitals and Long-Term Care Hospitals

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) recently published its proposed payment rules..
Texas Supreme Court Clarifies Public Information Act Deadlines—And Signals Higher Stakes for.. Texas Supreme Court Clarifies Public Information Act Deadlines—And Signals Higher Stakes for..

A recent Texas Supreme Court decision underscores that, when it comes to protecting sensitive..
Have You Taken Steps to Prepare Your Privacy and Cyber Compliance for Quantum? Have You Taken Steps to Prepare Your Privacy and Cyber Compliance for Quantum?

If you haven’t been thinking about the impact quantum computing power will have on your privacy and ..
AI Meeting Assistants and Biometric Privacy: Governance Lessons from the Fireflies.AI Lawsuit AI Meeting Assistants and Biometric Privacy: Governance Lessons from the Fireflies.AI Lawsuit

A putative class action filed in December 2025 in the U.S. District Court for the Central District..
An abortion pill battle and new redistricting-related lawsuits An abortion pill battle and new redistricting-related lawsuits

The Louisiana governor faces multiple lawsuits over his decision to suspend the House primary after ..
HUD Releases 2026 Income Limits HUD Releases 2026 Income Limits

On May 1, 2026, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) released the 2026..
E-2 Case Study: British Investor in Sports Media and Licensed Publishing Secures Investor Status E-2 Case Study: British Investor in Sports Media and Licensed Publishing Secures Investor Status

Sports Media InvestorThe E-2 visa allows treaty investors to enter the United States to develop and ..
New York AG Secures Over $5M from Crypto Platform for Alleged Promotion of Fraudulent Investment.. New York AG Secures Over $5M from Crypto Platform for Alleged Promotion of Fraudulent Investment..

On April 29, 2026, the Office of the New York Attorney General announced that it has secured more..
Cases to Watch in 2026 Cases to Watch in 2026

As we enter 2026, we turn our attention to litigation within the fashion, apparel, and beauty..
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