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China’s National People’s Congress Releases Draft Foreign Trade Law With IP Articles China’s National People’s Congress Releases Draft Foreign Trade Law With IP Articles

On September 12, 2025, China’s National People’s Congress (NPC) released the a Draft Revision of..
The Multi-Pronged CCC Approach to Advocacy The Multi-Pronged CCC Approach to Advocacy

In today's complex landscape, organizations must engage with firms that adopt a multi-pronged..
Employer Not Liable for Co-Worker’s Harassing Off-Duty, Off-Premises Conduct But Should Have Better .. Employer Not Liable for Co-Worker’s Harassing Off-Duty, Off-Premises Conduct But Should Have Better ..

In Kruitbosch v. Bakersfield Recovery Services, Inc., the California Court of Appeal—for the first..
Nasdaq Proposes Rule Changes to Enable Trading of Tokenized Securities Nasdaq Proposes Rule Changes to Enable Trading of Tokenized Securities

On Sept. 8, 2025, the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC filed a proposed rule change with the U.S. Securities ..
Ofcom Updates Guidance on Protecting People from Online Suicide and Self-Harm Material Amidst.. Ofcom Updates Guidance on Protecting People from Online Suicide and Self-Harm Material Amidst..

Warning: This article may contain distressing content relating to suicide and self-harmA duty of..
SEC “Project Crypto” SEC “Project Crypto”

The America First Policy Institute is a think tank with enormous influence on the Trump..
Nasdaq Proposes to Raise the Bar for New and Existing Listings, Particularly Impacting Small.. Nasdaq Proposes to Raise the Bar for New and Existing Listings, Particularly Impacting Small..

On 3 September 2025, The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (Nasdaq) announced a series of proposed amendments ..
Insider Threats Climb + Are Costly Insider Threats Climb + Are Costly

For those of you who have been reading our blog posts for well over a decade (it’s been 18 years),..
Discrimination in Places of Public Accommodation an Increased Focus of the Department of Justice Discrimination in Places of Public Accommodation an Increased Focus of the Department of Justice

On July 21, 2025, the Department of Justice (DOJ) updated its recent accomplishments, which..
CMS to Enforce MMSEA 111 Reporting Compliance Beginning October 2025 CMS to Enforce MMSEA 111 Reporting Compliance Beginning October 2025

Beginning October 11, 2025, failure to comply with the statutory obligation that most insurers of..
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Proposes New Rules Reducing Regulatory Burdens on Consumer.. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Proposes New Rules Reducing Regulatory Burdens on Consumer..

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (the “Bureau”) recently announced two new interpretive..
The U.S. Supreme Court Will Soon Decide the Fate of President Trump’s Tariffs The U.S. Supreme Court Will Soon Decide the Fate of President Trump’s Tariffs

Key Takeaways:The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) affirmed the U.S. Court of..
D.C. Circuit Reinstates Clean Air Act Affirmative Defense for Emergency Exceedances D.C. Circuit Reinstates Clean Air Act Affirmative Defense for Emergency Exceedances

On September 5, 2025, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (D.C. ..
Artificial Intelligence Provisions in the Fiscal Year 2026 House and Senate National Defense.. Artificial Intelligence Provisions in the Fiscal Year 2026 House and Senate National Defense..

Both the US House of Representatives and the US Senate have continued to increase the attention..
THE STATE OF AID: (Flash Alert) Supreme Court Issues Administrative Stay of Injunction Directing.. THE STATE OF AID: (Flash Alert) Supreme Court Issues Administrative Stay of Injunction Directing..

On September 3, 2025, United States District Court Judge Amir H. Ali issued a preliminary..
Revolution Wind Blasts Back Revolution Wind Blasts Back

Following the Trump administration’s abrupt cancelation of the Revolution Wind project at the end..
Securing Your Tech Brand: Smart Trademark Strategies for Startups and Beyond Securing Your Tech Brand: Smart Trademark Strategies for Startups and Beyond

In today’s crowded tech marketplace, brand identity is one of a company’s most valuable assets. A..
The morning read for Thursday, September 11 The morning read for Thursday, September 11

Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court...
FDA’s Vast Ad/Promo Warning – Enforcement Ramp-Up or PR Nothingburger? FDA’s Vast Ad/Promo Warning – Enforcement Ramp-Up or PR Nothingburger?

Late yesterday, FDA issued a press release warning that it would be sending “thousands of letters..
How To Prepare Your Company for Sale How To Prepare Your Company for Sale

Selling your company involves more than simply finding a buyer and signing papers. The process is..
The Release Report #1: The Connecticut Transfer Act Is Sunsetting on March 1, 2026 — Are You Ready? .. The Release Report #1: The Connecticut Transfer Act Is Sunsetting on March 1, 2026 — Are You Ready? ..

Connecticut’s environmental remediation laws are about to change significantly on March 1, 2026..
Google Settles Children’s Privacy Class Action Lawsuit; Disney Settles DOJ Lawsuit and Faces Class.. Google Settles Children’s Privacy Class Action Lawsuit; Disney Settles DOJ Lawsuit and Faces Class..

Google and two Disney companies recently settled lawsuits alleging that the companies violated..
EVIDENCE MATTERS IN OHIO: Court Grants Default But Significantly Cuts Damages from $1M to $5,500.. EVIDENCE MATTERS IN OHIO: Court Grants Default But Significantly Cuts Damages from $1M to $5,500..

In Schwartz v. AR Bhalli, LLC, et al., Case No. 1:25-cv-12, 2025 WL 2599504 (S.D. Ohio Sept. 9,..
SEC Spring 2025 Agenda: Key Takeaways for Investment Advisers SEC Spring 2025 Agenda: Key Takeaways for Investment Advisers

On September 4, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) published its Spring 2025..
Non-Bank Lending in the Spotlight: UK House of Lords Inquiry into Systemic Risks and Market.. Non-Bank Lending in the Spotlight: UK House of Lords Inquiry into Systemic Risks and Market..

In July 2025, the Financial Services Regulation Committee of the House of Lords (the Committee)..
TEAMED UP: California, Colorado, and Connecticut Announce Joint Privacy Sweep to Enforce Global.. TEAMED UP: California, Colorado, and Connecticut Announce Joint Privacy Sweep to Enforce Global..

The California Privacy Protection Agency (“CPPA”) has announced a joint investigative sweep in..
BC Court of Appeal Affirms Arbitration and Choice-of-Law Provisions in Incentive Plan BC Court of Appeal Affirms Arbitration and Choice-of-Law Provisions in Incentive Plan

The British Columbia Court of Appeal’s decision in Aspen Technology, Inc. v. Wiederhold, 2025 BCCA..
FTC to Study AI Chatbot Risks to Children FTC to Study AI Chatbot Risks to Children

As reported by The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg Law, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) ..
China’s Supreme People’s Court Releases Typical Cases of Unfair Competition in 2025 Covering.. China’s Supreme People’s Court Releases Typical Cases of Unfair Competition in 2025 Covering..

On September 7, 2025, China’s Supreme People’s Court (SPC) released the Typical Anti-Unfair..
2025 VETS-4212 Filings Are Due Soon as Filing Platform Experiences Technical Issues 2025 VETS-4212 Filings Are Due Soon as Filing Platform Experiences Technical Issues

The 2025 VETS-4212 reports are due in less than one month. The filing platform opened on August 1..
Florida Decision Impacts Employees’ Abilities to Bypass Workers’ Compensation System and Sue.. Florida Decision Impacts Employees’ Abilities to Bypass Workers’ Compensation System and Sue..

A recent decision from the Fifth District Court of Appeal, Steak ‘N Shake v. Spears1 highlights the ..
State Attorney General Renews Focus on Cryptocurrency and the Financial Industry State Attorney General Renews Focus on Cryptocurrency and the Financial Industry

State attorneys general are increasingly active in regulating the cryptocurrency industry, stepping ..
USCIS Transitions to Electronic Payments: Preparing for the End of Paper Checks USCIS Transitions to Electronic Payments: Preparing for the End of Paper Checks

On Aug. 29, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued Policy Alert PA-2025-19, ..
Supreme Court of California Rules Employers Can’t Claim Ignorance on State Wage Violations Supreme Court of California Rules Employers Can’t Claim Ignorance on State Wage Violations

On August 21, 2025, the Supreme Court of California ruled that employers must demonstrate that they ..
Massachusetts Pay Transparency Law Takes Effect in October: Here’s What Employers Need to Do Now Massachusetts Pay Transparency Law Takes Effect in October: Here’s What Employers Need to Do Now

Beginning Oct. 29, 2025, the Massachusetts law on pay transparency and pay data reportingAn Act..
CEA Withdraws Section 21 Petition Seeking Reconsideration of 2024 Rule Regarding Procedures for.. CEA Withdraws Section 21 Petition Seeking Reconsideration of 2024 Rule Regarding Procedures for..

As reported in our May 30, 2025, blog item, on May 15, 2025, the Center for Environmental..
KSDT Joins Ascend KSDT Joins Ascend

Arlington, Va.-based Ascend growth platform, a partner for regional accounting firms supported by..
Single Asset Real Estate Cases Single Asset Real Estate Cases

Often times some of the most ethically charged and legally nuanced bankruptcy cases involve a..
How To Wrap Up a Commercial Receivership How To Wrap Up a Commercial Receivership

Commercial receiverships have surged in popularity in recent years as a flexible, court-supervised..
Shared Earnings Arrangements Offer Flexibility for Startups, Investors Shared Earnings Arrangements Offer Flexibility for Startups, Investors

An increasing number of startup founders are operating their companies as lifestyle businesses,..