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Amazon, Starbucks Win Motion to Dismiss Most Claims in Biometric Data Privacy Case Amazon, Starbucks Win Motion to Dismiss Most Claims in Biometric Data Privacy Case

Washington's Western District Court in Seattle gutted the claims made under N.Y.C. Admin. Code §..
The CFTC Reinstates Exemption from CPO Registration for Certain Private Fund Managers The CFTC Reinstates Exemption from CPO Registration for Certain Private Fund Managers

On December 19, 2025, the Staff of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued no-action ..
Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment Tools and Singapore's Workplace Fairness Act Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment Tools and Singapore's Workplace Fairness Act

This publication is issued by K&L Gates Straits Law LLC, a Singapore law firm with full Singapore..
Trump Orders Marijuana Rescheduled, Broader CBD Access in Major Announcement- What Does It Mean? Trump Orders Marijuana Rescheduled, Broader CBD Access in Major Announcement- What Does It Mean?

Are you not entertained? In a much-anticipated ceremony in the Oval Office, President Trump signed..
LOSSES PILING UP: Another Court Holds Cell Phones Are “Residential” Lines And Maybe People Should.. LOSSES PILING UP: Another Court Holds Cell Phones Are “Residential” Lines And Maybe People Should..

Had Jay Edelson on Deserve to Win Ep. 39 (out in January) for our holiday episode.He and I have..
New California AI Laws Taking Effect in 2026 New California AI Laws Taking Effect in 2026

In 2026, a wide range of California laws regulating the development, marketing, and use of..
A Reminder of Changes to California Workplace Law from 2025 A Reminder of Changes to California Workplace Law from 2025

As we wind down 2025, here are some of the changes California employers need to be aware of to be..
The worst Supreme Court case you’ve never heard of, and what it tells us about Trump’s immigration.. The worst Supreme Court case you’ve never heard of, and what it tells us about Trump’s immigration..

Cases and Controversies is a recurring series by Carolyn Shapiro, primarily focusing on the effects ..
SCOTUStoday for Tuesday, December 23 SCOTUStoday for Tuesday, December 23

The first time a Christmas tree was placed in the Great Hall of the Supreme Court Building was 60..
India Issues 2025 AI Governance Guidelines- How It Compares to Other Global AI Acts India Issues 2025 AI Governance Guidelines- How It Compares to Other Global AI Acts

In 2025, India’s approach on AI has shifted significantly from, “Will AI change the way business is ..
States Focus on Worker Exposure to Cold Temperatures States Focus on Worker Exposure to Cold Temperatures

The United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”), does not have a safety..
SEC Clears Path for Tokenized Securities SEC Clears Path for Tokenized Securities

In a flurry of activity, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken decisive steps to..
UNHAPPY NEW YEAR?: Businesses Operating in California Must Watch Out for Senate Bill 82 – the New.. UNHAPPY NEW YEAR?: Businesses Operating in California Must Watch Out for Senate Bill 82 – the New..

As we head into the new year, California’s Senate Bill (“SB”) 82, effective January 1, 2026, is set ..
Safety Perspectives from the Dallas Region- Challenging OSHA’s Authority in the Fifth Circuit.. Safety Perspectives from the Dallas Region- Challenging OSHA’s Authority in the Fifth Circuit..

In this episode of our Safety Perspectives From the Dallas Region podcast series, shareholders John ..
November 2025 ESG Policy Update—Australia November 2025 ESG Policy Update—Australia

AUSTRALIAN UPDATEASIC Issues Fines for Misleading Sustainability Claims On 6 November 2025, the..
After Move-Out in Pennsylvania- Security Deposits, Damages, And Left-Behind Property After Move-Out in Pennsylvania- Security Deposits, Damages, And Left-Behind Property

Move-out is not a finish line. When a tenant vacates a residential property, whether voluntarily or ..
McDermott+ Check-Up: December 19, 2025 McDermott+ Check-Up: December 19, 2025

THIS WEEK’S DOSEHouse continues debate on healthcare legislation. Central to the debate is how to..
It’s a Holiday Miracle- Bipartisan Bills in Both Houses of Congress to Protect Older Adults [Video] It’s a Holiday Miracle- Bipartisan Bills in Both Houses of Congress to Protect Older Adults [Video]

Scams targeting Americans aged 60 and up reported to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) in..
How Relevant Is It? The Economic Substance Doctrine According to Liberty Global and Patel How Relevant Is It? The Economic Substance Doctrine According to Liberty Global and Patel

I.          IntroductionShould courts respect a transaction for tax purposes, when it otherwise..
SCOTUStoday for Friday, December 19 SCOTUStoday for Friday, December 19

Here’s a feel-good story for your Friday morning enjoyment: Judges and justices in Minnesota meet..
Michigan Court Holds PFAS Claims Against Airport Preempted by Federal Aviation Law and Barred by.. Michigan Court Holds PFAS Claims Against Airport Preempted by Federal Aviation Law and Barred by..

In a case of first impression, on November 24, 2025, Michigan's Circuit Court for the County of..
Sibling Rivalry - Florida v. California Sibling Rivalry - Florida v. California

While most of us with a brother or a sister are used to them tattling to the parents over some..
Artificial Intelligence Regulation at a Crossroads: The Trump Administration’s Preemption Push Artificial Intelligence Regulation at a Crossroads: The Trump Administration’s Preemption Push

Executive Order ‘Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence’On December 11,..
“Buried” Forum Selection Clause Sends CIPA Class Action to Minnesota: Key Lessons from Adam v... “Buried” Forum Selection Clause Sends CIPA Class Action to Minnesota: Key Lessons from Adam v...

A recent federal court decision in Adam v. CaringBridge, Inc No. 25-cv-06042-WHO, 2025 WL 3493565..
D.C. Circuit Upholds Presidential Power to Remove NLRB and MSPB Members Without Cause D.C. Circuit Upholds Presidential Power to Remove NLRB and MSPB Members Without Cause

On December 5, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit upheld..
Sixth Circuit Requires Proximate Causation for “Indirect Seller” Antitrust Claims Sixth Circuit Requires Proximate Causation for “Indirect Seller” Antitrust Claims

A recent Sixth Circuit decision by Judge Murphy highlighted that sometimes the decisive antitrust..
Illinois’ Draft AI Notice Regulations- What Employers Need to Know Illinois’ Draft AI Notice Regulations- What Employers Need to Know

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more widely used in hiring and employment decisions,..
How the tariffs could be refunded if the court sides against Trump How the tariffs could be refunded if the court sides against Trump

It has been slightly over six weeks since the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the challenge..
California Court Addresses Class Certification, PAGA, and Preemption in Trucking Litigation California Court Addresses Class Certification, PAGA, and Preemption in Trucking Litigation

On December 11, 2025, the California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, issued a partially..
Client Alert- New AI Laws Will Prompt Changes to How Companies Do Business Client Alert- New AI Laws Will Prompt Changes to How Companies Do Business

If you operate a business that develops artificial intelligence (“AI”) technology, integrates AI..
Understanding the False Claims Act Statute of Limitations—and the Debate Over the “Last Overt Act”.. Understanding the False Claims Act Statute of Limitations—and the Debate Over the “Last Overt Act”..

The False Claims Act (FCA) is one of the federal government’s most powerful tools for combatting..
Publication of the Environmental Omnibus by the European Commission Publication of the Environmental Omnibus by the European Commission

On 10 December 2025, the European Commission (EC) published its Environmental Omnibus package [1],..
SEC Extends Relief Allowing Brokers to Rely on Advisers for AML Compliance SEC Extends Relief Allowing Brokers to Rely on Advisers for AML Compliance

Earlier this year, the US Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network..
The DOJ Data Security Program- Are You in Compliance? The DOJ Data Security Program- Are You in Compliance?

A New Approach to Data RegulationWith the U.S. Department of Justice’s Data Security Program (DSP)..
Doeren Mayhew Acquires TBK CPA, PLLC, Expands Houston Presence Doeren Mayhew Acquires TBK CPA, PLLC, Expands Houston Presence

Troy, Mich.-based IPA Top 100 firm Doeren Mayhew (FY24 net revenue of $170.37 million) has acquired ..
New York Employers- Prepare for Paid Family Leave Adjustments for 2026 New York Employers- Prepare for Paid Family Leave Adjustments for 2026

New York is once again updating its New York Paid Family Leave (PFL) program – the state managed..
2025 Round-Up- Major Colorado Employment Law Developments 2025 Round-Up- Major Colorado Employment Law Developments

In 2025, Colorado enacted a series of employment law changes affecting wage and hour, leave..
UK High Court Awards $5.3 Million for Wrongful Refusal of Discretionary Bonus UK High Court Awards $5.3 Million for Wrongful Refusal of Discretionary Bonus

In a significant decision for employers, the United Kingdom’s High Court of Justice, King’s Bench..
Dirty Steel-Toe Boots- Developing and Implementing Effective OSHA Inspection Protocols [Podcast] Dirty Steel-Toe Boots- Developing and Implementing Effective OSHA Inspection Protocols [Podcast]

In this episode of Dirty Steel-Toe Boots, Phillip Russell (shareholder, Tampa) and Lance Witcher ..
New York Roundup- What Employers Need to Know about Legal Compliance Changes in 2025 and Beyond New York Roundup- What Employers Need to Know about Legal Compliance Changes in 2025 and Beyond

In New York, several laws were passed in 2025 that will directly impact how many employers must..
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