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Annual Adjustment of HSR Thresholds Comes at a Time of Uncertainty Annual Adjustment of HSR Thresholds Comes at a Time of Uncertainty

There is a lot of uncertainty in the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act (HSR) world. The new rules on what must..
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..
Competition Currents | December 2025 Competition Currents | December 2025

In This Issue1United States | Netherlands | Poland | Italy | JapanUnited StatesA. Federal Trade..
Trade Association Asks Court to Halt Enforcement of Oregon’s EPR Law Trade Association Asks Court to Halt Enforcement of Oregon’s EPR Law

The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) filed a motion for a preliminary..
Cracks in the Enamel- The Ascendance of Federal and State Action to Restrict Fluoride Use Cracks in the Enamel- The Ascendance of Federal and State Action to Restrict Fluoride Use

Fluoride, well-known for its anticavity properties, has seen a growing number of state and federal..
USPTO Reminds Applicants and Examiners That Declaration Practice Exists for Rejections Under.. USPTO Reminds Applicants and Examiners That Declaration Practice Exists for Rejections Under..

Readers will recall that the Deputy Commissioner for Patents issued a memorandum on evaluating..
Several States Enact Pay Transparency Laws- What Employers Need to Know in 2026 Several States Enact Pay Transparency Laws- What Employers Need to Know in 2026

Pay transparency laws, which require employers to include pay information in job postings, have..
5 Strategies for Success in an Outsourced Supply Chain 5 Strategies for Success in an Outsourced Supply Chain

Procurement organizations are increasingly tasked with leading outsourcing initiatives to enhance..
At a Crossroads- Issue #1- With or Without You – How Automakers Are Trying to Escape Rare-Earth.. At a Crossroads- Issue #1- With or Without You – How Automakers Are Trying to Escape Rare-Earth..

U2 used to sing: “I can’t live with or without you”. US and European automakers are asking..
Navigating Complex Asset Valuation in High-Net-Worth Divorces Navigating Complex Asset Valuation in High-Net-Worth Divorces

In high-net-worth (“HNW”), what you own is rarely the real battle, it’s what those assets are truly ..
USCIS Widens Freeze on Immigration Benefits for Nationals of 19 Countries- Employers Should Expect.. USCIS Widens Freeze on Immigration Benefits for Nationals of 19 Countries- Employers Should Expect..

Key TakeawaysIn addition to reviewing green cards for nationals of 19 designated countries, USCIS..
Considerations for Italian Companies Expanding into the US Market Considerations for Italian Companies Expanding into the US Market

For Italian enterprises contemplating expansion into the United States, it is essential to..
Equity Compensation and Profits Interest Incentive Structures in Companies Equity Compensation and Profits Interest Incentive Structures in Companies

With the end of the fiscal year approaching, we continue to see an uptick in the number of clients..
Preparing for the UK Employment Rights Bill Preparing for the UK Employment Rights Bill

The UK Employment Rights Bill was published on 10 October 2024, and it was introduced as part of..
Executive Overreach or Innovation Savior? Trump’s December Surprise Takes Aim at State AI Laws Executive Overreach or Innovation Savior? Trump’s December Surprise Takes Aim at State AI Laws

If you thought the AI regulatory landscape couldn’t get more chaotic after the Summer of Stargate,..
SEC Authorizes Pilot Program for Tokenized Securities Trading SEC Authorizes Pilot Program for Tokenized Securities Trading

In a recent social media post and television interview, Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman ..
The EEOC, DOJ, and DOL Amplify National Origin Discrimination as an Enforcement Priority The EEOC, DOJ, and DOL Amplify National Origin Discrimination as an Enforcement Priority

On November 19, 2025, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a press..
When Competitive Intelligence Meets Anti-SLAPP: Black Cube, Evolution, and the New Compliance.. When Competitive Intelligence Meets Anti-SLAPP: Black Cube, Evolution, and the New Compliance..

The fight between the Swedish gaming giant Evolution AB (EVVTY) and the private intelligence firm..
President Trump Signs Executive Order Limiting State Power to Regulate Artificial Intelligence President Trump Signs Executive Order Limiting State Power to Regulate Artificial Intelligence

On 11 December 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order (EO) titled, “Ensuring A National..
Deep Quarry - The Useful Lives of GPUs— Key Considerations Deep Quarry - The Useful Lives of GPUs— Key Considerations

The debate over the depreciable lives of GPUs and data-center equipment — a niche topic generally..
FIT FOR A LAWSUIT?- VPPA Claims Against Zumba Survive Motion to Dismiss FIT FOR A LAWSUIT?- VPPA Claims Against Zumba Survive Motion to Dismiss

The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida denied Zumba’s motion to dismiss a..
The concurrence that was really a dissent The concurrence that was really a dissent

In Dissent is a recurring series by Anastasia Boden on Supreme Court dissents that have shaped (or..
WashU Law Cements Leadership in Legal Tech with New Global AI Partnership WashU Law Cements Leadership in Legal Tech with New Global AI Partnership

Washington University in St. Louis School of Law is fortifying its position as a leader in legal..
Compliance First: EPA’s New Enforcement Playbook Made Public Compliance First: EPA’s New Enforcement Playbook Made Public

Companies have long dreaded litigation filed by federal environmental regulators because such cases ..
EC’s Critical Chemicals Alliance Will Hold First General Assembly on January 13, 2026 EC’s Critical Chemicals Alliance Will Hold First General Assembly on January 13, 2026

The European Commission (EC) announced on December 9, 2025, that the Critical Chemicals Alliance..
CROSSING THE LINE. Plaintiff Voluntarily Dismissed a Complaint That Should Never Have Existed. CROSSING THE LINE. Plaintiff Voluntarily Dismissed a Complaint That Should Never Have Existed.

Hey TCPAWorld!Not long ago, a notably curious Plaintiff, Thomas Samataro, (“Plaintiff”) filed a..
California Employers’ To-Do List to Prepare for 2026 California Employers’ To-Do List to Prepare for 2026

This fall, the California Legislature and Governor Gavin Newsom enacted various laws expanding..
2025 ERISA Litigation- Forfeitures, Investments, and Health Plans Take Center Stage 2025 ERISA Litigation- Forfeitures, Investments, and Health Plans Take Center Stage

ERISA class action litigation did not let up in 2025. Retirement plan fee litigation – which has..
SCOTUStoday for Friday, December 12 SCOTUStoday for Friday, December 12

As we regularly note, we read a lot of legal news as we prepare this newsletter. Here’s the most..
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