If Your Biglaw Firm Has The Urge To Merge, Better Do It ASAP

If Your Biglaw Firm Has The Urge To Merge, Better Do It ASAP If Your Biglaw Firm Has The Urge To Merge, Better Do It ASAP

Merger interest is high, so strike while the iron is hot.The post If Your Biglaw Firm Has The Urge..
ECHA Publishes Updated REACH Restriction Proposal for PFAS ECHA Publishes Updated REACH Restriction Proposal for PFAS

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced on August 20, 2025, that it published an updated..
The Empire State's Continuing Battle Over the Timing of Local Elections The Empire State's Continuing Battle Over the Timing of Local Elections

As New York State prepares for its 2025 elections, a major legal and political battle continues to..
Many States’ Employee-Friendly Labor Laws Take Effect as NLRB Remains Quorum-Less Many States’ Employee-Friendly Labor Laws Take Effect as NLRB Remains Quorum-Less

TakeawaysRhode Island became the 13th state banning mandatory “captive audience meetings.”Oregon..
China NGO Identifies 70 Apps in Violation of National Privacy Law China NGO Identifies 70 Apps in Violation of National Privacy Law

On August 13, 2025, the National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center of China (the “Center”),..
California Wins Key Victory in Ongoing Challenge to Its Climate Disclosure Laws California Wins Key Victory in Ongoing Challenge to Its Climate Disclosure Laws

Key TakeawaysWhat is Happening? On August 13, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Central..
The Supreme Court and flag burning: an explainer The Supreme Court and flag burning: an explainer

President Donald Trump wants to prosecute flag burning, but can he make that happen without..
NSF Announces Nearly $32 Million Investment to Accelerate AI-Driven Approaches in Protein Design,.. NSF Announces Nearly $32 Million Investment to Accelerate AI-Driven Approaches in Protein Design,..

The National Science Foundation Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (NSF..
Antitrust and Competition Law: Competition Law in the Americas Episode 1 | Mexico’s Antitrust.. Antitrust and Competition Law: Competition Law in the Americas Episode 1 | Mexico’s Antitrust..

Greenberg Traurig Mexico has launched its podcast miniseries, “Antitrust and Competition Law:..
UK Failure to Prevent Fraud Offence: Countdown to The 1st of September 2025 – Is Your Organisation.. UK Failure to Prevent Fraud Offence: Countdown to The 1st of September 2025 – Is Your Organisation..

Ahead of the new Failure to Prevent Fraud Offence[1] (“FTPFO”) coming into force on Monday 1..
Mindvalley Learning Platform to Pay $450,000 to Settle Video Privacy Act Suit Over Meta Pixel Mindvalley Learning Platform to Pay $450,000 to Settle Video Privacy Act Suit Over Meta Pixel

Mindvalley Inc., a self-improvement and online learning platform, has agreed to pay $450,000 to..
Crossing the Atlantic: Navigating Differences in US and UK M&A Practice Crossing the Atlantic: Navigating Differences in US and UK M&A Practice

Transactions in the United States and the United Kingdom can have material differences,..
FDA Final Guidance on PCCP: Streamlining FDA Approval for AI-Enabled Medical Devices FDA Final Guidance on PCCP: Streamlining FDA Approval for AI-Enabled Medical Devices

As the federal agency tasked with regulating medical devices, the Food and Drug Administration..
IS ONE-TO-ONE CONSENT TRULY DEAD?: The FCC Just Made Final the Definition of Prior Express Written.. IS ONE-TO-ONE CONSENT TRULY DEAD?: The FCC Just Made Final the Definition of Prior Express Written..

Hi folks! It’s the Baroness here and have a quick update.For anyone still holding their breath over ..
Eighth Circuit Says Not So Fast to FTC’s “Click to Cancel” Rule Eighth Circuit Says Not So Fast to FTC’s “Click to Cancel” Rule

The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) set out to modernize the Negative Option Rule promulgated in..
Employee Taxed on Mistakenly-Issued Stock Employee Taxed on Mistakenly-Issued Stock

Linc Energy transferred 100,000 shares of its publicly traded stock to its employee, Corri Feige...
Illinois Governor Signs Bill Banning Intentionally Added PFAS in Certain Consumer Products and.. Illinois Governor Signs Bill Banning Intentionally Added PFAS in Certain Consumer Products and..

On August 15, 2025, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker (D) signed a bill (HB 2516) amending the PFAS..
Decoding the Commercial Litigation Finance Market Process Decoding the Commercial Litigation Finance Market Process

Commercial litigation finance has grown from a niche concept into a mainstream financial tool for..
Wait, You Trained Your AI on Diligence Materials? Seller’s Beware! Wait, You Trained Your AI on Diligence Materials? Seller’s Beware!

Every deal begins with an exploration phase known as due diligence; but what if your potential..
The CFPB is Reconsidering Personal Financial Data Rights Rule Under the Dodd-Frank Act The CFPB is Reconsidering Personal Financial Data Rights Rule Under the Dodd-Frank Act

On August 22, 2025, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued an advance notice of..
So You Want to Start a Concierge Medicine Practice? Here are Five Key Legal Considerations So You Want to Start a Concierge Medicine Practice? Here are Five Key Legal Considerations

With increased consolidation of traditional medical practices and declining reimbursement rates,..
Eleventh Circuit Clarifies: Discovery Materials Can Be Used to Meet Rule 9(b) Eleventh Circuit Clarifies: Discovery Materials Can Be Used to Meet Rule 9(b)

On July 25, 2025, the Eleventh Circuit issued an opinion in United States ex rel. Sedona Partners..
Weekly Bankruptcy Alert August 25, 2025 (For the Week Ending August 24, 2025) Weekly Bankruptcy Alert August 25, 2025 (For the Week Ending August 24, 2025)

Covering reported business bankruptcy filings in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Rhode..
More Privacy Compliance Considerations for the 2026 Budget Process More Privacy Compliance Considerations for the 2026 Budget Process

Now is the time that many are putting together their 2026 budgets and considering how much to..
EPA Releases New Mobile Tool to Help Farmers Implement Recommended Ecological Pesticide Mitigation.. EPA Releases New Mobile Tool to Help Farmers Implement Recommended Ecological Pesticide Mitigation..

On August 14, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of..
States Redraw the Rules on Child Labor States Redraw the Rules on Child Labor

Child labor laws have changed in several states this year with some states tightening restrictions..
Fifth Circuit Rules NLRB Structure Likely Unconstitutional Fifth Circuit Rules NLRB Structure Likely Unconstitutional

On August 19, 2025, the Fifth Circuit upheld injunctions barring the National Labor Relations Board ..
Massive Damages in U.S. Trade Secret Cases Signal High Stakes for Businesses Massive Damages in U.S. Trade Secret Cases Signal High Stakes for Businesses

Recent U.S. trade secret verdicts have demonstrated the extraordinary financial exposure companies..
Federal Reserve Ends Novel Activities Supervision Program for Crypto and Fintech Oversight Federal Reserve Ends Novel Activities Supervision Program for Crypto and Fintech Oversight

On August 15, the Federal Reserve Board announced that it has rescinded its 2023 supervisory..
Fifth Circuit Upholds Enactment of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Fifth Circuit Upholds Enactment of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

On August 15, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit overturned a federal district..
White House Announces Nation Health Data Tracking System of Personal Health Data White House Announces Nation Health Data Tracking System of Personal Health Data

The White House announced it is launching a health data tracking system early next year that..
Illinois Law Subjects Out-Of-State Companies to General Personal Jurisdiction Illinois Law Subjects Out-Of-State Companies to General Personal Jurisdiction

Amended Illinois Senate Bill 328, which passed both chambers of the Illinois legislature on 1 June..
New Louisiana Employment-Related Laws: Key Takeaways From the 2025 Legislative Session New Louisiana Employment-Related Laws: Key Takeaways From the 2025 Legislative Session

Two notable laws affecting Louisiana employers have taken effect this summer, providing expanded..
Feel the Burn: Mechanical Improvement is Patent Eligible Under § 101 Feel the Burn: Mechanical Improvement is Patent Eligible Under § 101

The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reversed a district court’s partial dismissal of..
Recent 5th Circuit Opinion Demonstrates Usefulness of 28 U.S.C. § 1782 in Foreign Enforcement.. Recent 5th Circuit Opinion Demonstrates Usefulness of 28 U.S.C. § 1782 in Foreign Enforcement..

In Banco Mercantil De Norte, S.A. et al. v. Juan Jose Paramo, the Fifth Circuit recently affirmed a ..
US Law Firms Generally Busier in Second Quarter US Law Firms Generally Busier in Second Quarter

A Surprisingly Sunny Q2…But Are Darker Clouds Ahead?The Thomson Reuters Institute’s Law Firm..
Tricky Compliance Issues for Companies When an Executive Terminates Employment: Post-Termination.. Tricky Compliance Issues for Companies When an Executive Terminates Employment: Post-Termination..

Executive employment relationships are rarely permanent. When an executive or other senior-level..
Major Policy Changes Proposed for Medicare Payment, Accreditation, and Prior Authorization for DME.. Major Policy Changes Proposed for Medicare Payment, Accreditation, and Prior Authorization for DME..

Comments are due in less than a month on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”)..
The morning read for Wednesday, August 20 The morning read for Wednesday, August 20

Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court...
California Supreme Court Saves but Guts Anti-Arbitration Statute California Supreme Court Saves but Guts Anti-Arbitration Statute

In Hohenshelt v. Superior Court, the California Supreme Court held that California Code of Civil..
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