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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..
Third Circuit Finds Zip Codes May Be Impermissible Proxy for Race in Selective High School.. Third Circuit Finds Zip Codes May Be Impermissible Proxy for Race in Selective High School..

On February 2, 2026, in Sargent v. School District of Philadelphia, the U.S. Court of Appeals for..
McDermott+ Check-Up: February 13, 2026 McDermott+ Check-Up: February 13, 2026

This Week's DoseSenate committees continue to examine fraud in federal and state programs. Hearings ..
OFSI Announces Major Reforms to Enforcement Process Following Consultation OFSI Announces Major Reforms to Enforcement Process Following Consultation

On 29 January 2026, the UK Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) published..
Reminder- Comments to the HHS Request for Information on Accelerating AI Adoption in Clinical Care.. Reminder- Comments to the HHS Request for Information on Accelerating AI Adoption in Clinical Care..

As outlined in our previous post, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a..
Ramadan 2026- Know the Law and Support Your Muslim Employees Ramadan 2026- Know the Law and Support Your Muslim Employees

Ramadan is coming up soon, so now is a good time to understand an employer’s religious..
Legislative Push for FDA Preemptive Authority Over Dietary Supplement Regulation Legislative Push for FDA Preemptive Authority Over Dietary Supplement Regulation

A newly introduced House Bill, H.R. 7366, titled the Dietary Supplement Regulatory Uniformity Act,..
Austrian Academy of Sciences Publishes NanoTrust Dossier on OELs for Nanomaterials Austrian Academy of Sciences Publishes NanoTrust Dossier on OELs for Nanomaterials

In January 2026, the Institute of Technology Assessment of the Austrian Academy of Sciences..
New York City Expands Earned Safe and Sick Time Again New York City Expands Earned Safe and Sick Time Again

Key HighlightsNew York City’s Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA) adds 32 hours of frontloaded..
Prediction Markets v. State Gaming Laws: The Kalshi Litigation Gamble Prediction Markets v. State Gaming Laws: The Kalshi Litigation Gamble

Kalshi, a federally regulated prediction market, is betting big on its business model. Whether that ..
New GRAS Legislation Proposed (GRAS Oversight and Transparency Act) New GRAS Legislation Proposed (GRAS Oversight and Transparency Act)

On February 3, 2026, Rep. Mike Lawler introduced the GRAS Oversight and Transparency Act, which, if ..
Navigating New Hemp Laws- A Major Shift for the Cannabis Industry Navigating New Hemp Laws- A Major Shift for the Cannabis Industry

A fast-growing market built on hemp-derived cannabinoid products is about to face a federal reset...
Litigation Minute: Is AI-Generated Content Discoverable? What Companies Need to Know in 2026 Litigation Minute: Is AI-Generated Content Discoverable? What Companies Need to Know in 2026

What You Need to Know in a Minute or LessArtificial intelligence tools are rapidly reshaping how..
Immigration is in the spotlight at the Supreme Court – and not just because of President Trump Immigration is in the spotlight at the Supreme Court – and not just because of President Trump

As the Trump administration’s immigration policies continue to dominate headlines, and as legal..
SCOTUStoday for Thursday, February 12 SCOTUStoday for Thursday, February 12

Today is Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s birthday. Born in 1965, Kavanaugh has served on the Supreme..
Valuing Real Estate Assets in Distress: Ethical Considerations Valuing Real Estate Assets in Distress: Ethical Considerations

In distressed situations, real estate valuation becomes a strategic tool that can shape..
What to Watch for in 2026: Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) What to Watch for in 2026: Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)

Perhaps the biggest EPR news to date is the February 6, 2026 decision by the US District Court for..
Supreme Court announces cases it will hear at term’s end Supreme Court announces cases it will hear at term’s end

The Supreme Court will close out its 2025-26 term with oral arguments in cases involving..
SEC Broker Search Guidance Facilitates Shareholder Approval of M&A Transactions SEC Broker Search Guidance Facilitates Shareholder Approval of M&A Transactions

On January 23, 2026, the Staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued updated..
Michigan Enacts Statewide Classroom Cellphone Ban for K–12 Public Schools Beginning 2026–27 Michigan Enacts Statewide Classroom Cellphone Ban for K–12 Public Schools Beginning 2026–27

On Feb. 10, 2026, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed House Bill 4141 and Senate Bill..
The EU Automotive Omnibus: Simplifying Vehicle Regulation as Part of the Clean Mobility Transition The EU Automotive Omnibus: Simplifying Vehicle Regulation as Part of the Clean Mobility Transition

On 16 December 2025, the European Commission presented the Automotive Omnibus as part of a broader..
The gerrymandering mess The gerrymandering mess

Courtly Observations is a recurring series by Erwin Chemerinsky that focuses on what the Supreme..
SCOTUStoday for Wednesday, February 11 SCOTUStoday for Wednesday, February 11

“It takes a while to write.” No, that’s not what I said when my editor asked me when I would finish ..
When Employee Misconduct Becomes Marketplace Deception: Court Clarifies Chapter 93A’s Reach When Employee Misconduct Becomes Marketplace Deception: Court Clarifies Chapter 93A’s Reach

In CMTA, Inc. v. Dussault, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts addressed the..
PBM Reform Cheat Sheet: Chart Comparing the Recent Rules for Group Plans PBM Reform Cheat Sheet: Chart Comparing the Recent Rules for Group Plans

Key Takeaways:Within a one-week period, there were two actions at the federal level to increase..
This Week in 340B: January 27 – February 2, 2026 This Week in 340B: January 27 – February 2, 2026

Find the week’s updates on 340B litigation to help you stay in the know on how 340B cases are..
IRS Releases Proposed Regulations for Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit IRS Releases Proposed Regulations for Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit

Key TakeawaysTreasury and the IRS have issued proposed regulations under Section 45Z that clarify..
German Federal Labor Court Strengthens Religious Freedom Protections for Airport Security Personnel German Federal Labor Court Strengthens Religious Freedom Protections for Airport Security Personnel

The German Federal Labor Court (Bundesarbeitsgericht (BAG)) has addressed the permissibility of..
Federal Court Enjoins Oregon's Extended Producer Responsibility Law—a Bellwether Moment for All.. Federal Court Enjoins Oregon's Extended Producer Responsibility Law—a Bellwether Moment for All..

On February 6, a federal judge in Oregon quietly issued a two‑page order that might have initially..
Opportunity Amidst Crisis Opportunity Amidst Crisis

Buying Distressed Assets, Claims, and Securities: Why Distress Creates OpportunityDistress in the..
SCOTUStoday for Tuesday, February 10 SCOTUStoday for Tuesday, February 10

Ahead of Valentine’s Day, the Supreme Court is putting a spotlight on a “Match Made in Utah.” Its..
U.S. Declares National Emergency on Cuba and Announces Tariff Framework Targeting Oil Suppliers U.S. Declares National Emergency on Cuba and Announces Tariff Framework Targeting Oil Suppliers

On Jan. 29, 2026, President Donald J. Trump issued a new executive order titled Addressing Threats..
OFCCP Is Still Alive: Complaint Form Revisions, VEVRAA Recordkeeping Renewal, and FY2026 Funding OFCCP Is Still Alive: Complaint Form Revisions, VEVRAA Recordkeeping Renewal, and FY2026 Funding

Reports of OFCCP demise may have been premature, as 2026 has begun with some notable developments..
Venezuela’s New Hydrocarbon Framework- Key Considerations for Energy, Financial, and Sanction.. Venezuela’s New Hydrocarbon Framework- Key Considerations for Energy, Financial, and Sanction..

Key TakeawaysVenezuela’s amended Hydrocarbons Law marks a major policy shift by reopening the..
FTC Announces Revised HSR Act Thresholds and Increased Filing Fees FTC Announces Revised HSR Act Thresholds and Increased Filing Fees

What Happened: The Federal Trade Commission published revised Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) thresholds..
UK’s OFSI Imposes £160,000 Penalty on Bank of Scotland for Russia Sanctions Violations UK’s OFSI Imposes £160,000 Penalty on Bank of Scotland for Russia Sanctions Violations

On 10 November 2025, the UK’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) issued a £160..
Mixed Blessings: Decision on Appeal by Bunnings Against Privacy Commissioner’s Determination Re the .. Mixed Blessings: Decision on Appeal by Bunnings Against Privacy Commissioner’s Determination Re the ..

The Administrative Review Tribunal of Australia (Tribunal) has partially overturned the findings of ..
OIG Greenlights Cost-Sharing Waiver for Commercially Insured Patients OIG Greenlights Cost-Sharing Waiver for Commercially Insured Patients

On January 16, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General..
Still No Certainty in Forum Selection for Derivative Litigation Still No Certainty in Forum Selection for Derivative Litigation

Issuers facing threats of securities litigation have been trying to obtain as much certainty as..
Don’t Stop Me Now: Alabama Court Tells Unhappy Applicants for Medical Cannabis Licenses to Chill.. Don’t Stop Me Now: Alabama Court Tells Unhappy Applicants for Medical Cannabis Licenses to Chill..

Last Friday, we saw an important development in the tortuous quest to issue integrated medical..
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