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The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) is decades old, but a recent artificial intelligence..
Sweeping Claims, Sliding Stones: Mastering AI Patent Prosecution with a Curling Twist Sweeping Claims, Sliding Stones: Mastering AI Patent Prosecution with a Curling Twist

As the 2026 Winter Olympics captivate audiences, one sport in particular―curling―stands out as the..
Supreme Court Strikes Down IEEPA Tariffs: Key Takeaways for Importers and What Comes Next Supreme Court Strikes Down IEEPA Tariffs: Key Takeaways for Importers and What Comes Next

HighlightsToday, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision on tariffs imposed under the..
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Irrevocable trusts are a common instrument used to reduce estate taxes, shield assets from..
Federal Reserve Researchers Find Prediction Markets Deliver Forecasting Value Comparable to.. Federal Reserve Researchers Find Prediction Markets Deliver Forecasting Value Comparable to..

A new working paper from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve’s (Federal Reserve) Finance..
GRATs as an Estate Planning Tool for High‑Net‑Worth Individuals GRATs as an Estate Planning Tool for High‑Net‑Worth Individuals

The Federal gift and estate tax exemption (also known as the “basic exclusion amount”) increased to ..
The Attorney-Client Machine Relationship: When AI Use Jeopardizes Privilege The Attorney-Client Machine Relationship: When AI Use Jeopardizes Privilege

Artificial intelligence (AI) has moved from novelty to necessity in record time. Professionals..
Supreme Court strikes down tariffs Supreme Court strikes down tariffs

In a major ruling on presidential power, the Supreme Court on Friday struck down the sweeping..
Justices to consider constitutionality of tax foreclosure sales Justices to consider constitutionality of tax foreclosure sales

The argument next week in Pung v Isabella County asks the court to consider the constitutionality..
Privacy Tip #480 – Android Devices Running Android 12 or Less Face Security Risk Privacy Tip #480 – Android Devices Running Android 12 or Less Face Security Risk

If you are among the one billion individuals who own an Android device running on Android 12, or a..
Fortune 500 Companies Targeted by Operation DoppelBrand Fortune 500 Companies Targeted by Operation DoppelBrand

A recent white paper issued by SocRadar, entitled “Operation DoppelBrand: Weaponizing Fortune 500..
Wisconsin Appeals Court Snubs Online Ticket Platform Wisconsin Appeals Court Snubs Online Ticket Platform

In a recent decision, a Wisconsin appeals court reversed a lower court, ruling that StubHub, Inc...
New York Appellate Court Upholds Sales Tax on Mixed Bundle of Services and Computer Software but.. New York Appellate Court Upholds Sales Tax on Mixed Bundle of Services and Computer Software but..

Over the past few years, New York State tax authorities have taken increasingly aggressive..
Michigan’s Data Center Moment: Navigating the Moratorium Maze Michigan’s Data Center Moment: Navigating the Moratorium Maze

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This month’s frigid temperatures have created dangerous conditions for employees who work outdoors..
Supreme Court updates recusals process Supreme Court updates recusals process

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Fourth Circuit’s Narrow Ruling on Anti-DEI Executive Orders Leaves Employers With Broad Questions Fourth Circuit’s Narrow Ruling on Anti-DEI Executive Orders Leaves Employers With Broad Questions

On February 6, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit issued a narrow ruling in..
How Will Courts Address Potential Liability Against AI Companies? How Will Courts Address Potential Liability Against AI Companies?

HighlightsWith the proliferation of artificial intelligence tools, there are competing views of how,..
Not All Interest Is Created Equal: A Pennsylvania Decision on Excess Coverage and Appeals Not All Interest Is Created Equal: A Pennsylvania Decision on Excess Coverage and Appeals

In a recent opinion addressing cross‑motions for summary judgment, a Pennsylvania state court set..
OFAC Launches Online Portal for Voluntary Self-Disclosure of Sanctions Violations OFAC Launches Online Portal for Voluntary Self-Disclosure of Sanctions Violations

On February 6, 2026, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)..
What to Expect on the EU Deforestation-Free Regulation in 2026 What to Expect on the EU Deforestation-Free Regulation in 2026

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The Rise of CIPA Website Tracking Claims The Rise of CIPA Website Tracking Claims

Businesses nationwide are facing a sharp increase in claims under the California Invasion of..
A Settlement, Not a Sigh of Relief: What the FTC’s Express Scripts Deal Signals for Enforcement Risk A Settlement, Not a Sigh of Relief: What the FTC’s Express Scripts Deal Signals for Enforcement Risk

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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..
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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..

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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..
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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..
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Prediction Markets v. State Gaming Laws: The Kalshi Litigation Gamble Prediction Markets v. State Gaming Laws: The Kalshi Litigation Gamble

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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

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