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The morning read for Wednesday, June 4 The morning read for Wednesday, June 4

Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court...
Using Deposition Testimony at Trial Using Deposition Testimony at Trial

From Discovery to Trial: Making Every Word CountA well-prepared deposition can win or lose a case..
California Enacts Framework for Lifting Moratorium on Intrastate Carbon Dioxide Pipelines California Enacts Framework for Lifting Moratorium on Intrastate Carbon Dioxide Pipelines

On October 10, 2025, Governor Newsom signed SB 614 into law, which establishes a pathway to lifting ..
The State of Employment Law - More Than Half of States Protect Lactation Breaks The State of Employment Law - More Than Half of States Protect Lactation Breaks

Over the past several years, both state and federal governments have enacted laws to protect..
3M Co. v. Commissioner- IRS Shipwrecks Hard on the Shoals of Loper Bright 3M Co. v. Commissioner- IRS Shipwrecks Hard on the Shoals of Loper Bright

3M Co. v. Commissioner, 136 AFTR 2d 2025-, (8th Cir.) (Oct.1, 2025), is perhaps the most..
Governor Newsom Embraces Tighter Requirements on Private Equity and Hedge Fund Investments in.. Governor Newsom Embraces Tighter Requirements on Private Equity and Hedge Fund Investments in..

This month, Governor Newsom signed AB 1415 and SB 351 into law, two bills that will enhance the..
Comments on Final Risk Management Rule for Carbon Tetrachloride Are Due November 10, 2025 Comments on Final Risk Management Rule for Carbon Tetrachloride Are Due November 10, 2025

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on October 9, 2025, that it is beginning a ..
USTR Issues Modification of Section 301 Action USTR Issues Modification of Section 301 Action

On Oct. 10, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced modifications to its Section..
4.5-Year Prison Sentence for Chinese E-Commerce Platform Operator Hosting Merchants Selling.. 4.5-Year Prison Sentence for Chinese E-Commerce Platform Operator Hosting Merchants Selling..

On October 13, 2025, the Shanghai Putuo Primary People’s Court announced a criminal verdict against ..
Government Contractors Working “At Risk” During a Shutdown: Key Considerations Government Contractors Working “At Risk” During a Shutdown: Key Considerations

When a federal government shutdown occurs, contractors often face difficult decisions about whether ..
Colorado Law Brings Some Equilibrium to Condo Defect Reform Colorado Law Brings Some Equilibrium to Condo Defect Reform

In May, the Colorado General Assembly enacted H.B. 25-1272—the American Dream Act—to address one of ..
When Politics Sounds Like Profanity - Sixth Circuit Backs School Ban When Politics Sounds Like Profanity - Sixth Circuit Backs School Ban

Can a political slogan be too vulgar for school, even if it never actually uses a bad word? That..
Massachusetts Court Expands the Temporal Scope of the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault.. Massachusetts Court Expands the Temporal Scope of the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault..

The US District Court for the District of Massachusetts in Monteiro v. RAC Acceptance East..
Student Loans and Educational Benefits: Here to Stay Student Loans and Educational Benefits: Here to Stay

Educational benefits are a cost-effective and tax-friendly way to attract, retain, and motivate..
When Trouble Knocks When Trouble Knocks

How To Handle an Internal Investigation with Integrity and ForesightIt’s a quiet Friday afternoon..
The GLP-1 Effect: Innovative Care Delivery Models and Compliant Disease Management The GLP-1 Effect: Innovative Care Delivery Models and Compliant Disease Management

GLP-1 therapies represent both a transformative opportunity and a complex regulatory challenge...
Issuer-Investor Arbitration Provisions Are Now a Greater Option for Public Companies Issuer-Investor Arbitration Provisions Are Now a Greater Option for Public Companies

Going public is a defining milestone for any company. It offers access to capital, enhanced brand..
FCC Proposes Eliminating and Streamlining TCPA and DNC Rules FCC Proposes Eliminating and Streamlining TCPA and DNC Rules

The Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”), under the leadership Chairman..
SCOTUStoday for Monday, October 13 SCOTUStoday for Monday, October 13

Former President Herbert Hoover laid the cornerstone of the Supreme Court Building 93 years ago, on ..
The Impacts of the US Government Shutdown on HHS Activities The Impacts of the US Government Shutdown on HHS Activities

On October 1, 2025, the US federal government shut down after lawmakers failed to pass a new..
SEC To Discourage ESG Shareholder Proposals SEC To Discourage ESG Shareholder Proposals

On October 9, 2025, SEC Chairman Atkins delivered a speech in which he inveighed against..
Decoding Proposed Rule 707: A New Gatekeeper for Expert Testimony? Decoding Proposed Rule 707: A New Gatekeeper for Expert Testimony?

On June 10, 2025, the U.S. Courts’ Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure approved a set of..
US–EU Trade Deal Restores Zero Tariffs on Aircraft and Aircraft Parts US–EU Trade Deal Restores Zero Tariffs on Aircraft and Aircraft Parts

On July 28, 2025, the White House announced that the United States and European Union reached a new ..
Texas Exempts Consent-Based Text Marketing from SB 140 Texas Exempts Consent-Based Text Marketing from SB 140

HighlightsNew law imposes complex registration and $10,000 bond on companies who want to text Texas ..
Supreme Court to hear arguments in pivotal case on the Voting Rights Act Supreme Court to hear arguments in pivotal case on the Voting Rights Act

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Wednesday, Oct. 15, in Louisiana v. Callais, a..
Safety Perspectives from the Dallas Region - From Chevron to Jarkesy—The Supreme Court’s Shadow on.. Safety Perspectives from the Dallas Region - From Chevron to Jarkesy—The Supreme Court’s Shadow on..

In this episode of our Safety Perspectives From the Dallas Region podcast series, shareholders John ..
CFPB Extends Compliance Deadlines for Section 1071 Small Business Lending Rule CFPB Extends Compliance Deadlines for Section 1071 Small Business Lending Rule

On October 2, The CFPB finalized a rule extending the compliance deadlines for its 2023 Small..
North Dakota Launches State’s First Stablecoin North Dakota Launches State’s First Stablecoin

On October 8, the payment processor and North Dakota’s only state-owned bank announced the..
Will You Help The USPTO Test AI-Generated Prior Art Searching? Will You Help The USPTO Test AI-Generated Prior Art Searching?

One of the goals of the new Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is to ..
Senate Bill 642: California Revises Its Equal Pay Act Senate Bill 642: California Revises Its Equal Pay Act

On October 8, 2025, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 642, which revised California’s Equal..
ONE MESSAGE OR TWO?: When an SMS Exceeds 160 Characters Does it Count as Two Text Messages?.. ONE MESSAGE OR TWO?: When an SMS Exceeds 160 Characters Does it Count as Two Text Messages?..

When I was young there was a terrible commercial that used to air involving a cartoon owl licking a ..
European Parliament Takes Next Step to Reduce Scope of CSRD European Parliament Takes Next Step to Reduce Scope of CSRD

On 8 October 2025, the European Parliament’s Socialists and Democrats (S&D) group ultimately..
New Zealand Privacy Law Amendment Act Passes New Zealand Privacy Law Amendment Act Passes

Not to be outdone by its regional peers, New Zealand updated its privacy laws with the passing of..
Court debates lost catalogs and delayed Christmas cards while hearing case on intentionally.. Court debates lost catalogs and delayed Christmas cards while hearing case on intentionally..

In an argument session featuring competing definitions and colorful hypotheticals, the Supreme..
Energy Supply Considerations for Manufacturers Re-Onshoring to the U.S. Energy Supply Considerations for Manufacturers Re-Onshoring to the U.S.

Key Takeaways:Energy is now a strategic priority: Reshoring manufacturers must treat energy..
Commission Grants Six-Month Extension for CDFW’s Burrowing Owl Status Review Commission Grants Six-Month Extension for CDFW’s Burrowing Owl Status Review

At its October 8, 2025, meeting, the California Fish and Game Commission (Commission) granted the..
“UNSOLICITED CALLS”: Symple Lending Sued in TCPA Class Action Over Alleged Cold Texting “UNSOLICITED CALLS”: Symple Lending Sued in TCPA Class Action Over Alleged Cold Texting

Nothing more fun than receiving unwanted marketing text messages without consent, amiright?Well a..
New Development - Taiwan's Executive Yuan Has Passed the Draft Bill of the Basic Act on Artificial.. New Development - Taiwan's Executive Yuan Has Passed the Draft Bill of the Basic Act on Artificial..

This is a follow-up to our legal alert concerning the draft bill of the Basic Act on AI (人工智慧基本法草案; ..
DEFAULT DEBATE: Court Orders Class Discovery Against Defaulted Defendant And This Is Why You Need a .. DEFAULT DEBATE: Court Orders Class Discovery Against Defaulted Defendant And This Is Why You Need a ..

I remember a while back somebody told me the optimal strategy for defending a TCPA class action was ..
New CBAM Simplified Rules Finalized – Time for Companies to Prepare for Compliance New CBAM Simplified Rules Finalized – Time for Companies to Prepare for Compliance

On 10 September, the European Parliament adopted in plenary its final position on the..
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