The most unorthodox dissent

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In Dissent is a recurring series by Anastasia Boden on Supreme Court dissents that have shaped (or..
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After the NYC Council voted to override a veto by former Mayor Eric Adams, New York City will soon..
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As tension continues to rise over the federal judiciary’s relationship to the Trump administration, ..
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On December 31, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced that a federal judge had..
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So update to yesterday’s article on the McGuire Woods attorney who submitted multiple fake cites to ..
When the Fairways Aren’t So Fair: Golf Liability in New Jersey Part III – Putting it All Together When the Fairways Aren’t So Fair: Golf Liability in New Jersey Part III – Putting it All Together

As we approach the final phase of our exploration into New Jersey golf course liability, we shift..
BREAKING- FCC Pushes Back TCPA Consent Revocation Rule — New Effective Date Now January 31, 2027! BREAKING- FCC Pushes Back TCPA Consent Revocation Rule — New Effective Date Now January 31, 2027!

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The 5 Most Important Bid Protest Decisions of 2025 The 5 Most Important Bid Protest Decisions of 2025

In 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and..
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The First Circuit recently affirmed a District of Massachusetts decision granting summary judgment..
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As we enter 2026, employers face a rapidly evolving legal landscape. In this episode of Employment..
New York State and City Legislative Update- Changes for All Employers in 2025 and 2026 New York State and City Legislative Update- Changes for All Employers in 2025 and 2026

TakeawaysEffective immediately: New bar on New York State employers’ requiring “employment..
MESSAGE SENT- Court Ruling Annihaltes McGuire Woods and Sends a Clear Message to Any Firm (Or In.. MESSAGE SENT- Court Ruling Annihaltes McGuire Woods and Sends a Clear Message to Any Firm (Or In..

Every time I hear about a GC demanding outside counsel use AI to cut costs I laugh and think “that..
ACCESS Model- CMMI’s New Technology-Enabled Chronic Care Model ACCESS Model- CMMI’s New Technology-Enabled Chronic Care Model

The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) recently announced a voluntary, 10-year..
ICE Intensifies Inspections at Bonded Warehouses: Legal Risks and Implications for Employers and.. ICE Intensifies Inspections at Bonded Warehouses: Legal Risks and Implications for Employers and..

In late 2025, a series of immigration enforcement actions at bonded warehouses drew national..
Announcement of opinions for Friday, January 9 Announcement of opinions for Friday, January 9

On Friday, January 9, we will be live blogging as the court releases opinions in one or more argued ..
No Blanket Immunity Under the “Ministerial Exemption” for Religious Employers Under California Wage .. No Blanket Immunity Under the “Ministerial Exemption” for Religious Employers Under California Wage ..

On November 21, 2025, the California Court of Appeal issued important guidance confirming that..
What a New Rule 34 Ruling May Tell Us About Navigating eDiscovery of Dynamic Databases What a New Rule 34 Ruling May Tell Us About Navigating eDiscovery of Dynamic Databases

In Sound Around, Inc. v. Moises Friedman, Magistrate Judge Katharine A. Parker addressed Rule 34..
SCOTUStoday for Tuesday, January 6 SCOTUStoday for Tuesday, January 6

On this day in 1964, the Supreme Court began hearing argument in New York Times Company v. Sullivan,..
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As 2026 begins, The National Law Review surveyed 85 legal professionals across legal practice,..
New Year, New Rules for Applying for H-1B Visas New Year, New Rules for Applying for H-1B Visas

On December 23, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a Final Rule to amend..
California Climate Disclosure Laws- What to Expect in 2026 California Climate Disclosure Laws- What to Expect in 2026

The past year saw the California Air Resources Board (CARB) grapple with implementation of..
LEAD-ing the Future of ACOs- New Long-term Enhanced ACO Design Model LEAD-ing the Future of ACOs- New Long-term Enhanced ACO Design Model

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Innovation Center has announced the Long-term..
CMS ACCESS Model- Providers Prepare for Technology-Driven, Value-Based Care CMS ACCESS Model- Providers Prepare for Technology-Driven, Value-Based Care

On December 1, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the ACCESS Model..
The Hidden Legal Minefield- Compliance Concerns with AI Smart Glasses, Part 3 –Privacy,.. The Hidden Legal Minefield- Compliance Concerns with AI Smart Glasses, Part 3 –Privacy,..

As we have discussed in prior posts, AI-enabled smart glasses are rapidly evolving from niche..
CNIPA and MIIT to Focus on Strengthening IP Protection in the Photovoltaic Industry CNIPA and MIIT to Focus on Strengthening IP Protection in the Photovoltaic Industry

On December 31, 2025, China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) and Ministry of ..
Registered Letter Sent by ‘Deutsche Post’ Doesn’t Provide Evidence of Receipt of Letter, Hamburg.. Registered Letter Sent by ‘Deutsche Post’ Doesn’t Provide Evidence of Receipt of Letter, Hamburg..

Under German employment law, proof that an employee has received a letter is not just a..
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California’s strict privacy laws, particularly the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA), are..
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Threat actors had another banner year in 2025. As we head into 2026, looking back on the five top..
NEW ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ADVERTISING LAW ALERT!- New York Amends General Business Law To Require .. NEW ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ADVERTISING LAW ALERT!- New York Amends General Business Law To Require ..

Happy New Year’s Eve TCPAWorld! We might be leaving 2025, but the hottest topic isn’t changing in..
Massachusetts Employment Law Update for 2026 Massachusetts Employment Law Update for 2026

As 2026 begins, employers should be mindful of Massachusetts employment law developments that may..
Preventing Fabricated AI Legal Authorities: The Case for a Mandatory Hyperlink Rule Preventing Fabricated AI Legal Authorities: The Case for a Mandatory Hyperlink Rule

Generative AI is now embedded in legal research and drafting, but its rapid adoption has led to..
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New York Appellate Court Affirms Denial of Temporary Spousal Maintenance In Contested Divorce New York Appellate Court Affirms Denial of Temporary Spousal Maintenance In Contested Divorce

During a contested divorce proceeding in New York, the motion court had denied the husband’s..
Navigating Clinical Practice with the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ Updated.. Navigating Clinical Practice with the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ Updated..

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In Possible Supreme Court Preview, Sixth Circuit Holds Michigan’s Talk-Therapy Ban Unconstitutional In Possible Supreme Court Preview, Sixth Circuit Holds Michigan’s Talk-Therapy Ban Unconstitutional

The Sixth Circuit just held that Michigan’s talk-therapy ban infringes free speech. Pending at the..
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On Dec. 11, 2025, the head of the Federal Executive Branch, Claudia Sheinbaum, published in the..
Top 2025 Employment Law Changes Employers Must Know for 2026 Top 2025 Employment Law Changes Employers Must Know for 2026

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