Weekly Bankruptcy Alert November 17, 2025 (For the Week Ending November 16, 2025)

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Covering reported business bankruptcy filings in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Rhode..
State Insurance Department Statements Scrutinize MA and MedSupp Unfair Trade Practices State Insurance Department Statements Scrutinize MA and MedSupp Unfair Trade Practices

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On January 1, 2026, the Illinois Receivership Act (the Act) takes effect. The Act builds upon a..
The Case for Regular Legal Maintenance: A Litigation Readiness Mindset for Modern Health Care.. The Case for Regular Legal Maintenance: A Litigation Readiness Mindset for Modern Health Care..

Health care organizations operate under constant scrutiny from government regulators and the threat ..
This Week in 340B: November 11 – 17, 2025 This Week in 340B: November 11 – 17, 2025

Find this week’s updates on 340B litigation to help you stay in the know on how 340B cases are..
Your Gratitude Journey- Now Is the Time to Lead with Appreciation in Running Your Business Your Gratitude Journey- Now Is the Time to Lead with Appreciation in Running Your Business

As we approach the year end, many of us take stock of what’s working in our lives — and what isn’t. ..
Your ChatGPT Chats Are About to Become Evidence: Why Anonymization Won't Save You Your ChatGPT Chats Are About to Become Evidence: Why Anonymization Won't Save You

Remember that time you asked ChatGPT to review your company's litigation strategy? Or when your HR..
Alabama Takes Step Closer to Issuing Medical Cannabis Dispensary License, Allowing Patients to.. Alabama Takes Step Closer to Issuing Medical Cannabis Dispensary License, Allowing Patients to..

Late Thursday, an administrative law judge (ALJ) in Montgomery issued a Recommended Order naming..
After the Shutdown After the Shutdown

As Congress ends the seven-week federal government shutdown, it is worth looking at what policy..
Medicare Launches Prior Authorization Pilot for Select Services in Six States: What Hospitals Need.. Medicare Launches Prior Authorization Pilot for Select Services in Six States: What Hospitals Need..

Medicare is launching a significant new prior authorization initiative under the CMS Innovation..
What Political Consultants Should Know Before Working With New York Independent Expenditure.. What Political Consultants Should Know Before Working With New York Independent Expenditure..

As New York approaches the 2026 election cycle, Independent Expenditure (IE) committees are poised..
SEC Chairman Calls for a Fairer Wells Process: Reinforcing Due Process and Transparency in.. SEC Chairman Calls for a Fairer Wells Process: Reinforcing Due Process and Transparency in..

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Atkins recently spoke at Fordham Law School for..
The Essentials—California Employment Law Update for 2026 The Essentials—California Employment Law Update for 2026

Hiring and firingAB 858: Rehiring and Retention of Displaced WorkersAB 858 extends the sunset date..
Looking into 2026: Best Practices for OSHA Compliance Looking into 2026: Best Practices for OSHA Compliance

As 2025 comes to a close, employers across the country should be thinking about what employment..
Unallocated Risks—A New Approach to Sports Betting Regulation Unallocated Risks—A New Approach to Sports Betting Regulation

“Myths,” wrote the great mythologist Joseph Campbell, “are public dreams.” In America, a founding..
Better Late Than Never- IRS Announces 2026 Retirement Plan Cost-of-Living Adjustments Better Late Than Never- IRS Announces 2026 Retirement Plan Cost-of-Living Adjustments

On November 13, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Notice 2025-67, which contains the new..
“How Old Are You, Anyway?” California’s New Law Makes Apps Ask… And Remember! “How Old Are You, Anyway?” California’s New Law Makes Apps Ask… And Remember!

California is getting serious about age checks online, and businesses should pay attention. Thanks..
Private Market Talks- Charting the Future of Private Markets with Cambridge Associates’ Andrea.. Private Market Talks- Charting the Future of Private Markets with Cambridge Associates’ Andrea..

In this new episode of Private Market Talks, Andrea Auerbach, Global Head of Private Investments at ..
Parental Alienation in North Carolina: What It Is and How to Combat It Parental Alienation in North Carolina: What It Is and How to Combat It

While adapting to all of the changes that come when parents split, the last thing a child needs is..
British Columbia Employers: New Sick Note Rules Now in Effect British Columbia Employers: New Sick Note Rules Now in Effect

On November 12, 2025, the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia announced the amendment of the..
The Texas Supreme Court Holds That Shareholders of a Real Estate Investment Trust Did Not Have.. The Texas Supreme Court Holds That Shareholders of a Real Estate Investment Trust Did Not Have..

In In re Umth Gen. Servs., L.P., United Development Fund IV (“Trust”) was a Maryland real estate..
Court Grants Emergency Stay on FMCSA Interim Final Rule Restricting Non-Domiciled Commercial.. Court Grants Emergency Stay on FMCSA Interim Final Rule Restricting Non-Domiciled Commercial..

After temporarily pausing a recent Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) interim..
Senate Committee Will Hold Hearing to Examine the Future of PFAS Cleanup and Disposal Policy Senate Committee Will Hold Hearing to Examine the Future of PFAS Cleanup and Disposal Policy

On November 19, 2025, the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works will hold a..
The AI Trap- Is Your Firm Solving the Wrong Problem? The AI Trap- Is Your Firm Solving the Wrong Problem?

Law firms are in a panic. In reaction to the rise of AI, managing partners are scrambling, caught..
Inside the Exclusive- Highly Sensitive Sexual Harassment and Assault Investigations [Podcast] Inside the Exclusive- Highly Sensitive Sexual Harassment and Assault Investigations [Podcast]

In this podcast recorded at our 2025 Corporate Labor and Employment Counsel Exclusive® seminar,..
Getty Images v. Stability AI- Intellectual Property Rights in the Age of Generative AI Getty Images v. Stability AI- Intellectual Property Rights in the Age of Generative AI

The English High Court has delivered its long-awaited judgment in Getty Images v. Stability AI. The ..
Filing a Post-Grant or Inter Partes Review Filing a Post-Grant or Inter Partes Review

Before taking the step of filing a patent challenge, there’s a lot more to consider than just..
Employers Required to Compensate Nursing Mothers for Breaks Employers Required to Compensate Nursing Mothers for Breaks

Originally signed into law in 2018, the Nursing Mothers in the Workplace Act (Nursing Mothers Act)..
The Employment Strategists- As Layoffs Sweep the Nation, Norris McLaughlin, P.A.’s The Employment.. The Employment Strategists- As Layoffs Sweep the Nation, Norris McLaughlin, P.A.’s The Employment..

Over 2 million jobs have been cut across U.S.-based companies through October, according to Reuters,..
Diagnosing Health Care- 42 CFR Part 2 Final Rule- What’s Changing and What Do You Need to Know?.. Diagnosing Health Care- 42 CFR Part 2 Final Rule- What’s Changing and What Do You Need to Know?..

By early 2026, substance use disorder (SUD) providers, health plans, clinicians, health information ..
November 13, 2025 EPA Reschedules November 18, 2025, SACC Preparatory Meeting for D4 Risk.. November 13, 2025 EPA Reschedules November 18, 2025, SACC Preparatory Meeting for D4 Risk..

On November 10, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it is..
EPA Proposes Major Exemptions to PFAS Reporting Requirements EPA Proposes Major Exemptions to PFAS Reporting Requirements

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) issued a proposed rule today (11/13/25) to..
CMS Expands Consequences of Medicare Revocation- What You Need to Know CMS Expands Consequences of Medicare Revocation- What You Need to Know

Key TakeawaysCMS maintains its authority to impose Medicare reenrollment bars: CMS emphasizes its..
SEC Shutdown Update: What to Expect Once Operations Resume SEC Shutdown Update: What to Expect Once Operations Resume

After more than 40 days of gridlock, Congress appears close to a deal to reopen the federal..
District of Massachusetts Allows Higher-Ed Student Data Breach Claims to Survive District of Massachusetts Allows Higher-Ed Student Data Breach Claims to Survive

In a recent blog post, we explained how Webb v. Injured Workers Pharmacy, LLC has become a..
Senate Ag Committee Releases Bipartisan Crypto Market Legislation Senate Ag Committee Releases Bipartisan Crypto Market Legislation

On November 10, 2025, Chairman John Boozman (R-MT) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) of the Senate..
Real Smart - The Smart Approach to Environmental, Health, and Sustainability in Real Estate.. Real Smart - The Smart Approach to Environmental, Health, and Sustainability in Real Estate..

In this episode, Loren Witkin, CEO of Citadel EHS, explains how his company adds value and drives..
Big Law Redefined- Immigration Insights Episode 20 | Demystifying EB-5 Funding: Loans, Installments,.. Big Law Redefined- Immigration Insights Episode 20 | Demystifying EB-5 Funding: Loans, Installments,..

In the latest podcast episode of the Immigration Insights Series, hosts Kate Kalmykov and Jennifer..
BIS Suspends Affiliates Rule for One Year, Effective November 10 BIS Suspends Affiliates Rule for One Year, Effective November 10

On November 10, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) issued..
Federal Hemp Definition Under Scrutiny by State Attorney Generals Federal Hemp Definition Under Scrutiny by State Attorney Generals

A coalition of 39 state and territory attorneys general recently submitted a letter to..
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