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Complex Billing and Reasonable Interpretations: Jury Was Entitled to Find Fraud in Doctor’s.. Complex Billing and Reasonable Interpretations: Jury Was Entitled to Find Fraud in Doctor’s..

On July 17, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit held that a federal district..
Selecting Annuity Providers for Retirement Plans: Tips for Success Selecting Annuity Providers for Retirement Plans: Tips for Success

When a plan administrator selects an insurer to provide annuities for a retirement plan subject to..
IRS Modifies List of Taxable Chemical Substances to Include 21 Chemicals IRS Modifies List of Taxable Chemical Substances to Include 21 Chemicals

On August 4, 2025, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published a notice of determinations that..
Florida Attorney-General Bans Outside Counsel with DEI & ESG Policies Florida Attorney-General Bans Outside Counsel with DEI & ESG Policies

The State of Florida's Attorney-General has increased the scope of his offensive against DEI and..
GAO Sharpens its Pleading Standard Description: But Did GAO Raise the Bar? GAO Sharpens its Pleading Standard Description: But Did GAO Raise the Bar?

In a recent decision, GAO announced that it was clarifying its pleading standard for bid protests...
A Hard Day’s Night for Renewable Energy Incentives A Hard Day’s Night for Renewable Energy Incentives

On July 4, President Donald Trump signed into law P.L. 119-21, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”..
DTSA Statute of Limitations and Reasonable Diligence in Employee Trade Secret Misappropriation.. DTSA Statute of Limitations and Reasonable Diligence in Employee Trade Secret Misappropriation..

The court held that the statute of limitations began to run from the date when a former employee..
The morning read for Monday, August 11 The morning read for Monday, August 11

Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court...
Illinois Employers Get Ready—Busy Equal Pay Reporting Season Is Coming Illinois Employers Get Ready—Busy Equal Pay Reporting Season Is Coming

According to the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL), thousands of employers filed for their first..
The AG’s July 29, 2025, Guidance on Discrimination: Its Potential Impact The AG’s July 29, 2025, Guidance on Discrimination: Its Potential Impact

On July 29, the Attorney General (AG) of the United States issued a memorandum entitled “Guidance..
China’s Supreme People’s Court Releases the Guiding Opinions on Implementing the Law of the.. China’s Supreme People’s Court Releases the Guiding Opinions on Implementing the Law of the..

On August 8, 2025, China’s Supreme People’s Court (SPC) released the Guiding Opinions on..
Unlocking the Power of Legal Directories: A Guide for US Lawyers Unlocking the Power of Legal Directories: A Guide for US Lawyers

Part IFor law firms looking to build reputation, attract clients, and secure an advantage in the..
Illinois Bans AI Therapy, Preserves Human Oversight in Care Illinois Bans AI Therapy, Preserves Human Oversight in Care

On August 4, 2025, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed the Wellness and Oversight for..
European Commission Has a Fresh Attempt at Trying to Clarify the Legal Status of Chemical Recycling European Commission Has a Fresh Attempt at Trying to Clarify the Legal Status of Chemical Recycling

On 8 July 2025, the European Commission released a new Draft Implementing Decision on the..
EFRAG Launches Consultation on Simplified European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) under.. EFRAG Launches Consultation on Simplified European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) under..

On 31 July 2025, the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) launched its much..
The morning read for Friday, August 8 The morning read for Friday, August 8

Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court...
AI for Judges Is Both Inevitable and a Good Thing, Done Correctly AI for Judges Is Both Inevitable and a Good Thing, Done Correctly

Recently, two federal judges – Henry Wingate in Mississippi and Julien Neals in New Jersey --..
Balancing Innovation and Oversight: Federal AI Policy in Transition Balancing Innovation and Oversight: Federal AI Policy in Transition

Consistent with their broader policy differences, the Trump and Biden administrations can be..
6 Lessons from The Bear: What Employers Can Learn from the Workplace TV Show 6 Lessons from The Bear: What Employers Can Learn from the Workplace TV Show

While traveling for business or pleasure this summer, you may catch the newest season of the TV..
7th Circuit “Opts In” to the Evolving Collective Action Debate 7th Circuit “Opts In” to the Evolving Collective Action Debate

Just this week, in Richards v. Eli Lily & Co., the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals became the..
Federal Circuit Lacks Jurisdiction Over Award That Doesn’t Raise Issue of Patent Law Federal Circuit Lacks Jurisdiction Over Award That Doesn’t Raise Issue of Patent Law

The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit determined that it lacked appellate jurisdiction..
Arbitration Act 2025 Arbitration Act 2025

The Arbitration Act 2025 (the “2025 Act”) is the first major update to the law of arbitration in..
Federal Court Blocks Arkansas PBM Ownership Law, Citing Constitutional Violations Federal Court Blocks Arkansas PBM Ownership Law, Citing Constitutional Violations

In a significant legal development, a federal judge has temporarily blocked Arkansas from..
White House Aims To Accelerate Environmental Permitting For Data Centers White House Aims To Accelerate Environmental Permitting For Data Centers

On July 23, 2025, the White House issued an Executive Order titled “Accelerating Federal Permitting ..
EPA Proposes to Rescind Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding and Associated Motor Vehicle and Engine .. EPA Proposes to Rescind Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding and Associated Motor Vehicle and Engine ..

Key TakeawaysWhat Happened? On July 29, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)..
No Supplemental H-1B Cap Lottery for FY2026 No Supplemental H-1B Cap Lottery for FY2026

USCIS announced that the Congressionally mandated number of H-1B petitions for both regular and..
Employment Agreements in Michigan: New Rules for Contractual Limitations Periods Employment Agreements in Michigan: New Rules for Contractual Limitations Periods

Many employers include contractually shortened limitations periods in employment agreements to..
Derivatives and Securities Dealers’ Pre-Hedging of Client Trades Faces Potential New Rules Derivatives and Securities Dealers’ Pre-Hedging of Client Trades Faces Potential New Rules

Derivatives and securities dealers and some of their market users are locked in a potentially..
Will the Supreme Court reenter the vaccine wars? Will the Supreme Court reenter the vaccine wars?

It’s been more than five years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, but legal disputes from..
Diversity Programs Could Mean Defunding, New Attorney General Memorandum Warns Diversity Programs Could Mean Defunding, New Attorney General Memorandum Warns

Federal law has long required recipients of federal funds to comply with anti-discrimination laws..
What You Need to Know About California’s Finalized CCPA Amendments: Part Two What You Need to Know About California’s Finalized CCPA Amendments: Part Two

On July 24, 2025, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) approved final regulations (the..
New Executive Order Targets NIL and College Sports Reform New Executive Order Targets NIL and College Sports Reform

On July 24, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order aimed at addressing recent legal..
More Federal Agencies Streamline NEPA Procedures to Expedite Review and Permitting More Federal Agencies Streamline NEPA Procedures to Expedite Review and Permitting

Building on our recent coverage of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and Department of..
Amendments to the FTC COPPA Rule Now in Effect Amendments to the FTC COPPA Rule Now in Effect

On June 23, 2025, amendments to the FTC’s Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)..
Just When You Thought You Knew Bankruptcy Rule 3002.1: 5 Critical Changes Are Coming Just When You Thought You Knew Bankruptcy Rule 3002.1: 5 Critical Changes Are Coming

Are you and your institution ready for the Bankruptcy Rule 3002.1 amendments? Amendments to..
Massachusetts Releases Junk Fee Business Compliance Guidance Massachusetts Releases Junk Fee Business Compliance Guidance

On July 29, 2025 the Massachusetts Attorney General released updated business guidance on the new..
The morning read for Tuesday, August 5 The morning read for Tuesday, August 5

Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court...
European Commission Fines Delivery Hero and Glovo €329 Million in First Labor Market Cartel Case European Commission Fines Delivery Hero and Glovo €329 Million in First Labor Market Cartel Case

On June 2, 2025, for the first time, the European Commission sanctioned a “no-poach”..
Attorney General Memo to Federal Agencies Provides Further Insight Into “Illegal” DEI Programs Attorney General Memo to Federal Agencies Provides Further Insight Into “Illegal” DEI Programs

On July 29, 2025, Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a memorandum to all federal agencies entitled,..
Providing Juries with Alternative Explanations: How a Recent Publication on the Historical.. Providing Juries with Alternative Explanations: How a Recent Publication on the Historical..

One challenge trial teams often face as they defend clients in asbestos or talc related lawsuits is ..