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Internet Tax Freedom Act Preempts New York’s Imposition of Tax Internet Tax Freedom Act Preempts New York’s Imposition of Tax

The New York State Tax Appeals Tribunal, affirming an Administrative Law Judge, held that the..
Beltway Buzz, August 22, 2025 Beltway Buzz, August 22, 2025

Regulatory Agenda, We Hardly Knew Ye. Late last week, stakeholders got a glimpse of the..
EPA Extends Postponement of Effective Date of Certain Provisions of Final TCE Risk Management Rule EPA Extends Postponement of Effective Date of Certain Provisions of Final TCE Risk Management Rule

On August 20, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) extended the postponement of the ..
Administering a State Court Commercial Receivership Administering a State Court Commercial Receivership

When a business is struggling due to insolvency, mismanagement, or fraud, a receivership can be a..
Court Holds That Stepchildren Did Not Owe Informal Fiduciary Duties To Their Step Father And There.. Court Holds That Stepchildren Did Not Owe Informal Fiduciary Duties To Their Step Father And There..

In In re In the Est. of Booth, Bill and Doris were married in 1991 and had separate and joint..
New York Attorney General Sues Zelle Developer for Inadequate Account Security and Verification.. New York Attorney General Sues Zelle Developer for Inadequate Account Security and Verification..

On August 13, 2025, New York Attorney General Letitia James (“NY AG”) announced the filing of a..
Responding to I-9 and LCA Audits: Employer Considerations Responding to I-9 and LCA Audits: Employer Considerations

Government agencies are increasingly auditing employers for compliance with Form I-9 employment..
McDermott+ Check-Up – August 22, 2025 McDermott+ Check-Up – August 22, 2025

THIS WEEK’S DOSECongress continues a quiet recess. Lawmakers will be back on September 2, 2025.CMS..
10 Tips for a Winning Customer Segmentation Strategy 10 Tips for a Winning Customer Segmentation Strategy

Most businesses, even single-product companies, serve more than one type of customer. Beyond..
Massachusetts Tightens Chapter 93A Consumer Protections with ‘Junk Fee’ and Negative Option.. Massachusetts Tightens Chapter 93A Consumer Protections with ‘Junk Fee’ and Negative Option..

The Massachusetts Attorney General issued new regulations labeled “Unfair and Deceptive Fees” that..
Vermont's Agency of Natural Resources to Implement Nation's First Household Hazardous Waste.. Vermont's Agency of Natural Resources to Implement Nation's First Household Hazardous Waste..

As explained in a prior alert, Vermont’s first-in-the-nation household hazardous waste extended..
That’s What I Said, Not What I Meant That’s What I Said, Not What I Meant

It is estimated that over 80 percent of tax cases settle before a hearing is held. While this is..
Privacy Tip #456 – Bipartisan Coalition Urges Instagram to Change New Precise Location-Sharing.. Privacy Tip #456 – Bipartisan Coalition Urges Instagram to Change New Precise Location-Sharing..

On August 15, 2025, a bipartisan coalition of 37 state Attorneys General, led by Georgia Attorney..
DFPI Orders Mortgage Lender to Pay $2.3 Million for Per Diem Interest Overcharges DFPI Orders Mortgage Lender to Pay $2.3 Million for Per Diem Interest Overcharges

On August 18, the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) announced a..
California Supreme Court Eases Employer Risks in Arbitration Fee Rule California Supreme Court Eases Employer Risks in Arbitration Fee Rule

The California Supreme Court’s decision in Hohenshelt v. Superior Court may seem unfavorable to..
Trade Policy Update: 407 New Products Added to Steel and Aluminum Tariff List Trade Policy Update: 407 New Products Added to Steel and Aluminum Tariff List

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), an agency of the United States Department of Commerce..
Trade Secret Law Evolution Episode 79: The Ninth Circuit Revisits “The Delicate Problem [Podcast] Trade Secret Law Evolution Episode 79: The Ninth Circuit Revisits “The Delicate Problem [Podcast]

In this episode, Jordan Grotzinger and Gregory Bombard discuss the Ninth Circuit’s recent decision..
Your Guide To Personal Injury Law In Laurel, MS: The Collaborative Efforts Of A Lawyer And Legal.. Your Guide To Personal Injury Law In Laurel, MS: The Collaborative Efforts Of A Lawyer And Legal..

In Laurel, MS, the complexities of personal injury law necessitate a strategic partnership between..
What the emergency docket actually looks like What the emergency docket actually looks like

By now, you’ve probably heard a great deal about the Supreme Court’s interim relief docket, also..
AI-Enhanced Cryptocurrency Creates New Liability Challenges AI-Enhanced Cryptocurrency Creates New Liability Challenges

When a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol called Compound distributed $90 million in COMP tokens ..
Can a Whistleblower Derail a Deferred Prosecution Agreement? Can a Whistleblower Derail a Deferred Prosecution Agreement?

A recent whistleblower suit could impact a company’s deferred prosecution agreement (“DPA”) and..
The White House Working Group on Digital Asset Markets Report: What it Means for Stablecoins and.. The White House Working Group on Digital Asset Markets Report: What it Means for Stablecoins and..

On 30 July 2025, the President’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets published its long-awaited..
Maryland Federal District Court Blocks Education Department’s Moves Against DEI Programs Maryland Federal District Court Blocks Education Department’s Moves Against DEI Programs

On August 14, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland ruled that the U.S...
The Supreme Court and the world of sports The Supreme Court and the world of sports

The Supreme Court’s 2025-26 term is shaping up to be a significant one for the sports world. The..
Texas Business Courts Welcome Trade Secret Cases Texas Business Courts Welcome Trade Secret Cases

Texas is aggressively positioning itself as the nation’s trial capital for “bet-the-company”..
OECD Exposes Netherlands’ Apathetic Anti-Corruption Efforts OECD Exposes Netherlands’ Apathetic Anti-Corruption Efforts

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) uncovered staggering inadequacies ..
The FTC Goes All In on Head-To-Head Competition for Pipeline Medical Devices Merger Challenge The FTC Goes All In on Head-To-Head Competition for Pipeline Medical Devices Merger Challenge

On August 6, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) challenged Edwards Lifesciences Corp.'s proposed..
The dissent that became a constitutional amendment The dissent that became a constitutional amendment

In Dissent is a recurring series by Anastasia Boden on Supreme Court dissents that have shaped (or..
‘Free and Clear’ Sales in State Court Receivership: What You Need To Know ‘Free and Clear’ Sales in State Court Receivership: What You Need To Know

Receivership is a court-ordered remedy, often used when a lender or creditor wants a neutral third..
Selecting the Right Valuation Expert Selecting the Right Valuation Expert

Valuing a business interest, asset, or liability can be essential in litigation, transactions, or..
Recent Federal Developments for August 2025 Recent Federal Developments for August 2025

TSCA/FIFRA/TRIPANNA Files Writ Of Mandamus Against EPA For Failing To Respond To Petition To Cancel ..
Place Your Bets: US District Courts are Split on Whether the Commodity Exchange Act Preempts State.. Place Your Bets: US District Courts are Split on Whether the Commodity Exchange Act Preempts State..

Derivatives exchange and prediction market KalshiEX LLC (Kalshi) was handed a litigation setback in ..
Does Trump’s AI Action Plan Handcuff the FTC and Antitrust Enforcement? — AI: The Washington Report Does Trump’s AI Action Plan Handcuff the FTC and Antitrust Enforcement? — AI: The Washington Report

With its existing authority, the Federal Trade Commission was considered a likely situs for federal ..
President Trump Issues Executive Order on Federal Grantmaking President Trump Issues Executive Order on Federal Grantmaking

On August 7, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order titled “Improving Oversight..
Federal Court Vacates Federal Reserve’s Interchange Fee Rule Federal Court Vacates Federal Reserve’s Interchange Fee Rule

On August 6, the U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota vacated the Federal Reserve’s ..
Trump Signs Executive Order on Debanking Trump Signs Executive Order on Debanking

On August 7, President Trump signed an Executive Order directing federal banking regulators to..
President’s Working Group Report Lays Foundation for U.S. Crypto Market Structure President’s Working Group Report Lays Foundation for U.S. Crypto Market Structure

On July 30, 2025, the President’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets released a..
Big Law Redefined: Immigration Insights Episode 15 | Tariffs, International Trade, and Immigration: .. Big Law Redefined: Immigration Insights Episode 15 | Tariffs, International Trade, and Immigration: ..

In this timely episode of Immigration Insights, part of Greenberg Traurig's Big Law Redefined..
Privacy Tip #455 – Match Group Settles with FTC Over Deceptive Advertising Privacy Tip #455 – Match Group Settles with FTC Over Deceptive Advertising

If you are a Match.com user, you will want to be aware that the FTC recently announced that “Match..
Trade Groups Urge Congress to Address GENIUS Act Loopholes Trade Groups Urge Congress to Address GENIUS Act Loopholes

On August 12, a coalition of banking trade associations sent a joint letter to Congress warning..