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Texas Business Court Reinforces Standing Rules for LLC Derivative Lawsuits Texas Business Court Reinforces Standing Rules for LLC Derivative Lawsuits

The Texas Business Court continues to reinforce and incorporate fundamental principles of Texas law ..
China’s National Data Administration Issues Draft Guidelines for Data Property Registration (Trial) .. China’s National Data Administration Issues Draft Guidelines for Data Property Registration (Trial) ..

On April 3, 2026, China’s National Data Administration (NDA) issued the Draft Guidelines for Data..
The Democratic Republic of the Congo as a Near-Term Strategic Opportunity for U.S. Companies | Part .. The Democratic Republic of the Congo as a Near-Term Strategic Opportunity for U.S. Companies | Part ..

Part 2: Entry Readiness in the DRC — The Governance and Compliance Risks Washington Will JudgeIn..
California Bill Would Expand Background Check Restrictions for Employers California Bill Would Expand Background Check Restrictions for Employers

Legislation recently introduced in the California Assembly would impose new restrictions on when..
Mexico Introduces Provisional Patent Applications Mexico Introduces Provisional Patent Applications

The amendments to the Federal Law for the Protection of Industrial Property (FLPIP), published..
Threatened Termination Fees Push Commercial Contract Dispute Into Chapter 93A Territory Threatened Termination Fees Push Commercial Contract Dispute Into Chapter 93A Territory

On March 25, 2026, in Thrive Operations, LLC v. Gecko Robotics, Inc., the Massachusetts Superior..
Risk #5- Private Litigation Risk for GP-Led Secondary Transactions Risk #5- Private Litigation Risk for GP-Led Secondary Transactions

GP-led secondary transactions continued to soar in popularity in 2025. With mixed economic..
USPTO Introduces Patent Owner Pre Order Submission on SNQ in Ex Parte Reexam USPTO Introduces Patent Owner Pre Order Submission on SNQ in Ex Parte Reexam

In an Official Gazette notice dated 1 April 2026, the USPTO announced a new procedure allowing..
SCOTUStoday for Tuesday, April 7 SCOTUStoday for Tuesday, April 7

President Donald Trump is not done complaining about the Supreme Court’s tariffs ruling. Keep..
Cambodian Villagers Could Proceed with Human Trafficking Lawsuit Cambodian Villagers Could Proceed with Human Trafficking Lawsuit

Ratha v. Rubicon Resources, LLC, 168 F.4th 541 (9th Cir. 2026) (en bancPlaintiffs are villagers..
Trump Administration Resets Section 232 Metals Tariffs, Retaining 50% Duties on Most Primary Metals .. Trump Administration Resets Section 232 Metals Tariffs, Retaining 50% Duties on Most Primary Metals ..

Key TakeawaysPresident Trump has overhauled the Section 232 tariffs on metals, instituting a system ..
IRS Roundup: March 23 – March 31, 2026 IRS Roundup: March 23 – March 31, 2026

Check out our summary of significant Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance and relevant tax..
An Overview of the New DEI Executive Order: Scope and Limitations An Overview of the New DEI Executive Order: Scope and Limitations

On March 26, 2026, President Trump signed Executive Order 14398 (“EO 14398”) titled “Addressing DEI ..
State AGs Sue HUD Over Guidance Narrowing Fair Housing Enforcement State AGs Sue HUD Over Guidance Narrowing Fair Housing Enforcement

On March 16, a coalition of attorneys general from 15 states and the District of Columbia filed a..
New Jersey Employment Legislation Update 2026 New Jersey Employment Legislation Update 2026

Just two months into New Jersey’s 2026 legislative session, state lawmakers are advancing a slate..
Ticket to Ride- USPTO Requires Counsel for Foreign Patent Applicants Ticket to Ride- USPTO Requires Counsel for Foreign Patent Applicants

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) adopted a final rule requiring..
Muddy Paws? Franchisor’s Unclean Hands Precludes Full Equitable Relief Muddy Paws? Franchisor’s Unclean Hands Precludes Full Equitable Relief

The US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit affirmed a district court’s partial denial of a..
Artificial Turf Ruling May Make It Safer to Provide Legal Assistance to New Hires Artificial Turf Ruling May Make It Safer to Provide Legal Assistance to New Hires

A recent decision from a Georgia federal court offers hope that hiring employers may be able to..
Risk #4- Five Guidelines for ESG Disclosures in 2026- Choose Your Words Carefully Risk #4- Five Guidelines for ESG Disclosures in 2026- Choose Your Words Carefully

Choose your words carefully because careless words cost.Never has this been more true than in..
Court appears sympathetic to death-row inmate’s attempt to challenge racial discrimination in jury.. Court appears sympathetic to death-row inmate’s attempt to challenge racial discrimination in jury..

The Supreme Court on Tuesday seemed sympathetic to a Mississippi man who argues that a district..
Trump’s Second Administration: Impact on the Pharmaceutical Industry Trump’s Second Administration: Impact on the Pharmaceutical Industry

The second Trump administration has been in office for just over one year, but the whirlwind of..
AB 2321 Would Require Workplace Accident Investigation Referrals to District Attorneys AB 2321 Would Require Workplace Accident Investigation Referrals to District Attorneys

Assembly Member Liz Ortega (D–District 20), chair of the California State Assembly’s Committee on..
This Week in 340B: March 24 – March 30, 2026 This Week in 340B: March 24 – March 30, 2026

Find the week’s updates on 340B litigation to help you stay in the know on how 340B cases are..
CNIPA Warns Against Using AI Agents Including OpenClaw in Drafting Patent Application Documents CNIPA Warns Against Using AI Agents Including OpenClaw in Drafting Patent Application Documents

On March 31, 2026, China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) issued a warning..
District Court Rules that DOJ Has No Standing to Challenge California’s Egg Standards on Preemption .. District Court Rules that DOJ Has No Standing to Challenge California’s Egg Standards on Preemption ..

On March 18, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California dismissed for..
What Owners Need to Know About the Pennsylvania MHCRA What Owners Need to Know About the Pennsylvania MHCRA

Operating a manufactured home community in Pennsylvania involves legal obligations that differ..
The Supreme Court’s Decision on Indirect Internet Copyright Liability Could Have Far-Reaching.. The Supreme Court’s Decision on Indirect Internet Copyright Liability Could Have Far-Reaching..

On March 25, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a landmark decision that will reshape not only..
Advisory Opinions broadcast: President Donald Trump and Birthright Citizenship Advisory Opinions broadcast: President Donald Trump and Birthright Citizenship

Oral arguments in Trump v. Barbara, on the constitutionality of President Donald Trump’s executive..
Supply Chain Pricing Disputes: Using Commercial Leverage Strategically and Responsibly Supply Chain Pricing Disputes: Using Commercial Leverage Strategically and Responsibly

Pricing disputes remain a recurring reality across manufacturing and automotive supply chains...
The Condo Supply Problem, Part 2: What Fannie Mae’s Newest Lender Letter (LL-2026-03) Does—and Why.. The Condo Supply Problem, Part 2: What Fannie Mae’s Newest Lender Letter (LL-2026-03) Does—and Why..

In my prior post on the condominium supply problem, I focused on a central issue: the market is not ..
More on the Horizon: Setting Aside Judgments Obtained by Fraud in England and Wales More on the Horizon: Setting Aside Judgments Obtained by Fraud in England and Wales

In England and Wales, the ability to set aside judgments obtained by fraud reflects the principle..
The “But For” Dilemma – How Proposed Texas Public Utility Commission Large Load Interconnection.. The “But For” Dilemma – How Proposed Texas Public Utility Commission Large Load Interconnection..

Companies seeking governmental incentives for expansion or relocation projects, such as tax..
Birthright citizenship: 20 questions for the solicitor general Birthright citizenship: 20 questions for the solicitor general

The government’s top Supreme Court lawyer will likely face vigorous questioning from the justices..
A quick look at two important weeks for criminal law at the court A quick look at two important weeks for criminal law at the court

ScotusCrim is a recurring series by Rory Little focusing on intersections between the Supreme Court ..
Navigating Nuclear: Highlights From NRC's 2026 Regulatory Information Conference Navigating Nuclear: Highlights From NRC's 2026 Regulatory Information Conference

Against the backdrop of an ongoing wholesale regulatory overhaul, the US Nuclear Regulatory..
The Dismantling of DEI Continues: New Executive Order Targets “Racially Discriminatory DEI.. The Dismantling of DEI Continues: New Executive Order Targets “Racially Discriminatory DEI..

On March 26, 2026, President Trump issued a new executive order (EO) titled “Addressing DEI..
AI Product Liability: The Next Wave of Litigation AI Product Liability: The Next Wave of Litigation

Artificial intelligence (AI) litigation is beginning to consolidate around a familiar body of..
Beyond the Server Location: Why the New Fight Over FISA 702 and the Cloud Act Matters to Corporate.. Beyond the Server Location: Why the New Fight Over FISA 702 and the Cloud Act Matters to Corporate..

HighlightsData location is no longer the whole story. Even where data is stored abroad, U.S. legal..
Office of Space Commerce Releases Updated Mission Authorization Proposal for Novel Space Activities Office of Space Commerce Releases Updated Mission Authorization Proposal for Novel Space Activities

The Office of Space Commerce (OSC) has announced their expanded proposal for a voluntary one-stop..
Compliance Considerations from Reported DOJ Corporate Espionage Probe Compliance Considerations from Reported DOJ Corporate Espionage Probe

Disputes between competing companies and their employees over confidential and proprietary..