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A Quest Against Middle-earth: Lord of the Fries Successfully Registers LORD OF THE Mark A Quest Against Middle-earth: Lord of the Fries Successfully Registers LORD OF THE Mark

The intellectual property rights owner of The Lord of the Rings franchise, Middle-earth Enterprises,..
DOJ’s Final Rule on Bulk Data Transfers: The First 180 Days DOJ’s Final Rule on Bulk Data Transfers: The First 180 Days

Well before the latest government shutdown, the U.S. Department of Justice’s National Security..
McDermott+ Check-Up: October 10, 2025 McDermott+ Check-Up: October 10, 2025

THIS WEEK’S DOSEGovernment shutdown continues through a second week. No progress was made this week ..
HHS OCR and ASTP Release Updated Security Risk Assessment Tool and User Guide HHS OCR and ASTP Release Updated Security Risk Assessment Tool and User Guide

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (“HHS”) Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) and the..
Challenging Potentially Inflated Injury Claims with Integrated Expertise Challenging Potentially Inflated Injury Claims with Integrated Expertise

In traumatic injury litigation, defense attorneys face the critical task of challenging inflated..
The justices return — and so do the relists The justices return — and so do the relists

The Relist Watch column examines cert petitions that the Supreme Court has “relisted” for its..
Australian Clinical Labs fined AU$5.8 Million for 2022 Medlab Data Breach in an Australian First Australian Clinical Labs fined AU$5.8 Million for 2022 Medlab Data Breach in an Australian First

The Federal Court has ordered Australian Clinical Labs (ACL) to pay AU$5.8 million in civil..
Senate Confirms New Administrator to Lead DOL’s Wage and Hour Division Senate Confirms New Administrator to Lead DOL’s Wage and Hour Division

On October 7, 2025, the U.S. Senate confirmed, by a 51–47 vote, the nomination of Andrew Rogers to..
Navigating Disability Accommodations in Higher Education: Processes, Distinctions, and Best.. Navigating Disability Accommodations in Higher Education: Processes, Distinctions, and Best..

Universities serve as both learning environments and workplaces, placing them at the intersection..
New Foley Automotive Update New Foley Automotive Update

Foley is here to help you through all aspects of rethinking your long-term business strategies,..
Foreign Terrorist Organizations Designations Provide DOJ With New Civil Forfeiture Authorities and.. Foreign Terrorist Organizations Designations Provide DOJ With New Civil Forfeiture Authorities and..

Civil forfeiture is becoming an increasingly important tool in the U.S. Justice Department’s (DOJ)..
California Governor Newsom Signs Groundbreaking AI Legislation into Law California Governor Newsom Signs Groundbreaking AI Legislation into Law

On September 29, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law the Transparency in..
OCC Announces Guidance Reducing Compliance Scope for Community Banks OCC Announces Guidance Reducing Compliance Scope for Community Banks

On October 6, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency..
HSR Filings During the Government Shutdown: The Lights Are On, but Is Anyone Home? HSR Filings During the Government Shutdown: The Lights Are On, but Is Anyone Home?

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) suspended most operations at midnight on October 1, 2025, due to ..
Contractors – Know Your Lien Rights Contractors – Know Your Lien Rights

Preserving lien rights can be important in any type of economy, but is even more important when the ..
GM's New Purchase Order “Program Extension Clause” Sparks Debate: Supplier Concerns Over Unilateral .. GM's New Purchase Order “Program Extension Clause” Sparks Debate: Supplier Concerns Over Unilateral ..

General Motors (GM) has recently injected a “Program Extension Clause” into its purchase orders, a..
Competitor Accuses Rival of Greenwashing When Advertising Its Products Competitor Accuses Rival of Greenwashing When Advertising Its Products

Last month, an earplug maker sued a rival in federal district court in California, alleging that..
E-Verify Is Available and Operational as Government Shutdown Continues E-Verify Is Available and Operational as Government Shutdown Continues

Without notice, E-Verify appeared back online late on the evening of Oct. 7, 2025. As of 2:00 p.m...
Court to consider the nature of restitution Court to consider the nature of restitution

In Ellingburg v United States, to be argued on Oct. 14, the justices will consider whether the ex..
Using Deposition Testimony at Summary Judgment Using Deposition Testimony at Summary Judgment

Why Depositions Matter Before TrialDepositions often determine the fate of a case before it ever..
USDA Deregulates a Pest-Resistant Genetically Engineered Corn Strain USDA Deregulates a Pest-Resistant Genetically Engineered Corn Strain

USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is “deregulating” a genetically..
USPTO Automated Search Pilot Program: Enhancing Early Prior Art Assessment USPTO Automated Search Pilot Program: Enhancing Early Prior Art Assessment

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced an Automated Search Pilot..
FDA Launches New ANDA Prioritization Pilot to Support U.S.-Based Generic Manufacturing FDA Launches New ANDA Prioritization Pilot to Support U.S.-Based Generic Manufacturing

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has introduced a new pilot program to prioritize..
Mexico’s Judicial Reform Is a Test of American Resolve Mexico’s Judicial Reform Is a Test of American Resolve

Last September, Mexico dismantled one of the pillars that had long made it a reliable destination..
Doeren Mayhew Acquires Carson & McKinney Expanding Nashville Presence Doeren Mayhew Acquires Carson & McKinney Expanding Nashville Presence

Troy, Mich.-based IPA 100 firm Doeren Mayhew (FY24 net revenue of $170.37 million) has acquired..
The Release Report #3: Reporting Existing Releases [Video] The Release Report #3: Reporting Existing Releases [Video]

This is the third in a series of blog posts discussing key features of Connecticut’s new..
Senate Bill 53 - A Move Toward Transparency and Reporting Requirements for Large Developers of AI.. Senate Bill 53 - A Move Toward Transparency and Reporting Requirements for Large Developers of AI..

California’s Governor signed Senate Bill (SB) 53, which creates a comprehensive regulatory..
‘What is Illegal Offline, Must be Illegal Online’: Cyberflashing and the Online Safety Act ‘What is Illegal Offline, Must be Illegal Online’: Cyberflashing and the Online Safety Act

Technology Secretary Liz Kendall has announced that cyberflashing will be categorised as a..
Using Patient Photos in Marketing? OCR Settlement Highlights HIPAA Compliance Requirements Using Patient Photos in Marketing? OCR Settlement Highlights HIPAA Compliance Requirements

Businesses across many industries naturally want to showcase their satisfied customers. Whether..
Ninth Circuit Finds Class Certification Inappropriate in Case Involving Projected Sold Adjustments.. Ninth Circuit Finds Class Certification Inappropriate in Case Involving Projected Sold Adjustments..

A recent Ninth Circuit decision reconciled other decisions within that circuit involving auto..
Syria TPS, EAD Auto-Extended and Valid Through Nov. 21, 2025 Syria TPS, EAD Auto-Extended and Valid Through Nov. 21, 2025

The Department of Homeland Security had announced on Jan. 26, 2024, an 18-month extension and..
DC Circuit Reinstates Title V Emergency Affirmative Defense DC Circuit Reinstates Title V Emergency Affirmative Defense

On Sept. 5, 2025, the D.C. Circuit reversed EPA’s 2023 rule rescinding the “startup, shutdown and..
The Watchdogs Go to Sleep; How the Government Shutdown Affects Labor Agencies The Watchdogs Go to Sleep; How the Government Shutdown Affects Labor Agencies

As has been widely publicized in the general and social media, on October 1, 2025, the U.S. federal ..
AI Hiring Targeted by Class Action and Proposed Legislation AI Hiring Targeted by Class Action and Proposed Legislation

As in almost every area, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the way that employees..
Transgender Americans ask Supreme Court to leave order in place allowing them to choose sex markers .. Transgender Americans ask Supreme Court to leave order in place allowing them to choose sex markers ..

Lawyers for a group of transgender and nonbinary Americans urged the Supreme Court on Monday..
The Impact of Vocational Experts in Injury-Related Litigation The Impact of Vocational Experts in Injury-Related Litigation

When a serious injury disrupts someone’s ability to work and earn money, the ripple effects are..
Pair of D.C. Circuit Opinions Clarify the “Original Source” Exception to the Public-Disclosure Bar.. Pair of D.C. Circuit Opinions Clarify the “Original Source” Exception to the Public-Disclosure Bar..

The public-disclosure bar is a defense to the False Claims Act (FCA) that prevents relators from..
Assembly Bill 1340: California Gives Gig Drivers the Right to Organize Assembly Bill 1340: California Gives Gig Drivers the Right to Organize

On October 3, 2025, California’s Governor signed Assembly Bill (AB) 1340 which establishes the..
Updated Filing Deadlines for Schedules 13D and 13G Updated Filing Deadlines for Schedules 13D and 13G

In 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) adopted amendments and issued guidance..
Washington Pay Transparency: A Timely Compliance Reminder for Employers Washington Pay Transparency: A Timely Compliance Reminder for Employers

TakeawaysWashington’s pay transparency statute imposes strict obligations on employers.Employers..
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