Rapper 50 Cent Can't Revive $32M Malpractice Suit Against Reed Smith

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The rapper had blamed his lawyers for a $7 million jury verdict stemming from accusations that he..
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The Trump administration is poised to formally rescind the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL)..
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On October 9, 2025, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced two new decrees (the “New..
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On October 13, 2025, California’s Governor signed Senate Bill (SB) 20, which amends the Labor Code..
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Two ongoing strikes in the cannabis industry—one in Michigan and one in Pennsylvania—have become..
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With the Trump Administration’s continued emphasis on enforcement of U.S. immigration laws,..
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The Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared ready to side with police officers in Case v. Montana, a..
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The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) issued proposed..
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The New York City Council passed a pair of bills which, if enacted, would require large employers..
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Client Alert - California Releases Draft Reporting Template for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Client Alert - California Releases Draft Reporting Template for Greenhouse Gas Emissions

On Friday, October 10, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) posted for public comment a draft..
How to Stay Compliant with 2026 State Family and Medical Leave Laws [Video, Podcast] How to Stay Compliant with 2026 State Family and Medical Leave Laws [Video, Podcast]

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Maine currently conforms to the Internal Revenue Code in effect as of December 31, 2024. As a..
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The Second Circuit Court of Appeals recently held that the issue of whether a party is required to..
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Following New York’s Lead, California Dramatically Expands State Labor Board’s Powers to Cover.. Following New York’s Lead, California Dramatically Expands State Labor Board’s Powers to Cover..

On September 30, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law AB 288, which amends the..
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Civil forfeiture is becoming an increasingly important tool in the U.S. Justice Department’s (DOJ)..
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