WHO NEEDS THE FCC?: Court Holds Cell Numbers Are Residential Numbers for DNC Purposes in First Post-McKesson TCPA Ruling

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That was fast.It has only been about a week since the Supreme Court destroyed everything we thought ..
The Coming Battle Over New York's RAISE Act The Coming Battle Over New York's RAISE Act

“Would you let your child ride in a car with no seatbelt or airbags? Of course not. So why would..
Preempting Fragmentation: Why the First Principles of Federalism Demand a Unified Path for AI.. Preempting Fragmentation: Why the First Principles of Federalism Demand a Unified Path for AI..

Opponents to the moratorium on state AI laws that's pending before the Senate fail to realize that..
Marburg Virus Disease: Persistent Global Threat and Legal Preparedness Marburg Virus Disease: Persistent Global Threat and Legal Preparedness

AbstractMarburg virus disease (MVD) is a severe hemorrhagic fever caused by the Marburg Virus..
EPA Plans Reset of GHG and Mercury Rules for Power Plants EPA Plans Reset of GHG and Mercury Rules for Power Plants

IntroductionContinuing the regulatory whiplash over greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions from power..
Weekly Bankruptcy Alert June 30, 2025 (For the Week Ending June 29, 2025) Weekly Bankruptcy Alert June 30, 2025 (For the Week Ending June 29, 2025)

Covering reported business bankruptcy filings in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Rhode..
Florida on Verge of Enacting Employer-Friendly Non-Compete Law Florida on Verge of Enacting Employer-Friendly Non-Compete Law

Florida lawmakers recently passed the Florida Contracts Honoring Opportunity, Investment,..
Title IX Challenge Delays $2.8B College Athlete NIL Settlement Title IX Challenge Delays $2.8B College Athlete NIL Settlement

The recent settlement of In re College Athlete NIL Litigation (the Settlement) has been challenged..
No Surprises Here!  Fifth Circuit Holds NSA Provides No Private Right of Action to Enforce IDR.. No Surprises Here! Fifth Circuit Holds NSA Provides No Private Right of Action to Enforce IDR..

In a recently issued opinion, the Fifth Circuit has added yet another chapter to the growing debate ..
OFCCP Invites Voluntary Disclosures from Federal Contractors Regarding Executive Order 14173 OFCCP Invites Voluntary Disclosures from Federal Contractors Regarding Executive Order 14173

In a letter dated June 27, 2025, sent to federal contractors and posted on its website, the Office..
Meta's AI Copyright Victory: What It Means for the Future of AI Training Meta's AI Copyright Victory: What It Means for the Future of AI Training

On the heels of our post on Anthropic's mixed ruling in its copyright case, we have witnessed..
Interim Statement on ‘54 Act Reform Interim Statement on ‘54 Act Reform

SummaryThe Law Commission has issued an interim statement on the reform of the Landlord and Tenant..
Royal v. Metcalf Suggests Confusion About Massachusetts Chapter 93A Requirements Royal v. Metcalf Suggests Confusion About Massachusetts Chapter 93A Requirements

In Royal v. Metcalf, the Massachusetts Superior Court entered summary judgment under Chapter 93A..
FDA Requesting Comments on Proposed Guidance Regarding 510(k) Transfers FDA Requesting Comments on Proposed Guidance Regarding 510(k) Transfers

On June 5, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) issued draft guidance (the “510(k)..
Texas SB 1318: Changes to Healthcare Non-Competes Effective September 1, 2025 Texas SB 1318: Changes to Healthcare Non-Competes Effective September 1, 2025

Healthcare employers in Texas face new requirements for non-competition agreements following the..
Courtside With Women’s Sports:  NIL, Women’s Collegiate Athletes, And the Law Courtside With Women’s Sports: NIL, Women’s Collegiate Athletes, And the Law

I’ve been listening to Deja Kelly’s fascinating podcast, NILosophy.  Kelly is a lights-out women’s..
Colorado Enhances Wage Enforcement Measures Colorado Enhances Wage Enforcement Measures

Colorado has taken another significant step to combat wage theft and worker misclassification with..
HRSA Announces New Requirements for FQHCs to Provide Insulin and Epinephrine at or below 340B Price HRSA Announces New Requirements for FQHCs to Provide Insulin and Epinephrine at or below 340B Price

On June 24, HRSA announced that it had issued new grant award terms to its HRSA-funded health..
Elder Care Facilities Not Liable for Sales Tax on Purchase of Ingredients Used to Prepare Food for.. Elder Care Facilities Not Liable for Sales Tax on Purchase of Ingredients Used to Prepare Food for..

In a recent decision, the Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal held that nursing homes and adult ..
Mastering Information Governance with the ARMA IGIM 2.1 FrameworkPart 1: Introduction to the ARMA.. Mastering Information Governance with the ARMA IGIM 2.1 FrameworkPart 1: Introduction to the ARMA..

Today, organizations face unprecedented data challenges. The sheer volume of information, evolving..
Additional opinions from Thursday, June 26 Additional opinions from Thursday, June 26

On Thursday, June 26, the Supreme Court also released the following opinions: — In Hewitt v. United ..
The Importance of a Life Care Plan: Securing Your Future and Protecting Your Loved Ones The Importance of a Life Care Plan: Securing Your Future and Protecting Your Loved Ones

As we age, planning for the future becomes more than just creating a will or assigning power of..
State of Employment Law: Meal and Rest Break Laws Vary Significantly from State to State State of Employment Law: Meal and Rest Break Laws Vary Significantly from State to State

As reported earlier this week, Minnesota recently passed laws that mandate a meal break of at least ..
Looks Like Estoppel, Sounds Like Estoppel … But It’s Just Director Discretion Looks Like Estoppel, Sounds Like Estoppel … But It’s Just Director Discretion

The acting director of the US Patent & Trademark Office (PTO) granted a patent owner’s request for..
Overdraft Fee Agreements — A Cautionary Tale Overdraft Fee Agreements — A Cautionary Tale

Community banks are being sued more frequently in overdraft fee lawsuits. Many of these actions are ..
When It Comes to Objective Criteria of Nonobviousness, Nexus Is Looser for License Evidence When It Comes to Objective Criteria of Nonobviousness, Nexus Is Looser for License Evidence

The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit partially reversed a decision by the Patent Trial & ..
China Newsletter | Q1 2025/Issue No. 63 China Newsletter | Q1 2025/Issue No. 63

In This IssueThis China Newsletter provides an overview of key Q1 2025 developments in the..
The Hidden Risk Factor: Vendor Contracts in the Cyber Insurance Era The Hidden Risk Factor: Vendor Contracts in the Cyber Insurance Era

In today’s digital world, data breaches due to vendor failures are becoming increasingly common,..
Regulatory Developments: Maritime Emissions Regulatory Developments: Maritime Emissions

Maritime environmental regulations have become increasingly prominent internationally as concerns..
Navigating Uncertainty: How Recent IEEPA Tariff Rulings Impact the Maritime Industry Navigating Uncertainty: How Recent IEEPA Tariff Rulings Impact the Maritime Industry

On May 28, 2025, the United States Court of International Trade (“CIT”) issued a landmark decision..
Washington Overhauls Employment Laws on Reductions in Force and Background Checks Washington Overhauls Employment Laws on Reductions in Force and Background Checks

The Washington State Legislature has been busy as usual this session.Two bills with significant..
Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz (BFSG) und die betroffenen Bankdienstleistungen Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz (BFSG) und die betroffenen Bankdienstleistungen

Am 28. Juni 2025 tritt das Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz (BFSG) in Kraft. Das Kernziel des BFSG..
The morning read for Thursday, June 26 The morning read for Thursday, June 26

We’re expecting one or more opinions from the court at 10 a.m. EDT. Join us for the live blog,..
Announcement of opinions for Thursday, June 26 Announcement of opinions for Thursday, June 26

On Thursday, June 26, we will be live blogging as the court releases opinions in one or more argued ..
Challenging the Industrial Exodus: Legal Lessons from Santa Ana’s Planning Reboot Challenging the Industrial Exodus: Legal Lessons from Santa Ana’s Planning Reboot

The City of Santa Ana (City) has recently undertaken an ambitious — and highly controversial —..
DWR and Water Board Propose Key Updates to Desalination Policy Framework DWR and Water Board Propose Key Updates to Desalination Policy Framework

As climate variability and drought continue to challenge California’s water supply, the state is..
City of Los Angeles Approves New Ordinances to Encourage Housing Development City of Los Angeles Approves New Ordinances to Encourage Housing Development

California’s housing crisis has necessitated innovative legislative solutions at the state and..
Termination Button–Also Required for Agreements With Automatic Expiry and One-Time Payment Termination Button–Also Required for Agreements With Automatic Expiry and One-Time Payment

In a recent ruling (I ZR 161/24, 22 May 2025), the German Federal Court of Justice (BGH) clarified..
Now Effective: Builder’s Remedy 2.0 Now Effective: Builder’s Remedy 2.0

AB 1893 (Wicks) significantly modified the so-called “Builder’s Remedy” under the Housing..
A blockbuster finale looms A blockbuster finale looms

The Relist Watch column examines cert petitions that the Supreme Court has “relisted” for its..
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