On October 13, 2025, Governor Newsom signed into law California Assembly Bill 692 that prohibits certain “stay-or-pay” clauses in employment-related contracts. The law, designed to protect...

3M Co. v. Commissioner, 136 AFTR 2d 2025-, (8th Cir.) (Oct.1, 2025), is perhaps the most significant tax case to date that implements Loper Bright’s instruction regarding evaluation of an...

Italy is the first EU Member State to enact national legislation on Artificial Intelligence ("AI"), thereby positioning itself as a frontrunner in shaping AI rule-making within the European...

Several weeks ago, U.S. Senators Cantwell (D-WA), Schumer (D-NY), and Markey (D-MA) announced plans to introduce the Management of Individuals' Neural Data Act of 2025 (the "MIND Act" or "Act")...

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit recently ruled that mandatory anti-bias training can support a claim for a racially hostile work environment if it repeatedly portrays a specific...

On September 5, 2025, the European Commission imposed a EUR 2.95 billion fine on Google, concluding an ongoing major antitrust probe dating back to 2012 into abusive practices in the advertising...

On October 8, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) released a draft Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) that, if adopted, could restructure the landscape of telemarketing law....

In 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice announced its intent to further focus on False Claims Act (FCA) cases, which aim to target organizations that defraud the government or falsely certify...

On October 9, 2025, the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) jointly with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Federal Reserve), the...

October is Special Needs Awareness Month, an important time to highlight updates to a vital resource, Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts, which due to recent federal changes, will...

Montana and Connecticut have amended their consumer privacy laws to make a number of significant changes, including introducing new protections for minors, lowering applicability thresholds,...

Too many businesses approach AI implementation haphazardly, leading to failed pilots, wasted resources, and organizational skepticism. Treat AI adoption as a carefully managed project with clear...

A comprehensive overview of recent significant decisions, regulatory changes, and essential updates for businesses contracting with federal and state governments.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is actively evaluating whether to transition from the current quarterly reporting regime for domestic public companies to a semiannual reporting...

Maintaining a robust cybersecurity framework is an enterprise-wide responsibility that requires everyone’s attention. This checklist addresses five critical areas in which businesses are...

Bid protests are a critical tool for contractors seeking to challenge federal procurement actions. As federal agencies reduce procurement opportunities under the Trump Administration's U.S....

On October 8, 2025, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced it will begin implementing the Automated Search Pilot Program on October 20, 2025 (Federal Register).

The state of patent eligibility appeals under 35 U.S.C. § 101 before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is defined by a singular,...

On September 23, 2025, the California Privacy Protection Agency finalized major regulations under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), introducing new requirements for cybersecurity...