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What once seemed like temporary disruptions have become a persistent reality, challenging financial forecasts and threatening operational stability. Meticulous planning can be undone overnight by a single supplier’s inability to… more

GPs are increasingly exploring formalised co-investment structures in a bid to secure management fees and carried interest. Co-investment activity has increased fivefold over the past two decades, hitting a record $33.2 billion in… more

On July 9, 2025, Judge J. Paul Oetken (S.D.N.Y) found that collateral estoppel barred plaintiff Linfo IP, LLC from relitigating the validity of its asserted patent and dismissed Linfo’s infringement claims against Aero Global, LLC with… more

On July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed H.R. 1 into law, the budget reconciliation bill known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the Act). As discussed in our prior alert following the passage by the House of Representatives of… more

In this post: (1) Website tracking litigation risk remains as SB 690 is designated “two-year bill”; (2) Second Circuit reinforces narrower interpretation of PII to “shut the door for Pixel-based VPPA claims”; (3) Courts require… more

Preparing your client for mediation can ensure that the mediation process is productive and not a frustrating, anxiety-producing event. While settlement is always preferable, it is not the only measure of productivity in a mediation… more

Glass Lewis, a leading proxy advisory firm, recently released a preview of changes to its pay-for-performance model that will take effect for the 2026 proxy season. Glass Lewis’ announcement, which is modest in terms of detail… more

Pennsylvania House Bill 799 – which mandates new workplace posting requirements related to veterans’ benefits and services – passed on June 30, 2025, and was signed into law by Governor Shapiro on July 7, 2025. The Bill and its posting… more

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has taken significant steps to institutionalize national security within its regulatory framework through the creation of the Council on National Security (CNS). Chaired by Chairman Brendan… more

In this episode of What’s the Tea in L&E, Healthcare Regulatory and Compliance attorney Lindsey Brock joins host Leah Stiegler to unpack a new Virginia law that went into effect on July 1, 2025, introducing updated reporting… more

In Dealmaker’s Digest, read the top 10 latest developments in global transactions. We offer insights into M&A activity across industries and borders. The first half of 2025 saw a 13% increase in global deal value and 5% increase in… more

On July 14, 2025, the Commerce Department announced new investigations initiated by the Secretary of Commerce on July 1, 2025, pursuant to Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. The pre-publication Federal Register notices… more

Good lord another one? I can’t keep up with all the #biglaw losses. I mean, when was the last time ANY #biglaw firm won ANTHING in a TCPA case? My goodness. What a disaster. Here’s another one. In Bond v. Folsom Insurance Agency LLC… more

On July 11, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or the “Commission”) announced that it had settled an enforcement action against two individuals who were alleged to have engaged in insider trading. The SEC’s complaint… more

Husch Blackwell’s Meg Pekarske is joined by Dina Yankelewitz, CEO of Vitalis Care, a technology company that is harnessing AI technology to reduce staff burden and allow more time for patient care. Dina shares her vision and passion… more

This episode explores key compliance challenges banks will face in 2025, highlighting regulatory expectations, technological advancements, and strategies for staying ahead… more

The United States had imposed layers of sanctions on Syria since deeming it a State Sponsor of Terrorism in 1979. The U.S. Treasury imposed most sanctions during the Iraq War and the Syrian Civil War. In December 2024, Hay’at Tahrir… more

The intersection of patent strategy and FDA regulatory strategy is a critical consideration for medical device companies. A well-integrated approach can create powerful barriers to entry, strengthen intellectual property (IP)… more

On July 7, 2025, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Policy for Extramural Research issued NOT-OD-25-128, titled “Guidance on Enforcement of Closeout Requirements During the Appeals Process” (the Notice). The Notice… more

In January, Relativity announced that Relativity Server will no longer accept new matters beginning in 2028. Recently, they reinforced that message with a clear call to action: the future of eDiscovery is in the cloud—and the time to… more

Check out our summary of significant Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance and relevant tax matters for June 18, 2025 – July 11, 2025. “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” tax provisions - On July 4, 2025, US President Donald Trump… more

On June 30, President Trump signed Executive Order 14312, “Providing for the Revocation of Syria Sanctions” (EO), which formally terminates many U.S. sanctions on Syria. Public reports indicate that the European Union has also lifted… more

The European Supervisory Authorities (the European Banking Authority, European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority and European Securities Markets Authority—the ESAs) have announced the signing of a multilateral Memorandum of… more

Government contractors should be on high alert following the recent announcement that Raytheon Company, its parent RTX Corporation, and Nightwing Group, LLC, have agreed to pay $8.4 million to resolve allegations of violating the False… more

This article is the second of a three-part series analysing the decision of Justice Martin in Glendina Pty Limited & Ors v NKWE Platinum Ltd (2025) SC (Bda) 15 Civ – the first “fair value” appraisal claim under section 106 Companies… more

Welcome to this week’s edition of Tax Bytes. Our team of tax lawyers is actively monitoring for federal and international tax developments and issues of note. Each week we pull together the items we deem most important to provide… more

Key Takeaways: - Executive Order 14312 revokes the six executive orders that formed the foundation of the Syrian Sanctions Program, terminates the national emergency underlying those executive orders and waives and relaxes key… more

From stingers to settlements: Finding parallels between bees and the ADR process - Beekeeping is one of my hobbies when I’m not dedicating myself to dispute resolution. In my more than 10 years as a beekeeper, I’ve learned a few… more

On April 8, 2025, the US Department of Justice’s National Security Division’s final rule regulating sensitive data about US persons came into effect. DOJ also announced a 90-day grace period on enforcement. At a moment of heightened… more

On July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed into law the Act (formerly referred to as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, or OBBBA). The Act includes a suite of tax-related provisions that (1) make permanent many of the individual and… more

SB 22, a sweeping film and television incentive bill that dramatically expands the state’s support for the moving image industry, was officially signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 22, 2025. Following the Texas Senate’s… more

Our guide to 2026 SEC filing deadlines and financial statement staleness dates (including a color-coded calendar) is now available. Public companies should factor in these key reporting deadlines, disclosure obligations and SEC… more

On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law the 2025 Budget Reconciliation bill, commonly known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“Act”). This legislation extends several provisions from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”) of 2017… more

Another federal court recently ruled that using copyrighted books to train artificial intelligence (AI) systems can qualify as fair use under the U.S. Copyright Act. This time, the court said that, because the issue of market dilution… more

Just two years into the implementation of the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR), financial institutions are already experiencing its significant impact. The Regulation’s broad scope, extensive data collection requirements and lack… more

Jenner & Block filed an amicus brief before the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit on behalf of a distinguished group of economists in V.O.S. Selections, Inc. v. Trump. The brief supports plaintiffs challenging President… more

In Matière v ABM, the court found that there was an express obligation of good faith in a number of contracts concerning a joint venture for a subcontracting role in the construction of the HS2 railway. However, it concluded that… more

The American Medical Association (AMA) CPT®* Editorial Panel will convene in Chicago, Illinois, from September 18 to 20, 2025. The meeting agenda includes proposals to create new current procedural terminology (CPT) codes and to revise… more

The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has published its annual report and accounts for 2024/25, accompanied by a press release. The report highlights a 54% year-on-year increase in complaints, with 305,726 new cases received, the… more

It is never easy to lose a family member, but the loss is much more painful when the death of a loved one could have been prevented if someone had only acted responsibly. When another person’s failure to act responsibly causes injuries… more

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a consultation paper CP25/18 (CP) on tackling non-financial misconduct (NFM) in financial services, building on its 2023 consultation on diversity and inclusion in the financial… more

On July 4, 2025, US President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law. The legislation introduces significant changes to both international and domestic business tax rules for US taxpayers. While some… more

Key Takeaways - - Illinois recently concluded its legislative session, with many employment-related bills being sent to Governor JB Pritzker for possible enactment into law. - As of this publication, the governor has already… more

Equity incentive plans are a powerful tool for encouraging and rewarding a company’s employees and leadership, who may include prospective investors, through different kinds of equity interests and structures. Different structures can… more

In a sweeping decision published in June, a federal court in Texas struck down most of the HIPAA Rule to Support Reproductive Health Care Privacy (Reproductive Health Rule) enacted in 2024 under the Biden administration to strengthen… more

The European Central Bank (ECB) has published a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) (dated 27 June) that the ECB has entered into with the European Union's Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) to enhance cooperation between prudential… more

The Department of State released the August 2025 Visa Bulletin and USCIS has confirmed they will accept the Final Action Dates chart for employment-based Adjustment of Status applications. The Final Action Dates chart notes… more

Rules and Procedures: Hearings - JAMS provides a comprehensive spectrum of conflict prevention and dispute resolution services to meet the unique needs of today’s global business environment. Those services include arbitration, which… more

The UK All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Fair Banking has published its latest report, "No Half Measures – A Blueprint to Beat APP Fraud", alongside a press release. The report assesses the UK's response to authorised push… more

On 15 July 2025, the German Federal Court of Justice (Bundesgerichtshof – “BGH”) made its awaited decision (case no. EnVR 1/24) on construction cost subsidies (Baukostenzuschüssen) for battery storage systems (“BESS”). Construction… more

Two years after the US Supreme Court’s decision in Abitron Austria GmbH v. Hetronic International, Inc., US trademark owners and global businesses continue to grapple with its implications for cross-border enforcement. The ruling… more

The federal district court in Arizona recently confirmed that employers need a compelling reason to include reversionary clauses in wage-and-hour class action settlements. In Kostov v. Maricopa County Special Health Care District… more

Switzerland's National AI Strategy sets out guidelines for the use of AI, and aims to finalize an AI regulatory proposal in 2025. Laws/Regulations directly regulating AI (the “AI Regulations”) There are no specific laws, statutory… more

Federal banking regulators continue to promote a more "crypto-positive" regulatory environment through recent joint guidance issued to clarify risk management and compliance expectations for banks providing crypto-asset safekeeping… more

On June 30, 2025, New York Attorney General (AG) Letitia James announced new lawsuits, criminal charges, and settlements with 25 New York transportation companies related to alleged schemes to defraud Medicaid of millions… more

The Staff highlighted disclosure-related observations and issues identified during reviews of digital asset ETP filings. On July 1, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s) Division of Corporation Finance (the Staff)… more

An Illinois federal district court judge presiding over a revived redlining case denied a joint motion to vacate a 2024 voluntary settlement between the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and a Chicago-based non-bank lender… more

On July 1, 2025, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a $1.55 million settlement, pending court approval, with Healthline Media, LLC. This settlement is the largest penalty issued to date under the CCPA, as amended… more