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Welcome to the June edition of Nutter’s Environment & Energy Insights, a periodic update of current trends in environment and energy law. In May 2025, Maryland and Washington became the latest states to join a growing trend adopting… more

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on June 22, 2025, signed Senate Bill 25 (SB 25), a law that, among other provisions, requires the following consumer warning labeling on foods containing any of 44 ingredients: "WARNING: This product contains an… more

In this Key Discovery Points video, Brett Burney of Nextpoint and Doug Austin of eDiscovery Today discuss how courts are beginning to address the challenges of AI-generated evidence, including deepfakes. Drawing from the latest article… more

Why leading firms are making client experience a strategic priority—and how it fuels relationships and revenue… more

Government plans to supercharge the digital assets industry, with crypto dealing and custody regimes the icing on the cake for a holistic regulatory framework… more

On June 12, the nominee for USPTO Director John Squires was voted out of the Senate Judiciary Committee by a vote of 20-2.  His nomination has been placed on the Senate’s Executive Calendar and will proceed to a floor vote… more

The Connecticut Appellate Court recently affirmed summary judgment in favor of a law firm employer, holding that a legal assistant’s request to work entirely remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic was not a reasonable accommodation… more

The new Microsoft Purview eDiscovery interface introduces big changes that affect how legal, compliance, and IT teams perform searches, holds, and data exports. This overview explains changes, from new naming conventions to more… more

The City of Philadelphia recently enacted the Protect Our Workers, Enforce Rights Act (“POWER Act”), which imposes a variety of new requirements for most employers operating within the City limits. The POWER Act extends additional… more

In recent years, legislative initiatives have increasingly reflected the green agenda and sustainability objectives of the European Commission (the Commission)… more

In Allegheny County, the tax appeal season will begin shortly for 2026. For every tax year, County property owners can file an assessment appeal. But allegedly, to continue providing certainty to taxpayers and taxing bodies about their… more

On July 1, 2025, the U.S. Senate nearly unanimously voted to remove a proposed ten-year ban that sought to restrict states and municipalities from enacting or enforcing laws and regulations related to artificial intelligence (AI) from… more

The package of consultations covers UK Sustainability Reporting Standards, transition plans, and assurance of sustainability-related disclosures… more

In the last week, Amgen, Inc and Amgen Manufacturing Ltd, LLC (“Amgen”) filed three more BPCIA complaints against companies seeking approval for a denosumab biosimilar… more

Almost two decades ago, the Supreme Court handed down what has turned out to be one of its most significant patent decisions of this century:  eBay v. MercExchange.  The eBay case has had the effect of precluding prevailing patentees… more

To help you stay on top of the latest news, our AI practice group has compiled a roundup of the developments we are following… more

OSHA duty officers around the country routinely field complaints from employees and labor unions alleging workplaces are understaffed and unsafe… more

FCC Seeks Comment on Wireless 911 Location Accuracy Rules: In this Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) invites comment on proposed rules designed to strengthen… more

Too often, litigants (and sometimes attorneys) treat prenuptial agreements as documents that either don’t have to be followed and/or should be attacked as a matter of course to try to get the party who entitlements are limited in the… more

The U.S. crypto landscape is transforming, with new regulations poised to redefine how digital asset businesses operate. We previously explored stablecoin rules under the GENIUS Act (read more here), which recently passed the U.S… more

First EC Fines Imposed for Labour Market and Minority Shareholder Infringements - On 2 June 2025, the European Commission (EC) announced fines on Delivery Hero and Glovo for infringing EU competition law. This is the first decision… more

On June 22, 2025, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed the Texas Responsible AI Governance Act (TRAIGA) into law. While earlier versions of the bill mirrored broader frameworks like the EU AI Act, the final version scales back many… more

On June 23, 2025, the European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS) published a Think Tank briefing entitled “Targeted scrutiny of the EU chemicals strategy for sustainability.” According to EPRS, while the European Commission (EC)… more

In the last decade, more than 7.9 million people from around the world have become U.S. citizens through the naturalization process. The top five countries of birth for these new citizens were Mexico, India, the Philippines, the… more

In accordance with Art. 13 of Regulation (EU) 2023/2854 ("Data Act"), certain contractual terms in contracts that regulate rights and obligations in relation to data from connected products (e.g., smart heat pumps, connected vehicles… more

The City of Los Angeles has put the minimum wage increase for hotel workers on hold. Certain provisions were to take effect on July 1, 2025. This decision comes after a referendum petition against the ordinance was filed with the City… more

The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) introduced the Accelerated Examination program in 2006 to help applicants receive expedited examination of important patent applications. The USPTO is ending the Accelerated Examination… more

On June 17, 2025, Raft announced its acquisition of N3bula Systems. Raft is a defense technology company that specializes in delivering autonomous data fusion, AI/ML, and data solutions tailored for U.S. military and government… more

As regulatory scrutiny around automatic renewals intensifies, understanding the Federal Trade Commission’s new “Click-to-Cancel” rule and California’s recently amended Automatic Renewal Law, is essential for companies looking to stay… more

As Connecticut transitions away from the Transfer Act to a release-based cleanup program, developers, lenders, investors, owners, and tenants must quickly adapt to a significantly different regulatory environment. This shift comes… more

This odyssey began when an old laptop was discovered by a curious 14-year-old boy in Kansas. The boy, known only as “QR,” used it to sneak onto a handful of adult websites over two months last year, racking up 118 virtual visits. His… more

On June 6, 2025, U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken approved the landmark House v. NCAA settlement, a resolution of three major antitrust cases (House, Carter and Hubbard) that fundamentally transforms college sports by allowing… more

The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) generally requires contracting officials to identify and evaluate organizational conflicts of Interest (OCIs) as early as possible in a procurement. The FAR also requires the procuring agency to… more

As the federal government scales back certain consumer protection and enforcement initiatives, state attorneys general and legislatures are rapidly filling the void — introducing new legislation, launching enforcement actions and… more

On an icy winter day more than ten years ago, the driver of an F-350 pickup truck, traveling eastbound on Interstate 20, crossed a 42-foot grassy median, entered in westbound traffic, and collided with a Werner Enterprises… more

The 401(k) match has long been one of the most powerful tools for building retirement savings. It’s the “free money” we’ve all been trained to chase—and advise our clients to chase. So when Fidelity, Schwab, and others start finding… more

REALTEK SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION v. ITC - Before Reyna, Bryson, and Stoll. Appeal from the United States International Trade Commission. The Federal Circuit lacks jurisdiction to hear appeals of non-final determinations from the… more

A recent decision from the Texas Business Court, Reed v. Rook TX, LP, centers on a dramatic claim: Jerry Reed, who “won a $7.5 million Lotto Texas jackpot in May 2023,” alleges that “his winnings would have been $95 million greater if… more

On Tuesday, July 1, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued a proposal to rescind the Executive Order (EO) 11246 regulations – a widely expected action after President Trump signed EO 14173 in January, which directed the DOL to cease… more

Court: United States Court for the Middle District of North Carolina - In this asbestos action, plaintiff Linwood W. Pierce alleged he was exposed to asbestos throughout his career as a welder and pipefitter from the mid-1960s to 2013… more

On June 27, 2025, the Supreme Court decided FCC v. Consumers’ Research, No. 24-354 (U.S. June 2025), ruling that the Universal Service Fund’s (USF) contribution structure, as administered by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)… more

One of the most talked about topics in asset management is the possibility of offering Mutual Fund and ETF Classes in the same Fund. For fund sponsors and service providers looking to offer this service, there are significant… more

Five months after Executive Order (EO) 11246 was revoked, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has proposed revisions to its implementing regulations, including changes to affirmative action and data collection… more

Kadrey v. Meta! On the merits! A doozy of a summary judgment opinion in form and substance. "The devil is in the details," but even for non-lawyers, at least the first five pages are a must-read - there are almost no legal citations to… more

The UK government opens a far reaching review into parental leave and pay, including maternity, paternity and shared parental leave. It wants to improve support for working families, while growing the economy and removing barriers to… more

A federal court in Illinois has dismissed a class action suit filed under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), finding that Hyundai did not “collect, capture, or otherwise obtain” biometric data by use of its Forward… more

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced that it received a petition from Ishihara Sangyo Kaisha, Limited seeking a determination of nonregulated status for ISK-311NR-4… more

In City Pension Fund for Firefighters and Police Officers in the City of Tampa Bay et al. v. Generac Holdings, Inc., et al., the Eastern District of Wisconsin dismissed a consolidated class action complaint alleging violations of… more

In a landmark development for lawsuits brought under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), on June 20, 2025, the US Supreme Court issued its widely anticipated decision in McLaughlin Chiropractic Associates, Inc. v. McKesson… more

Budget reconciliation bill H.R.1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” currently pending in the U.S. Senate, originally included not only tax and spending provisions but also a proposed multi-year pause on state and local enforcement of… more

In our latest ESG update, Hannah Quarterman and Rosie Shields examine the potential introduction of the Nature Restoration Fund as part of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, Ben Willis explores the inclusion of green lease clauses… more

Bartz et al. v. Anthropic PBC, No. C 24-05417 (N.D. Cal. 2025) - In Bartz et al. v. Anthropic, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California considered whether Anthropic’s use of copyrighted books—many sourced from… more

The Department of Defense’s (“DoD”) Under Secretary for Acquisition and Sustainment issued a memorandum on June 23, 2025, that tightens oversight on DoD contracts for information technology consulting & management services (“ITC&MS”)… more

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas vacated key portions of the 2024 updates to the HIPAA Privacy Rule that had strengthened protections for reproductive health care information. HIPAA-regulated entities are no… more

New Jersey has enacted its Fiscal Year 2026 budget, with the Legislature passing a $58.78 billion spending plan ahead of the July 1 constitutional deadline. The final budget reflects an increase of approximately $727 million over… more

“Family offices are continuing to actively allocate substantial funds to real estate as a core component of their overall investment strategy. There is continued preference for multi-family and industrial projects and increasing… more

In an appeal from an inter partes review, the Federal Circuit recently clarified that the enablement inquiry applied to prior art references in the context of an anticipation defense differs from the enablement inquiry applied when… more

On June 20, 2025, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) published a report entitled Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) and Alternatives in Hydraulic Oils and Lubricants: Report on Commercial… more