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Defending against tort claims is a critical concern for construction and oil and gas companies, as these industries inherently involve high-risk operations both on the road and at the job site. From injuries / fatalities to...more
On August 15, 2025, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 2487, amending the Illinois Human Rights Act ("IHRA") to make two key changes of which Illinois employers should be aware. The new law takes effect January 1,...more
As part of Hong Kong Arbitration Week 2025 programming, on 21 October 2025, Skadden hosted “Navigating the Storm: Effective Crisis Management.”...more
The Hon. Lewis J. Leman of the Southern District of New York recently reaffirmed the court’s finding that there was probable cause to believe that the plaintiff in Eletson Holdings v. Levona Holdings committed fraud by...more
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Welcome to Part 3 in this three-part series exploring how employers can effectively navigate retaliation claims. Part 1 explains the legal landscape for triggering actual or perceived retaliatory activity in a workplace...more
The new year brings a mandatory shakeup to California’s private construction industry. Effective January 1, 2026, Senate Bill 440 — the Private Works Change Order Fair Payment Act (“SB 440”) — will govern how contractors and...more
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The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) finalized the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program and published FAQs that supplement the August 7, 2025, Federal Register notice. The final materials confirm the pilot takes...more
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