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Minnesota Supreme Court Holds that Franchisees Based Outside of Minnesota Are Not Barred from Asserting Claims Under the Minnesota...

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The Supreme Court of Minnesota has held that there is no territorial limit to the Minnesota Franchise Act’s (MFA) provision barring unfair practices, but nevertheless affirmed dismissal of MFA claims where the parties’...more

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Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Rehabilitation Proceedings in Brazil

KEY FACTS OF BANKRUPTCY, INSOLVENCY & REHABILITATION PROCEEDINGS UNDER BRAZILIAN LAW - 1. A brief presentation of the bankruptcy/ insolvency/ rehabilitation proceedings of the country and their main differences. The...more

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DOJ’s Corporate Whistleblower Pilot Program Hits the Ground Running: Is Your Compliance Program Ready?

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The U.S Department of Justice’s (DOJ or Department) Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program (Pilot Program) has hit the ground running, reportedly triggering more than 100 reports since it went live on August 1, 2024....more

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Ding-Dong the Qui Tam Relator Is Dead? Novel FCA Decision Could Change How False Claims Are Prosecuted

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Years from now, might we cite a recent Middle District of Florida decision as the beginning of the end of the False Claim Act’s (FCA) qui tam provision in its current form? In granting the defendants’ motion for judgment on...more

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New DOD Rules on Contractor Reporting and Mitigating Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence for Unclassified Contracts

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As a result of a broader U.S. government effort to address supply chain vulnerabilities, Congress passed a new law focused on U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) contracting with certain entities that operate under foreign...more

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DOD Issues Proposed Rule to Address Conflicts of Interest for Certain Consulting Services

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Last week, the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) published a proposed rule that would amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement a statutory prohibition on DOD awarding contracts with...more

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Maine Attorney General Convenes Working Group to Recommend Standards to Implement Right to Repair Law - Seyfarth's Future of...

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The Maine Attorney General’s Office recently announced that it has convened an 11-person working group of industry stakeholders to develop recommendations for legislation to establish an entity with rulemaking and enforcement...more

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Small Business Recertification: Key Issues Under SBA’s Recent Proposes Changes

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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently issued a proposed rule that covers a variety of topics that will be of interest to small- and large-business government contractors, touching on requirements for the...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Why Can’t Weed Be Friends? How Marijuana and Hemp Businesses Can Both Win, and Win America

We at Budding Trends have devoted thousands of words (and nearly as many pop culture references) to the escalating tension between the marijuana and hemp industries. It seems that to many in the cannabis industry this is a...more

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NLRB General Counsel Doubles-Down on Non-Compete Agreement—and Takes Aim at “Stay-or-Pay” Provisions

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On October 7, 2024, the General Counsel for the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) issued a memorandum offering her perspective on damages employers may face when enforcing allegedly unlawful non-compete agreements, and...more

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NLRB GC Targets Non-Compete & “Stay-or-Pay” Provisions

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On Oct. 7, 2024, Jennifer Abruzzo, General Counsel for the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”), issued a memorandum aimed squarely at non-compete and “stay-or-pay” provisions, and how she plans to address them under the...more

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Five Lessons From Framaco Litigation: How Construction Contractors Can Best Position Themselves Before Filing Claims

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A string of recent decisions issued by the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA) provide helpful reminders for construction contractors that have encountered difficulties in performance and are seeking relief from the...more

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Indemnity Clauses, Claims & Controversies

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Indemnification is a key component in virtually every M&A deal, serving as a detailed and nuanced contractual risk allocation device between the Buyer and Seller. Though drafted in a two-way fashion, indemnity operates in the...more

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Bid Protest Lessons Learned From Oak Grove Technologies

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With another government fiscal year in the books, contractors may be anticipating the next season of bid protests. The Federal Circuit’s recent decision in Oak Grove Technologies v. United States offers a timely set of...more

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This Week in 340B: October 1 – 7, 2024

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Find this week’s updates on 340B litigation to help you stay in the know on how 340B cases are developing across the country. Each week we comb through the dockets of more than 50 340B cases to provide you with a quick...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Cannabis and the Law

New California Emergency Hemp Regulations Draw the Ire of National Hemp Trade Group and Notorious Stoners Alike

As we discussed during a recent webinar, the new emergency regulations would disrupt the existing hemp market in California and effectively ban the production and sale of all intoxicating hemp products in the state. ...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Alabama Supreme Court’s Recent Ruling on Indemnity Clauses Could Impact Construction Contracts: Key Drafting Considerations

Hark! A recent Alabama Supreme Court indemnity decision, Mobile Infirmary Association v. Quest Diagnostics Clinical Laboratories, may require you to retrieve your drafting pen. Although not a case involving a construction...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

The Bermuda Monetary Authority Issues Papers on Collateral Structures, Liquidity Risk and Private Credit

Increased strengthening of the global regulatory landscape in the (re)insurance industry has led to a similar increase in engagement between regulators and those they regulate. Specifically, Bermuda continues to be an...more

Lathrop GPM

Franchisee’s Execution of Competing Franchise Agreement During Franchise Term Forecloses Claims Against Former Franchisor

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A federal court in New Jersey granted the franchisor of the Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express brands (Holiday Hospitality) summary judgment on former franchisee Scion Hotels’ complaint alleging violations of the New Jersey...more

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Pennsylvania AG Sues Robotics Toy Company for Alleged Failure to Fulfill Prepaid Orders

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In September, Pennsylvania Attorney General (AG) Michelle Henry filed a lawsuit against Pittsburgh-based Digital Dream Labs, Inc., and its CEO, Harold Jacob Hanchar, individually and in his capacity as CEO. In the lawsuit,...more

Wiley Rein LLP

SAM Registered I Am Part 3: A Journey Through the Recent Case Law, Practical Tips and Guidance for Registering in SAM, and...

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We have actively monitored the drum beat of bid protest decisions addressing lapses in an offeror’s System for Award Management (SAM.gov or SAM) registration and their impact on an offeror’s eligibility for award. More recent...more

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What Happens When the Court That Ordered Arbitration Lacked Jurisdiction In the First Place?

Once is legally interesting, twice is a trend, and three times is a message. In the last seven years, at least three federal appeals courts (two very recently) have held, following an arbitration ordered by a district court,...more

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In California, New Automatic Renewal and Continuous Service Requirements Signed Into Law

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Companies offering automatic renewal or continuous service terms to consumers subject to California law should review their consent, notice, and cancellation practices. On September 24, 2024, California Governor Gavin...more

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Stellantis Files String of Lawsuits Against UAW Claiming Strike Threats Are Bad Faith

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On October 7, 2024, in a coordinated attack, Chrysler owner Stellantis filed a string of lawsuits across multiple jurisdictions against the United Auto Workers Union (“UAW”) and numerous local chapters regarding the UAW’s...more

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Reflections on Fat Bear Week

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Unbeknownst to me (until yesterday), Fat Bear Week has been a big event for the past ten years. As far as I can tell, it’s like a reality show in which the contestants are bears, instead of humans. And unlike some human...more

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