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UPC ADR: Arbitration, Mediation and Expert Determination

The Patent Mediation and Arbitration Centre (PMAC) forms part of the Unified Patent Court (UPC). Its rules of operation are available here. It operates independently, but carries out its tasks in close contact and cooperation...more

Miles Mediation & Arbitration

The Changing World of Mediation: From Golf Balls to AI

AI, or artificial intelligence, is exponentially changing the world. It’s also changing the mediation landscape. How did we get here, and more importantly, where will AI mediation take us? With its explosive growth and...more

Gray Reed

Texas Royalty Owners Burdened with Post-Production Costs … Again

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After reading Devon Energy Production Company, L.P. v. Oliver if you’ recall a similar post-production cost dispute, it was last week. And the result was the same. Royalties under this lease are to be calculated at the...more

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AI: The Next Frontier of PE Deal Risk

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Cybersecurity diligence was once treated as a specialized issue in private equity transactions; today, it’s part of the standard deal process. Buyers evaluate security controls, incident history, insurance coverage, vendor...more

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Overview of Colorado House Bill 24B-1001 and Commercial Property Taxation

Overview of Colorado House Bill 24B-1001 and Commercial Property Taxation: Colorado House Bill 24B-1001, enacted during the 2024 special legislative session, delivered significant property tax relief to commercial real...more

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Tariff Refunds as a New Deal Point: What M&A Dealmakers Need to Consider

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The imposition of widespread tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”) fundamentally altered the M&A landscape over the past year—affecting deal valuations, due diligence protocols, and risk...more

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

A Money Judgment by Any Other Name is Still Not Rescission: First Department Rejects Last-Ditch Intervention Gambit in LLC...

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Some of the most interesting cases we post about on this blog are, of course, the ones where there is more than meets the eye. On the surface, today’s case—Bapaz NYC West St Group LLC v. Assa Properties Inc., 2026 NY...more

Mayer Brown

UK Weekly Sanctions Update - Weeks of April 27 and May 4, 2026

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In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world. FCDO announces new sanctions on to curb Russian drones: On 5 May 2026, the FCDO announced in a press release that it would introduce...more

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Connecticut Expands Scope of Its ‘Stay or Pay’ Prohibition

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Connecticut has enacted amendments to its longstanding prohibition on “stay‑or‑pay” agreements that expand the law’s application to all employers and reinforce restrictions on agreements requiring repayment as a condition of...more

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Medicare's $50 Per Month GLP-1 Bridge: What You Need to Know

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In the latest effort by the Trump administration to reduce costs and increase access to anti-obesity medications like Ozempic and Wegovy (also known as GLP-1s), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) announced...more

Hinshaw & Culbertson - Consumer Crossroads

SCOTUS Confirms: Federal Courts Retain Power to Affirm or Vacate an Arbitration Decision

As we predicted in our post After Arbitration, Does a District Court Have Jurisdiction to Confirm or Vacate an FAA Award?, the US Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that a federal court that has sent a dispute to arbitration...more

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2002 ISDA equity definitions VE

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ISDA has launched the 2002 ISDA Equity Derivatives Definitions (Versionable Edition) (the "Equity Definitions VE"), replacing the static 2002 ISDA Equity Derivatives Definitions, with an industry implementation date of...more

DLA Piper

Blockchain and Digital Assets News and Trends – Q1 2026

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This periodic bulletin is designed to help companies identify important legal developments governing the use and acceptance of blockchain technology, smart contracts, and digital assets....more

Jones Day

How Investors Are Adapting to the SEC's Deregulatory Agenda, and What to Do About It

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The SEC, under Chairman Paul Atkins, is pursuing a sweeping deregulatory agenda aimed at simplifying public company disclosure obligations, promoting capital formation, scaling requirements to company size, and refocusing the...more

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Delaware Court of Chancery Upholds Removal of “Imperious” CEO Under DGCL Section 225

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On April 20, 2026, Vice Chancellor J. Travis Laster issued a post-trial opinion in DSM HoldCo, Inc. v. Demoulas, C.A. No. 2025-1020-JTL (Del. Ch. Apr. 20, 2026), an action brought under 8 Del. C. § 225(a) by the parent...more

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Virginia Reshapes Franchising with Ban on Post-Term Non-Competes

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Franchisors with Virginia locations should prepare to revise their franchise agreements and Virginia-specific disclosure materials. Beginning July 1, 2026, Virginia law will prohibit most post-termination non-compete...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Shutterstock to Pay $35 Million Over Auto‑Renewal and Cancellation Practices

According to a complaint filed by the FTC, when the FTC filed a lawsuit against Adobe over its subscription practices in 2024, people at Shutterstock took notice....more

Cooley LLP

Key Tronic Case Shows SEC Isn't Ignoring Controls Violations

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On April 20, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced settled charges against a public company — Key Tronic Corp. — for books and records and internal controls violations relating to improper expense management...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

Not all private credit fund liquidity is the same: The market’s evolution and a comparison of Evergreen Fund liquidity terms

In recent weeks several well known retail-oriented “evergreen” private credit funds have received redemption requests from their investors, which exceed their share repurchase limits, leading to several concerning newsworthy...more

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UAE Exits OPEC: Strategic Considerations for Energy Businesses

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On April 28, 2026, the United Arab Emirates (the “UAE”) announced its decision to withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (“OPEC”) and the broader OPEC+ alliance, effective May 1, 2026....more

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New hospice, home health agency providers subject to CMS enrollment moratoria

On May 13, 2026, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a six-month nationwide moratoria on new Medicare enrollments for hospice and home health agency (HHA) providers, joining durable medical...more

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SEC Raises Qualified Client Thresholds: What Advisers Need To Do Before June 29

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has raised the dollar thresholds for “qualified client” status under Rule 205-3 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (Advisers Act). The increases, which will take effect on June...more

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Capital Markets Update – May 2026 One-Minute Reads

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced enforcement results for its fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, and this addendum of FY 2025 enforcement statistics....more

Ropes & Gray LLP

CMS Announces Nationwide Moratoria on Hospice and Home Health Agency Medicare Enrollments - Key FAQs for Hospice Providers and...

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On May 13, 2026, CMS announced an imminent nationwide six-month moratoria on the Medicare enrollment of new hospices and home health agencies (HHAs), citing concerns regarding rapid growth in enrollments, improper ownership...more

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High Court “Zips” Up Honest Concurrent Use

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In a decision with major implications for brand strategy, the High Court of Australia has upheld a high bar for traders to adopt a brand name “honestly”. The High Court has handed down its decision in Zip Co Limited v...more

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