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On April 10, 2026, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a nearly $17.1 million settlement with IBM to resolve allegations that IBM engaged in “illegal DEI practices” and violated the False Claims Act by failing to comply...more
A panel of the Ninth Circuit held, in an unpublished opinion, that Allied World Specialty Insurance Company (Allied) must defend its insureds even though there were undisputedly excluded allegations of sexual abuse in the...more
1. Introduction - In principle any national citizen or foreign national is allowed to establish a business in Austria. A company is defined as a partnership of at least two persons (exceptions for limited liability...more
About half of this year’s Sweet Sixteen starters in the men’s NCAA March Madness tournament began their college careers at a different program. Michigan State was the only Sweet Sixteen team with all five starters...more
Internal investigations are on the rise. As governments and regulators step up enforcement measures and whistleblower complaints surge, the number of internal investigations is increasing across a variety of industry sectors....more
In anticipation of the CY2027 bid deadline, CMS released both the CY2027 final rule for Medicare Advantage (“MA”) and Medicare Part D (the “Final Rule”) as well as the CY2027 MA Capitation Rates and Part C and Part D Payment...more
In our recent market updates, we examined how geopolitical tensions and incidents of market disruption are capable of introducing significant uncertainty into regional financial markets and, in that context, we identified,...more
A recent decision from the Louisiana Supreme Court clarifies that attorney fee-sharing agreements between lawyers in different firms are subject to – and must comply with – the Louisiana Rules of Professional Conduct,...more
On April 7, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC” or “Commission”) announced its enforcement results for the fiscal year (“FY”) 2025....more
The second iteration of the AIFMD II introduces new requirements for EU alternative investment funds (AIFs) and their managers (AIFMs). AIFMD II came into force on 15 April 2024, and EU member states are required to transpose...more
The tax case of CooperVision , heard recently by the First Tier Tribunal, feels like a case we’ll hear more about over the next couple of years. This case concerns longstanding executives who had invested in a company and...more
Commercial/industrial building owners, asset managers, insurers, and facilities leaders responsible for capital planning and risk mitigation, as well as architects, roofing contractors, consultants, adjusters, and real...more
Within days of taking office this year, New York City Mayor Mamdani signed an executive order entitled Fighting Subscription Tricks and Traps, which directed the City’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (“DCWP”) to...more
Last month, Washington state passed Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1155 (SB 1155), legislation that bans virtually all non-compete agreements and significantly narrows the scope of permissible non-solicitation agreements in...more
In Lehr v. Aspen Power Partners LLC (Mar. 30, 2026), the Delaware Court of Chancery addressed amendments made to the LLC agreement governing Aspen Power Partners LLC (the “Company”), which were adopted in connection with a...more
In this recent speech, SEC Chairman Paul Atkins again highlighted his three pillars in his “Make IPOs Great Again” plan. The three pillars were described in this speech as:...more
Recent reports regarding the cancellation of Disney’s $1 billion investment in OpenAI offer a timely case study for understanding the unique features, advantages, and complexities associated with strategic minority equity...more
In a decision that underscores the limits of “speed” in federal procurement, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently sustained a bid protest by Effective Communications Strategy, LLC (EFS) challenging a U.S. Army...more
When public companies announce bad news—regulatory compliance failures, government investigations or enforcement actions, workplace safety incidents, product recalls, data breaches, cyber-security incidents, or other adverse...more
With Oregon Governor Tina Kotek’s signing of House Bill 4116 last week, which opts Oregon out of interest exportation effective early June 2026, a primer on exportation is in order. ...more
The independent sponsor model continues to gain traction across private markets, reflecting a broader shift toward more flexible, conviction-driven investing....more
On April 7, 2026, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced its enforcement results for fiscal year 2025, which ran from October 2024 to September 2025....more
Good Sunday morning from Seattle . . . Our weekly Online Travel Update for the week ending Friday, April 10, is below. It was a relatively quiet week in the online travel industry as evidenced from this week’s stories. Enjoy....more
SAFEs (Simple Agreements for Future Equity), first created by Y Combinator in 2013 and the mechanics of which have been subsequently modified over the years, have become increasingly prevalent as a way for companies to raise...more
Time is short, stakes are high, and the crowds are coming. The upcoming FIFA World Cup™ offers tremendous opportunity for businesses that are prepared, have taken proper steps, and have protected their interests. Use...more