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No Service Shortcuts Abroad: The Limits of Alternate Service Under CPLR 308

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When litigants pursue claims against foreign defendants, the question of how to serve them is more than procedural – it’s jurisdictional. As many readers of this blog are aware, CPLR 308  authorizes alternate service methods...more

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The SBA Franchise Directory is Back

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The US Small Business Administration (SBA) has reinstated its SBA Franchise Directory after a two-year hiatus. Widely hailed as a valuable resource by stakeholders, the SBA Franchise Directory is a list of franchisors...more

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Why Do Federal Bank Regulators Create a Commercial Monopoly on Key Benchmark Data?

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Ever since the 1995 CRA rule was published bank regulators have mandated certain “community” and “market” benchmarks as the basis for rating bank performance under the CRA regulations. Most of that data is in the public...more

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The Robins Kaplan Spotlight, Vol. 10 No. 2 - June 2025

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The Spotlight strives to provide a forum to discuss the latest news and compelling issues impacting fiduciaries and those to whom fiduciaries owe duties. Whether you are an officer, director, trustee, beneficiary, trust...more

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OIG Issues Favorable Advisory Opinion on Telehealth Marketplace MSO-PC Arrangement

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The Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (OIG) recently issued a favorable advisory opinion under the federal Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS), wading into the world of not only telehealth but also...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Texas Supreme Court Issues New Interpretation of Texas Usury Law

On May 23, the Texas Supreme Court issued an opinion holding that in determining whether a commercial loan is usurious under Texas state law, the “actuarial method” must be employed. This requires the applicable amount of...more

Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP

Navigating the Patchwork of State Consumer Privacy Statutes: An E-Commerce Compliance Playbook

Online retailers now face an increasingly complex matrix of state consumer-privacy statutes that impose prescriptive requirements on data collection, monetization, and cybersecurity practices. ...more

Morgan Lewis

Massachusetts High Court Clarifies Noncompete Law’s Scope, Declines to Let Nonsolicits ‘Through the Back Door’

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In Miele v. Foundation Medicine, Inc., the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) clarified that the Massachusetts Noncompetition Agreement Act (MNAA or the Act) does not apply to a forfeiture clause triggered by a breach...more

Woodruff Sawyer

The Judges of Y’all Street: Riding with the New Texas Business Court

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Normally, developments in corporate law are slow-moving—but not over the past year or so. Texas, among other jurisdictions, has been acting fast to capitalize on cracks in Delaware’s armor as the leading state of...more

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC

NIL and direct pay: Top 6 things student-athletes need to know

The world of college sports is undergoing the biggest transformation in decades. Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals have opened the door for student-athletes to earn money through personal branding. Now, with the House v....more

Hogan Lovells

New Oregon CPOM law takes aim at “Friendly PC” arrangements

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On June 9, 2025, Oregon enacted Senate Bill 951, which strengthens Oregon’s existing prohibition on the corporate practice of medicine (CPOM) by limiting the scope of permissible arrangements between professional medical...more

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SEC Withdraws Proposed ESG Disclosure and Shareholder Submission Rules

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In a significant but not unsurprising policy shift, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced the withdrawal of proposed rules aimed at enhancing ESG disclosures and modifying shareholder proposal...more

Greenberg Glusker LLP

United States v. Miller: U.S. Supreme Court Narrows the Scope of Sovereign Immunity Abrogation Under Section 106(a)

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The United States Supreme Court has held that the sovereign immunity waiver in Section 106(a) of the Bankruptcy Code does not extend to state law claims “nested” within a Section 544(b) claim for relief, depriving bankruptcy...more

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Vegan Chain Planta Seeks Relief Through Reorganization

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The recent Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing by Planta, a well-known vegan restaurant chain, reflects the mounting financial challenges facing the restaurant sector, particularly for specialty and plant-based establishments. While...more

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Delaware Court Awards More Than $180 Million for Breach of Commercially Reasonable Efforts Obligation in Drug Development...

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On June 11, 2025, the Delaware Court of Chancery found Alexion Pharmaceuticals liable for more than $180 million in damages to former stockholders of Syntimmune, Inc., following the Court’s September 2024 ruling that Alexion...more

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LOIs in M&A Transactions: Striking the Right Balance Between Commitment and Flexibility

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A letter of intent (LOI) or term sheet tends to be the first substantive document for an M&A transaction. It outlines the key terms and mutual understanding between a buyer and seller while they progress through due diligence...more

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Preparing Your Business for Sale

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Selling your business is one of the most significant decisions you'll make as an entrepreneur. Whether you’re planning to retire, pursue a new opportunity, or simply step away, preparing your business for sale is essential to...more

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AI Call-Monitoring Lawsuits Are Heating Up: 5 Steps Your Business Can Take to Minimize Risk

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A new lawsuit just filed against an AI software provider offers a clear warning for any business using artificial intelligence to monitor or record customer service calls. On June 13, a California plaintiff filed a federal...more

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New York Lawmakers Consider Progressive Reforms to Severance Agreements

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The New York State Senate passed the “No Severance Ultimatums Act” (“the Act”), which, if enacted, “prevents employers from giving coercive ultimatums to employees or former employees relating to such employee's severance...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

New Oregon Law Strengthens Prohibition on the Corporate Practice of Medicine

On June 9, 2025, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed Senate Bill 951 (SB 951) into law. According to sponsors of SB 951, this new legislation is designed to curb the influence of private equity and third-party management...more

Mayer Brown

Subscription Finance: Cascading Pledges

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Cascading pledges are frequently used in subscription finance to avoid legal impediments, avoid tax implications and mitigate prohibited transaction risk under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing a Business Entity in Hungary (Updated)

1 COMPANY FORMS - The following company forms are available in Hungary: (i) general partnership (Kkt.); (ii) limited partnerships (Bt.); (iii) limited liability company (Kft.); (iv) private company...more

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Montana, Indiana, Colorado, Oregon, and Utah Amend Restrictive Covenant Laws for Healthcare Providers

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In the wake of the nationwide injunction last year barring the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) attempted Noncompete Ban, states have continued to legislate the scope of enforceable restrictive covenants, especially...more

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Avoiding a Tragic End to a Fiduciary Relationship

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Blockbuster movies follow varied plotlines—some tragic, some heartwarming, some a mix. Often they are based on human dramas. In the real world, fiduciary relationships can set the proverbial stage for unwelcomed high drama,...more

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Déductibilité des honoraires entre sociétés liées et acte anormal de gestion

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La Cour administrative d’appel de Nancy se prononce sur la déductibilité de la rémunération de services versée à des sociétés liées (CAA Nancy, 15 mai 2025, n° 23NC00076)....more

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