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Following the 2026 legislative session, Virginia’s employment law landscape is shifting with the enactment of several new employee-friendly measures, and even more on the horizon. Here are the key developments for which...more
Ireland is widely recognised as a leading domicile in which to establish investment funds. The most common Irish-regulated fund structures used in fund finance transactions are: (i) Irish collective asset-management vehicles...more
In Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V. v. Sirius XM Radio Inc., No. 1:17-cv-00184-JFB-SRF (D. Del. Mar. 24, 2026), the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware held that Sirius XM...more
A drunk driver does not come out of nowhere. In most cases, they were served drink after drink at a bar or restaurant long after it should have been obvious they had too much. Connecticut law recognizes this reality, and it...more
Tennessee is on the verge of enacting sweeping changes to the enforceability of restrictive covenants. A bill that cleared both chambers of the General Assembly in April now awaits Governor Bill Lee’s signature and enactment...more
Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the Fraud Oversight through Careful Use of Statistics (FOCUS) Initiative on April 30, 2026, a new effort designed to increase False Claims Act (FCA) enforcement through partnerships with...more
INTRODUCTION: A recent dawn raid on a multinational technology company conducted by the Japan Fair Trade Commission (“JFTC”) as part of its investigation into potential anticompetitive conduct in the cloud computing sector,...more
On May 5, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced proposed rule and form amendments that would allow public companies the option to satisfy their interim reporting obligations under federal securities laws by...more
In March 2025, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) published and requested comment on a proposed new “outside activities” Rule 3290 that would combine and replace Rules 3270 (outside business activities) and...more
A Nebraska federal court granted franchisor Home Instead, Inc.’s motion to dismiss nineteen Home Instead franchisees’ claims for breach of a 2024 Settlement Agreement. WJM Home Care, LLC v. Home Instead, Inc., 2026 WL 904279...more
At the time of contracting, few people are thinking of why or how the contract might be breached and what happens if so. However, a forum or arbitration selection clause may pre-determine your outcome regardless of who was at...more
Hotels across the country in the past decade have experienced a wave of litigation under the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA). The law provides victims of certain human trafficking crimes with a...more
In a dispute over alleged misappropriation of systemwide advertising funds, a North Carolina superior court permitted franchisees to proceed with claims against their franchisor but dismissed claims against the franchisor’s...more
Artificial intelligence is everywhere now: in your contracts, your research workflows, your customer service queue. And if your company is using it without thinking carefully about trade secret exposure, you may be quietly...more
What began as an alternative to paper has become the preferred method. In a growing number of states, it is the only method available. For businesses, their legal advisors, and their financial professionals, understanding how...more
In November 2025, the Taiwanese government proposed draft amendments to the Government Procurement Act to enhance efficiency, streamline procedures, strengthen supplier protections, and refine penalty mechanisms. Comprising...more
Acquirors of public company targets in negotiated, all-cash acquisitions can now complete a transaction on the 11th business day following the commencement of a tender offer. This can shorten the closing timetable for certain...more
The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has signaled it plans to formally rescind the Biden-era climate-related disclosure rules (The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors)....more
Following the Supreme Court of the United States’ decision invalidating most tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977, many companies expect to receive tariff refunds with respect to...more
In our Chain Reaction series, Baker Botts lawyers share their take on the fast-moving world of blockchain, digital assets, cryptocurrency and related innovative technologies, cutting through the noise to deliver clear,...more
On May 5, 2026, the SEC proposed to provide public companies the option of filing interim reports semiannually on new Form 10-S instead of quarterly on Form 10-Q....more
Secondary legislation clarifies the new rules for unsold consumer products under the European Union’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation 2024/1781/EU (ESPR). Amongst others, these rules require most companies to...more
South Korea has become one of the fastest-growing defense markets on the planet. Korea’s defense exports reached $15.4 billion in 2025, surging 60% year-on-year, driven largely by major contracts with Poland and other...more
The “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) movement has rapidly turned food additive regulation from a niche issue into a mainstream political and business priority. Longstanding debates over ingredient safety, chemical...more
During the 2026 Georgia legislative session, a bill was introduced by Representatives Soo Hong, Stan Gunter, Matthew Gambill, Katie Dempsey, Devan Seabaugh, Will Wade, and Senator Kay Kirkpatrick that amended Article 8 of...more