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Japan Renewables Alert 71

As our Japan Renewables Alerts usually provide updates on important regulatory amendments in the renewable field, this issue provides an overview of the market landscape by introducing some of our recent activities....more

Morgan, Brown & Joy, LLP

Massachusetts Superior Court Holds that Parent Companies Cannot Enforce Noncompetition Obligations Against Their Subsidiaries’...

On September 11, 2025, Judge Debra A. Squires-Lee of the Massachusetts Superior Court held that a parent company cannot enforce a noncompetition provision against the employee of one of its subsidiaries....more

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Utilizing Rep and Warranties Insurance in CRE Transactions

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The use of transactional representations and warranties insurance is now well established, but that was not the case only a dozen years ago, when RWI in corporate mergers and acquisitions transactions was a growing, but still...more

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Injunctive Relief in Employment Litigation: Protecting Your Business When Time Is Critical

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When an employee departs, especially to join a competitor or start a competitive venture, the risk to the employer’s confidential information and customer relationships can be immediate. In those moments, time is not a...more

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Trick or Treat Contracts: Avoiding AI Vendor Horror Stories

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Ed. Note: This is the fifth article in our series, “Conjuring Competitive Advantage: An AI Spellbook for Leaders,” focused on unlocking AI for business with practical steps and insights. Read Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Part...more

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Amended Law Expands Arbitration Options for Businesses Operating in China

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China’s amendments to the Arbitration Law, effective 1 March 2026, introduce significant reforms designed to modernise its arbitration framework, align with international best practice and increase China’s appeal as a seat...more

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Superior Court Clarifies When Commissions Become ‘Wages’ Due Under the Massachusetts Wage Act

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A Massachusetts Superior Court recently addressed whether post-termination commissions contingent on future events qualify as “wages” under the state’s Wage Act law. In Ford v. Vacationeer, LLC, the court granted summary...more

Pullman & Comley - Connecticut Health Law

New Connecticut Health Care Laws Effective in the New Year

The 2025 Regular Session of the Connecticut General Assembly led to the passage of significant legislation affecting both institutional and individual health care providers in the state. ...more

Freeman Mathis & Gary

Ninth Circuit defines the “costs” associated with offers of judgment or settlement

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In Alvarado v. Wal-Mart Associates, Inc., issued by the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on September 30, 2025, the court clarified the scope of awards under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 998....more

McCarter & English, LLP

HSR 2.0: What Deal Lawyers Need Now

What’s changed, what it means, and how to be filing‑ready under the updated HSR rules - Deal volume ticked up in FY24, but the day-one burden is where most deal teams feel the most change. The Federal Trade Commission and...more

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Breach of Contract and Judicial Dissolution of Partnerships

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Today, we examine familiar principles of contract interpretation, as well as the requirements for judicial dissolution of a partnership....more

King & Spalding

Florida Appellate Court Holds Loan Is Not a Security

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A Florida intermediate appellate court recently reversed a $5.8 million judgment in a dispute arising out of loan participation agreements between a commercial lender and an investment firm, reasoning that the agreements were...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Supply Chain Gang: Italian Fashion Seeks to Boost Transparency With New Certification and Audit System - The Katten Kattwalk |...

Artisan craft cannot be sidelined in a world of fast fashion, says Italy’s leading fashion trade associations, which convened on October 15 for a discussion with the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy (MIMIT)....more

Cranfill Sumner LLP

Navigating Indemnity in Business Acquisitions: Protecting Your Deal from Post-Closing Liabilities

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You closed the deal. Whether you’re a new entrepreneur acquiring your first business or you’re expanding the services and capacity of your long-standing enterprise, closing marks the culmination of a lot of effort. But the...more

Miller & Martin PLLC

The Dos and Don'ts of AI in Contracting

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As artificial intelligence (AI) technologies increasingly integrate into legal practice, contract drafting has become a prominent area of innovation. AI models promise enhanced efficiency, consistency, and cost-savings, but...more

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Eleventh Circuit Allows Qui Tam Relators to Avoid Complaint Dismissal by Using Information Obtained in Discovery

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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit held in United States ex rel. Sedona Partners LLC v. Able Moving and Storage Inc., No. 22-13340 (11th Cir. Jul. 25, 2025), that while a district court has the discretion to...more

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Oman - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in Oman? In Oman, there is no standalone bribery law. Bribery and corruption are governed by several distinct and overlapping laws. Oman Sultani Decree No. 7/2018 On the...more

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GSA Leasing: Practice Tips and Pitfalls for Leasing Space to the Nation’s Largest Tenant

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KEY TAKEAWAYS - GSA Leasing: The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) manages one of the largest real estate portfolios in the country, leasing millions of square feet on behalf of federal agencies....more

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Peru - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in Peru? In Peru, bribery offenses are regulated in the Peruvian Criminal Code, approved by Legislative Decree N° 635. Specifically, articles 376°-A, 393°, 393°-A, 394°, 395°,...more

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Saudi Arabia - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)? In KSA, bribery and corruption are governed by several distinct and overlapping laws. However, the Anti-Bribery Law (promulgated pursuant...more

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Slovakia - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in Slovakia? The key piece of legislation concerning the legal regulation of corruption in Slovakia is the Criminal Code...more

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Singapore - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in Singapore? The key legislation that governs bribery in Singapore is...more

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Legal Grounds for Challenging the Overreach of European Regulations on US-Based Companies

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As European data and artificial intelligence (AI) regulations increasingly reach across borders, American companies find themselves ensnared in a web of foreign compliance obligations, which raises questions about sovereignty...more

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Portugal - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in Portugal? Bribery and corruption are regulated in articles 372 (Unlawfully Receiving or Offering an Advantage), 373 (Passive Corruption) and 374 (Active Corruption) of the...more

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Romania - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in Romania? The main piece of legislation covering bribery is the Criminal Code, passed through Law no. 286/2009. Anticorruption Law no. 78/2000 (Anticorruption Law) defines...more

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