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5 New California Consumer Protection Laws: What Businesses Need to Know

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In October 2025, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law multiple new pieces of legislation with the goal of strengthening consumer protections in California and alleviating financial burdens on working families....more

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Enhanced Crackdown on Non-Compete Agreements

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It has been a busy year for the Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC”) enforcement efforts against non-compete restrictive covenants in employment agreements....more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Bank of England Revises Its Proposed Regime for Regulating ‘Systemic’ Stablecoins

The long-awaited Bank of England (Bank) consultation paper on its proposed regulatory regime for sterling-denominated systemic stablecoins was published on 10 November 2025 (Consultation Paper)....more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

Health Care Investors Conference: 2025 Recap

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Bass, Berry & Sims hosted the 15th annual Health Care Investors Conference (HCIC), co-sponsored by Deloitte, Gallagher and Houlihan Lokey, on October 29. Each year HCIC brings together hundreds of leading health care industry...more

Baker Botts L.L.P.

Cosmetics Industry Regulatory Challenges Accelerate

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The past three years have marked the most significant expansion of cosmetic industry oversight since 1938. The updates below outline key provisions of the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (“MoCRA”) and...more

Redgrave LLP

E-Discovery in Government Investigations: Insights into Effective Strategies for Government Investigations

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Government investigations have evolved significantly, and agencies have adopted more sophisticated approaches to enforcement. This article identifies seven areas where deliberate planning, proactive negotiation, and...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Joint Venture Best Practices: A Strategic Guide for Business Leaders – Part 1, Treat Your JV as Business Strategy First, Legal...

Joint ventures remain one of the most powerful tools in the modern business arsenal. In this five-part series, we will explore how, in a climate of geopolitical uncertainty and economic volatility, joint ventures have proven...more

Hinch Newman LLP

Lead Gen Terms Ruled Insufficient to Enforce Arbitration Agreement

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The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals recently affirmed a lower court ruling that a TCPA related arbitration clause contained in a lead generator’s online terms and conditions was unenforceable against a consumer....more

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Key implications for Cloud Service Providers

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The EU Data Act (Regulation (EU) 2023/2854), applicable from September 12, 2025, introduces a comprehensive legal framework aimed at enhancing data portability, interoperability, and minimizing dependency on individual...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Un nouveau cadre réglementaire autorise les contrats d’achat d’électricité par les entreprises en Ontario

Le règlement mis à jour de l’Ontario sur le rajustement global (le « RG ») (en anglais seulement) pris en application de la Loi de 1998 sur l’électricité permet maintenant aux clients de classe A aux termes de l’initiative...more

Amundsen Davis LLC

Leveling the Playing Field? Lessons From Indiana’s House Bill 1625 Proposal on Noncompete Agreements

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Although it did not advance through the 2025 legislative session, Indiana General Assembly’s introduction of House Bill 1625 marks a noteworthy moment in Indiana’s ongoing conversation around noncompete agreements. The...more

Clark Hill PLC

Cannabis Group Series | Sip, Scale, and Stay Legal: The Hemp Beverage Playbook

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As the hemp beverage industry continues to evolve, the first edition of the video series hosted by Clark Hill’s Cannabis Industry Group provides insights into the opportunities and challenges facing this rapidly growing...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Projet de loi 20 : Dépôt d’un régime de paiement rapide en Colombie-Britannique

Le 7 octobre dernier, le gouvernement de la Colombie-Britannique a déposé le projet de loi 20 à l’assemblée législative de sa province. Ce projet de loi met en œuvre des réformes très attendues qui visent à procurer davantage...more

Guidepost Solutions LLC

How Organizations Can Strengthen Third-Party Vendor Oversight and Compliance

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Organizations that rely on third-party vendors for critical operations face unique challenges in managing vendor risks. These external relationships are essential for operational success, but can also create vulnerabilities...more

UB Greensfelder LLP

Yes, Non-Competes Are Still Enforceable in Illinois—What You Need to Know

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My nonlawyer friends often assume non-compete agreements are not enforceable, usually because they had read an old headline about the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) proposed rule banning non-competes or an article...more

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Bankruptcy Court Holds That Creditor Did Not Act as Mere Conduit for Preferential Transfers

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On September 17, 2025, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Connecticut rejected an argument by a debtor that payments made by its creditor to a financial consultant were preferential transfers under the Bankruptcy...more

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European Union Adopts 19th Package of Sanctions Against Russia

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On 23 October 2025, the Council of the European Union announced the 19th EU package of sanctions against Russia, reflecting the continued commitment of the European Union to respond to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and to...more

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Employment Laws Coming to California in 2026

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As the end of 2025 approaches, our Labor & Employment Group highlights and summarizes new employment laws taking effect in California beginning in 2026....more

K&L Gates LLP

Sharing is Daring: Shared Services Agreements and Operator Liability

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A Michigan District Court recently found that shared services agreements between parent companies and their subsidiaries made parents potentially liable for environmental claims against their subsidiaries. The court held that...more

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Redefining Anchors and Reimagining Community: Takeaways from the ICSC+ U.S. Law Conference

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As a first-time attendee of the ICSC+ U.S. Law Conference, I wasn’t sure what to expect when I arrived in San Diego. Some things were immediately apparent — many of my G&S colleagues were seasoned ICSC participants —...more

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FDA Issues Guidance to Industry in Effort to Accelerate Development and Reduce Costs of Biosimilar Drugs

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) new draft guidance may reduce the cost and time to market for some applicants with biosimilar Biologic License Applications (BLAs). This draft guidance pivots from requiring...more

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RWI Limits: Rethinking the 10% Rule

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“How much limit should we buy?” This is a perennial question in the world of reps and warranties insurance (RWI). For years, the shorthand answer has been: 10% of enterprise value. But as with many rules of thumb, it’s worth...more

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German Insolvency Law - Rights and Duties of the Creditors' Committee

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RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF THE CREDITORS' COMMITTEE - The principal body representing insolvency creditors is the creditors' assembly, through which creditors jointly exercise their rights vis-a-vis the insolvency debtor, the...more

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Beware of Incorporating by Reference!

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Anyone who has tried to read plan documents can tell you that they are long and make for tedious reading. To avoid making already long plan documents even longer, many plans, particularly pre-approved plans, may include...more

Data Center Lease Considerations

While data center leases need to include most of the standard provisions of typical warehouse or manufacturing facilities’ leases, special attention should be given to their unique operational needs and special investments...more

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