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ABC Insights – Part 2- A Guide to Training, Zoning, and More
Warfighting at Warp Speed: Why Defense Contractors Must Track the DOW’s Acquisition Overhaul
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Federal Hemp Ban Explained: A State-by-State Analysis & 2026 Outlook with Vicente LLP
Marijuana to Schedule III: What Changes, What Doesn’t, and What Comes Next
Founding Vision: Mike Halpert on VR Training and Entrepreneurial Resilience
“Home Court Advantage? Key Differences Between Delaware and Texas Laws Relevant to the Corporate Home Debate”
“‘DExit’ or Just Drama? The Future of Delaware and ‘Y’all Street’”
Mediation Matters: The Art of Turning Conflict Into Conversation
Are AI Data Centers the New Power Centers?
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Overcoming Missed Deadlines
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Episode Two: ABC Insights – A Guide to California Alcohol Beverage Regulations
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The Tokyo District Court recently released Guidelines for Standard Essential Patent (SEP) Infringement Litigation and SEP Mediation Procedures. Our Antitrust Team is tracking the potential impact these developments may have...more
On 15 December 2025, the UK Government published the final text of the secondary legislation (and accompanying explanatory memorandum) that brings cryptoassets activities within the scope of the UK regulatory perimeter....more
As reported in our January 27, 2026, memorandum, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment held a legislative hearing on January 22, 2026, focused on a draft bill entitled Discussion Draft of Legislation to...more
A special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) is a blank-check company with no business operations, formed to raise capital through an initial public offering (IPO) for the purpose of effecting a merger or other forms of...more
In last week’s judgment in Sahara Energy Resource Limited v. Societe Nationale de Raffinage SA (SONARA) the Court of Appeal overturned the High Court’s surprising ruling that claims labelled “undisputed” in an agreement...more
On January 29, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”), Antitrust Division (the “Division”) announced its first-ever whistleblower reward, paying $1 million to a whistleblower under its new Whistleblower Rewards Program...more
Subrogation is often considered a technical doctrine; it allows an insurer to ‘step into the shoes of its insured.’ In practice, however, control of the litigation is anything but technical. The party with carriage decides...more
During Northwestern’s “Securities Regulation Institute,” there was an interesting discussion about whether AI tools supplant the need for the summary of risk factors placed in SEC filings because investors can easily...more
The Delaware Supreme Court recently reversed two Court of Chancery decisions in West Palm Beach Firefighters’ Pension Fund v. Moelis & Company, which had already prompted swift action by the Delaware General Assembly....more
Welcome to a special edition of Distressed Debt Legal Insights, Ropes & Gray’s source of timely insights for professionals navigating the complex world of liability management and special situations finance....more
Can a non-physician own a med spa in Texas? The short answer is “no” – non-physicians cannot directly own medical spas in Texas. But don't be discouraged. Through a properly structured Management Services Organization...more
The reported US$975 million Khaby Lame transaction marks a genuinely new development in intellectual property (IP) transactions. The asset being commercialised does not fit neatly within the traditionally recognised...more
The United States District Court for the Southern District of New York has issued a class action decision in Demarco et al. v. DNVB, Inc., which challenged the company’s practice of automatically adding a $2.98 “Shipping...more
Last month, two large, affiliated investment advisory groups reached a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over allegations that their form investment advisory agreements violated the Investment...more
Texas is commonly portrayed as business-friendly, offering many tax advantages and other economic benefits to incentivize companies to do business in the Lone Star State. Yet, when it comes to protecting businesses from...more
Oregon's packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) law is being actively complied with by thousands of manufacturers, importers, distributors, and retailers from around the country. Those substantial compliance efforts...more
On August 12, 2026, the new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (“PPWR”) will be into force. Manufacturers must be prepared by then. The new Regulation (EU) No 2025/40 is part of the European Green Deal and sets the...more
A cutting‑edge experiment in recycling policy is now unfolding in multiple states across the country: Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Laws. EPR laws are designed to shift the cost of recycling and waste management from...more
A pair of recent tenant-friendly bankruptcy court decisions have (1) limited the scope of landlord priority expense claims, and (2) made it easier for a tenant in bankruptcy to assume and assign a lease over its landlord’s...more
In this crossover episode of The Consumer Finance Podcast and Payments Pros, Taylor Gess, Jason Cover, and Caleb Rosenberg explore the heightened attention from regulators and legislators on small business finance programs...more
On February 6, 2026, Judge Jeannette A. Vargas of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York granted a temporary restraining order (“TRO”) blocking the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (“DOT”) suspension...more
I. INTRODUCTION: For decades, experts have recognized the need to reform Canada’s fraudulent conveyance and fraudulent preference laws (collectively, “reviewable transactions”), which have been described as “complex,...more
On January 3, 2026, the New York State Supreme Court delivered a win to a group of minority lenders to STG Logistics (“STG”), denying four motions to dismiss the minority lenders' lawsuit seeking to unwind or be awarded...more
Good Sunday afternoon from Seattle . . . For those of you who follow American football, Happy Superbowl Sunday (apparently the number one sports betting day of the year). Our weekly Online Travel Update for the week ending...more
The life sciences investment climate is looking up, as industry adapts to challenging supply-side forces and AI makes inroads in healthcare....more
