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CMMC Mission Readiness: Navigating Growth, Costs, and Competition for Defense Contractors
Recent Shifts in Non-Compete Regulations
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Bridging the Gap between Cautious Buyers and Eager Sellers
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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
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The Life Sciences industry is one defined by constant innovation and complexity. Drug development is essential to a company’s survival. Despite record levels of large pharma research and development (R&D) spend,[1] other...more
Offering discounts on pricing of medical products is often proposed as an advantageous business strategy in the health care industry. While offering discounts is a longstanding and common practice, if structured improperly,...more
Starting July 1, 2026, Florida businesses that add mandatory fees to customer bills, including service charges, automatic gratuities, credit card surcharges, delivery fees, or other mandatory add-ons, must follow new...more
On April 7, 2026, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced plans to consolidate and realign resources to staff the National Fraud Enforcement Division (the “Fraud Division”) that was created by President Trump in January...more
Competition among direct lenders continues to compress pricing across private credit markets, including in the lower middle market. At the same time, certain sponsor-driven features that were once more typical of larger...more
On March 23, 2026, the Producer Licensing (D) Task Force (“PLTF”) met at the Spring 2026 US National Meeting of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”). In addition to routine matters, such as adoption of...more
The 2026 White Collar Year in Preview ebook provides a comprehensive analysis of anticipated enforcement trends and legal developments across key areas of white collar law. As the federal government continues to advance its...more
Key Takeaways - IRS opens a limited window to reverse prior Section 163(j) elections. Revenue Procedure 2026-17 allows certain real estate businesses to withdraw an otherwise irrevocable election and potentially reclaim bonus...more
Earlier today, Massachusetts legislators agreed on a compromise bill to reform the Cannabis Control Commission (“Commission”) and implement certain meaningful reforms to help businesses still standing after a few years of...more
Key Takeaways - Florida is formalizing memory care regulation for assisted living facilities (“ALFs”). A new specialty license for memory care services, administered by the Agency for Health Care Administration (“AHCA”), will...more
The Reinsurance (E) Task Force (“RTF”) of the US National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) held a virtual meeting on March 2, 2026 in lieu of meeting in person at the NAIC Spring 2026 National Meeting. In...more
You have just spent an entire day in mediation traversing legal issues and opposing counsel as well as your client. The good news is that the parties have reached a deal in principle....more
The Natural Catastrophe Risk and Resilience (EX) Task Force (the “NCRRTF” or the “Task Force”) of the US National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) met on March 24, 2026 at the NAIC’s Spring 2026 National...more
On March 31, 2026, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) published a proposed regulation on investment selection under ERISA (“Selection of Designated Investment Alternatives—relevant factors and determinations for fiduciaries of...more
Luxury fashion and streetwear brands are increasingly engaging celebrities as long-term brand ambassadors—relationships that go well beyond a single campaign or seasonal activation. Today’s ambassador may appear in a runway...more
On March 31, 2026, the Department of Labor (DOL) published in the Federal Register a proposed regulation entitled “Fiduciary Duties In Selecting Designated Investment Alternatives” (Proposed Rule). The DOL issued the Proposed...more
The North Carolina Supreme Court’s decision in Warren v. Cielo Ventures, Inc. (filed March 20, 2026) is a significant decision for the construction industry but also carries major implications for the aviation industry as...more
On March 16, 2026, the Delaware Court of Chancery in Fortis Advisors, LLC v. Krafton, Inc. issued a post-trial decision in which the court resolved in favor of plaintiff sellers the first phase of a dispute over a buyer’s...more
One of the most common conversations we have with founders involves how to divide the initial equity among the founding team. It is often the first hard decision new co-founders face together, and getting it wrong (or...more
The Georgia General Assembly passed several significant tax bills during the 2026 legislative session, although the extent of income and property tax changes that were ultimately adopted was short of the groundbreaking tax...more
In Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction Company v. Regional Rail Partners, the Colorado Supreme Court recently determined that contractors working on public projects can include contested amounts for delay and disruption damages...more
The outbreak of war in Iran has sent shockwaves through global energy markets. In its immediate aftermath, a leading Qatari energy company announced the suspension of liquefied natural gas (LNG) production and associated...more
In November 2024, the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) amended the Law on the Application of Civil and Commercial Laws in the DIFC (the Application Law). Graham Lovett and Michael Stewart of Akin were instructed by...more
State legislatures continue to reevaluate the role of employee non-compete agreements, with 2026 shaping up to be another consequential year in the ongoing movement to restrict or eliminate their use. Current pending...more
A federal court in Ohio denied both sides’ summary judgment motions after finding genuine factual disputes over whether Overhead Door, a manufacturer of Wayne-Dalton doors, reasonably attempted to cure allegedly defective...more