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Inheritance Lawyer in UAE: When Do You Need One?

Think of passing an estate to your family like handing over a safe deposit box full of valuables: if the key (a valid will) is clear and everyone knows the code, the handover is calm. If you lose the key, the box stays...more

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Southern District of Texas applies Section 109(a) to Chapter 15 recognition - Aligns with Second Circuit’s Barnet, rejects...

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The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas held in In re Siu-Fung Ceramics Holdings that the Bankruptcy Code requires a foreign debtor to have a domicile, a place of business, or property in the US...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

State AGs Roll the Dice on Gaming

State AGs have long had an interest in enforcing consumer protection laws in the realm of gambling and gaming. Almost 10 years ago, many state AGs (including in Massachusetts, Alabama, New York, and Texas for example)...more

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March 2026: Federal Deadlines That Will Reshape the AI Regulatory Landscape

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On December 11, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order titled "Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence," declaring it the policy of the United States to achieve “global AI dominance through a...more

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Insurers Not Obligated to Defend Meta in Youth Social Media Lawsuits

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On February 27, 2026, the Delaware Superior Court issued a memorandum opinion and order in Hartford Casualty Insurance Co. et al. v. Instagram, LLC et al., granting summary judgment for a group of insurers and denying motions...more

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No Office, No Problem: Canadian Courts Assert Jurisdiction Over U.S. Companies for Intellectual Property Infringement

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A recent Ontario decision confirms that U.S. companies can be sued in Canada for infringement of Canadian intellectual property, even when servers, employees, and corporate headquarters are located outside the country. If a...more

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Supreme Court Takes Up Climate Tort Case Amid EPA Endangerment Rollback

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The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to review a landmark climate tort case, coupled with the EPA’s repeal of its foundational Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding, signals a pivotal moment for climate liability and regulation in...more

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Top 5 Large-Scale RIF Mistakes to Avoid in 2026 for Multinational Employers

As economic pressures continue into 2026, multinational employers are once again planning large-scale workforce reductions. Many approach these reductions as they would in the United States—as coordinated, single-day events...more

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Microplastics Litigation: Defenses Against Attempts to Expand Theories of Liability

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Recent decisions demonstrate judicial skepticism toward claims premised on the alleged presence of microplastics in consumer products. As plaintiffs’ counsel attempt to expand traditional product liability and consumer...more

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Illinois Employment Law Update: New Requirements Under the Workplace Transparency Act

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As of January 1, 2026, employers are required to adhere to certain increased compliance obligations created by recent amendments to the Illinois Workplace Transparency Act (“IWTA” or the “Act”). The IWTA generally imposes...more

Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP

The Latest in Labor, Employment + Benefits: Nutter's Legal Roundup (March 2026)

The Nutter Labor, Employment + Benefits’ Legal Roundup is a periodic newsletter highlighting notable developments, decisions, and enforcement actions impacting employers and plan sponsors in Massachusetts and beyond. We...more

Bricker Graydon Wyatt LLP

Does a Single PTO Policy Still Work for Multi-State Employers?

I’m often asked to review the benefits and paid leave provisions in employer handbooks. Employers tend to focus first on retirement and health benefits, but significant compliance issues show up elsewhere. By far the most...more

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I Bought a Company and It Is Not What the Seller Described. What Do I Do?

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You just made one of the biggest purchases of your life: you bought a business. Congratulations! But after the dust settles from reaching this important milestone, you realize something’s off. Maybe the seller didn’t transfer...more

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AI Chatbot Regulation: 78 State Bills, 58 Lawsuits

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State legislatures are regulating what AI chatbots say. Plaintiffs’ lawyers are suing over what AI chatbots collect. Most compliance teams are only watching one front....more

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U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Climate Change Preemption Case

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On February 23, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court granted the petition for writ of certiorari in Suncor Energy, Inc. v. County Commissioners of Boulder County (No. 25-170). In addition to addressing the question presented by...more

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X to Take Precedence Over Y in Case of Confusion

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Contracts commonly have provisions that say what is to take precedence in the event of conflicts, inconsistencies, or ambiguities between one agreement (or part or schedule) and another. The Court of Appeal has considered a...more

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No Confusion Over Confusion Clauses: English Court of Appeal Finds English Jurisdiction Clause Prevails

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The Court of Appeal has upheld the grant of an anti-suit injunction, holding that a “confusion clause” in reinsurance certificates operated as a hierarchy clause giving precedence to the terms of earlier contracts over the...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Sanctions and Seizures: English Courts Hold the Arbitration Line

Tecnimont S.p.A. (Italian) (“Tecnimont”) and MT Russia LLC (“MTR”) were engaged by LLC EuroChem North-West-2 (“NW2”), a Russian company, as contractors to build a urea and ammonia plant in Russia. The dispute resolution...more

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Seventh Circuit Poised to Rule on Alternative Service by Email on Chinese “Schedule A” Defendants (Maybe)

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On February 25, 2026, a panel of the Seventh Circuit held oral argument in the case of Kangol LLC v. Hangzhou Chuanyue Silk Import & Export Co., Ltd., No. 25-2205. The appeal arises out of an unsuccessful attempt to void a...more

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Senators Introduce American Lending Fairness Act to Clarify DIDMCA Opt-Out Authority

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On February 12, Senator Bernie Moreno introduced the American Lending Fairness Act of 2026, legislation that would amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act and the Federal Credit Union Act to clarify the scope of federal...more

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Comparative Playbook: Navigating Conflicts in Delaware and Nevada

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Completing your initial public offering (IPO) is an exciting time, with capital inflows taking you to the next level. But if you are getting ready to go public – or recently closed your IPO – it is important to recognize the...more

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Service Out: Alternative Methods, 'technical Games' and Exceptional Circumstances

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The High Court in Khanna v Khanna [2025] EWHC 3278 (Ch) dismissed the First Defendant’s application to set aside an order for service by alternative means (i.e., email) in India (the “Order”) and his application for...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Oregon Legislature Reintroduces DIDMCA OPT-OUT LEGISLATION– H.B. 4116

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In the wake of the Tenth Circuit’s decision in National Association of Industrial Bankers v. Weiser, 159 F.4th 694 (10th Cir. 2025), Oregon legislators have once again introduced legislation that would “opt out” of Section...more

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Texas Voids Out-of-State Forum and Choice of Law Clauses in Construction Contracts

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The Texas Legislature amended statutes impacting construction contracts for projects located in Texas to declare any forum selection clause or choice of law provision “void as against public policy,” and mandate venue for any...more

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How to Protect Your Rights If You’re Injured While Vacationing Out of State

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Vacation injuries can transform a relaxing getaway into a legal nightmare when you’re hundreds or thousands of miles from home, unfamiliar with local laws, and uncertain about your rights. Whether you slip on an unmarked wet...more

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