Operation Bluebird, Inc. (“Bluebird”) and X Corp. are locked in a dispute over the future of the Twitter brand, stemming from the platform’s rebrand from “Twitter” to “X” in 2023. The TMCA covered the rebrand…
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/ Business Organizations, Business Torts, Communications & Media Law, Intellectual Property
On June 11, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States issued three decisions:
Keathley v. Buddy Ayers Construction, Inc., Case No. 25-6: This case addresses when a debtor’s failure to disclose a legal claim in bankruptcy…
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/ Bankruptcy, Civil Procedure, Commercial Law & Contracts, Criminal Law, Securities Law
On June 4, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States issued three decisions:
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. v. Amarin Pharma, Inc., Case No. 24-889: This patent dispute addresses when a generic drug manufacturer may face…
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/ Communications & Media Law, Constitutional Law, Intellectual Property, Securities Law
Welcome to Dorsey’s Energy Law: Month in Review. We provide this update to our clients to identify significant developments in the previous month…
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/ Administrative Law, Energy & Utilities, Environmental Law, Zoning, Planning & Land Use
On May 19, the White House released a unique executive order demonstrating the Administration’s intent to promote fintech innovation. Given the complexity of existing financial regulatory frameworks, there is reason to be…
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/ Finance & Banking, Science, Computers, & Technology
My colleagues published an excellent eUpdate on a number of trade developments this week. It’s been a lot, with USTR coming out with a slate of new 301 Tariffs following its investigation into forced labor related policies and…
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/ Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Intellectual Property, International Law & Trade
On June 2, 2026, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (“USTR”) announced proposed tariffs under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (“Section 301”) following an investigation into alleged forced labor related policies…
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/ Antitrust & Trade Regulation, International Law & Trade
As artists and creators integrate artificial intelligence (AI) tools into their work, courts are re-evaluating traditional notions of authorship under the Copyright Act of 1976. This past March, the issue of whether an AI system…
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/ Art, Entertainment, & Sports Law, Intellectual Property
In a significant, if not predictable, development the Trump Administration proposed changes to federal regulations governing federal assistance—changes that if adopted would significantly impact most recipients of federal…
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/ Administrative Law, Civil Rights, Government Contracting
On June 1, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States issued one decision:
Whitton v. Dixon, No. 25-580: This case addresses what evidence a court may consider when assessing whether a criminal defendant was prejudiced by…
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/ Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law
On May 26, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States issued one per curiam decision:
Margolin v. National Association of Immigration Judges, No. 25-767: This case addressed the principle of party presentation, the rule…
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/ Administrative Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Constitutional Law, Criminal Law
Wherever innovation occurs, intellectual property follows. Intellectual property (or “IP”) refers to trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets: the legal framework that safeguards the ownership of brands, artistic…
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/ Art, Entertainment, & Sports Law, Intellectual Property
On May 21, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States issued two decisions:
M & K Employee Solutions, LLC v. Trustees of the IAM National Pension Fund, No. 23-1209: This case addresses the actuarial assumptions used in…
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/ Education Law, International Law & Trade, Labor & Employment Law
On May 22, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) announced a major policy shift regarding adjustment of status (“AOS”) applications. The AOS process allows eligible applicants to pursue lawful permanent…
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/ Administrative Law, Immigration Law
In China, the Revised Anti-Unfair Competition Law (AUCL 2025) came into effect on October 15, 2025. Although there are various amendments, this update focuses on Article 7, which corresponds to Article 6 of the 2019 version, and…
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/ Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Intellectual Property
