The House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on legislation previously passed by the Senate to appropriate funding to re-open the federal government. The legislation is expected to pass, and President Trump has announced…
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/ Administrative Law, Communications & Media Law
Does your company need to install AI functionality into its systems?
Are you receiving AI models from vendors without knowing about it?…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Intellectual Property, Science, Computers, & Technology
Members of Congress have a Constitutional obligation to regularly conduct investigations and oversight to ensure that laws are being faithfully executed, tax dollars are being spent responsibly, and emerging issues are well…
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/ Elections & Politics
This article is based on a podcast recorded August 22, 2025, featuring a conversation on the complex world of international trade with WBD (UK) Partner Peter Snaith, WBD (US) Partner Alan Enslen, and Barbourne Brook…
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/ Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Commercial Law & Contracts, International Law & Trade
Patent applicants often file provisional applications at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to secure a priority date before filing a full-blown utility patent application for their inventions…
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/ Intellectual Property, Science, Computers, & Technology
Artificial intelligence, although still in its infancy, is continuing to evolve rapidly and proving to be one of the most dynamic and transformative technologies of our time. As AI technologies continue to develop, so too does…
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/ Intellectual Property, Science, Computers, & Technology
The U.S. government shutdown is now in its fourth week, and the funding standoff is now impacting federal courts.
The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts has confirmed that, as of October 20, the courts no longer have…
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/ Administrative Law, Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Labor & Employment Law
What Changed and Why? The FAR Council Issues a Rule to Amend FAR Thresholds for Inflation Every Five Years Pursuant to a Statute…
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/ Government Contracting
Social media has rapidly transformed the landscape of health and wellness marketing. Social media platforms are now central to how consumers discover and engage with products ranging from dietary supplements and CBD oils to…
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/ Communications & Media Law, Consumer Protection
Noting the Trump Administration’s commitment to revitalizing domestic manufacturing and driving artificial intelligence innovation, the Department of Energy (“DOE”) is pushing the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) to…
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/ Administrative Law, Energy & Utilities
From shifting tariff policies to trade agreements, this article explores the forces shaping global trade. Whether you’re a seasoned economist, business leader, or simply curious about how trade impacts your daily life, this…
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/ International Law & Trade
On October 23, 2025, federal authorities unsealed indictments against more than 30 individuals—including current and former NBA players and coaches—in connection with two sweeping criminal investigations into illegal sports…
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/ Art, Entertainment, & Sports Law, Criminal Law
In Nevada, individuals and entities involved in the gaming industry may be required to undergo a rigorous licensing or suitability process administered by the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) and the Nevada Gaming Commission…
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/ Administrative Law
Reports of radioactive frozen shrimp have recently made headlines. But the bigger story may be how the FDA is responding and what that could mean for the future of imported food…
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/ Administrative Law, Health, International Law & Trade
On October 16-17, 2025, over 200 leaders from industry, government, academia, the media, and the law came together at Jesus College, Oxford for the 2025 Oxford Generative AI Summit (OxGen AI 25). During the two-day summit, there…
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