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Andrew Adams

Patchwork AI Hiring Laws Create Rising Compliance Risks for Employers

In a reaction to the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in hiring and workforce management, states are racing to regulate AI-driven employment tools, creating a complex compliance patchwork that HR leaders must… more

Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Automated Decision Systems (ADS), Bias, Employer Liability Issues

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Joseph P. Baxter

How Courts and Regulators Are Redefining U.S. Prediction Markets

Prediction markets are platforms where individuals can place bets on the outcome of future events through buying and selling shares in the possible outcomes… more

Appeals, Appellate Courts, CFTC, Commodity Exchange Act (CEA), Commodity Futures Contracts

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Joshua Berlinsky

Super Hero No More: How Marvel and DC Lost Their Trademark on a Genre

I distinctly remember purchasing the Superman/Spiderman team-up when it came out in 1981. It was an oversized comic book, with heavier than usual pages and a vibrant color scheme, and that made it perfect for laying it out on my… more

Brand, Generic Marks, Genericide, Goods or Services, Intellectual Property Litigation

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Samuel Blink

Lessons From the License to Drive (and Protect) Sports Illustrated

For years, Sports Illustrated (SI) has provided exclusive, in-depth looks into some of sports’ greatest games and players, with its voice and visuals providing great entertainment and information for sports fans around the… more

Abandonment, Brand, Intellectual Property Protection, License Agreements, Licensees

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Brian Boland

Understanding Excess Parachute Payments: A Guide to Section 280G for Executives and Selling Shareholders

When a company is sold, senior executives and key personnel often stand to receive significant payments, such as transaction bonuses, accelerated equity vesting, severance, and earnout participation… more

Acquisition Agreements, Business Strategies, Change in Control, Compensation & Benefits, Corporate Sales Transactions

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Julie Bradlow

The Earnout Equation: Tax Tips for Both Buyers and Sellers

Earnouts are a form of contingent consideration that the buyer of a business pays to the seller in the period following the acquisition, based on the business achieving various financial metrics related to its performance… more

Acquisitions, Business Valuations, Buyers, Buying a Business, Closely Held Businesses

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Michael Burke

Tracking Pixel Litigation Expands: A State-by-State Guide to Wiretapping Risk

Routine website tracking tools are rapidly becoming one of the most significant sources of privacy liability for businesses today. Common website tracking technologies such as advertising pixels, analytics scripts, and… more

Advertising, Class Action, Consent, Corporate Counsel, Data Collection

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Thomas Carlotto

Release Me? Supreme Court to Resolve Contentious Bankruptcy Issue

In March 2022, we discussed the decision by the Southern District of New York (the “District Court”) overturning the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York’s (the “Bankruptcy Court”) confirmation of… more

Appeals, Bankruptcy Code, Bankruptcy Court, Certiorari, Chapter 11

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Sean Coffey

The Future of U.S. Environmental Regulation: What to Expect in 2025

While still a newly minted lawyer early in 1977, I had the good fortune to land a job with the then brand-new Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management. This coincided with the 1976 election of Jimmy Carter as… more

CERCLA, Clean Air Act, Clean Power Plan, Clean Water Act, Climate Change

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Timothy Conlon

Meta Verdict Poised to Shift Platform Liability and Sexual Abuse Litigation

On March 24, 2026, a New Mexico jury delivered a verdict that may well define a new era of sexual abuse litigation. After six weeks of testimony, the jury found Meta Platforms, Inc. liable for failing to protect children from… more

Algorithms, Appeals, Enforcement Actions, Litigation Strategies, Minors

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Zachary Darrow

Rewiring Rule 5.4: Private Capital’s Opening in U.S. Legal Services

Love it or loathe it, we must admit it: private equity (PE) funding has become a driving force and lifeblood across key industries in the U.S. and globally, especially where capital intensity, fragmentation, and regulatory… more

Alternative Fee Arrangements, American Bar Association (ABA), Arizona, Business Entities, Corporate Governance

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Bria Dupuis

Tracking Pixel Litigation Expands: A State-by-State Guide to Wiretapping Risk

Routine website tracking tools are rapidly becoming one of the most significant sources of privacy liability for businesses today. Common website tracking technologies such as advertising pixels, analytics scripts, and… more

Advertising, Class Action, Consent, Corporate Counsel, Data Collection

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Brooklin M. Eleoff

The Value of Using a No-Socials Clause in Your Divorce Agreement

Social media content frequently surfaces in divorce and post-divorce litigation. A moment of online “venting” can quickly become courtroom evidence, often with lasting and embarrassing consequences that are difficult to erase… more

Child Custody, Co-Parenting, Confidentiality Agreements, Confidentiality Policies, Contract Terms

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Eric Everett

Don’t Let Bad Indemnity Provisions Become Your Environmental Disaster

Successor liability is a phrase that corporate officers hope to never have to utter to their board of directors or shareholders. Unfortunately, it’s a common phrase in environmental litigation and a need-to-know concept in… more

Acquisitions, Board of Directors, CERCLA, Corporate Governance, Environmental Litigation

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Kevin Gildea

Danger, Does Not Compute: SEC Takes Aim at Predictive Data Analytics Per Proposed Rules

On July 26, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), in a 3-2 vote, issued a release (the “Release”) containing proposed rules to address conflicts of interest associated with broker dealers’ and investment… more

Artificial Intelligence, Broker-Dealer, Comment Period, Conflicts of Interest, Investment Adviser

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Evan Gotlob

Key Trends and Developments in White Collar Litigation and Investigations

The landscape of white-collar criminal defense and government investigations continues to evolve at a rapid pace. Shifting enforcement priorities by the current administration, emerging technologies (specifically artificial… more

Artificial Intelligence, Compliance, Corporate Misconduct, Criminal Investigations, Cryptocurrency

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Chad Gottlieb

Qualified Clients, Accredited Investors, and Performance Fees in Private Funds

For fund managers, general partners, and sponsors operating private investment vehicles, understanding the regulatory framework governing performance-based compensation is essential… more

Accredited Investors, Carried Interest, Fees, Hedge Funds, Investment Advisers Act of 1940

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Andrew Howayeck

Your Business's Growth Blueprint: Why Solid Legal Documents Matter

Every successful business owner has ambition to grow, scale, and take his/her company to the next level. However, there’s one critical, often overlooked aspect that can make or break a business’s ability to get to that level:… more

Acquisitions, Business Development, Business Ownership, Contract Terms, Corporate Governance

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Ashwini Jayaratnam

Open Floodgates to Personal Injury? RICO Claims Post-Horn

The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (“RICO”) is well known for having outgrown its original purpose. No longer a mere tool for prosecuting the mob, today it casts a net over a range of garden variety business… more

Bodily Injury, Business Litigation, Causation, Damages, Fraud

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Laura Kaplan

Tenant Estoppel Certificates: Navigating Risks, Responses and Leverage

When it comes to the sale or financing of real property, tenant estoppel certificates are not just formalities—they are crucial documents that confirm the status of existing leases. Tenant estoppel certificates offer prospective… more

Buyers, Commercial Leases, Contract Terms, Due Diligence, Estoppel Certificates

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Michael Karsch

Florida Ruling Raises Bar for Condo Terminations and Buyouts

On October 14, 2025, in a landmark decision with significant implications for the Florida real estate market, the Supreme Court of Florida formally denied Two Roads Development’s (TRD Biscayne LLC) petition for review in its… more

Appeals, Appellate Courts, Buyouts, Condominium Associations, Contract Interpretation

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Sarah Oster Kelly

Domestic Asset Protection Trusts: Protecting Your Wealth in a Litigious World

If you are a professional, entrepreneur, investor, or family steward with meaningful personal assets, a well‑crafted Domestic Asset Protection Trust (DAPT) can help you proactively shield wealth from lawsuits, creditor claims,… more

Asset Protection, Creditor Protection, Creditors, Domestic Asset Protection Trust (DAPT), Fraudulent Transfers

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Angelina Landi

Confirmatory Adoption Offers Clarity for Assisted Reproduction

Confirmatory adoptions are an easy and accessible way to create security and peace of mind for families formed via assisted reproduction. Assisted reproduction refers to a broad range of medical procedures used to address… more

Adoption, Birth Certificates, Donors, Family Law Courts, Genetic Materials

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Laura McCaskill

Rewiring Rule 5.4: Private Capital’s Opening in U.S. Legal Services

Love it or loathe it, we must admit it: private equity (PE) funding has become a driving force and lifeblood across key industries in the U.S. and globally, especially where capital intensity, fragmentation, and regulatory… more

Alternative Fee Arrangements, American Bar Association (ABA), Arizona, Business Entities, Corporate Governance

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Andrew Mello

Private Credit Is Booming—and Is Now Squarely in Regulators’ Sights

Private credit continues to assume mandates once dominated by banks, fueled by insurer capital and bank-provided facilities. Regulators in the United States and European Union are intensifying their scrutiny of funding sources,… more

Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD), Banking Sector, Banks, Basel III, Disclosure Requirements

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Daniel Meyer

Massachusetts Real Estate Transfers Over $1M Face New Tax Rules

Attention to owners of real estate in the Commonwealth (and the title companies and other professionals who advise them), the Massachusetts Department of Revenue (the “DOR”) recently adopted a new “millionaire’s tax” via 830 CMR… more

Department of Revenue, Exemptions, Filing Requirements, Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Like Kind Exchanges

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Maxwell Michael

Navigating FCC Rules in Broadcast Lending and Collateral Structuring

Under the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Communications Act"), a Federal Communications Commission (the "FCC") broadcast license cannot be owned or directly encumbered by security interests. Still, lenders… more

Bankruptcy Code, Broadcasting, Chapter 11, Collateral, Commercial Bankruptcy

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Julia Nasiek

Prenups Aren’t Just for the Wealthy: Why Couples Are Signing

For decades, prenuptial agreements (or “prenups”) have carried a cultural stigma. Many assumed that prenups were only necessary for the wealthy or that raising the topic implied a lack of trust between partners… more

Asset Protection, Choice-of-Law, Creditors, Disclosure Requirements, Division of Assets

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Laura Nicholson

Why Victims Need an Attorney—Even When They Can't Drop the Case

How often do we assume a victim controls the trajectory of a criminal case? In reality, although a victim may initiate the criminal complaint, their control ends there. Once the complaint is in the hands of the prosecuting body,… more

Attorney-Client Privilege, Complaint Procedures, Crime Victims, Criminal Prosecution, Domestic Violence

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Douglas Otto

Litigation Enforcement Trends in the Secondary Market for Pre-IPO Shares

As the secondary market for pre-IPO shares continues to mature, transactions involving the private stock of late-stage companies have become increasingly common—but so too have lawsuits and regulatory scrutiny… more

Broker-Dealer, Class Action, Disclosure Requirements, Due Diligence, Enforcement Actions

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Benjamin Peters

Chisels That Can Change a Stone-Set Irrevocable Trust

Irrevocable trusts are a common instrument used to reduce estate taxes, shield assets from creditors or lawsuits, or bypass probate. The creator of a trust (the “Settlor”) transfers their ownership interest in an asset to the… more

Asset Protection, Beneficiaries, Decanting, Fiduciary Duty, Irrevocable Trusts

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Keith Phillis

Locking In Value: How GPs Use Crystallization to Balance Incentives

Crystallization is a pivotal concept in private equity fund management, particularly for General Partners (GPs) seeking to realize the value of their carried interest, or “promote.” As private equity funds mature and assets are… more

Capital Distributions, Carried Interest, Carried Interest Tax Rates, Fund Managers, Investment Funds

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Michael J. Raposa

Keeping It in the Family (Trust): Additional Considerations for Contributing S Corp Shares

A large part of business sucession planning is structuring the transfer of business ownership. While outright transfers can be less complex, transferring ownership in trust can provide practical benefits that are worth… more

Beneficiaries, Business Ownership, Business Succession, Estate Planning, Family Businesses

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Jon Restivo

Relief from NIMBYism for Renewable Energy: New York’s RAPID Act

One of the biggest challenges to states meeting ambitious Clean Energy Standards is local opposition to large scale projects, something we’ve written about previously. The federal government and many state legislatures have… more

Clean Energy, Climate Change, Electric Generation Suppliers, Electricity, Energy Projects

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Natalie G. Rogge

Post-Close Liquidity Lessons from the Breakdown of the Saks-Neiman Deal

In M&A transactions, the focus is often on getting to the finish line—negotiating terms, securing financing, and closing the deal. But experienced dealmakers know that signing on the dotted line is just the beginning… more

Acquisition Agreements, Bankruptcy Code, Bankruptcy Court, Chapter 11, Commercial Bankruptcy

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Sarah Roodenburg

Meta Verdict Poised to Shift Platform Liability and Sexual Abuse Litigation

On March 24, 2026, a New Mexico jury delivered a verdict that may well define a new era of sexual abuse litigation. After six weeks of testimony, the jury found Meta Platforms, Inc. liable for failing to protect children from… more

Algorithms, Appeals, Enforcement Actions, Litigation Strategies, Minors

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Gabriel S. Saade

Attorney-Client Privilege and AI: What Florida Attorneys Must Know

As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in legal workflows, managing partners and in-house legal leaders must confront a critical threshold issue: whether legal advice created with the assistance of AI is… more

Artificial Intelligence, Attorney-Client Privilege, Confidential Information, Confidentiality Agreements, Data Privacy

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Kelley Morris Salvatore

Benefits of Rhode Island’s Housing Legislation Go Beyond Housing

In an effort to “fundamentally change [the State’s] approach to housing development, particularly for the moderate and affordable development we need most,” the Rhode Island General Assembly recently passed a slew of legislation… more

Affordable Housing, City Planning Departments, General Assembly, Legislative Agendas, Municipalities

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Jake Schulman

Florida's Live Local Act and YIGBY Form Unified Affordable Housing Strategy

Florida's affordable housing crisis is not new, but the state's legislative response is becoming increasingly sophisticated. With Florida adding nearly 470,000 new residents in 2024 alone, the largest numeric gain of any state… more

Affordable Housing, Florida, Land Use Restrictions, Local Ordinance, Mixed-Use Zoning

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Hannah Sfameni

AI Executive Order Opens Door to Federal-State Legal Battles

On December 11, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order, Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence (the “Order”), seeking to establish a national policy framework for artificial intelligence… more

Artificial Intelligence, Constitutional Challenges, Department of Justice (DOJ), Enforcement Actions, Executive Orders

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David Sullivan

AIA Contracts are Especially Best Measured Twice and Cut Once

In fast-paced industries such as the construction industry, it is easy to assume that standardized form contracts provided by the American Institute of Architects (“AIA”) will prevent, rather than cause, problems further down… more

AIA Construction Forms, American Institute of Architects, Arbitration, Billing, Change Orders

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Stacy Thomsen

Tracking Pixel Litigation Expands: A State-by-State Guide to Wiretapping Risk

Routine website tracking tools are rapidly becoming one of the most significant sources of privacy liability for businesses today. Common website tracking technologies such as advertising pixels, analytics scripts, and… more

Advertising, Class Action, Consent, Corporate Counsel, Data Collection

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Zachary Valentine

Your Business's Growth Blueprint: Why Solid Legal Documents Matter

Every successful business owner has ambition to grow, scale, and take his/her company to the next level. However, there’s one critical, often overlooked aspect that can make or break a business’s ability to get to that level:… more

Acquisitions, Business Development, Business Ownership, Contract Terms, Corporate Governance

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Samantha Vasco

Private Credit Is Booming—and Is Now Squarely in Regulators’ Sights

Private credit continues to assume mandates once dominated by banks, fueled by insurer capital and bank-provided facilities. Regulators in the United States and European Union are intensifying their scrutiny of funding sources,… more

Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD), Banking Sector, Banks, Basel III, Disclosure Requirements

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Riley M. Veader

From Cubicles to Condos: Considerations for Office-to-Residential Conversions

As remote work reshapes the commercial real estate market and demand for office space declines, owners and developers are increasingly pursuing office-to-residential conversions as a way to unlock value in underperforming… more

Building Codes, Building Permits, Commercial Property Owners, Commercial Real Estate Market, Due Diligence

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Gabrielle Wilain

Trademark Rights Explained: Common Law vs. Federal Registration

Whether a business is launching a new product or rebranding an existing company, selecting a name, logo, or slogan is a crucial decision. Trademarks are powerful tools that identify the source of goods or services and protect… more

Common Law Claims, Federal v State Law Application, Lanham Act, Popular, Trademark Application

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