In a venture-backed startup, the composition of the Board of Directors plays a pivotal role. The selection of board members impacts the organizational balance of power, decision-making processes, investor confidence, and the…
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Share on Twitter Share by Email Share Back to top Digital health companies increasingly rely on AI-powered messaging platforms, chatbots, and virtual assistants to engage patients through text and voice. However, a June 2025…
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/ Communications & Media Law, Health, Science, Computers, & Technology
On June 18, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court, in NRC v. Texas, issued an opinion holding that the State of Texas did not have standing to challenge a license granted by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to a private entity,…
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/ Administrative Law, Energy & Utilities, Environmental Law
On June 18, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a major decision in United States v. Skrmetti, allowing Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors to take effect. The ruling reflects a substantial realignment in the…
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/ Civil Procedure, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Health
On June 20, 2025, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law Senate Bill 1318 (SB 1318), which will further restrict noncompete agreements for health care professionals in Texas, starting September 1, 2025. Most notably, SB 1318…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Health, Labor & Employment Law
The Supreme Court recently signaled a further shift away from judicial deference to administrative rulings. The question of whether the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA or “the Act”) covers online faxes (think your email…
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/ Administrative Law, Civil Procedure, Communications & Media Law, Consumer Protection
The New York State Legislature has amended New York Labor Law (“the Law”) to reduce statutory damages for first-time violations of pay frequency requirements for manual workers while preserving the ability to impose liquidated…
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/ Civil Remedies, Labor & Employment Law
In case you missed it, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued a News Release on Friday, June 27, 2025, announcing it would no longer seek liquidated damages during pre-litigation investigations or associated settlements (this does…
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/ Administrative Law, Labor & Employment Law
On June 1, 2025, Mexico implemented a sweeping Judicial Reform that changes the very foundation of how justice is administered in the country. Judges, magistrates, and justices are now chosen through popular elections—a major…
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/ Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Business Organizations, Commercial Law & Contracts, International Law & Trade
On June 9, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released significant new guidance outlining how it will pursue cases under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), marking a reorientation in U.S. anti-bribery enforcement…
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/ Administrative Law, Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Criminal Law, International Law & Trade, Securities Law
On June 3, 2025, Constellation and Meta announced a 20-year virtual power purchase agreement (the “PPA”) for the output from the nuclear reactor at Constellation’s Clinton Clean Energy Center. This partnership exemplifies the…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Energy & Utilities, Science, Computers, & Technology
A federal court recently denied a dealer’s request for preliminary injunction to halt the termination of a dealership agreement with a manufacturer of liquor control systems. The dealer’s acts and omissions during the…
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/ Civil Procedure, Civil Remedies, Commercial Law & Contracts, Franchise Law
Foley & Lardner provided an update for multinational companies to mitigate risks posed by the Trump administration’s focus on drug cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs). Visit Foley & Lardner’s Trump…
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/ International Law & Trade, Science, Computers, & Technology, Transportation
In a significant move for environmental policy and energy innovation, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed to approve Texas’ application to administer its own Class VI underground injection well program…
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/ Administrative Law, Energy & Utilities, Environmental Law
A federal court recently denied a franchisor’s motion to dismiss a workplace-abuse lawsuit filed by its franchisee’s employee because the employee stated a claim upon which relief could be granted under Federal Rule of Civil…
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/ Civil Procedure, Franchise Law, Labor & Employment Law
