A 1031 UPREIT (Umbrella Partnership Real Estate Investment Trust) transaction allows real estate investors to exchange property on a tax-deferred basis under IRS Section 1031 while gaining diversification and liquidity by…
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/ Real Estate - Commercial, Taxation
As federal immigration policy continues to shift, employers must remain attentive to developments that affect global talent management, work authorization and petition-based compliance. This eAlert highlights critical updates…
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/ Administrative Law, Immigration Law, Labor & Employment Law
Earlier this week, the Michigan Court of Appeals issued its opinion in FCA US, LLC v. Kamax Inc., et al., the latest in a string of court decisions interpreting the enforceability of supply chain contracts in the wake of the…
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/ Civil Procedure, Commercial Law & Contracts
On March 28, and, in some areas, lasting through March 30, the 2025 Northern Michigan Ice Storm that hit northern Michigan caused substantial damage. By declaring a state of emergency, Governor Gretchen Whitmer made available…
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/ Agriculture
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a direct final rule that delays the opening of the data‑reporting window for per‑ and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) required under Section 8(a)(7) of the Toxic…
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/ Administrative Law, Environmental Law, Science, Computers, & Technology
The United States and the United Kingdom have agreed to ease the trade tension between the two countries by deciding to implement a few sectoral measures related to automotive, agriculture and overall access to each other’s…
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/ Agriculture, International Law & Trade
On May 11, 2025, the United States and China concluded their trade negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland. Both countries agreed to make certain “beneficial economic” commitments to deescalate the trade war, the most important…
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/ International Law & Trade
It’s the time of year every boat owner looks forward to — getting their prized possession in the water and prepping it for the season ahead. But, aside from the cleaning and equipment checks, it is also important to regularly…
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/ Environmental Law, Insurance, Maritime Law
Last Thursday, May 1, we published a new Ahead of the Curve Auto Supplier Blog post providing clarity on the latest executive order and proclamation issued by President Donald Trump that revised the previously announced tariffs,…
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/ Administrative Law, Antitrust & Trade Regulation, International Law & Trade
Last week the EPA announced a broad array of agency objectives regarding per‑ and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) regulation. Although the agency’s announcement was sparing on details, it provides a few key indicators…
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/ Administrative Law, Commercial Law & Contracts, Environmental Law
Through an executive order and a proclamation, both issued on April 29, 2025, President Donald Trump revised the application of previously announced tariffs, including those impacting automobiles and automobile parts. In his…
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/ Administrative Law, International Law & Trade
Mandatory arbitration provisions, combined with class action waivers, are a common element of consumer-facing terms and conditions. Unfortunately, in recent years, plaintiffs’ counsel have moved from fighting these provisions to…
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/ Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Commercial Law & Contracts, Consumer Protection
On April 11, 2025, the Alien Registration Requirement established by President Donald Trump’s Jan. 20 executive order, Protecting the American People Against Invasion, went into effect. One of the most frequently overlooked…
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/ Administrative Law, Criminal Law, Immigration Law
While the current Trump administration has taken multiple actions to prioritize American manufacturers and products, it is important to remember that the requirements to make a “Made in the USA” claim in your advertising has not…
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/ Consumer Protection, International Law & Trade
On April 14, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts issued a significant ruling temporarily blocking the Trump administration’s plan to terminate the parole and employment authorization of over 500,000…
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/ Administrative Law, Immigration Law, Labor & Employment Law
