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Jones Day Presents: Smart Contracts and Blockchain
Connecticut employers, take note: sweeping workforce legislation was signed by Governor Ned Lamont on May 11, 2026, and the compliance clock is ticking. On April 29, 2026, the Connecticut House of Representatives passed...more
The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (commonly known as "TUPE"), which protect employees on a transfer of a business or service, have been in place in the United Kingdom for many years. In...more
For contractors and subcontractors providing certain services to the federal government, compliance with the Service Contract Act (SCA)—also known as the Service Contract Labor Standards—is required. The unique bidding and...more
As we emerge from winter, community associations are turning their attention to spring landscaping: refreshing common areas, restoring gardens, and preparing outdoor spaces for warmer months. With this seasonal transition...more
For many emerging technology companies, securing critical software development talent often requires creative approaches to compensation. It is increasingly common for startups to compensate developers and engineering...more
A founder-focused look at how to negotiate termination clauses and build flexible contract terms in CPG vendor and service agreements. In the fast-moving world of consumer-packaged goods (CPG), founders make big bets early....more
The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) recent annual minimum wage increase for certain federal contractors underscores the ongoing uncertainty surrounding contractor wage obligations following President Donald Trump’s...more
Takeaway: As agentic AI products shift from passive tools to autonomous actors, we see a move beyond traditional SaaS contracting models to a hybrid approach incorporating BPO-style clauses, including clauses covering service...more
Outsourcing strategies in 2026 are being shaped by persistent disruption. Geopolitical uncertainty, major service outages, talent disruption, and post COVID-19 consolidation initiatives are driving a renewed focus on...more
Ohio regulates most gym memberships under its Prepaid Entertainment Contracts Act, which creates specific rules on contract content, term limits, cancellation rights and payment practices for Ohio consumers and fitness...more
Contracts in Arizona Business: How to Draft, Enforce, and Resolve Disputes Before They Disrupt Your Operations - Contracts are the foundation of nearly every business relationship. From purchasing goods to exchanging...more
While often described as a hybrid of Software‑as‑a‑Service (SaaS) and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Business-Process-as-a-Service (BPaaS) is far more than the sum of its parts. It represents a strategic shift toward...more
From 1 January 2026, Japan will implement significant reforms to the Act against Delay in Payment of Subcontract Proceeds, etc. to Subcontractors (the Subcontract Act). The amended act is known as the Act Against Delay in...more
The European Commission’s investigation into SAP’s practices in the aftermarket for maintenance and support services related to its on-premises Enterprise Resource Planning (“ERP”) software is in its final stages....more
The holiday season often brings an increase in events featuring Santa Claus, themed characters, or other performer—but have you ever thought about the contractual clauses Santa agrees to in connection with his appearances at...more
The U.S. Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals recently reinforced that a "sum certain" is necessary to trigger ASBCA jurisdiction over an appeal. The ASBCA's decision in Samho Enterprise, ASBCA 63587, provides a helpful...more
Once a company’s organizational documents are settled, the day-to-day aspects of the company’s operations must be addressed, specifically interactions with its suppliers and customers. Even though the company may be eager to...more
Illinois has enacted significant amendments to the Workplace Transparency Act (WTA), effective January 1, 2026, that will materially affect employment, separation, and settlement agreements with Illinois employees,...more
If after decades of advising retirement-plans I learned one thing, it’s this: The law doesn’t reward you for almost doing everything right — it rewards you for doing it right, and documenting you did it. So when I read the...more
The EU Data Act (Regulation (EU) 2023/2854), applicable from September 12, 2025, introduces a comprehensive legal framework aimed at enhancing data portability, interoperability, and minimizing dependency on individual...more
Legislatures in several states overhauled their warranty reimbursement statutes in 2025, which generally require OEMs to pay “reasonable” reimbursement to dealers for labor performed by service technicians for repairs to...more
Accomplishing these goals requires contracting with service providers for everything from landscaping and pool maintenance to capital improvement projects. To avoid disputes, control costs, and ensure quality outcomes, it’s...more
A Michigan District Court recently found that shared services agreements between parent companies and their subsidiaries made parents potentially liable for environmental claims against their subsidiaries. The court held that...more
Does your company need to install AI functionality into its systems? Are you receiving AI models from vendors without knowing about it?...more
Long has the inconsistent expansion and contraction of the economic loss rule and its exceptions frustrated South Carolina jurists and practitioners alike. Now, the South Carolina Supreme Court hopes to provide clarity by...more