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Automatic Renewal Law Updates - Massachusetts, New York and Connecticut

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Companies selling subscriptions have been busy navigating compliance with the Federal Trade Commission’s Negative Option Rule, which is scheduled to go into effect July 14. But when it rains, it pours....more

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Exemption from Tenders During a State of Emergency in Israel

In routine times, Israeli law obligates public entities to publish tenders for the procurement of goods, services, and the performance of work. However, Israel’s various Mandatory Tender Regulations contain provisions...more

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New Disclosure Requirements for Florida Resorts and Food Establishments

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Described as a law to make it easier to remove hotel guests who have not paid their bills, Florida Bill SB 606 (“the Bill”) includes several new required disclosures that will impact Florida restaurants, hotels, and...more

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Nevada regulates consumer lenders doing business remotely

On May 28, the governor of Nevada approved SB 437, establishing requirements for consumer lenders operating outside the state over the internet. Under the new law, an “Internet consumer lender” is defined as an entity that...more

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House Bill 3809 Adds Obligations to Battery Energy Storage Lessees in Texas

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Share on Twitter Share by Email Share Back to top On May 29, 2025, House Bill No. 3809 was signed into law by Texas Governor Greg Abbott. Born out of a crop of bills regulating renewable energy, including S.B. 388, S.B. 715,...more

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Changes to the Timing for Prompt Payment on All Connecticut State Contracts are Coming – Be Prepared

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Connecticut’s prompt payment requirements for state contracts are about to change. The Connecticut General Assembly approved the new state budget bill (House Bill 7287), which includes a significant change to Connecticut’s...more

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State Lobbying Update: Hawaii Expands Lobbying Law to Cover Procurement Activities

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A bill recently signed into law by Hawaii Gov. Josh Green significantly expands the scope of the state's lobbying law to cover procurement activities. When the law takes effect on Jan. 1, 2027, its expanded scope will have...more

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HB 497, Updating Several County Laws Including Those for Construction Projects, Is Now Effective

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House Bill 497 (HB 497) took effect on  April 9, 2025, and introduced various changes to the laws governing counties in Ohio. Below are some  key changes in HB 497 that impact county construction projects....more

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This Week in 340B: May 20 – 26, 2025

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Find this week’s updates on 340B litigation to help you stay in the know on how 340B cases are developing across the country. Each week we comb through the dockets of more than 50 340B cases to provide you with a quick...more

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In Our "Wellness Retreat" Era. But First, the Paperwork.

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These days, the explosive growth of the wellness industry—fueled by increased consumer interest in healthy lifestyle choices—presents a prime opportunity for brands to showcase their offerings through “wellness retreats” with...more

McDermott Will & Emery

This Week in 340B: April 29 – May 5, 2025

Find this week’s updates on 340B litigation to help you stay in the know on how 340B cases are developing across the country. Each week we comb through the dockets of more than 50 340B cases to provide you with a quick...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Bid Protests in South Carolina

In South Carolina, government contracting can be a lucrative opportunity for businesses, but it comes with its share of challenges — one of which is dealing with bid protests. Whether you’re an established contractor or new...more

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Location, Location, Location… Site Selection Issues for Tenants

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We all know the old adage favored by real estate brokers… “location, location, location.” While more frequently used in the context of residential real estate, it is equally applicable in the commercial real estate market...more

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Acquisition Agents and the Good Faith Offer Requirement for Condemnation Projects

Condemning agencies contemplating the use of eminent domain at times hire third-party acquisition agents to purchase properties ahead of an incoming infrastructure project without the provision of written good faith offers....more

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Nevada Supreme Court Rules Email Constitutes a Written Agreement

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Nevada law requires taxpayers to meet certain prerequisites before seeking judicial review of a Nevada Tax Commission decision. Taxpayers must either pay the amount at dispute or enter into a written agreement with the Nevada...more

Miles & Stockbridge P.C.

Breaking Down the Proposed Federal Real Estate Shakeup

While there have been previous efforts to reduce the federal government’s real estate footprint, the scope and speed with which the Trump administration proposes to reduce that footprint is unprecedented....more

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Texas Supreme Court Allows Enforcement of a JOA Debt After Foreclosure

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In Steelhead Midstream Partners, LLC v. CL III Funding Holding Company, LLC, the Texas Supreme Court authorized a pipeline owner’s breach-of-contract claim—alleging a co-owner used foreclosure to avoid cost-sharing...more

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Massachusetts AG Issues Broad "Junk Fee" Regulations

On Monday, March 3, 2025, Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell finalized new regulations under the Massachusetts Consumer Protection Act, Chapter 93A, restricting the use of hidden or surprise fees at the end of a...more

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Elephant and Castle Town Centre Redevelopment: Compulsory Purchase Order Confirmed

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On 7 January 2025, an Inspector confirmed the London Borough of Southwark (Elephant and Castle Town Centre) Compulsory Purchase Order (No.2) 2023 (the "CPO")....more

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The Aftermath of Covid-19 – New York’s Expansion of Business Interruption Coverage

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It is without question that Covid-19 affected the insurance industry worldwide resulting in substantial litigation commenced by insureds to recoup losses linked to government mandated shutdowns for nonessential businesses....more

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Franchising Beyond State Lines: Minnesota Expands Franchise Act Reach

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While the Court found that the bundled costs did not constitute a franchise fee, the MFA may apply to franchisees located outside the state of Minnesota. Pennsylvania based distributor, M&M Creative Laminants’ (M&M) bought...more

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DOJ Provides Guidance on Website Accessibility Programs

Website accessibility lawsuits continue to be big business for plaintiffs’ attorneys, with thousands of lawsuits filed every year. Part of the problem is the lack of clear guidance from the government in this area, given that...more

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Texas Public Information Act: Scope and Statutory Exceptions that Protect Engineering, Architecture, and Other Professional...

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This Freeman Law Insights blog provides a high-level overview of the public’s wide-reaching right to information under the Texas Public Information Act (formerly the Texas Open Records Act) as well as various statutory...more

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MA Cannabis Commission Releases New HCA Resources

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Last week, the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (“CCC” or the “Commission”) released new resources for navigating the rocky waters of community impact fees (“CIFs”) and host community agreements (“HCAs”). This...more

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Key Takeaways from ITC Easement Offers in Mid-Michigan Transmission Line Project

The International Transmission Line (“ITC”) and its subsidiary, the Michigan Electric Transmission Company, LLC (“METC”), are currently seeking easements to install new transmission lines as part of their Long-Range...more

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