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District of Massachusetts Issues Divergent Rulings in Website Tracking Privacy Class Actions District of Massachusetts Issues Divergent Rulings in Website Tracking Privacy Class Actions

In a trio of recent website tracking decisions, the District of Massachusetts resolved motions to..
Bissell Mops Up at the ITC, But Tineco’s Redesign Stays Dry: Lessons on Claim Scope, Expert.. Bissell Mops Up at the ITC, But Tineco’s Redesign Stays Dry: Lessons on Claim Scope, Expert..

Earlier this week in Bissell, Inc. v. International Trade Commission, the Federal Circuit affirmed..
Avoiding Class Action Exposure Through Early Issue Anticipation Avoiding Class Action Exposure Through Early Issue Anticipation

Class action cases are on the rise in the United States with over 10,000 new class actions filed..
Israeli Companies Entering the U.S. Government Contracts Market: What You Need to Know Israeli Companies Entering the U.S. Government Contracts Market: What You Need to Know

For Israeli companies looking to expand into the United States, the federal government contracting..
U.S. Supreme Court Invalidates IEEPA Tariffs; Temporary Section 122 Surcharge Now Applies —.. U.S. Supreme Court Invalidates IEEPA Tariffs; Temporary Section 122 Surcharge Now Applies —..

At a GlanceIEEPA Is Not a Tariff Statute: On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court held that..
Recent Court Decisions in England and Wales Emphasise Importance of Clear Dispute Resolution Clauses Recent Court Decisions in England and Wales Emphasise Importance of Clear Dispute Resolution Clauses

When entering into a contract, parties usually do not intend – or even anticipate – ending up in a..
FDA Finalizes Post-Market Assessment Program FDA Finalizes Post-Market Assessment Program

On May 12, 2026, FDA announced that the Agency finalized its new “proactive food chemical safety..
Employer Can’t Enforce Staffing Agency Arbitration Agreement, California Court Rules Employer Can’t Enforce Staffing Agency Arbitration Agreement, California Court Rules

On May 5, 2026, the California Court of Appeal, First Appellate District, affirmed the denial of an ..
Purdue Stops at the Border? Chapter 15 and Foreign Plan Releases Purdue Stops at the Border? Chapter 15 and Foreign Plan Releases

When the Supreme Court decided Harrington v. Purdue Pharma L.P., many assumed the era of..
HAWAII BANS DECEPTIVE WARRANTY MAIL AND EMAILS: All You Need To Know About HB 1511 HAWAII BANS DECEPTIVE WARRANTY MAIL AND EMAILS: All You Need To Know About HB 1511

Hi CIPAWorld!I am Olga Koroleva, one of the newest associate attorneys at Troutman Amin, LLP. And..
Agencies Open the Door to Offering Fertility Coverage as Limited Excepted Benefit Agencies Open the Door to Offering Fertility Coverage as Limited Excepted Benefit

Building on FAQs Part 72 released last fall, on May 10, the Departments of Labor, Treasury, and..
Same ABCs, New Rules- New Jersey Finalizes Updated Regulatory Framework for Worker Classification Same ABCs, New Rules- New Jersey Finalizes Updated Regulatory Framework for Worker Classification

On May 5, 2026, the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (“NJDOL”) filed its..
Fixed-Price Contracting as Default- A Shift in Federal Procurement Policy- Fixed-Price Contracting as Default- A Shift in Federal Procurement Policy-

A recent executive order marks a significant policy shift in federal procurement by directing..
Self-Driving Vehicles: Liability Assignment in Crashes and Violations Self-Driving Vehicles: Liability Assignment in Crashes and Violations

The rise of self-driving cars1 has fundamentally disrupted traditional notions of fault in traffic..
What Rescheduling Means for the Hemp Industry What Rescheduling Means for the Hemp Industry

The rollercoaster ride that is the American hemp industry has been fascinating to watch (though we..
ADA Website Accessibility Claim Dismissed as Moot Based on Retailer’s Remediation Efforts ADA Website Accessibility Claim Dismissed as Moot Based on Retailer’s Remediation Efforts

A recent decision from the Southern District of New York offers useful guidance for retailers..
Texas Business Court Dismisses Out-of-State Defendants for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction in Trailer .. Texas Business Court Dismisses Out-of-State Defendants for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction in Trailer ..

On April 8, 2026, in Daimler Truck Financial Services USA LLC v. Vanguard National Trailer..
Australian Federal Budget 2026-2027 – Significant Tax Changes and Key Insights Australian Federal Budget 2026-2027 – Significant Tax Changes and Key Insights

The Australian Federal Budget for 2026-2027 proposes far-reaching changes to the Australian tax..
REQUEST DENIED: Rare Procedural Ruling Could be Big Help to TCPA Defendant in Class Action Over.. REQUEST DENIED: Rare Procedural Ruling Could be Big Help to TCPA Defendant in Class Action Over..

Law Conference of Champions IV saw Troutman Amin, LLP partner Brittany Andres take the stage and..
False Claims Act Roundup Series- Q1 2026 – Increased Government Enforcement Efforts and Circuit.. False Claims Act Roundup Series- Q1 2026 – Increased Government Enforcement Efforts and Circuit..

2026 has opened with unmistakable signals that False Claims Act (“FCA”) enforcement in the health..
Anti-DEI Law Requires Florida Contractors and Grant Recipients to Certify Compliance Anti-DEI Law Requires Florida Contractors and Grant Recipients to Certify Compliance

A new law in Florida will prevent local governments from funding or promoting diversity, equity,..
European Commission Publishes Draft Revised Merger Guidelines European Commission Publishes Draft Revised Merger Guidelines

On 30 April 2026, the European Commission published draft revised merger guidelines, representing a ..
ICO Publishes Soft Opt-in Electronic Marketing Guidance for United Kingdom Charities ICO Publishes Soft Opt-in Electronic Marketing Guidance for United Kingdom Charities

The UK’s data protection regulator, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has..
Super Micro’s Export Control Issues: Compliance and Financial Reporting Implications Super Micro’s Export Control Issues: Compliance and Financial Reporting Implications

The March 19, 2026, DOJ indictment involving three individuals connected to Super Micro Computer..
Federal Court Blocks Arizona From Enforcing Gambling Laws Against Prediction Markets Federal Court Blocks Arizona From Enforcing Gambling Laws Against Prediction Markets

A federal court has blocked Arizona from enforcing its state gambling laws against prediction..
SEC Adopts Inflation-Based Adjustment to 'Qualified Client' Thresholds for Performance Fees SEC Adopts Inflation-Based Adjustment to 'Qualified Client' Thresholds for Performance Fees

On April 28, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a final order adjusting for..
David Woodcock Appointed as SEC Enforcement Director David Woodcock Appointed as SEC Enforcement Director

On April 8, 2026, David Woodcock was appointed Director of Enforcement at the U.S. Securities and..
ShinyHunters Target Medical Device Company Medtronic ShinyHunters Target Medical Device Company Medtronic

Global medical device company Medtronic recently confirmed that it had been attacked by the threat..
Life Insurance in Divorce: Insurable Interest, Consent Requirements, and Automatic Revocation of.. Life Insurance in Divorce: Insurable Interest, Consent Requirements, and Automatic Revocation of..

Family law practitioners routinely negotiate alimony and/or child support obligations, but the..
Expert Rule- There are Reviewable Non-Final Agency Actions Expert Rule- There are Reviewable Non-Final Agency Actions

In a decision addressing the scope of constitutional challenges to agency action, the US Court of..
Maryland Enacts First-of-its-Kind Ban on Surveillance Pricing for Grocery Sales Maryland Enacts First-of-its-Kind Ban on Surveillance Pricing for Grocery Sales

On April 28, 2026, Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed into law House Bill 895, the Protection From..
SEC Proposes Semi-Annual Reporting for Public Companies SEC Proposes Semi-Annual Reporting for Public Companies

On May 5, 2026, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed long-anticipated rules..
German Federal Labor Court Clarifies Employer Duties for Suspicion-Based Dismissals German Federal Labor Court Clarifies Employer Duties for Suspicion-Based Dismissals

A perennial issue in German labor law practice: If termination without notice is being considered..
Maine Revises Workplace Drug Testing Law Maine Revises Workplace Drug Testing Law

On April 13, 2026, Maine Governor Janet Mills signed a law that updates the state’s substance use..
Fiduciary Duty Landscape for Business Owners and Investors: Take Time to Learn the Rules Before.. Fiduciary Duty Landscape for Business Owners and Investors: Take Time to Learn the Rules Before..

People typically enter into business partnerships with the best of intentions. But when things go..
Mexico’s 40-Hour Workweek Amendment Reaches Its Final Stage- Key Insights Mexico’s 40-Hour Workweek Amendment Reaches Its Final Stage- Key Insights

On Labor Day, May 1, 2026, a decree was published in the Official Gazette of the FederationDiario..
Insider Predicting? CFTC’s First Action — and How We Got Here Insider Predicting? CFTC’s First Action — and How We Got Here

On April 23, 2026, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced the filing of its ..
A Presidential Monument Comes to the South Side: Chicago’s Controversial ‘TOPA’ Response to.. A Presidential Monument Comes to the South Side: Chicago’s Controversial ‘TOPA’ Response to..

Over the last several years, the Obama Presidential Center (OPC) has steadily risen from Jackson..
FCA Policy Statement on Fund Tokenisation: What You Need to Know FCA Policy Statement on Fund Tokenisation: What You Need to Know

On 30 April 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) published a policy statement (“PS26/7”),..
The Rule of Law Cannot Work in Reverse The Rule of Law Cannot Work in Reverse

On April 17, the US Supreme Court unanimously ruled 8-0 that Louisiana's sprawling coastal-erosion..