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Another CIPA Warning Shot: DraftKings Sued Over Website Tracking Tools Another CIPA Warning Shot: DraftKings Sued Over Website Tracking Tools

DraftKings is the latest target in California’s wave of California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA)..
China’s Trademark Law Overhauled: Key Changes Taking Effect January 1, 2027 China’s Trademark Law Overhauled: Key Changes Taking Effect January 1, 2027

On June 26, 2026, the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress adopted a comprehensive..
South Philadelphia E-Bike Fire Serves as Another Tragic Reminder of the Importance of Lithium-Ion.. South Philadelphia E-Bike Fire Serves as Another Tragic Reminder of the Importance of Lithium-Ion..

A recent fatal fire in South Philadelphia has once again drawn attention to the growing risks..
PFAS Greenwashing: Company On Company Litigation Strikes PFAS Greenwashing: Company On Company Litigation Strikes

Key Takeaways• First example of a company filing a PFAS greenwashing claim against another company• ..
Workplace Strategies Watercooler 2026: EEOC Trends, Enforcement Shifts, and What Employers Should.. Workplace Strategies Watercooler 2026: EEOC Trends, Enforcement Shifts, and What Employers Should..

In this installment of our Workplace Strategies Watercooler 2026 podcast series, shareholders Jim..
DOJ’s 2026 Health Care Fraud Takedown Signals Heightened Medicaid Scrutiny and Data-Driven.. DOJ’s 2026 Health Care Fraud Takedown Signals Heightened Medicaid Scrutiny and Data-Driven..

The annual National Health Care Fraud Takedown, announced by the Department of Justice (DOJ) on..
AI on the Factory Floor: A Primer for Manufacturers AI on the Factory Floor: A Primer for Manufacturers

Manufacturers across the country are deploying new technologies, including AI-enabled dashcams and..
DOJ Issues Guidance to Expedite FCA Investigations Involving Benefits Fraud DOJ Issues Guidance to Expedite FCA Investigations Involving Benefits Fraud

On May 27, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued new guidance to the Fraud Section of..
California Defers Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG Reporting Deadline to November 10 California Defers Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG Reporting Deadline to November 10

On June 24, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced that it is planning to delay the..
Vacating Arbitral Awards for Fraud- Is Actual Fraud on the Rise, or Just Awareness? Vacating Arbitral Awards for Fraud- Is Actual Fraud on the Rise, or Just Awareness?

In recent years, the number of arbitral awards being vacated for fraud has seemingly been rising..
Not so Bulletproof- USPTO Rejects Discretionary Denial Across Seven IPR Petitions Not so Bulletproof- USPTO Rejects Discretionary Denial Across Seven IPR Petitions

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) denied a patent owner’s request for..
What to Expect When You’re Expecting … an Exit- Financial & Tax Readiness What to Expect When You’re Expecting … an Exit- Financial & Tax Readiness

Editor’s note: This article is Part 1 of a 3-part series examining the preparation required to..
What Every Multinational Should Know About … The First Use of Economic Sanctions to Target.. What Every Multinational Should Know About … The First Use of Economic Sanctions to Target..

For years, companies facing trade-secret theft have relied on civil litigation, criminal..
DOJ’s Second National Health Care Fraud Takedown of the Second Trump Administration Heavily Targets .. DOJ’s Second National Health Care Fraud Takedown of the Second Trump Administration Heavily Targets ..

On June 23, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced the results of the annual..
South Carolina Supreme Court Shields Employer After Employee’s Justified Use of Deadly Force South Carolina Supreme Court Shields Employer After Employee’s Justified Use of Deadly Force

In Moore v. Green’s Grocery, LLC, the Supreme Court of South Carolina affirmed the dismissal of a..
“This Is Your Moment”: Commissioner Peirce Urges Crypto Industry to Build While Regulators Clear.. “This Is Your Moment”: Commissioner Peirce Urges Crypto Industry to Build While Regulators Clear..

“This is your moment. Like, enjoy this moment where you’ve got agencies that want to work with you..
Are “Non-Negotiable” Vendor Terms Really Non-Negotiable? Are “Non-Negotiable” Vendor Terms Really Non-Negotiable?

Many organizations assume that certain vendors, particularly large technology providers, do not..
EU AI Act Amended: Parliament Votes to Delay Key Deadlines EU AI Act Amended: Parliament Votes to Delay Key Deadlines

On 16 June 2026, the European Parliament voted 423-to-57 to formally amend the EU AI Act for the..
How Does Your Organization Manage Performance in Long‑Term Vendor Relationships? How Does Your Organization Manage Performance in Long‑Term Vendor Relationships?

Long‑term vendor relationships do not succeed simply because an executed contract exists. In..
Massachusetts Federal Court Holds Alleged Retaliation for Regulatory Reporting May Support Chapter.. Massachusetts Federal Court Holds Alleged Retaliation for Regulatory Reporting May Support Chapter..

In Whitewater, Inc. v. Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc., the District Court of Massachusetts..
No Surprises Act Check-In: The Latest Changes to the IDR Process [Podcast] No Surprises Act Check-In: The Latest Changes to the IDR Process [Podcast]

In this episode, Gabe Scott, Kevin Alonso, and Cindy Laura Ortega Ramos unpack recent updates to..
The EPA’s MATS Repeal May Signal a Broader Shift on Ancillary Benefits The EPA’s MATS Repeal May Signal a Broader Shift on Ancillary Benefits

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s repeal of the 2024 Mercury and Air Toxics..
USPTO Director Defines “Exceptional Circumstances” for Director Review—and Terminates Three IPRs USPTO Director Defines “Exceptional Circumstances” for Director Review—and Terminates Three IPRs

In a precedential order issued 22 June 2026, USPTO Director John A. Squires took the rare step of..
Compliance Cue: New Batch of State Employment Laws to Take Effect July 1, 2026 Compliance Cue: New Batch of State Employment Laws to Take Effect July 1, 2026

Across the country, state lawmakers enacted many employment laws that will take effect on July 1,..
2026 Pennsylvania Liquor License Update 2026 Pennsylvania Liquor License Update

Pennsylvania liquor licensees have entered the summer of 2026 amid a wave of exciting high-profile..
The World Cup's $7.8 Million Lesson in Boilerplate Risk The World Cup's $7.8 Million Lesson in Boilerplate Risk

Every commercial lawyer has stared down the take-it-or-leave-it agreement. The enterprise software..
FERC Acts on Large Load Integration: Key Issues Addressed FERC Acts on Large Load Integration: Key Issues Addressed

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) has launched a broad effort to..
Texas Business Court Clarifies ‘Affiliate’ Definition in Drag-Along Dispute Texas Business Court Clarifies ‘Affiliate’ Definition in Drag-Along Dispute

On May 29, 2026, the Texas Business Court issued a memorandum opinion in Energy Founders Fund, LP v...
CFPB Rescinds 2020 Special Purpose Credit Program Advisory Opinion CFPB Rescinds 2020 Special Purpose Credit Program Advisory Opinion

On June 17, the CFPB rescinded its December 2020 advisory opinion addressing Special Purpose Credit ..
FTA Withdraws EEO Program Guidance for Federal Transit Funding Recipients FTA Withdraws EEO Program Guidance for Federal Transit Funding Recipients

Government contractors and recipients of federal financial assistance are once again seeing..
South Carolina’s Audit Obligations Under the Age-Appropriate Design Code Act South Carolina’s Audit Obligations Under the Age-Appropriate Design Code Act

South Carolina is one of many states that have passed laws similar to the UK’s age-appropriate..
California Advances Budget Trailer Bill to Tax Software, SaaS, and Limit Business Credits California Advances Budget Trailer Bill to Tax Software, SaaS, and Limit Business Credits

California’s 2026–27 budget package has advanced materially since Gov. Gavin Newsom’s May Revision. ..
Supreme Court Limits Private Rescission Claims Under the Investment Company Act Supreme Court Limits Private Rescission Claims Under the Investment Company Act

Go-To GuideThe U.S. Supreme Court held that ICA §47(b) does not create an implied private right of..
McDermott+ Check-Up: June 18, 2026 McDermott+ Check-Up: June 18, 2026

THIS WEEK’S DOSESenate Democrats request information on reforming drug pricing. The request for..
Expanded H-2A Access May Benefit Dairy Farmers Expanded H-2A Access May Benefit Dairy Farmers

The Trump administration recently announced guidance that may expand access to the H-2A temporary..
New Connecticut Law Expedites Claim Disputes Between Health Care Providers and Insurers New Connecticut Law Expedites Claim Disputes Between Health Care Providers and Insurers

On May 27, 2026, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed “An Act Concerning Return of Health Care..
SEC Proposes Bold Reforms to Registered Offering Process SEC Proposes Bold Reforms to Registered Offering Process

On May 19, 2026, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed a broad set of amendments ..
Court Restores 5% Safe Harbor for Wind and Solar as July 4 Deadline Nears Court Restores 5% Safe Harbor for Wind and Solar as July 4 Deadline Nears

Key TakeawaysWhat Happened: On June 6, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia..
What the New Executive Order on AI and Cybersecurity Means for Your Business What the New Executive Order on AI and Cybersecurity Means for Your Business

On June 2, 2026, the White House issued a new Executive Order titled “Promoting Advanced Artificial ..
More Time: Public Comment Period Extended for Allegheny County Paid Parental Leave Proposal More Time: Public Comment Period Extended for Allegheny County Paid Parental Leave Proposal

In response to residents’ requests for more time, the Allegheny County Department of Health has..