Armstrong Teasdale Lets Go of 24 Staff, 11 Lawyers

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Firm leaders said the staff reduction comes amid an effort to streamline the firm's operations,..
NOAA Finalizes Changes to Deep Seabed Mining Regulations NOAA Finalizes Changes to Deep Seabed Mining Regulations

On Jan. 21, 2026, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) finalized revisions to ..
Referral Networks, Market Uncertainty and “Pipeline to Prosperity”: A Conversation with TMA.. Referral Networks, Market Uncertainty and “Pipeline to Prosperity”: A Conversation with TMA..

In the first episode of the new year, the TMA Chicago/Midwest Podcast welcomed Sandy Prabhakar, the ..
SolarWinds Web Help Desk Vulnerability Targeted by Threat Actors SolarWinds Web Help Desk Vulnerability Targeted by Threat Actors

Security researchers at Huntress Labs have identified a vulnerability in SolarWinds’s Web Help Desk ..
Delaware Supreme Court Rejects “Bump-Up” Exclusion, Affirms $28 Million D&O Coverage for M&A.. Delaware Supreme Court Rejects “Bump-Up” Exclusion, Affirms $28 Million D&O Coverage for M&A..

In another significant pro-policyholder decision, the Delaware Supreme Court recently affirmed D&O..
Relax, Design Patent Claim Scope Doesn’t Include Functional Elements Relax, Design Patent Claim Scope Doesn’t Include Functional Elements

Addressing the issue of functional versus ornamental features, the US Court of Appeals for the..
Method Steps Must be Done in Order Where There is Logical Dependency Method Steps Must be Done in Order Where There is Logical Dependency

In a second appeal, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a district court’s..
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A Second Opinion is a recurring series by Haley Proctor on the Second Amendment and constitutional..
Nevada Enacts New Workplace Protections for Employees Exposed to Wildfire Smoke Nevada Enacts New Workplace Protections for Employees Exposed to Wildfire Smoke

Nevada’s Senate Bill (SB) 260, which took effect January 1, 2026, mandates comprehensive..
Environmental Essentials Webinar Series –Environmental Auditing 101: How Environmental Compliance.. Environmental Essentials Webinar Series –Environmental Auditing 101: How Environmental Compliance..

Environmental compliance audits offer companies of all sizes the opportunity to identify, disclose, ..
What Importers Need to Know as the Supreme Court Decides the Fate of IEEPA Tariffs What Importers Need to Know as the Supreme Court Decides the Fate of IEEPA Tariffs

The U.S. Supreme Court is currently considering consolidated cases that will determine whether..
Trump Administration and Export-Import Bank Establish a $12B U.S. Strategic Critical Minerals.. Trump Administration and Export-Import Bank Establish a $12B U.S. Strategic Critical Minerals..

Key TakeawaysMost Section 45Z rules apply only after the regulations are finalized, limiting..
New Jersey Expands Rights Under the New Jersey Family Leave Act New Jersey Expands Rights Under the New Jersey Family Leave Act

On 17 January 2026, outgoing New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed into law Assembly Bill No. 3451 ..
Remote Control: When Employers Can Reject Work-From-Home Accommodation Requests Remote Control: When Employers Can Reject Work-From-Home Accommodation Requests

Requests for remote work accommodations are on the rise, and a recent decision from the U.S. Court..
Understanding Michigan’s No-Fault Auto Insurance System Understanding Michigan’s No-Fault Auto Insurance System

Michigan’s auto insurance laws are unique compared to most other states. If you own or operate a..
Cut, Clarity… and Compliance- How the CPSC Regulates Jewelry and Accessories Cut, Clarity… and Compliance- How the CPSC Regulates Jewelry and Accessories

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) regulates consumer products sold in the United..
Commonwealth Court: “Agrivoltaics” Does Not Render Solar Farm an Agricultural Use Commonwealth Court: “Agrivoltaics” Does Not Render Solar Farm an Agricultural Use

While agrivoltaics, the practice of combining photovoltaic electric generation with agricultural..
Canada Fines Cosmetics Company for Violating CEPA, Including Failing to Submit a Significant New.. Canada Fines Cosmetics Company for Violating CEPA, Including Failing to Submit a Significant New..

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) announced on February 2, 2026, that it fined Estee..
Common Issues and Strategies in Business Breakups- Part 2 Common Issues and Strategies in Business Breakups- Part 2

Business partnerships rarely begin with an exit plan. Most founders are focused on growth,..
Best Practices Regarding Technology in the Modern Law Firm Best Practices Regarding Technology in the Modern Law Firm

Technology is central to how legal services are delivered, how lawyers communicate with clients,..
Court Allows Chapter 93A Claim to Proceed Despite Dismissed Fraud Claim Court Allows Chapter 93A Claim to Proceed Despite Dismissed Fraud Claim

In O’Connor v. Ford Motor Co., the United States District Court for the Northern District of..
NHTSA Automated Vehicle Safety Public Meeting and Comment Period: March 2026 NHTSA Automated Vehicle Safety Public Meeting and Comment Period: March 2026

On February 9, 2026, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) published a notice..
Crypto Payrolls- Opportunities and Compliance Considerations for Global Employers Crypto Payrolls- Opportunities and Compliance Considerations for Global Employers

In today’s rapidly evolving global workforce, innovative companies are exploring compensation..
HUD Proposes Changes to Its Implementation of the Fair Housing Act’s Disparate Impact Standard HUD Proposes Changes to Its Implementation of the Fair Housing Act’s Disparate Impact Standard

On January 14, 2026, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a proposed..
ADA Meets FMLA- Where They Overlap and Where They Diverge ADA Meets FMLA- Where They Overlap and Where They Diverge

An employee’s medical condition may implicate both the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and..
Understanding Thailand Elite Visa Cost in Bangkok: Guidance from a Legal Administrator Perspective Understanding Thailand Elite Visa Cost in Bangkok: Guidance from a Legal Administrator Perspective

Discover how a legal administrator can help you navigate the Thailand Elite Visa cost in Bangkok..
District Court Blocks Termination of Haitian TPS District Court Blocks Termination of Haitian TPS

The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia granted a stay that allows Haitians with TPS..
Another “Nuclear” Verdict Against A California Employer — $52 Million! Another “Nuclear” Verdict Against A California Employer — $52 Million!

Barely a month into 2026, and a California jury has delivered another massive verdict in an..
Environmental Developments to Watch in California in 2026 Environmental Developments to Watch in California in 2026

California will continue to set the pace for environmental regulation in 2026, using its rulemaking,..
Beyond Burden Shifting: What the Eleventh Circuit’s Latest Decision Might Mean for McDonnell Douglas Beyond Burden Shifting: What the Eleventh Circuit’s Latest Decision Might Mean for McDonnell Douglas

Recently, Justices Thomas and Gorsuch have questioned whether the McDonnell Douglas Corp. v. Green, ..
New Trend under Florida’s Wiretap Statute: Websites with Tracking Technology Beware New Trend under Florida’s Wiretap Statute: Websites with Tracking Technology Beware

Florida website tracking litigation is gaining momentum this year, with plaintiffs increasingly..
FTC Signals Pause on AI Regulation FTC Signals Pause on AI Regulation

On January 27, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) signaled the agency’s reduced appetite for..
Chapter 93A Year in Review: 2025 Massachusetts Enforcement and Litigation Trends Chapter 93A Year in Review: 2025 Massachusetts Enforcement and Litigation Trends

Decisions issued in 2025 marked a notable inflection point in Chapter 93A litigation. Courts..
FTC Emphasizes Case-By-Case Approach in Workshop on Noncompete Agreements FTC Emphasizes Case-By-Case Approach in Workshop on Noncompete Agreements

Key TakeawaysThe FTC indicated it is not pursuing a national rule to ban noncompetition agreements..
Seventh Circuit Holds Asset Sale Does Not Require Exclusion of Contributions from Withdrawal.. Seventh Circuit Holds Asset Sale Does Not Require Exclusion of Contributions from Withdrawal..

When an employer withdraws from a multiemployer pension plan, its maximum annual payment is based..
New Investigative Sweep Under the CCPA: Individualized Pricing as a Privacy Problem New Investigative Sweep Under the CCPA: Individualized Pricing as a Privacy Problem

States are weighing in on whether grocery stores, hotel chains, and retailers should be using..
Technology and IP in the Opening Ceremony Looks for Milano Cortina 2026 Technology and IP in the Opening Ceremony Looks for Milano Cortina 2026

DecathaLAW Series 2026: Article 1The Olympic Games’ intellectual properties (“Olympic Properties”)..
Can’t Patent Idea of Using Asynchronous Data Streams During Web Conferencing Can’t Patent Idea of Using Asynchronous Data Streams During Web Conferencing

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“Dear Ofcom, Your Case is Legally Void and Will Make Excellent Hamster Bedding”* “Dear Ofcom, Your Case is Legally Void and Will Make Excellent Hamster Bedding”*

In a courthouse in Washington D.C., a landmark transatlantic legal battle is unfolding that could..
FTC Disclosures Still a Focus in Interactive Media FTC Disclosures Still a Focus in Interactive Media

The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) advertising disclosure rules for “material connections” are..
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