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China’s State Council Releases 2025 Legislative Plan – Amended Trademark Law in the Works China’s State Council Releases 2025 Legislative Plan – Amended Trademark Law in the Works

On May 14, 2025, China’s State Council released their 2025 Legislative Plan (国务院2025年度立法工作计划)..
Eighth Circuit Reinforces Employers’ Rights To Enforce Uniform Policies Under the NLRA Eighth Circuit Reinforces Employers’ Rights To Enforce Uniform Policies Under the NLRA

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Major Update- Potential Refund Opportunity for Interest and Penalty Amounts Accrued During COVID-19 .. Major Update- Potential Refund Opportunity for Interest and Penalty Amounts Accrued During COVID-19 ..

The US Court of Federal Claims’ (CFC) recent decision in Kwong v. United States, No. 23-267 (Fed...
U.S. Senate Vote Next Week Set to Restore NLRB Quorum U.S. Senate Vote Next Week Set to Restore NLRB Quorum

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USCIS Pauses Adjudication of Benefit Requests and Review of Previously-Approved Benefits for.. USCIS Pauses Adjudication of Benefit Requests and Review of Previously-Approved Benefits for..

On December 2, 2025, in response to the shooting of 2 national guardsman in Washington, DC by an..
State Department Adds H-1B/H-4 Visa Applicants to Expanded Online Presence Screening List State Department Adds H-1B/H-4 Visa Applicants to Expanded Online Presence Screening List

The State Department announced that as of December 15, 2025, applicants for H-1B and H-4..
Arbitration World- Efficient and Effective Proceedings – A Discussion with Two Leading Arbitrators.. Arbitration World- Efficient and Effective Proceedings – A Discussion with Two Leading Arbitrators..

Declan Gallivan (Senior Associate, London) speaks with two leading arbitrators, Lucy..
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Massachusetts Federal District Judge Indira Talwani recently issued a decision in the case..
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Invoking emergency powers pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), in..
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“John Doe’s” Days May Be Numbered in California Lawsuits “John Doe’s” Days May Be Numbered in California Lawsuits

In recent years, it has become increasingly common for plaintiffs to sue anonymously—while at the..
Supreme Court allows Texas to use redistricting map challenged as racially discriminatory Supreme Court allows Texas to use redistricting map challenged as racially discriminatory

The Supreme Court on Thursday gave the green light to Texas’ efforts to be able to use a new..
Navigating California’s Data Broker Strike Force- Key Insights for Businesses Navigating California’s Data Broker Strike Force- Key Insights for Businesses

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The Supreme Court’s relist rolls served up the term’s first two summary reversals last week. As we..
The FTC’s Final Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees Stole the Spotlight: Your Business Can’t Afford to .. The FTC’s Final Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees Stole the Spotlight: Your Business Can’t Afford to ..

On May 12, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission’s Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees took effect,..
The Ghost of Employees Past: The Data Breach Risks from User-Credential Management The Ghost of Employees Past: The Data Breach Risks from User-Credential Management

A recent settlement with an education service provider and three states – CaliforniaConnecticut,..
Drawing the Lines- Intellectual Property in AI Ecosystems Drawing the Lines- Intellectual Property in AI Ecosystems

AI’s ability to teach itself borders on metaphysical, so harnessing the benefits of this phenomenon ..
Made in China- What the Automotive Industry Should Know About the Global Emergence of Chinese.. Made in China- What the Automotive Industry Should Know About the Global Emergence of Chinese..

China’s Global Assent in the Connected Vehicle IndustryChina’s automotive industry has gone global, ..
Proposed WOTUS Rule Could Reduce CWA Permitting Burdens for Developers Proposed WOTUS Rule Could Reduce CWA Permitting Burdens for Developers

On November 20, 2025, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of..
OSHA’s 2024 ITA Data- What the Latest Injury and Illness Filings Reveal OSHA’s 2024 ITA Data- What the Latest Injury and Illness Filings Reveal

The 2024 Injury Tracking Application (ITA) cycle marked a pivotal year for Occupational Safety and..
Navigating the Publisher’s Exclusion Under the Advisers Act Navigating the Publisher’s Exclusion Under the Advisers Act

As financial markets and investors increasingly rely on instant access to data online, financial..
Agencies Issue Four Proposals to Improve Endangered Species Regulations Agencies Issue Four Proposals to Improve Endangered Species Regulations

On November 21, the US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service..
C&I Solar Rooftop Installations are now Exempted from Building Modification Permit (Aor.1) C&I Solar Rooftop Installations are now Exempted from Building Modification Permit (Aor.1)

As Thailand seeks to streamline its processes related to the installation and adoption of renewable ..
Texas Senate Bill 17: Implications for Real Property and Commercial Leasing Transactions Texas Senate Bill 17: Implications for Real Property and Commercial Leasing Transactions

Overview Texas Senate Bill 17 (SB 17), signed by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025, and..
Illinois Becomes the First State to Regulate the Use of AI Mental Health Therapy Services Illinois Becomes the First State to Regulate the Use of AI Mental Health Therapy Services

In early August, Illinois enacted the Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources Act (HB..
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This Federal Circuit opinion analyzes the “very demanding standard” of judicial correction of..
Tax Considerations in Insolvency Cases Tax Considerations in Insolvency Cases

Tax issues exist in most insolvency, bankruptcy, receivership, and debt workout cases (‘Insolvency..
Federal Court Holds That Button-Click Data from Public Website Can Disclose Patient Status in.. Federal Court Holds That Button-Click Data from Public Website Can Disclose Patient Status in..

In early October, a federal court in the Northern District of Illinois refused to dismiss a privacy ..
Navigating GPU Export Controls and AI Use Restrictions in Data Center Operations Navigating GPU Export Controls and AI Use Restrictions in Data Center Operations

Within data centers, Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) have emerged as key components, transforming..
The long and short of Supreme Court oral arguments The long and short of Supreme Court oral arguments

Empirical SCOTUS is a recurring series by Adam Feldman that looks at Supreme Court data, primarily..
Navigating Website Privacy Risks in California- CIPA Tracker Claims, TCPA Marketing, CCPA.. Navigating Website Privacy Risks in California- CIPA Tracker Claims, TCPA Marketing, CCPA..

As privacy litigation intensifies in California, companies operating websites and engaging in..
Website Tracking Lawsuits- What Restaurants and Hospitality Businesses Need to Know Website Tracking Lawsuits- What Restaurants and Hospitality Businesses Need to Know

As restaurants and hospitality businesses adopt digital platforms to engage customers, tools like..
DOL–EEOC Partnership Expands Coordinated Enforcement on National Origin Discrimination Under.. DOL–EEOC Partnership Expands Coordinated Enforcement on National Origin Discrimination Under..

On November 24, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a formal partnership with the U..
Title XVII- From Clean Energy Innovation to Energy Dominance – The Evolution of DOE Financing Title XVII- From Clean Energy Innovation to Energy Dominance – The Evolution of DOE Financing

On October 15, 2025, AEP Transmission LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Electric Power..
California’s Privacy Protection Agency Creates Data Broker Enforcement Strike Force California’s Privacy Protection Agency Creates Data Broker Enforcement Strike Force

On November 18, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) announced the creation of a Data..
Good Faith, Bad Timing- Musk, Privilege, and the Price of the Advice-of-Counsel Defense Good Faith, Bad Timing- Musk, Privilege, and the Price of the Advice-of-Counsel Defense

To plead securities fraud, a plaintiff must allege that the defendant made a false statement or..
District of Massachusetts Has Personal Jurisdiction Over Out-of-State Adtech Defendant in.. District of Massachusetts Has Personal Jurisdiction Over Out-of-State Adtech Defendant in..

Earlier this fall, the District of Massachusetts issued another notable decision in the growing..
CROWN Act Becomes Law in Pennsylvania- New Protections Against Hair Discrimination CROWN Act Becomes Law in Pennsylvania- New Protections Against Hair Discrimination

On November 25, 2025, Governor Josh Shapiro signed the Creating a Respectful and Open World for..
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