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Choice-of-Law Provisions Cannot Circumvent Ending Forced Arbitration Act, Court of Appeal Rules

Choice-of-Law Provisions Cannot Circumvent Ending Forced Arbitration Act, Court of Appeal Rules

On February 3, 2025, the California First District Court of Appeal held that a party to an..

Why Reporting Accounting Fraud Will Lead to Future SEC Whistleblower Awards

Why Reporting Accounting Fraud Will Lead to Future SEC Whistleblower Awards

A recent CNN documentary about the Enron accounting scandal is a stark reminder of the devastation..

New Mexico Bills Would Expand Protections for Medical Marijuana and Allow Use of Medical Psilocybin

New Mexico Bills Would Expand Protections for Medical Marijuana and Allow Use of Medical Psilocybin

Lawmakers in New Mexico have advanced two bills that would expand protections for medical marijuana ..

Thompson v. United States (No. 23-1095)

Thompson v. United States (No. 23-1095)

William Blake once observed that “a truth that’s told with bad intent, beats all the lies you can..

Detainees under Alien Enemies Act urge justices to leave judge’s bar on removal in place

Detainees under Alien Enemies Act urge justices to leave judge’s bar on removal in place

ShareLawyers for alleged members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua urged the Supreme Court on..

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Reproductive Health Under Trump: What’s New and What’s Next

Reproductive Health Under Trump: What’s New and What’s Next

OverviewOver the past two months, the second Trump administration has shifted federal policies and..

Virginia Expands Non-Compete Restrictions Beginning July 1, 2025

Virginia Expands Non-Compete Restrictions Beginning July 1, 2025

At the end of March, Governor Glenn Youngkin signed SB 1218, which amends Virginia’s non-compete..

Justices likely to allow damages suit against Palestinian Authority to go forward in U.S. courts

Justices likely to allow damages suit against Palestinian Authority to go forward in U.S. courts

ShareThe Supreme Court on Tuesday appeared inclined to allow a lawsuit by U.S. victims of terrorist ..

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Can An Employer Require Employees To Invest In The Business?

Can An Employer Require Employees To Invest In The Business?

Employee stock bonus, stock purchase, and stock option plans are extremely common. Most employees..

Momentum on Voting on the Omnibus Delay and Updating Corporate Sustainability Reporting Requirements

Momentum on Voting on the Omnibus Delay and Updating Corporate Sustainability Reporting Requirements

Vote to delayOn 1 April 2025, the European Parliament approved the “urgent procedure” with regards..

No Ultimatums: New York State Lawmakers Contemplate New Mandatory Provisions for Severance..

No Ultimatums: New York State Lawmakers Contemplate New Mandatory Provisions for Severance..

On March 4, 2025, the New York Senate passed Senate Bill S372 (the “No Severance Ultimatums Act” or ..

Driving AI Adoption at Top Law Firms: Candid Insights from Innovation Leaders

Driving AI Adoption at Top Law Firms: Candid Insights from Innovation Leaders

In an industry known for tradition and caution, generative AI is rapidly transforming the legal..

Louisiana Voters Overwhelmingly Reject Governor Landry’s Constitutional Amendments

Louisiana Voters Overwhelmingly Reject Governor Landry’s Constitutional Amendments

On March 29, 2025, four constitutional amendments were on the ballot for Louisiana voters’..

Hillsborough County, FL Sales Tax Increase June 1, 2025

Hillsborough County, FL Sales Tax Increase June 1, 2025

The Florida Department of Revenue announced today that the temporary sales tax reduction in..

New Guidelines Establishing the Requirements and Procedures That Must Be Observed to Obtain..

New Guidelines Establishing the Requirements and Procedures That Must Be Observed to Obtain..

Following our newsletter dated March 31, 2020 “The new Mexican Official Standard for the labelling..

Involved With a Delaware Corporation? Three Major Changes to Know

Involved With a Delaware Corporation? Three Major Changes to Know

On March 25, 2025, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer signed Senate Bill 21 into law, effecting..

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Workplace Attorney Chicago IL - Martoccio Law Group - Employment Attorney

Workplace Attorney Chicago ILWhat are the services that Chicago employment attorneys offer..

Federal Agencies Cracking Down on DEI/DEIA

Federal Agencies Cracking Down on DEI/DEIA

In the first two months of President Trump’s second term, his administration has engaged in a..

EPA Argues for Remand of Final Rule Amending Risk Evaluation Framework

EPA Argues for Remand of Final Rule Amending Risk Evaluation Framework

On March 21, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit heard oral..

Tick-Tock, Don’t Get Caught: Navigating TCPA’s Quiet Hours

Tick-Tock, Don’t Get Caught: Navigating TCPA’s Quiet Hours

In recent months, businesses across various industries have been hit with a wave of lawsuits..

A Roadmap for Terminations for Convenience in the DOGE-Era

A Roadmap for Terminations for Convenience in the DOGE-Era

The Department of Government Efficiency’s (“DOGE”) scrutiny of federal contracts has resulted in a..

Permissive Forum Selection Clause Is Not Enforceable in Franchisor’s Suit Against Franchisee

Permissive Forum Selection Clause Is Not Enforceable in Franchisor’s Suit Against Franchisee

This issue was at the forefront of Convenience Stores Leasing & Management, LLC’s (“CSLM”) August..

Important New Safe Harbors and Other Clarifying Changes to Delaware Corporate Law

Important New Safe Harbors and Other Clarifying Changes to Delaware Corporate Law

The governor of the State of Delaware—consistent with his pledge to protect the “Delaware..

Australian Mandatory Merger Clearance: Regime Details starting to Emerge – Government publishes..

Australian Mandatory Merger Clearance: Regime Details starting to Emerge – Government publishes..

On 28 March 2025, the Australian Government (the Government) published its draft Determination..

The morning read for Monday, March 31

The morning read for Monday, March 31

ShareThe justice will hear oral arguments in Catholic Charities Bureau v. Wisconsin Labor &..

Illinois Federal Judge Blocks DOL From Enforcing Termination, Certification Provisions in Trump..

Illinois Federal Judge Blocks DOL From Enforcing Termination, Certification Provisions in Trump..

On March 27, 2025, a federal judge for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of..

European Council Greenlights First Step of Omnibus – The ‘Stop-the-clock’ Proposal

European Council Greenlights First Step of Omnibus – The ‘Stop-the-clock’ Proposal

On 26 March 2025, the European Council approved its position, known as a “negotiating mandate”, on..

States call on justices to leave restored teacher training funds in place

States call on justices to leave restored teacher training funds in place

ShareEight states, led by California, on Friday urged the Supreme Court to leave in place an order..

Nebraska Considers Sales Tax on Candy and Soft Drinks

Nebraska Considers Sales Tax on Candy and Soft Drinks

Earlier this year lawmakers in Nebraska proposed a bill (LB170) which would end the state’s sales..

FDIC Aims to Eliminate Reputational Risk from Supervision

FDIC Aims to Eliminate Reputational Risk from Supervision

On March 24, acting FDIC Chairman Travis Hill informed Congress that the agency is preparing to..

Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes… Part 2

Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes… Part 2

In our earlier blog on recent changes affecting the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), we..

CLP Changes And What They Mean For Commercial Operations — A Conversation with Karin Baron and..

CLP Changes And What They Mean For Commercial Operations — A Conversation with Karin Baron and..

This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Lioba Oerter, Director of Expert Services, 3E Expert..

ANCIENT TEXTS: Plaintiff Brings Class Action Against Ancient Cosmetics 3 years 364 Days After Text..

ANCIENT TEXTS: Plaintiff Brings Class Action Against Ancient Cosmetics 3 years 364 Days After Text..

When people tell you the statute of limitations for a TCPA violation is four years– we really mean..

When “It’s Obvious” Just Isn’t Enough: Challenger’s Burden to Prove Obviousness

When “It’s Obvious” Just Isn’t Enough: Challenger’s Burden to Prove Obviousness

The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the Patent Trial & Appeal Board’s decision ..

How to Protect Your ESOP from Lawsuits Over Cash Holdings

How to Protect Your ESOP from Lawsuits Over Cash Holdings

At least five lawsuits have recently been filed against employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)..

In lawsuit originally filed by J.D. Vance, GOP asks court to overrule limit on campaign spending

In lawsuit originally filed by J.D. Vance, GOP asks court to overrule limit on campaign spending

ShareThe Petitions of the Week column highlights some of the cert petitions recently filed in the..

FCA Review of Private Fund Market Valuation Practices

FCA Review of Private Fund Market Valuation Practices

Go-To Guide:The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is increasing its scrutiny of..

China Releases Draft Implementation Measures for the Protection of Drug Trial Data Including Data..

China Releases Draft Implementation Measures for the Protection of Drug Trial Data Including Data..

On March 19, 2025, China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) released Implementation..