Tariff Evasion, The “Amazon Basics” Brand, Complicit Customs Brokers, And What Not To Do When You’re Being Investigated By The Department Of Justice: What We Learn From The Government’s Complaint In U.S. ex rel. Joyce v. Global Office Furniture, LLC.

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Tariff Evasion, The “Amazon Basics” Brand, Complicit Customs Brokers, And What Not To Do When.. Tariff Evasion, The “Amazon Basics” Brand, Complicit Customs Brokers, And What Not To Do When..

On July 15, 2025, the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina filed a complaint in U.S. ex ..
Federal Court Blocks Enforcement of Texas Proxy Advisor Disclosure Law Federal Court Blocks Enforcement of Texas Proxy Advisor Disclosure Law

Following up on our recent post analyzing Texas’s new proxy advisor disclosure statute, S.B. 2337,..
The Future of Silicon Valley: Examining the Six Biggest Issues Impacting Innovation and Growth The Future of Silicon Valley: Examining the Six Biggest Issues Impacting Innovation and Growth

Silicon Valley continues to be a leader in driving global innovation, with Silicon Valley startups..
The Impact of the New Jersey Mansion Tax Bill The Impact of the New Jersey Mansion Tax Bill

IntroductionThe New Jersey Mansion Tax Bill, which was signed by Governor Murphy on June 30, 2025,..
Sustainable Energy & Infrastructure Litigation Updates — September 2025 Sustainable Energy & Infrastructure Litigation Updates — September 2025

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New York Streamlines CON Requirements for Medical Facility Construction Projects New York Streamlines CON Requirements for Medical Facility Construction Projects

On August 6, 2025, the New York Department of Health finalized and made effective significant..
Canada’s Plan of Priorities Includes Several Nanoscale Materials Canada’s Plan of Priorities Includes Several Nanoscale Materials

On July 23, 2025, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) announced the release of the Plan of ..
Colorado Budget Cuts Hit Home for Medicaid Providers Colorado Budget Cuts Hit Home for Medicaid Providers

Key TakeawaysColorado’s new budget law and executive order impose immediate Medicaid reimbursement..
European Court of Justice Ruling on Works Agreements: Reinforcing GDPR Compliance in the Workplace European Court of Justice Ruling on Works Agreements: Reinforcing GDPR Compliance in the Workplace

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) recently delivered a decision that significantly impacts how..
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Implementing President Trump’s Executive Order 14276 titled Restoring American Seafood..
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Under California’s Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act (SB 54),..
Significant Modification to the Last Edition of the Linkage Gazette Significant Modification to the Last Edition of the Linkage Gazette

On August 20, 2025, the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI) published the latest..
The morning read for Friday, August 29 The morning read for Friday, August 29

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On August 15, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation..
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This year has seen a renewed focus on tariffs, especially on construction materials such as steel..
Notetaker App in Litigation Crosshairs Notetaker App in Litigation Crosshairs

On August 15, 2025, notetaker app Otter.ai, Inc. was named a defendant in litigation alleging that..
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Employers have cited several reasons why they might wish to prohibit certain employee off-duty..
Artificial Intelligence for RIAs: Compliance Considerations and Practical Policies Artificial Intelligence for RIAs: Compliance Considerations and Practical Policies

The use of artificial intelligence (“AI”) notetakers, while beneficial for productivity, raises..
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This was a question often raised during the annual Council On State Taxation (COST)/Tax Leadership..
EU NIS 2 Directive: Expanded Cybersecurity Obligations for Key Sectors EU NIS 2 Directive: Expanded Cybersecurity Obligations for Key Sectors

The Network and Information Security Directive 2, Directive (EU) 2022/2555 (NIS2) reshapes..
The morning read for Thursday, August 28 The morning read for Thursday, August 28

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Executive Order Opens Door to Alternative Assets in 401(k)s: Key Considerations for Plan Fiduciaries Executive Order Opens Door to Alternative Assets in 401(k)s: Key Considerations for Plan Fiduciaries

On August 7, 2025, President Donald Trump released an executive order to attempt to permit..
California Bill Aims to Limit Cookie Privacy Lawsuits California Bill Aims to Limit Cookie Privacy Lawsuits

Varnum ViewpointsExpect continued litigation risk in the near term. CIPA lawsuits targeting website ..
Japan’s AMED Offers ‘Double Match Up’ Grants for Pharma Startups: Considerations for Investors and.. Japan’s AMED Offers ‘Double Match Up’ Grants for Pharma Startups: Considerations for Investors and..

The Japanese government is aware of the challenges in securing funds for drug development within..
Flexible Leave Estimates and Mandatory Notice Requirements: FMLA Lessons From the Sixth Circuit Flexible Leave Estimates and Mandatory Notice Requirements: FMLA Lessons From the Sixth Circuit

What kind of notice must employees provide to their employer when taking leave under the Family and ..
No Return, No Case: Michigan Federal Court Rejects ADA and Retaliation Claims After Extended Leave No Return, No Case: Michigan Federal Court Rejects ADA and Retaliation Claims After Extended Leave

On August 19, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan held that an..
Minnesota Restrictive Covenants Update: What Constitutes Solicitation? Minnesota Restrictive Covenants Update: What Constitutes Solicitation?

The Minnesota Legislature’s ban on new noncompetition agreements in 2023 has caused the state’s..
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USCIS Expands “Good Moral Character” Standards for Naturalization USCIS Expands “Good Moral Character” Standards for Naturalization

On August 15, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a significant policy..
Australian Privacy Law Reform Tranche 2: The Time for Conversation is Over Australian Privacy Law Reform Tranche 2: The Time for Conversation is Over

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OIG Clarifies Small Entity Investment Safe Harbor for Physicians OIG Clarifies Small Entity Investment Safe Harbor for Physicians

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Avoiding Cross-Border Pitfalls—The Importance of Written Employment Agreements for Foreign.. Avoiding Cross-Border Pitfalls—The Importance of Written Employment Agreements for Foreign..

As U.S. cross-border businesses continue to expand northward, many employers discover—often the..
Erroneous Exclusion of On-Sale Bar Evidence: Federal Circuit Revives Invalidity Challenge in Super.. Erroneous Exclusion of On-Sale Bar Evidence: Federal Circuit Revives Invalidity Challenge in Super..

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Kessler Citizen Petition Addresses Refined Carbohydrates Kessler Citizen Petition Addresses Refined Carbohydrates

On August 6, 2025, Former Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), David..
Patent Examiner AI Searches: Required AI-Based Searching Patent Examiner AI Searches: Required AI-Based Searching

Patent examiners have had access to AI-driven prior art searching since late 2022, but its use is..
ANOTHER ONE: US Health Advisors Buys Lead but Can’t Enforce Arbitration and We’ve Seen This Movie.. ANOTHER ONE: US Health Advisors Buys Lead but Can’t Enforce Arbitration and We’ve Seen This Movie..

This one should be obvious by now– I mean I even took the slide on this subject out of my deck for..
Tax Provision Changes: How the OBBBA Impacts Individuals, Businesses and Estate Planning Tax Provision Changes: How the OBBBA Impacts Individuals, Businesses and Estate Planning

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the OBBBA), Pub. L. No. 119-21, was enacted July 4, 2025. The OBBBA ..
Case-by-Case Approach Helps Financial Services Successfully Navigate Disability-Related Remote Work .. Case-by-Case Approach Helps Financial Services Successfully Navigate Disability-Related Remote Work ..

TakeawaysEmployee requests to work from home have become increasingly common, often as a form of..
New Developments in Residential Solar Energy (And They Are Not Good) New Developments in Residential Solar Energy (And They Are Not Good)

IntroductionFor many years, the residential solar industry experienced substantial growth..
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