Weekly Bankruptcy Alert March 17, 2025 (For the Week Ending March 16, 2025)

Weekly Bankruptcy Alert March 17, 2025 (For the Week Ending March 16, 2025) Weekly Bankruptcy Alert March 17, 2025 (For the Week Ending March 16, 2025)

Covering reported business bankruptcy filings in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Rhode..
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..
Trump Appoints New NLRB GC, Subject to Senate Confirmation Trump Appoints New NLRB GC, Subject to Senate Confirmation

President Trump has nominated Crystal Carey to serve as the next National Labor Relations Board..
Termination Requirements Around the Globe Termination Requirements Around the Globe

In the realm of global employment, the concept of termination payments can be a complex and often..
Court Rejects DTSA Claim Over Inadequate Efforts to Protect Alleged Trade Secrets Court Rejects DTSA Claim Over Inadequate Efforts to Protect Alleged Trade Secrets

On March 13, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York dismissed a trade..
"We’re not there to provide entertainment. We’re there to decide cases,” Roberts sternly.. "We’re not there to provide entertainment. We’re there to decide cases,” Roberts sternly..

ShareJust over two years ago, following the launch of ChatGPT, SCOTUSblog decided to test how..
The morning read for Tuesday, March 25 The morning read for Tuesday, March 25

ShareThe justices this morning will hear two disputes on which federal courts should handle..
Navigating E-2 Visa Processing at the US Embassy in London: What Applicants Need to Know Navigating E-2 Visa Processing at the US Embassy in London: What Applicants Need to Know

The E-2 visa has long been a popular option for entrepreneurs, investors, and employees seeking to..
Extinction of the National Institute for Transparency, Access to Information, and Personal Data.. Extinction of the National Institute for Transparency, Access to Information, and Personal Data..

As we previously reported in an earlier newsletter, in accordance with the recent constitutional..
MASSIVE NEW RISK FOR MARKETERS: Dobronski Nukes SelectQuote and the Whole TCPAWorld Has to Deal.. MASSIVE NEW RISK FOR MARKETERS: Dobronski Nukes SelectQuote and the Whole TCPAWorld Has to Deal..

So there’s this guy named Mark Dobronski.Frequent commenter on TCPAWorld.Aggressive repeat..
Clear Terms of Franchise Agreement Are Enforced Against Franchisee Clear Terms of Franchise Agreement Are Enforced Against Franchisee

A recent federal court decision in T&T Management, Inc. v. Choice Hotels, Inc. underscores key..
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Workplace Lawyer Dallas TXOur local Workplace Lawyer has been providing services to clients in the..
Texas Supreme Court Confirms Limits of Fifteenth Court of  Appeals’ Jurisdiction Texas Supreme Court Confirms Limits of Fifteenth Court of Appeals’ Jurisdiction

The Texas Supreme Court issued a per curiam opinion that resolved a split among Texas courts of..
US Treasury Issues Interim Final Rule That Removes the Requirement for US Companies and US Persons.. US Treasury Issues Interim Final Rule That Removes the Requirement for US Companies and US Persons..

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced on March 21, 2025, that FinCEN had..
OFCCP – Changes Happening Now: A New Director and Minimum Wage OFCCP – Changes Happening Now: A New Director and Minimum Wage

On March 24, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs..
Supreme Court to hear “nondelegation” challenge to telecom access program Supreme Court to hear “nondelegation” challenge to telecom access program

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Wednesday in a major challenge to the federal “E-rate ..
The End of the Self-Affirmed GRAS Pathway? The End of the Self-Affirmed GRAS Pathway?

On March 10, 2025, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human..
Federal Contractor Minimum Wage Executive Order Revoked Federal Contractor Minimum Wage Executive Order Revoked

On March 14, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order rescinding several policies..
UK, France, and Switzerland Form International Anti-Corruption Prosecutorial Task Force to Combat.. UK, France, and Switzerland Form International Anti-Corruption Prosecutorial Task Force to Combat..

On February 5, 2025, Attorney General Pamela Bondi issued a memo requiring DOJ’s Foreign Corrupt..
FinCEN’s New Interim Final Rule (1) Exempts Domestic Companies from Corporate Transparency Act.. FinCEN’s New Interim Final Rule (1) Exempts Domestic Companies from Corporate Transparency Act..

On March 21, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) of the U.S. Department of..
DEI Changes Could Leave Businesses Exposed to Discrimination Charges DEI Changes Could Leave Businesses Exposed to Discrimination Charges

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)..
FinCEN Issues Interim CTA Rule, U.S. Entities and Individuals Exempted From Reporting FinCEN Issues Interim CTA Rule, U.S. Entities and Individuals Exempted From Reporting

HighlightsThe Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an interim final rule that..
EEOC Enforcement Activities Take Shape Under Second Trump Administration EEOC Enforcement Activities Take Shape Under Second Trump Administration

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has been a regular topic of the flurry of..
GAO Sustains Protest Over Agency’s Failure to Conduct Price Risk Analysis Under DFARS 252.204-7024 GAO Sustains Protest Over Agency’s Failure to Conduct Price Risk Analysis Under DFARS 252.204-7024

In the recent MicroTechnologies LLC and SMS Data Products Group, Inc. decisions, the Government..
Weekly Bankruptcy Alert March 24, 2025 (For the Week Ending March 23, 2025) Weekly Bankruptcy Alert March 24, 2025 (For the Week Ending March 23, 2025)

Covering reported business bankruptcy filings in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Rhode..
EEOC Guidance on DEI-Related Discrimination in the Workplace EEOC Guidance on DEI-Related Discrimination in the Workplace

On March 20, 2025, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued two key pieces of..
Federal Circuit Decision Could Encourage More Reissue Patents Federal Circuit Decision Could Encourage More Reissue Patents

The Patent Term Extension (PTE) provisions of 35 U.S.C. § 156 compensate pharmaceutical patent..
OFSI Takes Enforcement Action Against UK Charities OFSI Takes Enforcement Action Against UK Charities

On 14 March 2025, the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) issued a “Disclosure”..
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