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In this episode of Just Compensation, Megan Monson and Jessica I. Kriegsfeld talk to Anthony O. Pergola, Vice Chair of Lowenstein’s Emerging Companies & Venture Capital practice group, about the complexities and challenges of Section… more

In this episode of AD Nauseam, Amy Mudge and Daniel Kaufman explore the complexities of advertising “free” offers, emphasizing the importance of transparency and compliance with FTC guidelines. They discuss how the term “free” can… more

Data centers are critical infrastructure in today’s world, but they present unique and significant challenges for property tax valuation. Many jurisdictions have provided property tax incentives or abatements for newly built… more

Fund finance is and always has been by nature a cross border enterprise. While there are a number of lenders that we represent in the United States that lend to funds exclusively organized in the U.S.– typically in Delaware – that is… more

As the song goes, the Food and Drug Administration’s (“FDA’s”) 2024 Final Rule regulating laboratory-developed tests (“LDTs”) as medical devices (“Final Rule”), is not merely dead—it’s really most sincerely dead… more

As discussed at an open meeting held on June 4, 2025, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission) published a concept release (Release) soliciting comments on whether to revise the definition of “foreign private issuer”… more

The closely watched battle over “reverse discrimination” claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 concluded Wednesday with the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services. The case… more

Real World Impact: President Trump’s travel ban on foreign nationals from certain countries could impact employers whose workforces and hiring plans include individuals from those countries… more

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced two significant changes to 401(k) plan investments, signaling an increase in latitude for fiduciaries who wish to make available cryptocurrency investments in their plans while… more

On May 23, 2025, the Trump administration issued a general license (GL) significantly relaxing the patchwork of restrictions on Syria, long a jurisdiction subject to comprehensive sanctions. This regulatory action followed a statement… more

On May 22 2025, the cybersecurity agencies from the US, UK, Australia, and New Zealand published a Cybersecurity Information Sheet (CIS) on ensuring that data used to train and use artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning… more

In a landscape where defence investments are increasing sharply due to escalating geopolitical conflicts, navigating the regulatory framework governing restrictions on weapons-related investments is key for lenders and investors… more

The Supreme Court may be about to accept an appeal with enormous potential to decide the airspace rights of drones in the United States, and nobody in the drone community seems to have noticed. Cases concerning drone flights over… more

U.S. Department of Labor Expands Opinion Letter Program  - In an effort to increase official guidance and provide compliance assistance to the regulated community, the U.S. Department of Labor expanded its opinion letter program on… more

Taxpayers seeking to contest real property tax values established by assessing jurisdictions across the country often have a short window of opportunity to contest their new valuation.  The below map highlights some upcoming deadlines… more

Under Rule 37 of the Rules of the Commercial Division, the court may order a remote deposition upon (1) consent of the parties, or upon (2) a motion showing good cause… more

On May 5, 2025, several House committees jointly introduced a discussion draft for a bill that would establish a regulatory framework for digital assets. On May 29, House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill, R-Arkansas… more

The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region has experienced a significant increase in internet usage among children, fueled by widespread access to smartphones, affordable data plans, and digital platforms. While this digital transformation offers… more

Brazil intends to regulate AI through Bill No. 2,338/2023 ("Brazil's Proposed AI Regulation"), although there are currently no specific codified laws, statutory rules or regulations in Brazil that directly regulate AI… more

Politicians’ and tech giants’ embrace of nuclear energy to power AI heightens the urgency to protect critical infrastructure from cyber threats… more

As we previously reported, last month, the Supreme Court of the United States in Kousisis v. United States roundly endorsed the expansive “fraudulent inducement” theory of federal wire and mail fraud. Resolving a circuit split, the… more

Connecticut’s prompt payment requirements for state contracts are about to change. The Connecticut General Assembly approved the new state budget bill (House Bill 7287), which includes a significant change to Connecticut’s Prompt… more

Currently, there are no specific laws, statutory rules, or regulations in Italy that directly regulate AI. As for all EU Member States, the EU AI Act will be Italy's central general and cross-sectoral AI legislation. However, Italy is… more

On May 22, 2025, the United States Supreme Court released its opinion in Kousisis v. United States. The Kousisis opinion resolved a split of the federal circuits by finding that proof of economic loss by the government is not required… more

On May 22, 2025, the House of Representatives passed a tax bill (House Tax Bill) that proposes to make permanent – and increase – the section 199A deduction for ordinary REIT dividends to 23 percent. This change would reduce the… more

On March 24, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin signed into law SB 754 (Act), which amends the Virginia Consumer Protection Act (VCPA) to prohibit entities from collecting, disclosing, selling, or disseminating reproductive or sexual… more

Could Congress stamp out the national intoxicating hemp product market through a routine spending bill? With Congress balking at direct regulation of the nearly $30 billion national hemp cannabinoid product market, certain Republican… more

President Donald Trump recently signed a proclamation reinstating and expanding the United States travel ban. The travel ban takes effect Monday, June 9, 2025, and as such, those affected by the ban should ensure they enter the U.S… more

In the last legislative session, the Indiana General Assembly introduced and passed significant changes to Indiana’s business personal property tax regime. The changes in Indiana’s SB 1, along with subsequent amendments from House… more

Although certain enforcement priorities of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have shifted under new Chairman Paul S. Atkins, the SEC continues to scrutinize investment advisers’ disclosures regarding the fees charged to… more

The 2025 Texas Legislature has adopted Senate Bill No. 6, which establishes new requirements applicable to interconnection and operation of large load projects (those over 75 MW demand). As of June 5th, the bill has not been signed or… more

Here are a few recent legal updates from US and UK of relevance to Indian clients..… more

Hurricane season is officially underway, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting an above-normal season. Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, and the agency is estimating a range of… more

On September 11, 2024, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released a report titled “High Tech, Low Inclusion: Diversity in the High Tech Workforce and Sector From 2014-2022.” In the report, the EEOC highlighted… more

This spring, representatives from China’s Ministry of Commerce (“MOFCOM”) met with Walmart executives in China (“PRC”) to discuss allegations that Walmart had asked its Chinese suppliers to reduce prices or offer some sort of discount… more

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has updated its Enforcement Guide, including its revised policy on when it will announce details of enforcement investigations. Following a consultation process that was subject to substantial… more

On May 29, 2025, the staff (“Staff”) of the Division of Corporation Finance of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission continued its recent pattern of issuing Staff guidance addressing cryptocurrency. The May 29 Staff statement… more

The most important development of the last two weeks is likely the release of a revised bipartisan digital asset market structure bill in Congress, which now gives real momentum to the possibility of comprehensive legislation. At the… more

“ERISA, you’ll need a lawyer for that.” Our practice group’s tagline is meant to be a shorthand for the alphabet soup of laws that apply to employee benefits, including the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)… more

On June 5, 2025, the Supreme Court in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services unanimously struck down the Sixth Circuit’s “background circumstances” rule, which had required majority-group plaintiffs to meet a heightened evidentiary… more

In Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. v. Mylan Laboratories., the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a district court ruling that a pharmaceutical dosing claim limitation was nonobvious despite prior art… more

The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent 8-0 ruling limited the scope of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the national environmental law that mandates federal agencies to assess the environmental effects of their proposed actions… more

Check out our summary of significant Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance and relevant tax matters for May 15, 2025 – June 2, 2025… more

On June 4, 2025, the Rebar Trade Action Coalition and its individual members (collectively, "Petitioner") filed antidumping duty ("ADD") petition and countervailing duty ("CVD") petitions on imports of steel concrete reinforcing bar… more

Following the publication by HM Treasury of the draft legislation establishing a financial services regulatory regime for cryptoassets in the UK, on 28 May 2025 the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published Consultation Paper… more

Most of the annual state legislative sessions have ended or are nearing an end, and it would be an understatement to say that the hemp industry has ever experienced a more widespread and seemingly coordinated effort to roll back… more

On May 29, 2025, in Oldham v. Pa. State University, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals held that the “zone of interest” test applies to Title IX claims. See No. 22-2056, 2025 WL 1524452 (3d Cir. 2025). The plaintiff, Jennifer Oldham, a… more

What happens when a business built on a celebrity’s name no longer controls the name itself? In this episode of The Briefing, attorneys Scott Hervey and Jessica Marlow break down the Nicklaus Companies v. GBI decision and what it means… more

What happens when a business built on a celebrity’s name no longer controls the name itself? In this episode of The Briefing, attorneys Scott Hervey and Jessica Marlow break down the Nicklaus Companies v. GBI decision and what it means… more

On June 3, 2025, President Trump signed a Proclamation increasing Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, including derivative articles, from 25% to 50% ad valorem. The increase follows the reinstatement and expansion of… more

If you have a grooming policy based on safety factors (like no beards for firefighters), does that trump an employee’s request for a religious accommodation? Maybe not. A recent Third Circuit decision, Smith v. City of Atlantic City… more

On May 20, 2025, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed into law Senate Bill 5408 to amend the state’s Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (EPOA). SB 5408 makes significant changes to the EPOA, including by clarifying the potential… more

If you were injured in a slip and fall accident, should you file a claim? Injuries from slip and fall accidents can be incredibly expensive, so it is important to make an informed decision about asserting your legal rights. Slip and… more

On June 4, 2025, following an open meeting of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Commission issued a concept release to solicit public comment on the definition of foreign private issuer ("FPI")… more

Amendments to California’s Automatic Renewal Law (ARL) will take effect on July 1, 2025. Enacted in September 2024 through Assembly Bill No. 2863, the amendments expand disclosure, consent, and cancellation obligations for businesses… more

On 15 May 2025, Advocate General Emiliou issued his opinion in the Portuguese football no-poach case. The AG opinion is of particular interest given the European Commission's increased scrutiny of labour market related offences under… more

While there was some—albeit limited—Enforcement activity in May (click here for last month’s enforcement actions), in this month’s Round-Up we want to highlight some updates that suggest the Enforcement front may continue to be quieter… more

In a decision that may rattle employers nationwide, a federal appeals court recently revived an Army veteran’s ADA suit against her employer for delaying her request to bring a service dog to work, despite eventually granting the… more