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…
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/ Administrative Law, Civil Rights, Education Law
On June 3, President Trump issued a proclamation doubling tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum articles and derivative steel and aluminum articles from 25% to 50%, effective at 12:01 a.m. EDT on June 4. This action, taken…
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/ International Law & Trade
The high-profile “Sad Beige Lawsuit” has ended between two prominent social media influencers, which begged the question, can you protect a personal “aesthetic” or “vibe?” On May 28, influencer Sydney Nicole Gifford voluntarily…
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/ Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Communications & Media Law, Intellectual Property
On May 28, a U.S. federal trade court issued a decision with a monumental impact on global economies.
In a landmark decision, the U.S. Court of International Trade (“CIT”) decisively struck down the Worldwide and Retaliatory…
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/ Administrative Law, Constitutional Law, International Law & Trade
In Episode 4 of CHPS of Insight, host Chris White and Kelsey Christensen explore the ongoing complexities of tariffs and trade policies that continue to shape global commerce and economic policy. Chris and Kelsey provide a…
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/ Administrative Law, Constitutional Law, International Law & Trade
Changes in federal and many states’ laws (e.g., just last month in Arizona) may put industry on more equal footing with agencies when interpreting rules and permit terms. If agencies have overreached on these interpretations,…
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/ Administrative Law, Constitutional Law
Join Chris White on the latest episode of CHPS of Insight as he chats with Kelsey J. Christensen, an attorney with Clark Hill's International Trade group and a Director of Clark Hill Public Strategies. This episode delves into…
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/ Administrative Law, Antitrust & Trade Regulation, International Law & Trade
The Petition -
The Lysine Fair Trade Coalition and its individual members (“Petitioners”) filed a new petition with the U.S. Department of Commerce (“DOC”) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (“ITC”) seeking the…
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/ Administrative Law, Agriculture, International Law & Trade
As discussed in our most recent installment, on July 23, 2024, Senate Bill 571 (the “Amendment”) was signed into law, adding certain private energy facility projects to the purview of the Michigan Prevailing Wage Act which only…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Construction Law, Energy & Utilities, Government Contracting, Labor & Employment Law
The Petition -
The Coalition for Fair Trade in Hardwood Plywood (“Coalition” or “Petitioner”) filed new petitions against imports of hardwood and decorative plywood from China, Indonesia, and Vietnam. The antidumping (“AD”)…
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/ Administrative Law, Antitrust & Trade Regulation, International Law & Trade
As discussed in our most recent installment, on July 23, 2024, Senate Bill 571 (the “Amendment”) was signed into law, adding certain private energy facility projects to the purview of the Michigan Prevailing Wage Act which only…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Construction Law, Energy & Utilities, Government Contracting
Welcome to your monthly rundown of all things cyber, privacy, and technology, where we highlight all the happenings you may have missed.
State Action:
Virginia Governor Signs Bill Restricting Minor’s Use of Social Media:…
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/ Civil Procedure, Consumer Protection, International Law & Trade, Privacy, Science, Computers, & Technology
On April 3, the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development proposed new rules under the New Jersey Administrative Code (“N.J.A.C.”) Section 12:11, which are designed to clarify the application of the “ABC test.”…
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/ Administrative Law, Labor & Employment Law
What is an EIN?
An EIN is a federal tax ID number for an entity, estate, trust, or other organization. For example, the following are generally required to obtain an EIN: partnerships, limited liability companies (“LLC”),…
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/ Business Organizations, Mergers & Acquisitions, Taxation
After a male university student told his mother and girlfriend that a male coach was rumored to be having sex with one of his female players, the mother reported the rumor to the university. The university conducted a Title IX…
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/ Civil Procedure, Civil Remedies, Civil Rights, Education Law, Privacy
