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Liz Allen

What To Know About "America's AI Action Plan"

On July 23, 2025, the White House released its artificial intelligence action plan, “Winning the AI Race: America’s AI Action Plan,” which follows from President Donald Trump’s AI Executive Order 14179, signed in January. The… more

Artificial Intelligence, Executive Orders, Export Controls, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), National Security

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Ryan Austin

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Breaking Down Key Changes In The New Tax Legislation

The enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) has ushered in significant tax legislation based predominantly on the Trump administration’s stated priorities. ... Below we summarize some of these key changes and note… more

Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Gift Tax, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Tax Legislation

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Keane Barger

Atticus Limited Liability Company v. The Dramatic Publishing Company

In action over competing live stage rights to Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, Second Circuit affirms district court’s ruling that “derivative works exception” to Copyright Act’s termination provision does not perpetuate… more

Appeals, Arbitration, Copyright, Copyright Litigation, Declaratory Judgments

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Peter Beardsley

Inside Fund Finance: Trends, Challenges and What’s Next

Loeb Finance partner Peter Beardsley gives an insider perspective on the world of fund finance, with insights into the rise of hybrid and net asset value (NAV) facilities, the increasing role of high net worth and retail… more

Asset-Based Lending, Borrowers, Fund Sponsors, Investment Funds, Lenders

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Brittany Berckes

How Culture, Law and Technology are Redefining Book Publishing

There are a lot of exciting emerging trends in the book publishing industry that are responsible for its consistent growth… more

Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Authors, Books, Brand

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Megan Biss

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Breaking Down Key Changes In The New Tax Legislation

The enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) has ushered in significant tax legislation based predominantly on the Trump administration’s stated priorities. ... Below we summarize some of these key changes and note… more

Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Gift Tax, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Tax Legislation

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Ann Chen

How Private Equity Is Shaping Modern Music Catalog Deals

Ann Chen, deputy chair of the firm’s Capital Markets & Corporate department, provides an insider perspective on the crossroads of corporate law and entertainment, particularly in the music catalog space… more

Acquisition Agreements, Board of Directors, Business Strategies, Capital Markets, Contract Terms

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Allison Cohen

Hashed & Salted: Vol. 4, Issue 4

As the Summer of Privacy fades into fall, California is—unsurprisingly—in the privacy news. The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) succeeded in finalizing proposed regulations under the California Consumer Privacy Act… more

Antitrust Violations, Artificial Intelligence, Automated Decision Systems (ADS), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA)

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Derek Crownover

Why Private Equity Will Soon Be in College Sports

The landscape of college athletics has experienced dramatic changes over the last four years, none more significant than the rise of private equity. Before diving into the new era of private equity in college athletics, it is… more

Antitrust Litigation, College Athletes, Colleges, Name and Likeness, NCAA

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Jim Czaban

FDA Unleashes AI to Review Product Applications

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been ahead of the curve for a number of years on emerging issues and opportunities for the agency and regulated industry arising from the advent and evolution of artificial… more

Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Clinical Trials, FDA Approval, Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

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Frank D'Angelo

Atticus Limited Liability Company v. The Dramatic Publishing Company

In action over competing live stage rights to Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, Second Circuit affirms district court’s ruling that “derivative works exception” to Copyright Act’s termination provision does not perpetuate… more

Appeals, Arbitration, Copyright, Copyright Litigation, Declaratory Judgments

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Elena De Santis

Hara v. Netflix, Inc.

Ninth Circuit affirms dismissal of Lanham Act claims regarding use of drag queen Vicky Vox’s image and likeness in animated Netflix show and teaser trailer, holding, under Rogers test, that use was artistically relevant to… more

Appeals, Entertainment Industry, First Amendment, Lanham Act, Motion to Dismiss

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Edward Delman

Lively v. Wayfarer Studios LLC

In case arising from ongoing dispute between movie stars Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively, district court dismisses all of Baldoni’s claims for failure to state claim, but grants Baldoni leave to amend as to his implied covenant… more

Breach of Contract, Business Litigation, California, Celebrities, Defamation

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Tal Dickstein

Dow Jones & Company Inc. v. Perplexity AI Inc.

In copyright infringement and false designation of origin action brought by owners of The Wall Street Journal and the New York Post, district court holds that San Francisco-based Perplexity AI Inc. is subject to personal… more

Artificial Intelligence, Copyright, Copyright Infringement, Copyright Litigation, CPLR

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Tyler Downing

Jackson v. Kavanaugh

District court denies rapper 50 Cent’s motion to preliminarily enjoin release of horror film Skill House, holding plaintiff failed to show likelihood of success, or even serious questions, on merits of his right of publicity and… more

Consent, Endorsements, False Advertising, Film Industry, Lanham Act

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Kimberly Eney

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Breaking Down Key Changes In The New Tax Legislation

The enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) has ushered in significant tax legislation based predominantly on the Trump administration’s stated priorities. ... Below we summarize some of these key changes and note… more

Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Gift Tax, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Tax Legislation

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David Forrest

Kadrey v. Meta Platforms, Inc.

District court holds that Meta’s downloading of books from online “shadow libraries” and use of such books to train its Llama large language models constitutes fair use, but endorses “market dilution” theory of harm as potential… more

Artificial Intelligence, Authorship, Copyright, Copyright Infringement, Copyright Litigation

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Jeffrey Fried

Understanding Commercial Real Estate Finance in 2025

Loeb & Loeb partner Jeffrey Fried gives an insider perspective on the state of the commercial real estate finance space, what’s driving current trends and how we’re helping clients navigate a path forward. Whether you’re an… more

Borrowers, Commercial Loans, Commercial Mortgages, Commercial Real Estate Contracts, Commercial Real Estate Market

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Lauren Fried

The Sports Law Playbook: Q2 2025

It’s game time: Dive into the summer edition of The Sports Law Playbook, Loeb & Loeb’s quarterly briefing on all things sports law. In this issue, we explore the dramatic rise of legalized sports betting in the U.S. and what… more

Advertising, College Athletes, Compensation & Benefits, Data Privacy, Intellectual Property Protection

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John Gatti

The Sports Law Playbook: Q2 2025

It’s game time: Dive into the summer edition of The Sports Law Playbook, Loeb & Loeb’s quarterly briefing on all things sports law. In this issue, we explore the dramatic rise of legalized sports betting in the U.S. and what… more

Advertising, College Athletes, Compensation & Benefits, Data Privacy, Intellectual Property Protection

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Mark Goldberg

What To Expect When Your Employee Is Expecting: New Requirements in New York and Illinois

In the past two months, both New York City and Illinois have implemented new requirements relating to pregnancy and lactation accommodations. Effective July 2, 2025, New York City amended its Earned Safe and Sick Time Act to… more

City of New York, Employer Responsibilities, Illinois, Lactation Accommodation, New Legislation

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Chloe Gordils

Trump v. Woodward

In President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against journalist Robert Woodward arising from Woodward’s publication of audio recordings of Woodward’s interviews of Trump in 2019 and 2020, district court dismisses Trump’s second amended… more

Authorship, Breach of Contract, Copyright, Copyright Infringement, Copyright Litigation

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David Grossman

SoundExchange Inc. v. Sirius XM Radio Inc.

District court dismisses SoundExchange’s suit against Sirius XM Radio seeking $150 million in alleged unpaid royalties, finding that “licensing and enforcement of rights” under Section 114 of Copyright Act is not synonymous with… more

Copyright, Copyright Litigation, Dismissals, Enforcement Actions, License Agreements

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Melissa Hall

Reflections on "Crypto Week" and What Comes Next

"Crypto Week” in the House of Representatives has come and gone—taking place the week of July 14—during which the House voted on three different bills related to cryptocurrency: (1) the GENIUS Act (regulating stablecoins); (2)… more

Blockchain, Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDCs), CFTC, Cryptocurrency, Digital Assets

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Brian Heidelberger

Two Recent GenAI Controversies Highlight Brand/PR Risks of Use

Two recent stories highlight how the use of AI can create challenges around perception and trust. The first involves Will Smith… more

Advertising, Artificial Intelligence, Content Strategy, Deep Fake, Misleading Impressions

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Diara Holmes

With Executive Order, President Trump Aims To Reshape College Sports

This alert was developed with significant assistance and input from Lo Davis, Executive Director of Cavalier Futures Marketing Inc. On July 24, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled “Saving College… more

Antitrust Litigation, Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Labor (DOL), Executive Orders, Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

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Melanie Howard

Inside Luxury's Move Into Film and TV Financing

Building on the panel discussion at the 2025 Luxury Law Summit in London, Loeb Luxury Brands Chair Melanie Howard posed some additional questions to Nessa McGill, commercial director at Align Pictures and Loeb partner John… more

Brand, Contract Terms, Due Diligence, Entertainment Industry, Financing

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Caroline Hudson

Hashed & Salted: Vol. 4, Issue 4

As the Summer of Privacy fades into fall, California is—unsurprisingly—in the privacy news. The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) succeeded in finalizing proposed regulations under the California Consumer Privacy Act… more

Antitrust Violations, Artificial Intelligence, Automated Decision Systems (ADS), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA)

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Safia Hussain

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. v. PlayerAuctions, Inc.

District court grants in part and denies in part defendants’ motion to dismiss Take-Two Interactive Software Inc.’s claims related to defendants’ operation of online marketplace for users to sell enhanced player accounts for… more

Contributory Infringement, Copyright, Copyright Infringement, Copyright Litigation, Fair Use

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Jennifer Kahn

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. v. PlayerAuctions, Inc.

District court grants in part and denies in part defendants’ motion to dismiss Take-Two Interactive Software Inc.’s claims related to defendants’ operation of online marketplace for users to sell enhanced player accounts for… more

Contributory Infringement, Copyright, Copyright Infringement, Copyright Litigation, Fair Use

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Kristen Klesh

Illuminating the Risks: FDA Clearance Does Not Fully Shield Health & Wellness Devices from Advertising Scrutiny

The surge in health and wellness devices—including wearables, beauty devices and more—comes a result of consumer interest in preventive health measures. These products offer a range of benefits, from improving skin and… more

510(k) RTA, Advertising, Brand, Class Action, Endorsements

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Bill Kramer

White House Executive Order Disbands Patent Examiners’ Union

On Thursday, August 28, 2025, the President of the United States issued an Executive Order which effectively disbanded the union representing patent examiners (POPA). As a justification, the Order stated patent examiners are… more

Employee Rights, Executive Orders, Intellectual Property Protection, National Security, Patent Applications

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John Kulback

Inside Luxury's Move Into Film and TV Financing

Building on the panel discussion at the 2025 Luxury Law Summit in London, Loeb Luxury Brands Chair Melanie Howard posed some additional questions to Nessa McGill, commercial director at Align Pictures and Loeb partner John… more

Brand, Contract Terms, Due Diligence, Entertainment Industry, Financing

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Jessica Lee

A Cautionary Tale About Algorithmic Pricing Software

The use of algorithmic pricing software, including dynamic and competitive pricing, raises fairness, antitrust and privacy concerns when the data is based on personal, nonpublic or competitively sensitive data… more

Algorithms, Antitrust Violations, California, Consumer Privacy Rights, Corporate Counsel

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Neil Lefkowitz

With Executive Order, President Trump Aims To Reshape College Sports

This alert was developed with significant assistance and input from Lo Davis, Executive Director of Cavalier Futures Marketing Inc. On July 24, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled “Saving College… more

Antitrust Litigation, Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Labor (DOL), Executive Orders, Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

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Alexander Loh

With Executive Order, President Trump Aims To Reshape College Sports

This alert was developed with significant assistance and input from Lo Davis, Executive Director of Cavalier Futures Marketing Inc. On July 24, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled “Saving College… more

Antitrust Litigation, Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Labor (DOL), Executive Orders, Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

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Richard Lorenzo

A Cautionary Tale About Algorithmic Pricing Software

The use of algorithmic pricing software, including dynamic and competitive pricing, raises fairness, antitrust and privacy concerns when the data is based on personal, nonpublic or competitively sensitive data… more

Algorithms, Antitrust Violations, California, Consumer Privacy Rights, Corporate Counsel

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Eyvonne Mallett

The DOJ’s New Bulk Data Transfer Rule: What Every Business Needs to Know—and Do—Now

In a sweeping move to bolster national security and safeguard sensitive information, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has introduced a transformative regulation: the Bulk Data Transfer Rule… more

Data Management, Data Privacy, Data Protection, Data Security, Data Transfers

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Donna Mangold

With Executive Order, President Trump Aims To Reshape College Sports

This alert was developed with significant assistance and input from Lo Davis, Executive Director of Cavalier Futures Marketing Inc. On July 24, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled “Saving College… more

Antitrust Litigation, Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Labor (DOL), Executive Orders, Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

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Robyn Mohr

A Cautionary Tale About Algorithmic Pricing Software

The use of algorithmic pricing software, including dynamic and competitive pricing, raises fairness, antitrust and privacy concerns when the data is based on personal, nonpublic or competitively sensitive data… more

Algorithms, Antitrust Violations, California, Consumer Privacy Rights, Corporate Counsel

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Libby O'Neill

Match Group’s $14 Million Lesson: Even Without “Click-to-Cancel,” Subscription Companies Can’t Play Hard to Get

Last week, Match Group Inc., the powerhouse behind Match.com, OkCupid, Plenty of Fish and The League, agreed to shell out $14 million and revamp its cancellation policies, ending a nearly six-year showdown with the Federal Trade… more

Consumer Protection Laws, Corporate Counsel, Disclosure Requirements, Enforcement Actions, Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

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Gian Pastore

Wyoming Debuts First U.S. State-Issued Stablecoin — Frontier Stable Token (FRNT)

Wyoming has officially launched the Frontier Stable Token (FRNT), the first stablecoin in the U.S. issued by a public entity. Fully backed by U.S. dollars and short-term treasury bills, with reserves legally required to exceed… more

Blockchain, Cross-Border Transactions, Digital Assets, FinTech, Government Agencies

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Alyse Pelavin

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Breaking Down Key Changes In The New Tax Legislation

The enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) has ushered in significant tax legislation based predominantly on the Trump administration’s stated priorities. ... Below we summarize some of these key changes and note… more

Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Gift Tax, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Tax Legislation

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Kyle Petersen

Dow Jones & Company Inc. v. Perplexity AI Inc.

In copyright infringement and false designation of origin action brought by owners of The Wall Street Journal and the New York Post, district court holds that San Francisco-based Perplexity AI Inc. is subject to personal… more

Artificial Intelligence, Copyright, Copyright Infringement, Copyright Litigation, CPLR

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Anthony Pirraglia

Key Legal and Market Trends in Private Client Finance

Anthony Pirraglia, deputy chair of the firm’s Finance department, shares insight into how legal and regulatory trends are shaping private client finance today. As loans to ultra high net worth individuals and their controlled… more

Collateral, Cross-Border, Digital Assets, Loans, Private Equity Funds

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Sarah Rubenstein Polak

A Cautionary Tale About Algorithmic Pricing Software

The use of algorithmic pricing software, including dynamic and competitive pricing, raises fairness, antitrust and privacy concerns when the data is based on personal, nonpublic or competitively sensitive data… more

Algorithms, Antitrust Violations, California, Consumer Privacy Rights, Corporate Counsel

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Jeff Prystowsky

SoundExchange Inc. v. Sirius XM Radio Inc.

District court dismisses SoundExchange’s suit against Sirius XM Radio seeking $150 million in alleged unpaid royalties, finding that “licensing and enforcement of rights” under Section 114 of Copyright Act is not synonymous with… more

Copyright, Copyright Litigation, Dismissals, Enforcement Actions, License Agreements

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Ana Maganto Ramirez

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Breaking Down Key Changes In The New Tax Legislation

The enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) has ushered in significant tax legislation based predominantly on the Trump administration’s stated priorities. ... Below we summarize some of these key changes and note… more

Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Gift Tax, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Tax Legislation

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Lauren Richards

What To Expect When Your Employee Is Expecting: New Requirements in New York and Illinois

In the past two months, both New York City and Illinois have implemented new requirements relating to pregnancy and lactation accommodations. Effective July 2, 2025, New York City amended its Earned Safe and Sick Time Act to… more

City of New York, Employer Responsibilities, Illinois, Lactation Accommodation, New Legislation

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Cristine Saper

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Breaking Down Key Changes In The New Tax Legislation

The enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) has ushered in significant tax legislation based predominantly on the Trump administration’s stated priorities. ... Below we summarize some of these key changes and note… more

Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Gift Tax, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Tax Legislation

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Jenny Savitt

Illuminating the Risks: FDA Clearance Does Not Fully Shield Health & Wellness Devices from Advertising Scrutiny

The surge in health and wellness devices—including wearables, beauty devices and more—comes a result of consumer interest in preventive health measures. These products offer a range of benefits, from improving skin and… more

510(k) RTA, Advertising, Brand, Class Action, Endorsements

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Teodoro "Teddy" Shelby

23andMe Bankruptcy Sparks Data Privacy Concerns. Should It?

In the legal industry, handling business transactions is part of our daily routine. Managing the transfer of personal data during acquisitions, sales, mergers or bankruptcy proceedings has become second nature to us. We perform… more

23andMe, Acquisition Agreements, Consumer Privacy Rights, Data Breach, Data Privacy

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Erin Shields

Enos v. The Walt Disney Company

District court grants Disney’s motion for summary judgment, holding it did not infringe plaintiffs’ copyright in blue-eyed ukulele-playing turtle character, but rather independently created its own musical turtle character, and… more

Copyright, Copyright Infringement, Copyright Litigation, Disney, Fictional Characters

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Bethany Simmons

Can Small Business Corporate Debtors Discharge Section 523(a) Debts in a Subchapter V? The Eleventh Circuit Joins the Widening Circuit Split.

In Benshot, LLC v. 2 Monkey Trading, LLC et al., No. 23-12342, 2025 U.S. App. LEXIS 16936 (11th Cir. July 9, 2025), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit addressed a difficult statutory question under the Bankruptcy… more

Bankruptcy Code, Bankruptcy Court, Business Entities, Commercial Bankruptcy, Creditors

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Jennifer Smith

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Breaking Down Key Changes In The New Tax Legislation

The enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) has ushered in significant tax legislation based predominantly on the Trump administration’s stated priorities. ... Below we summarize some of these key changes and note… more

Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Gift Tax, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Tax Legislation

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Brian Socolow

With Executive Order, President Trump Aims To Reshape College Sports

This alert was developed with significant assistance and input from Lo Davis, Executive Director of Cavalier Futures Marketing Inc. On July 24, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled “Saving College… more

Antitrust Litigation, Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Labor (DOL), Executive Orders, Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

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Jiamu Sun

China’s CAC Answers Questions on Cross-Border Data Transfer in April and May Guidance

China’s primary data regulator, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), released two sets of Q&As with respect to exporting data from China, one in April and one in May. The questions were selected from those raised… more

China, Corporate Counsel, Data Privacy, Data Security, Export Controls

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Jane Tam

Considering a U.S. Listing? What Asian “Foreign Private Issuers” Should Know

During the first four months of 2025, at least eight companies listed on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) announced potential delisting and at least 11 SGX-listed companies announced that they have received privatization offers from… more

Asia, Capital Markets, Foreign Private Issuers, Hong Kong, Hong Kong Stock Exchange

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Jon Thielbar

AI and Patents: Practical Takeaways from Our Recent AI Roundtables

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly embedded in product development and business operations, in-house legal teams are facing new and nuanced challenges at the intersection of intellectual property law and AI. As… more

Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Intellectual Property Protection, Inventors

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Noah Weingarten

Can Small Business Corporate Debtors Discharge Section 523(a) Debts in a Subchapter V? The Eleventh Circuit Joins the Widening Circuit Split.

In Benshot, LLC v. 2 Monkey Trading, LLC et al., No. 23-12342, 2025 U.S. App. LEXIS 16936 (11th Cir. July 9, 2025), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit addressed a difficult statutory question under the Bankruptcy… more

Bankruptcy Code, Bankruptcy Court, Business Entities, Commercial Bankruptcy, Creditors

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Scott Zolke

Why Private Equity Will Soon Be in College Sports

The landscape of college athletics has experienced dramatic changes over the last four years, none more significant than the rise of private equity. Before diving into the new era of private equity in college athletics, it is… more

Antitrust Litigation, College Athletes, Colleges, Name and Likeness, NCAA

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