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Virginia’s Construction Payment Rules Explained

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General contractors who contract with owner/developers and who construct large, complex projects such as office buildings, shopping centers, and warehouses, often seek to shift the risk of owner/developer non-payment to their...more

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Negative Option Rule No More: How To Comply in the Wake of the Eighth Circuit’s Decision

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As promised in last week’s blog that covered the Eighth Circuit’s decision to vacate the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Negative Option Rule (Click-to-Cancel Rule or Rule), we are back with some practical insights on and...more

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Oregon Enacts Legislation Placing Parameters on PE Involvement in Professional Medical Entities

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Oregon has put itself on the map as the first state to follow through with its efforts to curtail private equity (“PE”) control over professional medical entities (“PMEs”). Quarles has been reporting on increased efforts by...more

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Non-Compete Agreements in Health Care: A Rapidly Evolving Legal Landscape

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In the wake of the Federal Trade Commission’s recently failed attempt to ban non-compete agreements between employers and workers, individual states have once again taken up the mantle of further regulating and limiting their...more

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Texas Caps Physician Non-Compete Buyouts and Adds New Limits Under SB 1318

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On June 20, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 1318 (Amendment) into law, amending Texas Business & Commerce Code Section 15.50(b), which is commonly thought of as the “Texas physician non-compete buyout statute.”...more

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Texas SB 1318: Changes to Healthcare Non-Competes Effective September 1, 2025

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Healthcare employers in Texas face new requirements for non-competition agreements following the passage of Senate Bill 1318. The Texas Legislature passed this legislation on May 28, 2025, and on June 20, 2025, Governor...more

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Florida Legislature Increases Employer Protections Through Non-Compete Agreements

On April 24, 2025, the Florida legislature passed the Florida Contracts Honoring Opportunity, Investment, Confidentiality, and Economic Growth, or CHOICE, Act. The CHOICE Act goes into effect on July 1, 2025. The CHOICE...more

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Texas enacts sweeping changes to noncompete agreements for healthcare providers

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On June 20, Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law significant amendments to the Texas Business and Commerce Code, as contained in Senate Bill 1318, that will substantially restrict noncompete agreements for physicians and other...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

EU Data Act: Three Months To Go Before New Rules on Data Access and Sharing Take Effect

Executive Summary - The EU Data Act, whose requirements apply from 12 September 2025, establishes new rights for businesses and consumers to access data they generated using “connected devices,” limiting the exclusive...more

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Lone Star Limitations – Texas Further Narrows the Use of Non-Competes with Medical Professionals

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Texas imposes new limits on non-compete agreements with licensed physicians and health care professionals that takes effect September 1, 2025....more

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Oregon Enacts Nation’s Most Restrictive CPOM Law

On June 9, 2025, Oregon enacted the most restrictive corporate practice of medicine (CPOM) law in the country (SB 951), which imposes substantial restrictions on the ownership and control of professional medical entities...more

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The fashion industry’s legal makeover: What the New York State Fashion Workers Act means for the fashion world

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The New York State Fashion Workers Act (“FWA”), effective June 19, represents a significant shift in labor protections for the modeling industry. As the first U.S. law to impose fiduciary duties, contract transparency, and AI...more

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New Oregon Law Imposes Significant Corporate Practice of Medicine Restrictions

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On June 9, 2025, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed into law Senate Bill 951 (the “2025 Act”). Unlike California’s AB 3129, which was vetoed by California Governor Gavin Newsom in September 2024, the passage of the 2025 Act...more

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Key Takeaways Related to Oregon’s New CPOM Law

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On June 9, 2025, Governor Kotek signed Senate Bill 951, An Act Relating to the Practice of Health Care (“SB 951”), into law. This law strengthens Oregon’s existing Corporate Practice of Medicine (“CPOM”) restrictions by...more

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Responsabilidades para la cotización de aportes al Sistema de Seguridad Social en Colombia

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El artículo 21 de la Ley 2381 de 2024, inicialmente estableció que el contratante respondería por la cotización de aportes al Sistema General de Pensiones de sus contratistas en Colombia. No obstante, el Decreto 514 de 2025...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

NY Quietly Amends Automatic Renewal Law

On May 9, 2025, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a large budget bill with ​“major components of legislation necessary to implement the state transportation, economic development, and environmental conservation budget for...more

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The New York State Fashion Workers Act: What Model Management and Fashion Industry Companies Need to Know

On December 21, 2024, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the New York State Fashion Workers Act, which regulates model management companies and their clients, including retail stores, fashion designers, advertising...more

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Nevada regulates consumer lenders doing business remotely

On May 28, the governor of Nevada approved SB 437, establishing requirements for consumer lenders operating outside the state over the internet. Under the new law, an “Internet consumer lender” is defined as an entity that...more

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House Bill 3809 Adds Obligations to Battery Energy Storage Lessees in Texas

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Share on Twitter Share by Email Share Back to top On May 29, 2025, House Bill No. 3809 was signed into law by Texas Governor Greg Abbott. Born out of a crop of bills regulating renewable energy, including S.B. 388, S.B. 715,...more

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Changes to the Timing for Prompt Payment on All Connecticut State Contracts are Coming – Be Prepared

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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...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

California’s “Auto Renewal Law” Takes Effect on July 1

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...more

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Service Franchisors: New Rules in California for Automatic Renewals July 1st

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From streaming services and gym memberships to software vendor agreements and e-commerce franchises, automatic contract renewals are common occurrences. Currently, California law protects consumers regarding automatic renewal...more

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HB 497, Updating Several County Laws Including Those for Construction Projects, Is Now Effective

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House Bill 497 (HB 497) took effect on  April 9, 2025, and introduced various changes to the laws governing counties in Ohio. Below are some  key changes in HB 497 that impact county construction projects....more

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Is Your Business Ready for The CHOICE Act?

What is the CHOICE Act?          On April 24, 2025, Florida state lawmakers passed the Contracts Honoring Opportunity, Investment, Confidentiality, and Economic Growth Act or CHOICE Act. The CHOICE Act is a law reforming...more

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Have Employees in Wyoming? Start Preparing for the Non-Compete Ban

Effective July 1, 2025, Wyoming will restrict the enforceability of non-compete agreements. In enacting Senate Bill 107, Wyoming joins a growing list of states that have significantly restricted, or completely banned,...more

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