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Leon Rittenberg III And Kevin Naccari Featured In State Affairs
The FY27 National Defense Authorization Act proposes the most comprehensive overhaul of federal maritime law in decades, fundamentally reshaping shipbuilding frameworks, cargo preference requirements, and Jones Act provisions. Liskow attorneys Leon Rittenberg III and Kevin Naccari provide expert analysis on how these sweeping changes will impact the maritime industry and federal regulatory landscape.
United States Transport
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Liskow & Lewis
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JUSTICE IS SERVED: Vivek Shah Declared A Vexatious Litigant!
A federal judge in Los Angeles has declared Vivek Shah a vexatious litigant after he filed 29 lawsuits in under five years, with seven nearly identical California Invasion of Privacy Act complaints in just seven months. The ruling examines the pattern of Shah filing cases and then abandoning them before judicial rulings, raising questions about whether this represents legitimate litigation or a strategy to extract quick settlements without testing claims in court.
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Troutman Amin LLP
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What Is The Sound Without The Fury? Not Protected Activity
When does an employee complaint trigger federal anti-retaliation protection, and when is it simply workplace friction? The Eighth Circuit's recent decision in Joseph v. Thomas-Grace Construction clarifies that Title VII protects opposition to unlawful discrimination, not general dissatisfaction with management style, supervision methods, or workplace dynamics. This case offers critical guidance on distinguishing protected activity from ordinary workplace grievances and demonstrates how timing, documentation
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Foley & Lardner
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AI Reporter – August 2026
This comprehensive AI Reporter from Benesch's AI Commission examines the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence litigation, regulation, and business deployment. From intellectual property disputes involving major studios and AI music generators to state-level regulatory frameworks addressing data centers, employment practices, and consumer protection, the newsletter explores how courts, legislators, and policymakers are responding to AI's transformative impact.
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Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP
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First Health Care Declination Under DOJ’s New Corporate Enforcement And Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy
The Department of Justice announced its first healthcare sector declination under the new Corporate Enforcement and Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy, declining to prosecute Campus Eye Management entities for alleged health care fraud violations and kickbacks while indicting the company's founder. This landmark case demonstrates how companies can avoid criminal charges through voluntary self-disclosure and cooperation, marking a significant shift in DOJ's approach to corporate enforcement across all division
United States Criminal
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Foley Hoag LLP

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