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The Council of the District of Columbia's Committee on Transportation and the Environment held a public hearing on July 13, 2026, regarding the Autonomous Vehicle Deployment Authorization Amendment Act of 2026 (Bill 26-0684). Introduced by Committee Chair Charles Allen (Ward 6)...

Since the first case alleging "collusion by algorithm" was filed in October 2022, see Compl., Bason, et al. v. RealPage, Inc., No. 3:22-cv-01611 (S.D. Cal. Oct. 18, 2022) (ECF No. 1), courts have grappled with the facts plaintiffs must plead in a complaint to plausibly allege that an agreement to use pricing software in making pricing decisions violates Section 1 of the Sherman Act.

Organizations deploying AI in workforce management face mounting legal and compliance risks that extend beyond privacy law. Understanding how the EU AI Act classifies workplace AI tools as high-risk...

Explore insights and analysis from Sheppard Mullin's legal professionals through their comprehensive collection of blogs and podcasts covering current legal developments, industry trends, and practical guidance across multiple practice areas.

Explore the often-overlooked management skill of active listening in this final installment of our 'Back to Basics' series. Drawing from a 1970 management primer, we examine how effective managers use both ears...

Legal departments are struggling with AI implementation, with failure rates as high as 95%. However, some organizations are achieving remarkable results by following five disciplined practices...

Restaurant brands navigate a complex landscape of inflation, shifting consumer behavior, and rising costs as they prepare for renewed IPO opportunities. Free zones adapt to strategic shifts while AI implementation...

We analyzed 65 major SaaS companies and AI-native competitors to find out how many have thus far made the shift. Our analysis reveals a slower, more uneven reality than expected—only 4 of the 65 have fully adopted outcome-based pricing, and of the remaining 61, more than half still rely primarily on per-seat models.

Explore cutting-edge insights on legal technology, AI-driven clinical research reform, pharmaceutical reshoring challenges, cryptocurrency security threats, construction joint venture governance, and strategic data center investment opportunities. How are these emerging trends reshaping industries and what risks do organizations face in navigating this rapidly evolving landscape?

Funds-of-one have emerged as a strategic structure in the US private funds market, offering institutional investors and sponsors a tailored alternative to traditional commingled funds. This article explores the three main structures—alongside, platform-access, and standalone mandates—examining how these arrangements address economics, governance, and the evolving dynamics of concentrated capital deployment.

The cannabis capital market has shifted from growth-focused narratives to performance-driven investment criteria. Investors now demand financial clarity, operational discipline, and credible paths to profitability before committing capital. Understanding what today's investors prioritize can help cannabis companies bridge the gap between their current positioning and market expectations.

As AI-driven demand pushes data center projects beyond the capacity of any single sponsor, joint ventures are becoming the sector’s default delivery model.