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The Risks Of Using Artificial Intelligence To Draft Wills And Testamentary Devices In New Jersey And New York
As artificial intelligence tools become increasingly accessible for drafting legal documents, individuals are turning to AI to create wills without attorney supervision. While these AI-generated documents may appear professionally crafted, they harbor serious legal defects that often surface only after death, when correction is impossible. This analysis examines the critical risks of AI-drafted wills, including execution formalities that AI cannot supervise, failures to capture testamentary intent, and the
United States Commercial
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Cole Schotz P.C.
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Delaware Court Of Chancery Dismisses Caremark Board Oversight Claim Against Boeing
The Delaware Court of Chancery dismissed shareholder claims against Boeing's directors and officers following the January 2024 door plug blowout incident, reaffirming that robust board oversight and reporting mechanisms satisfy fiduciary duties even when business risks materialize. The decision clarifies the high bar for proving bad faith in Caremark claims and emphasizes that directors exercise business judgment in managing operational risks.
United States Commercial
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Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom
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SEC Proposes Tailored Offering Regime For Crypto Assets
The Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed Regulation Crypto Assets, establishing exemptions from registration requirements for crypto asset offerings and creating a safe harbor mechanism for projects to transition out of securities law obligations. The regulation introduces a two-tiered framework with startup offerings up to $5 million and larger fundraising offerings up to $75 million, while providing tailored disclosure requirements and preempting state securities laws.
United States Commercial
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Jones Day
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Edgar Next Follow-Up: Annual Confirmations
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has implemented new annual confirmation requirements for EDGAR filers, mandating that account administrators attest to user authorizations and account accuracy on a quarterly basis. Filers must select a quarter-end deadline and complete confirmations within specified timeframes, or risk account deactivation and the need to reapply for access through Form ID submission.
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Carter Ledyard & Milburn
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FinCEN Ends Beneficial Ownership Reporting For US Companies And Persons
The US Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has issued a final rule that fundamentally transforms the Corporate Transparency Act's beneficial ownership information reporting regime. This regulatory change exempts US companies and US persons from previously mandated reporting requirements, effectively ending a compliance framework that was set to impact millions of domestic entities.
United States Government
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Jones Walker
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Pennsylvania Superior Court Affirms Overturned $19 Million Corporate Negligence Jury Verdict Against Nursing Home Management Entities
The Pennsylvania Superior Court has refined corporate negligence liability rules for nursing home management entities, establishing that only licensed healthcare providers with direct patient contracts can face direct corporate negligence claims. This landmark decision clarifies the boundaries of liability when operational duties are delegated to management companies, potentially reshaping how nursing home litigation proceeds in Pennsylvania.
United States Healthcare
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Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
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Federal Court Dismisses Franchisee Complaint Against UNITS Franchising Group Based On Preemption And Inadequate Pleading
On July 9, 2026, the United States District Court for the Central District of California issued its decision in So Cal Storage, LLC et al. v. UNITS Franchising Group, Inc., 2026 WL 2045621 (C.D. Cal. July 9, 2026), granting a franchisor's motion to dismiss the franchisees’ claims arising from alleged misrepresentations, software failures, vendor restrictions, and misuse of advertising fund contributions.
United States Commercial
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Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
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Talking Sports Law: A Conversation With Nick Brown, VP And Chief Administrative Officer For Arthur M. Blank Sports And Entertainment (Podcast)
Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of Arthur M. Blank Sports and Entertainment, Nick Brown, discusses his transition from private practice to the business side of sports, sharing insights on overseeing operations for an ownership group with franchises spanning multiple professional leagues. The conversation explores the skills that shaped his career, the unique challenges of working in a multi-team sports organization, and the evolving legal and business landscape of professional sports.
United States Media & IT
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K&L Gates LLP
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10 Common Issues In Franchise Disputes
Franchise disputes commonly involve breach of contract, termination issues, intellectual property conflicts, and territorial encroachment between franchisors and franchisees. Understanding the franchise agreement's dispute resolution procedures and state franchise laws like New Jersey's pro-franchisee statute is critical to resolving these conflicts effectively. Both parties benefit from proactive communication and following contractual procedures for mediation, arbitration, or litigation.
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Scarinci Hollenbeck LLC
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DOJ Merger Investigation Closure Credits AI Competition And Highlights Targeted Second Request Reviews
The U.S. Department of Justice recently closed its investigation into a merger between two leading sales enablement software providers, citing AI competition as a key protective factor against potential competitive harm. This decision offers important insights into how antitrust agencies are evaluating AI-native companies as competitive constraints and implementing more efficient, targeted merger review processes in technology sector transactions.
United States Anti-trust
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A&O Shearman
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DOJ Revives ‘Quick Looks’ And Issues First Model Timing Agreement Introducing ‘Expedited Consideration’ For Merger Reviews
The Department of Justice has introduced a new model timing agreement that standardizes "quick look" investigations for merger reviews, potentially expediting antitrust clearance processes. This development offers merging parties increased timing certainty and cost savings, but also introduces new trade-offs including mandatory waiting periods and restrictions on closing transactions during challenges. Understanding how to navigate these expedited consideration mechanisms could prove critical for companies
United States Anti-trust
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Ballard Spahr LLP
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Directors and Officers

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Delaware Court Of Chancery Dismisses Caremark Board Oversight Claim Against Boeing
The Delaware Court of Chancery dismissed shareholder claims against Boeing's directors and officers following the January 2024 door plug blowout incident, reaffirming that robust board oversight and reporting mechanisms satisfy fiduciary duties even when business risks materialize. The decision clarifies the high bar for proving bad faith in Caremark claims and emphasizes that directors exercise business judgment in managing operational risks.
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Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom
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