Business Law and Corporate Law

The D.C. Circuit's recent ruling in Vertex Pharmaceuticals v. HHS reaffirms the broad reach of the Anti-Kickback Statute, confirming that terms like "induce" and "remuneration" encompass arrangements that influence healthcare decisions through value provision, even when not structured as traditional quid pro quo. The court also ruled that HHS OIG's practice of issuing advisory opinions beyond the statutory 60-day deadline is unlawful, potentially reshaping how healthcare companies approach regulatory compli

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Should you settle with the SEC or go to court? If you are facing an SEC enforcement action or have received a Wells Notice, deciding whether to negotiate a settlement or litigate the matter is one of the most critical decisions of your professional career

When a bank trust department holds shares with sole voting discretion in fiduciary accounts, does this create a control relationship under Regulation W? This analysis explores a critical distinction between Regulation W's fiduciary exemption and the Bank Holding Company Act's control provisions, revealing how trust departments can avoid affiliate relationship complications even when exercising voting power over significant equity positions.

One way to prepare for those circumstances is to hold real estate in a personal trust. For homeowners who already have a trust or are considering one, how the property is titled can have a significant impact on who has the authority to deal with it later.

As the Silent and Baby Boomer generations transfer an estimated $84.4 trillion in wealth through 2045, estate planning attorneys anticipate a surge in probate disputes driven by complex family structures, cognitive decline, and DIY estate documents. This analysis examines the key factors fueling the Great Wealth Transfer litigation wave and explores proactive strategies families can employ to minimize future conflicts.

Maryland has amended its franchise registration and disclosure law with changes taking effect October 1, 2026. The amendments extend enforcement authority, expand franchisee claims periods, clarify jurisdictional scope, establish franchisee association rights, and codify a fast-track renewal program for franchise disclosure documents.

International restaurant expansion often generates legal problems before anyone believes there is much legal work to do. A team finds a location and negotiates the lease before confirming that the hours, the liquor service, and the patio are permitted at that address. An executive chef flies in to train the kitchen on a visitor stamp.

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.

Corporate legal departments increasingly use third party platforms and managed billing services to review outside counsel invoices. In many cases, the client selects the system and directs its law firms to submit bills through it. Some of these services now use artificial intelligence, automated review, or a combination of technology and human reviewers to examine individual time entries and recommend billing reductions.

A recent California lawsuit alleges that AI-based employee selection tools discriminated against workers on protected leave and those with disabilities during a reduction in force. The case highlights critical legal risks for employers deploying AI in high-stakes employment decisions, particularly around how AI systems handle productivity metrics for employees who are absent or working under accommodations.

In C.S. v. Brick Recycling Co., the New Jersey Appellate Division vacated a trial court decision requiring the disclosure of documents relating to an attorney-led workplace investigation into sexual harassment. In doing so, the court provided important guidance on the discoverability of documents relating to such investigations.