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Don't Let Your Commercial Co-Venture Stall

In September, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), along with 22 agencies from 19 states, took legal action against Kars-R-Us.com, Inc., also known as Donate Car 2 Veterans and Donation2Charity.com...

United States Media & IT

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Roth Jackson

Litigation Finance Explained: A Concise Guide To Third-Party Funding

Litigation finance—also known as third-party litigation funding—is a non-recourse investment where an external funder provides capital to cover legal costs in exchange for a portion of any recovery.

United States Litigation

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Express Legal Funding

Turing's Ambiguity – Squaring AI Convenience With Human Expectations In Transactional Settings

Wordy title, right? Well, if you've ever received an AI-generated email highlighting deal points that reads more like a dissertation on economics...

United States Technology

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BrownWinick Law

From Pumpkin To Pie: Transforming Raw AI Potential Into Results

Adopting AI successfully requires disciplined project management and realistic expectations.

United States Technology

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Ward and Smith, P.A.

From Formation To Exit: Legal Strategy Across The Biotech Lifecycle — High-Level Key Takeaways

United States Commercial

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Ropes & Gray LLP

Governor Newsom Embraces Tighter Requirements On Private Equity And Hedge Fund Investments In California Health Care By Signing AB 1415 And SB 351

United States Healthcare

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Polsinelli LLP

When And How To Register A DBA (Doing Business As) Name For Your Nonprofit

United States IP

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Carter Ledyard & Milburn

California Passes Broad Limits On "Common Pricing Algorithms"

United States Consumer

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Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton

Manufacturing In The Age Of AI: Contract Considerations For Smart Factory Technology

United States Technology

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Michael Best

New Rules Of The Road: The Department Of Transportation Permanently Removes Race- And Sex-Based Presumptions For Disadvantaged Business Enterprise And Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Programs

United States Transport

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Goodwin Procter LLP

Regulatory Retrenchment In California: What AB 931 Means For ABS And MSO-Supported Law Firms

United States Law Performance

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Holland & Knight

Increasing Scrutiny Of "ESG‑Influenced Investing" By ERISA Plans Has Implications For Stakeholders

United States Employment

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Jones Day

Pacific Trial Attorneys Demand Letters: Navigating California Anti-Spam Class Action Cases Under Business & Professions Code § 17529.5

United States Litigation

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Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP

California Air Resources Board Publishes Draft Template For SB 253 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting – Ten Things To Know

United States Commercial

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Ropes & Gray LLP

Fair Use In AI Training: What Is Considered "Transformative?" (Podcast)

United States Technology

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Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP

What Honeybees Have Taught Me About Dispute Resolution

United States Litigation

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JAMS

Control, Creativity, Closure: The Mediation Advantage

United States Litigation

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JAMS

AMTL's AICP Files Second Case Against TSMC, Its Advanced Memory Amends Against SK Hynix

United States IP

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RPX Corporation

California Air Resources Board Publishes Draft SB 261 Guidance

United States Commercial

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Ropes & Gray LLP

Keep Calm And Carry On: Contractual Performance After A Wrongful Repudiation

The Court of Appeal's decision in Advanced Multi-Technology v Uniserve is a reminder that if you "repudiate" a contract, for example by saying you are not going to perform...

United States Commercial

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A&O Shearman

BIOSECURE Included In Draft National Defense Authorization Act Of 2026

As of last night, the House and Senate versions of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2026 ("NDAA") both passed each respective chamber of Congress including an amendment...

United States Healthcare

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Goodwin Procter LLP

Why Secured Transactions Are Important

Secured transactions form the backbone of a wide range of business dealings, including business loans, mortgages, and inventory financing.

United States Finance

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Scarinci Hollenbeck LLC

Recapping CMMC Level 2: Considerations For Government Contractors

On Sept. 10, 2025, the Department Defense (DoD) issued a final rule amending the Defense Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement the Cybersecurity...

United States Government

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

New California Algorithmic Pricing Law Could Have Far Reaching Effects

United States Commercial

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Crowell & Moring LLP

GM's New Purchase Order "Program Extension Clause" Sparks Debate: Supplier Concerns Over Unilateral Program Extensions

United States Commercial

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Foley & Lardner

Sixth Circuit Issues Significant Decision On Attorney-Client Privilege And Work-Product Doctrine In Internal Investigations

United States Litigation

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Baker Botts LLP

Don't Cash A "Paid In Full" Check Without Understanding The Legal Implications

United States Finance

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Scarinci Hollenbeck LLC

Recapping CMMC Level 1: Considerations For Government Contractors

United States Commercial

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

California Governor Signs Bill Codifying Existing Corporate Practice Restrictions And Imposing Certain New Limitations On Noncompetition Restrictions

United States Commercial

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Goodwin Procter LLP

Cyber Accountability In 2025: What California's $1.35M Privacy Settlement Tells Us About Governance And Security Expectations

United States Privacy

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Thompson Coburn LLP

California Says Turn Down The Volume Of Commercials On Streamers

United States Media & IT

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Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz

Key Developments In Jurisdiction, Crystallex, And Sovereign Litigation

United States Commercial

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Steptoe LLP

The EU Data Act: What The "Switching" Requirement Means For Cloud Service Providers

United States Privacy

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Cozen O'Connor

Cyber Accountability In 2025: What California's $1.35M Privacy Settlement Tells Us About Governance And Security Expectations

What happened. On September 30, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) Board announced a $1.35M settlement with Tractor Supply and a mandate to overhaul its privacy program.

United States Privacy

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Thompson Coburn LLP

California Says Turn Down The Volume Of Commercials On Streamers

Earlier this week, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed new legislation intended to reduce the volume of commercials on video streaming services.

United States Media & IT

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Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz

Key Developments In Jurisdiction, Crystallex, And Sovereign Litigation

First Tuesday Update is our monthly take on current issues in commercial disputes, international arbitration, and judgment enforcement

United States Commercial

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Steptoe LLP

The EU Data Act: What The "Switching" Requirement Means For Cloud Service Providers

The EU Data Act, which became effective on September 12, 2025, imposes new requirements on providers of "data processing services"...

United States Privacy

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Cozen O'Connor

Medpro: High Court Prescribes Legal Lessons In Contractual Interpretation

United States Commercial

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A&O Shearman

CFTC's Advisory On Exchange-Listed Sports Event Contracts

On September 30, 2025, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC") staff issued an advisory (the "Advisory") in anticipation of the impending government shutdown.

United States Finance

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Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

The Strategic Business Owner's Year-End Legal Checklist: 7 Critical Areas To Review Before 2026

As business leaders approach the end of 2025, now is the time for strategic planning that extends beyond financial budgets and operational goals.

United States Commercial

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Michael Best

The Clause That Can Cost The Most If You Get It Wrong

The most expensive clause in a contract may be the one nobody notices until a substantial disagreement arises — the dispute resolution clause.

United States Litigation

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Fox Rothschild LLP

Drag-Along Rights In Stockholders' Agreements: What Founders Must Know

A successful exit is often the moment when your years of risk, sweat and strategy translate into a meaningful return or disappear into someone else's cap table math.

United States Commercial

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Crowley Law LLC

Client Alert: Once Upon A Time In Trade Secret Law: Federal Judge Expands Trade Secret Protection To Wu-Tang Clan Album, Opening New Strategies For Exclusive Assets

United States IP

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Jenner & Block

GENIUS Act: Payment Stablecoins Coming To A Retailer Near You (Maybe)

United States Technology

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Loeb & Loeb LLP

Does This California Case Bolster The Argument Against Waiver Of The Right To Seek Judicial Dissolution Of New York LLCs?

United States Commercial

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Farrell Fritz, P.C.

DNI Issues First FASCSA Exclusion And Removal Order Against Acronis AG

United States Government

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Mayer Brown

The SEC's Regulatory Agenda And Implications For Alternative Retail Products

United States Commercial

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Ropes & Gray LLP

Asset Vs. Share Purchases: Key Considerations For Buyers And Sellers

United States Commercial

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Morrison & Foerster LLP

Plaintiffs Claim Sketchers Emails Create False Sense Of Urgency

United States Litigation

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Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

UCC Articles 9 And 12: A Modern Legal Framework For Secured Transactions And Digital Assets

United States Technology

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Lowenstein Sandler

Can You Use AI To Record Your Zoom?

United States Technology

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The Orlando Law Group

California's SB 61: New Limits On Retention Payments In Private Construction Contracts

United States Real Estate

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Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton

Fuelling The Future: Energy Giants Enter The Mining Sector

United States Energy

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Bracewell

Western District Of Washington Denies Motion To Dismiss Putative Securities Class Action Against Software Company

United States Commercial

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A&O Shearman

Navigating AI's Spending Spree: Dot-Com Wisdom For Dealmakers

United States Technology

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Baker Botts LLP

Shai-Hulud Worm: Key Considerations For Businesses Following npm Supply Chain Attack

United States Technology

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Baker Botts LLP

Unlocking Infringement? Post University Lawsuit Targets Course Hero's Business Practices

United States IP

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Thompson Coburn LLP

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Using A Contract Review Checklist For Commercial International Trade Contracts

United States International

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Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

10 Reasons Why Companies Prefer To Resolve International Commercial Disputes By International Arbitration

United States Litigation

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JAMS

What Is The "First Sale" Rule And How Does It Affect Me?

United States International

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Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

ImpactDAOs: Shaping The Future Of Regenerative Organizations

United States Technology

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Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

JAMS Neutrals Discuss How Businesses Can Take Preemptive Action To Address Supply Chain Challenges (Podcast)

United States Government

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JAMS

Breaking The Bias In International Arbitration: Party Autonomy And The Opportunity To Diversify

United States Litigation

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JAMS

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How To Prepare For A Clean Business Exit: Insights From David DiGiacomo On The Build A Business Worth Buying Podcast By Aaron Alpeter (Video)

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Michael Best

Event Contracts: Financial Innovation Or Gambling Back Door? (Video)

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Gamma Law

Quick Guide To Administrative Hearings (Video)

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Offit Kurman

Meet The Attorneys Helping Startups Succeed At Crowley Law (Video)

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Crowley Law LLC

NIL Contracts Are Getting Smarter And Riskier: Legal Moves Every Athlete Should Make (Video)

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