
SEA 475 expands the traditional definition of a noncompete agreement to

A final ruling in the House v. NCAA settlement is expected in the coming days or weeks.…
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If you are a compliance professional for a U.S.-based company, you have probably been told at some point that you have to worry about the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Have you encountered one of these situations?
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Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) is coming and it is coming fast. It is poised to transform industries, automate complex tasks, analyze data faster, and supposedly make smarter decisions for businesses. In particular, the demand for AI will change real estate and rural America, due to heightened demand for data centers.
Tech companies including Meta are pressing into unexpected parts of the country, on the hunt for huge swaths of flat land that have access to natural gas and transmission lines.
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On April 2, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order imposing the long-awaited “reciprocal” tariffs on all imported products into the U.S. from all countries.
This executive order implements a 10 percent baseline general duty rate that will go into effect on April 5, 2025, in addition to the previously paid baseline duty for the imported product, which was based on the harmonize tariff schedule of the U.S. (“HTSUS”) code of the product.
After April 9, 2025, that
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As the world of college and professional sports rapidly evolves, athletes and their families are faced with a complex and often overwhelming landscape of opportunities and obligations. The worlds of name, image, and likeness (NIL); influential collectives; and agent representation are still evolving—and so are the risks.
As a result, it has never been more important for athletes to be informed, protected, and surrounded by trusted advisors. Families who take the time to understand the landscape, ask the right
Tariffs are increasingly becoming a critical issue for businesses large and small, driving up costs and creating new challenges across supply chains.
Although addressing these challenges requires a strategic approach, one simple solution is implementing a Foreign Trade Zone (“FTZ”) that provides tax savings and other benefits programs.
Benefits of FTZs
FTZs are secured areas under U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) supervision that are generally considered outside U.S. Customs territory for purposes of customs duty payments. Therefore, goods
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On April 11, 2025, there will be a new Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) revocation rule for unwanted robocalls and robotexts.
This Opt-Out Rule, adopted in February 2024 by the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC), aims to make opting out of unwanted calls and texts easier for consumers. Except for limited circumstances, business-to-consumer companies that send robotexts and/or robocalls will soon be required to honor do-not-call and consent revocation requests within 10 days of receipt of the request.
On its
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Contentious divorces often involve years-long battles over child custody, asset division, and spousal support. False claims of infidelity, domestic violence, child abuse, or financial misconduct are unfortunately common in high-conflict family law cases.
One party may attempt to control the narrative by defaming their former spouse on social media. They may create fake profiles, connect with their ex’s contacts, and post lies designed to inflict maximum reputational harm.
For these situations, family law attorneys should consult defamation counsel
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The use of artificial intelligence (AI) touches many sectors in the United States, and the business world is no exception. While this exciting development has proven useful for many businesses, it is also a new source of potential liability.
AI enhances products such as self-driving cars and medical devices, but the current legal framework has yet to evolve with this rapidly-developing technology. Companies should be aware of potential product liability risks under the current legal framework to ensure they
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On January 16, 2025, Representative Andy Barr (R-KY) introduced a bill aimed at increasing the formation of new banks by easing regulatory requirements, particularly for de novo and rural financial institutions. The legislation seeks to address the declining number of new bank charters in recent years by phasing in capital standards and allowing greater flexibility in business plans for both depository institutions and bank holding companies.
One of the greatest barriers to de novo bank formation has been
Tipping has been part
of the modern-day American restaurant experience for decades. Like most forms of income, these tips are taxable and subject to income tax. But what if this income was free from income tax liability?
This idea was proposed under the recently introduced bicameral legislation dubbed the No Tax on Tips Act (“Act”). This newly proposed regime has also seen traction and support at the state level. Wisconsin legislatures have proposed a similar bill to provide relief…
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For a business planning to market a product that incorporates an invention, having an enforceable patent to protect the invention is often desirable.
Two recent federal circuit cases reiterate what many patent holders and patent practitioners alike have observed: It is important to understand the deadlines that may dictate when a patent application should or must be filed to maintain exclusive rights to an invention.
Caselaw Background: Invalid Patent Examples
In Celanese International Corporation, et al. v. International Trade…
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President Trump returned to
office for a second non-contiguous term in January 2025 with a much more coherent and methodical trade plan than during his first administration.
This term, he aims to prioritize strict enforcement of U.S. trade laws against perceived economic competitors with the goal of forcing U.S. companies and those of the competitors to set up businesses domestically. It has been just over 40 days since the administration returned to office and the flurries of executive orders…
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On February 1, 2025,President Trump signed Executive Orders (“EOs”) imposing additional 25 percent duties on almost all imports from Canada and Mexico, and 10 percent duties on import of energy from Canada.
These tariffs were due to go into effect on February 4, 2025, but were suspended for an additional 30 calendar days pending negotiation. They are now scheduled to become effective on Friday March 4, 2025, unless a new agreement is reached either extending the pause by additional…
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On February 14, 2025
, two federal registrar notices, including Annex I, were published, providing details on “derivative articles” that fall within the scope of the two presidential proclamations that impose an additional 25 percent duties on imported steel and aluminum products into the U.S. The annexes define additional derivative products that will be subject to these duties beginning March 12.
Per the two notices, derivative articles are defined by tariff classification in the Harmonize Tariff Schedules of the…
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