with Graham Hood and Tamara Celine Winegust at Smart & Biggar
Eight steps for deploying effective and legally compliant non-disclosure agreements
by Jonathan Crook and Michael Elkon at Fisher Phillips
From the legal perspective, what is a hostile work environment, and when are employers liable for creating or not addressing one?
by Jonathan Crotty at Parker Poe
Six common FLSA mistakes employers continue to make
by Keith Anderson and John Rodgers at Bradley
[Hybrid Event] Data collections in the digital age: Navigating modern e-discovery challenges; June 10; Philadelphia
with Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (ACEDS)
[Podcast] How regulators are applying traditional insider trading, fraud, and market manipulation theories to emerging event-based trading ecosystems
by Mike Volkov at The Volkov Law Group
What companies need to know about the EU Anti-Corruption Directive
by Latham & Watkins
When everyone wants in: Shifting venture financing terms in the AI era
by Caine Moss and David Sikes at Goodwin
LinkedIn for lawyers in 2026: Ten easy wins attorneys still overlook
by Lauren Forbes at Legal Internet Solutions
A new DOL opinion letter provides compliance guidance regarding compensability and non-exempt employees
by Christian Angotti, Joseph Carr, and Janene Sohng at Littler
[Supra du Jour] World Cup
Tax Relief Announced for Start-Ups in United Kingdom
Consider writing about:
Expanded tax relief being implemented in the United Kingdom for entrepreneurs, investors, start-ups and other company types; effective date of the changes; intent of the tax package; what stands out to you about this initiative; how interested parties can take advantage of these tax incentives.
Related information:
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/britains-innovators-backed-with-around-100m-of-new-investment
Trump Administration to Appeal Judge’s Order That Expands Tariff Relief
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The Trump administration’s May 29 announcement that it plans to appeal a judge’s order to allow all companies that paid invalidated tariffs to seek refunds (as opposed to only the companies that filed lawsuits over the tariffs); what the judge’s order and the Trump administration’s appeal could mean for the currently existing tariff refund process and for future payouts; additional guidance on how companies should decide whether to pursue refunds, the process for doing so, and how to address potential complications over consumers’ claims that they should receive compensation from companies over tariff-triggered higher prices.
Related information:
https://apnews.com/article/tariff-refunds-trump-court-appeal-7209128eeee29c565c4ea5a6892f73c6
Is a Hefty New Tax Coming for Calif. Owners of Vacant Properties?
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A June 2nd ballot measure that could cost San Diego homeowners thousands of dollars if their properties are left vacant for more than 182 days a year; rationale behind the measure; potential for legal challenges to the measure, if it passes; how other jurisdictions (whether in California or nationally) have addressed the problem of vacant residential or commercial properties; how such measures have performed.
Related information:
Calif. Department of Insurance Goes After State Farm Over Wildfire Response
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An enforcement action announced on May 4 by the California Department of Insurance against State Farm over the company’s handling of insurance claims filed by survivors of massive wildfires in the Los Angeles area in 2025; state law violations that regulators allege were committed by State Farm; related actions by regulators or legislators on a wider basis (whether statewide or nationally) involving wildfire risks to property and obligations on the part of insurers.
Related information:
https://www.insurance.ca.gov/0400-news/0100-press-releases/2026/release019-2026.cfm
[Ongoing] How to Negotiate a Commercial Real Estate Lease
Consider writing about:
Best practices for negotiating, or renewing, a commercial real estate lease. Consider writing a list of top five or more do’s and don’ts, or an examination of common pitfalls or oversights, or an analysis of a real-life cautionary tale, with the addition of practical takeaways from that case.
How Use of Company Vehicles Can Drive Insurance Issues [Ongoing]
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Insurance issues pertaining to company vehicles; forms of insurance to consider when seeking coverage related to company vehicles; best practices to apply regarding use of company vehicles; common sources of conflicts between employers and their workers regarding company vehicles and insurance; how to minimize the risk of denials of insurance coverage.
Insurance Tips for Nonprofit Organizations [Ongoing]
Consider writing about:
Insurance pointers for nonprofit organizations; unique risks or other concerns that may shape nonprofits’ insurance needs; any specific insurance types that nonprofits may be required to have; additional forms of coverage that may be worth consideration; common insurance-related misconceptions or oversights that nonprofits may be at risk of harboring; practical guidance on finding and vetting insurance policies and getting the most value for one’s money.
[Event] Research Compliance Conference; June 7-9; San Antonio, Texas
with Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)
The next decade of AI development will be determined not only by those who build the best models – but also those who control the underlying digital infrastructure
by Morgan Lewis
What financial institutions need to know about proposed AML/CFT program reforms
by Amanda Sherin at Poyner Spruill
As drones, AI and autonomous systems replace traditional military hardware, the race to acquire and invest in defense technology is heating up
by White & Case
What’s next for hemp?
Tennessee has joined an increasing number of states specifically regulating use of AI in the mental healthcare space
by Carolyn Metnick and Michael Sutton at Sheppard
[Ongoing Program] Session 1: International trade in a volatile world: Accounting for sanctions and tariffs in business decisions and contracts; June 12 at 12 p.m. CT
with Rachel Alpert, Debbie Berman, and Madeleine Findley at Jenner & Block
A longtime rule that helped employers ensure they were providing equal employment opportunities while also complying with federal anti-discrimination laws may soon be scrapped
by Sheila Abron at Fisher Phillips
Why new USCIS guidance may require employers to rethink permanent residence strategy
by Morgan Bailey, Maximillian Del Rey, and Grace Shie at Mayer Brown
What non-union employers need to know about NLRA risk
by Elizabeth S. Cortez at Amundsen Davis
Five key issues to consider during SaaS agreement renewals
by Barbara Murphy Melby at Morgan Lewis
Best practices and considerations when developing and administering holiday policies and practices
by Christopher Jones and Kelze Riley at Keating Muething & Klekamp