with Freeman Mathis & Gary
[Webinar] Practical AI Governance; Oct. 22 at 12 p.m. ET
with Patricia Carreiro, Michael R. Justus, and Eleanor Yost at Carlton Fields
Which rules apply to your workplace regarding time off for voting?
by Fisher Phillips
How to spot employee retention credit scams, protect your business, and unwind a bad claim
by Erin Mason and Mark Wagoner at Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick
Seven immediate actions to consider as you prepare your business for quantum computing’s cybersecurity implications
by Baker Donelson
The first reporting deadline under California’s Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act is fast approaching
by Vince Flynn, Michael Mencher, and Beth Sasfai at Cooley
Issues that employers need to address before launching an employee ambassador program
by Timothy Bechen and Leah Stiegler at Woods Rogers
The DOJ doubles down on trade fraud enforcement: What a recent priority memo signals for importers
by Husch Blackwell
How the SEC determines ‘profit’ in insider trading cases when no gain is realized: An analysis of a landmark case
by The Law Firm of David R. Chase P.A.
Does your arbitration clause sufficiently address mass arbitration?
by Elizabeth Carter at JAMS
Ten takeaways from the UK government’s strategy for AI regulation in healthcare
by Edward Machin at Ropes & Gray
Campus misconduct investigations: Lessons for colleges and universities
by Amearah Elsamadicy, John S. Ghose, and Ryan P. Loofbourrow at Baker Donelson
Eight state attorneys general sued OpenAI last week over how ChatGPT has been marketed to families and how it is designed for the minors who use it
by Gregory Huh and Joshua Shetler at Haynes Boone
Why video game publishers and developers are facing increased litigation risk
by Zachary Lazar and Randall Mark Levine at Morgan Lewis
Implications of Outbound Investment Penalty
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An Oct. 7 announcement by the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding the first civil penalty the department has levied under the Outbound Investment Security Program (OISP); what to know about the OISP’s focus and its history under the Biden and Trump administrations; key requirements set by the OISP; alleged OISP violations that led to the penalty announced by the Treasury Department; how other entities can avoid running afoul of the OISP.
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Debanking Debriefing: What to Make of Recent OCC Report
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A report released this month by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency regarding purported “debanking” actions by nine major banks; what “debanking” consists of (generally speaking or in these specific instances), and how debanking-related allegations are treated under the law; criticisms of the OCC report’s analysis and conclusions; how the OCC and other financial regulators are expected to follow up on the OCC’s findings; how financial institutions can best defend themselves against allegations of debanking.
Related information:
https://www.occ.gov/news-issuances/news-releases/2026/nr-occ-2026-90.html
Federal Judge Rebuffs CFTC, Gemini on Bid to Vacate Settlement
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The latest developments involving a $5 million settlement reached by the Gemini cryptocurrency platform in 2025; basis for a request by Gemini and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to void the settlement; why a New York federal judge denied that request last week; what this case may illustrate regarding voluntary vs. involuntary consent to an agreement, shifting federal attitudes toward crypto, and possible courses of action when dealing with regulators.
U.S. Bankruptcy Court Operations Disrupted by Cybersecurity Incident
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A recent cybersecurity incident that disrupted some U.S. bankruptcy court operations; what to know about the source of the breach and its impacts on court processes; what litigants or other interested parties should know about the status of the breach, post-breach recovery, data security, and backup systems within the court system; what this incident may illustrate regarding third-party risk and the state of the courts’ cyber defenses.
Related information:
https://www.abajournal.com/news/article/cybersecurity-incident-disrupts-federal-bankruptcy-courts
What’s Next for Character.AI Chatbot Platform?
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The bankruptcy filing by chatbot platform Character.AI; what to know about the chatbot platform’s background, legal history, and its relationship with Disney; whether Disney’s reported desire to bring on board most of Character.AI’s workforce would constitute a reverse acquihire; how reverse acquihires are treated under antitrust law; issues to consider before undertaking a reverse acquihire.
Related information:
https://gizmodo.com/disney-wants-to-hire-most-of-the-employees-from-bankrupt-character-ai-2000827460
Wage and Benefit Obligations in the Event of a Bankruptcy [Ongoing]
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Employers’ obligations regarding employee wages and benefits in the context of a bankruptcy; key factors that can determine employer requirements pertaining to current employees or retirees; any noteworthy legal disputes that may help demonstrate the do’s and don’ts of understanding, planning for, and fulfilling wage and benefit obligations in connection with a bankruptcy.
How to Get a Refund on Trump Tariffs: Where Do Things Stand Now?
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The latest court actions or other developments involving wrangling over refunds on tariffs imposed by the second Trump administration; tariffs at issue in these cases; what interested parties should know about refund rights and eligibility, the potential steps for pursuing a refund, deadlines that must be adhered to, and any still-unresolved refund disputes that they should be paying attention to. What should businesses be doing now to maximize their chances of securing a refund on recent tariffs?
Implications of 2nd Circuit’s Soroban Capital Ruling
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The 2nd Circuit’s Sept. 17 ruling in Soroban Capital Partners LP v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue; what this ruling means for limited partners’ tax obligations or exemptions; how other courts have ruled on this issue; practical guidance on managing tax structures and taxpayer status.
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Voting Rights and Precautions: What Everyone Should Know
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How individuals can protect their rights as voters; where would-be voters should go for trustworthy information about the registration and voting process and the most secure ways to cast their ballots; related information regarding the First Amendment and/or regarding employee time off to vote; how states are addressing election integrity issues and voter rights in the run-up to the U.S. midterm elections; identification that individuals should take with them to the polls on Election Day; what individuals should do if they encounter challenges at the polls to their right to vote, or are faced with direct or indirect threats, intimidation, or harassment by law enforcement, protesters, or other individuals or organizations, whether at the polls, at ballot drop-off sites, or otherwise; potential local or national resources that aid in facilitating access to the voting process; additional issues involving any of the following: risk of identity theft, election-season phishing or smishing threats, imposter websites or other fraudulent communications, and the spread of inadvertent misinformation or deliberate disinformation (in some cases, exacerbated by the evolution of artificial intelligence).
What Does the Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act Mean for Taxpayers?
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The Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act; key provisions; what changes stand out to you as being most significant (whether overall, or as regards a specific type of taxpayer or situation); projected implementation timeline for changes to be made under the Act.
Related information:
Estate Planning and Special Needs [Ongoing]
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Estate planning issues to consider in the case of estate holders or potential beneficiaries who may have permanent – or intermittent but severe – conditions that would impair their financial decision-making; types of trusts that can be useful tools in these types of situations; what to know about the role of a trustee or other outside advisers; additional guidance on how to get ahead of a potentially unfortunate series of missteps.
[Webinar] Mental health at work: Navigating accommodation requests and employer obligations; Oct. 21 at 8:30 a.m. CT
with John Hayes and Laurie Smigielski at Amundsen Davis
[Video] Critical factors to consider when deciding whether to settle an SEC enforcement action or challenge the allegations in court
by David R. Chase at The Law Firm of David R. Chase
The EEOC may be enforcing a shortened deadline for employers to submit position statements in response to a charge of discrimination
by Richard Bahrenburg and Victoria Hagerott at FordHarrison
A dozen takeaways from the DOJ’s new corporate fraud enforcement directive
by Broc Romanek at Cooley
State privacy laws are moving beyond disclosures: What businesses need to know
by Alston & Bird