with Jeffrey J. Hunter and Thomas F. Rybarczyk at Kelley Drye & Warren
D.C. Circuit Rebuffs Trade Groups in Dispute Over Medical Device Repairs
Consider writing about:
A Sept. 1 ruling by the D.C. Circuit regarding repairs of medical devices; basis for the federal appeals court’s ruling; what the ruling means for medical device manufacturers and others; what to know about the Library of Congress’ role in this dispute; what the D.C. Circuit’s decision means for the Library of Congress’ authority; related trends involving right-to-repair claims and exemptions under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.
Related information:
https://media.cadc.uscourts.gov/opinions/docs/2026/09/25-5328-2190869.pdf
Apple Hit With Investor Suit Over AI Training and Copyright Infringement
Consider writing about:
An investor lawsuit against Apple directors and officers over copyright risks involving the training of AI models; key points in the lawsuit; whether other tech companies are facing derivative lawsuits over potential copyright infringement stemming from their work on AI development; practical guidance on corporate defenses against shareholder derivative claims.
Related information:
IP Claims Trigger Battle of the Demon Hunters
Consider writing about:
A Christian metal band’s trademark infringement lawsuit against Netflix over the hit movie KPop Demon Hunters; key allegations in the lawsuit; what to know about pressing (or, conversely, defending against) claims of likelihood of consumer confusion.
Related information:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/demon-hunter-law-suit-9.7314647
[Webinar] Beyond M&A: Strategic affiliations for hospitals and health systems; Sept. 15 at 12 p.m. CT
with Ashley Fischer and Ken Marlow at McDermott Will & Schulte
What the EEOC’s FY 2026–2030 Strategic Plan means for employers
by Samantha Brooks, Christopher DeGroff, and Andrew Scroggins at Seyfarth Shaw
Workplace AI regulation in 2026: How employers can navigate the changing legal landscape
by Adam Forman and Nathaniel Glasser at Epstein Becker & Green
A recent Delaware ruling provides a cautionary tale about best practices in engaging with antitrust agencies
by Kail Jethmalani and Sam Taylor at Axinn
Updated guidance from the IRS sheds some light on federal taxation for tips and overtime pay
by Stephen Kenney and Michael Mahoney at Ogletree Deakins
Employers acquiring a business with a unionized workforce may soon have more flexibility to challenge the incumbent union’s status than they have had for decades
by Laura Leahy at Amundsen Davis
Return-to-office mandates: What ADA-covered employers need to know
by Seth Ford and Abolade Oyetunji at Troutman Pepper Locke
Massachusetts employers have a new state-law compliance obligation when federal immigration enforcement actions involve workplace records
by Amy Peck and Layla Singh-Panjwani at Jackson Lewis
AI is watermarking its own words: What you need to know
by Katrina M. Kershner, Justine Lee, and Mitesh Patel at ArentFox Schiff
OFAC measures announced last week signal an increased U.S. enforcement focus on foreign parties continuing to do business with Iran
by Pillsbury
California legislation – now headed to the governor’s desk – would prohibit lawyers from ‘delegating the practice of law’ to AI
by Brianne McClafferty at Holland & Hart
What Mobley v. Workday tells us about AI vendor liability
by Jana Gouchev at Gouchev Law
Why international travel may be riskier these days for foreign nationals with pending immigration matters
by Sheryl Thomas at Snell & Wilmer
Takeaways From Report on FINRA’s Enforcement Program
Consider writing about:
A report recently issued on the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s enforcement performance; the report’s origins, scope, and authorship; key recommendations contained in the report; which stand to have the most impact, if adopted; what to watch for from FINRA in terms of how it will respond to the recommendations; what to know about the related FINRA Forward initiative.
Related information:
Court Gives Final Approval to $72M BofA Settlement in Epstein Case
Consider writing about:
A federal judge’s final approval of Bank of America’s $72.5 million settlement to compensate survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking ring; related allegations against the bank; how the allegations and settlement in the BofA case compare to those in cases against other banks implicated in the Epstein scandal; what to know about banks’ obligations regarding suspicious account activity; broader legal trends involving financial institutions and human trafficking.
Related information:
Equifax Agrees to $100M Settlement Over Credit Scores
Consider writing about:
A proposed $100 million settlement in a class action against Equifax; alleged violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act; trends involving FCRA-related claims; what someone should do if they believe that their credit score has been mishandled and has caused them financial harm.
Related information:
https://www.nhregister.com/news/article/equifax-100-million-fcra-settlement-ct-22400884.php
What Calif. Legislation Could Mean for CIPA Claims
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The California legislature’s passage last week of SB 690; what the legislation aims to accomplish; prospects of the measure being signed into law; what the law could mean for the California Invasion of Privacy Act, future (or past) lawsuits brought under that Act, and companies’ potential liability over website tracking technologies. Consider presenting a FAQs-type analysis of what SB 690 does and does not do, with practical related guidance for businesses.
Related information:
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB690
Google Retains Ad Tech Business in Antitrust Ruling
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A federal judge’s Sept. 2 ruling in a monopoly case against Google; issues that led to the federal government’s antitrust claims against the tech giant; what the September ruling means for Google’s business practices; a wider-angle look at antitrust trends involving the tech sector.
Related information:
https://thehill.com/policy/technology/6066362-judge-rejects-google-adtech-breakup
Algorithmic, Personalized, and Surveillance Pricing: What to Know About Related Trends
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The latest developments involving algorithmic, personalized, or surveillance pricing; what these practices consist of and how they compare to each other; why they are catching the attention of regulators; significant actions in that regard; state-level restrictions or bans on any of these pricing methods; noteworthy court rulings on this issue; how businesses should be thinking about their pricing practices in light of increased scrutiny.
[Webinar] Employee Organizing 101: Government contractor compliance essentials; Sept. 10 at 2 p.m. ET
with Georgianne Kokenis and Sarah Nash at PilieroMazza
[Webinar] Warnings on Trial: Challenging safety hierarchy, ANSI compliance, and causation arguments; Sept. 15 at 1 p.m. ET
with Farheen Khan at Secretariat
Autonomous systems and insurance: What happens when a cyber loss has no conventional hacker?
by Anastasia Dergacheva and Michael Pfeuffer at Morgan Lewis
Employers responding to discrimination charges filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission may soon face significantly shorter deadlines
by Littler
Top 10 reasons your restrictive covenant may be unenforceable
by Joseph Harris at FordHarrison
Quantum computing is a present-tense governance issue: A general counsel’s roadmap for privacy, security, and compliance
by Jeffrey R. Schell at Whiteford
Recent federal guidance offers some enforcement relief with respect to employer-sponsored wellness programs
by Andrew Elbon at Bradley