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An April 2nd decision by the U.S. Supreme Court stemming from a truck driver’s lawsuit over a hemp-based supplement; key points in the lawsuit; basis for bringing claims under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act; what stands out to you about the Supreme Court’s decision; potential for future RICO-related litigation and implications for increased liability risks and higher damages.
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An almost $2.1 billion jury verdict in a case involving alleged health effects from the Roundup weedkiller product; how the claims, litigation strategies, and outcome in this case compare to those in past lawsuits over alleged dangers from Roundup; what to know about the duty to warn; whether other types of weedkillers are the subject of similar litigation; what other manufacturers may be able to learn from the Roundup litigation.
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Noteworthy developments involving the use of food dyes; how they are regulated; how the landscape may be changing regarding the use of artificial food dyes or other additives, whether due to Trump administration actions or proposals, or actions on the state level; specific dyes or additives that are undergoing increased scrutiny; what else food and beverage manufacturers should know and be watching for, from legislators, regulators, or others.
Related information:
https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/food-dyes-ban-rfk-jr-west-virginia-fda-rcna197180
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/03/14/are-artificial-food-dyes-bad-for-you.html
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Whether state legislators or regulators are increasing their attention to financial services industry activities as the Trump administration seeks to turn the page on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau; what the CFPB’s status is now; current or likely priorities on the part of state attorneys general and others as regards financial services and consumer protection; what else the industry should be aware of in terms of likely enforcement shifts from the federal to the state level, and related compliance or enforcement risks.
Related information:
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/28/nx-s1-5315118/cfpb-shuttering-trump-doge
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Federal regulators’ stance regarding banks’ involvement in cryptocurrency-related activities; how the positions taken by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency are shifting under the second Trump administration; risks and obligations that banks should consider before diving into crypto; crypto-related services or activities that are most likely to be first out of the gate.
Related information:
https://www.axios.com/2025/03/28/fdic-crypto-banking-guidance
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Trends involving earned wage access systems; what this type of financial service consists of; growth in these types of services; how earned wage access services are regulated, on either the federal or state level; how different states’ EWA legislation compares to each other; compliance challenges for the industry; consumer advocacy cautions about fees or other downsides for customers, and the prospects for regulatory scrutiny of EWA terms, customer rights and protections, or other industry practices.
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Parametric insurance; how it compares to more traditional forms of insurance; situations or needs for which someone might consider acquiring parametric insurance; how widely available this form of insurance coverage is; what to look for when assessing parametric insurance options.
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Practical tips regarding cyber insurance coverage. What is the conversation that insurers and clients should be having right now about this type of coverage, its role, and its applications and limitations (whether in and of themselves or in comparison to other types of insurance coverage that a policyholder might turn to in the event of, or anticipation of, data breaches)? What are some common or potential misunderstandings between insurers and clients regarding cyber insurance coverage, and how might disputes or litigation be prevented or minimized? Consider whether to include hypotheticals or whether to examine any recent rulings for practical takeaways.
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Private placement life insurance; what it consists of; who qualifies for it or whom it is best suited for; related tax advantages; potential downsides for individuals considering this form of insurance; concerns raised by legislators or others over private placement life insurance’s impacts.
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Last minute advice for individual taxpayers who have not yet filed; steps to reduce tax liabilities; tips for deducting such items as charitable donations, medical expenses, job search costs, moving-related expenses, and other eligible expenses; how to maximize the tax benefits of retirement accounts; how to get a filing extension; how to spread out payments to the IRS.
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Tax tips for expats. Common tax questions, misunderstandings, or blind spots that may arise for U.S. citizens when living or working outside the United States; related pointers involving tax benefits, credits, obligations, or potential pitfalls; relevant best practices, or related pointers on how to simplify one’s tax reporting process or perhaps minimize one’s tax bill after relocating to another country, whether full-time or part-time.
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A jury verdict of more than $660 million against environmental organization Greenpeace; background to this case; basis for holding Greenpeace responsible for impacts of protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline; factors that may have contributed to the size of the damages verdict; what this verdict could mean for future energy projects, environmental protests, litigation strategies, or for the environmental movement overall.
Related information:
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/greenpeace-energy-transfer-lawsuit-verdict
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The status of oil and gas leases in Alaska; related actions taken by the Biden administration, and how policies are shifting with the arrival of the second Trump administration; noteworthy actions by the courts or the Department of Interior; what else the energy industry, environmental organizations, local communities, or other interested parties should know.
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Recent or otherwise noteworthy rulings (In the United States or elsewhere) involving climate change allegations; how the lawsuits’ claims and arguments compare to each other; takeaways from the rulings; key battlegrounds (geographically or otherwise) for contemporary climate-change litigation; how strategies (on either side of these types of cases) may be shifting.
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Funding freezes and grant terminations involving the the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; types of programs undergoing cutbacks; what the financial cuts could mean for HUD operations and for grant recipients; likely impacts on any or all of the following: renters, property owners, would-be homebuyers, developers, contractors, nonprofits, and the overall housing market; any options for contesting termination of a grant; other ways organizations or businesses affected by the cuts may be able to minimize the impact on their operations and their contractual obligations to workers or affiliated entities.
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Commercial real estate trends in the United States; deal activity in terms of volume, type, region, etc.; factors driving the trends; comparison to historical trends and patterns.
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Recent news reports about a “mortgage blacklist” maintained by Fannie Mae; purpose of the list; any areas or types of properties that may dominate the list; why these properties have been relegated to a “blacklist,” and what the implications are for property owners, sellers, or others; related trends within the real estate sector; how property owners, homeowner associations, or others can best address blacklisting impacts and related risks and responsibilities.
Related information:
https://www.newsweek.com/california-mortgage-blacklist-fannie-mae-2048493
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/secret-mortgage-blacklist-leaving-homeowners-163313098.html
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The California Privacy Protection Agency’s recently announced settlement with American Honda Motor Co.; what to know about Honda’s alleged violations of the California Consumer Privacy Act; noteworthy settlement terms; what else stands out to you regarding the Agency’s investigation of Honda and the CPPA’s subsequent settlement with the company; related lessons for other companies on data privacy, compliance obligations, and ways to stay out of the crosshairs of CPPA or other privacy watchdogs.
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The “failure to prevent fraud” offense that will go into effect in the United Kingdom on Sept. 1 of this year; to whom the measure applies; key types of fraud at issue; potential penalties or other liability risks that this legislation may give rise to; recommendations on how business entities can best meet related compliance obligations.
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Legal trends and practical pointers regarding businesses’ use of text messages for marketing purposes. Consider examining any recent rulings or enforcement actions for noteworthy takeaways related to the do’s and don’ts of texting in accordance with federal or state laws.
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Proposals being floated by GOP members of Congress to impeach judges, eliminate courts, limit district judges’ ability to impose nationwide injunctions, or otherwise curb judicial powers. How likely is it that any of these types of proposals would gain significant traction in Congress, and how might a successful campaign of this type backfire against the GOP and future presidential administrations? What is rhe precedent (either in recent years or from a longer-term historical perspective) for these types of ideas; how much of a departure would they represent from current systems; and how much of an impact might they have on the judicial system and litigation?
Related information:
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5211685-house-republicans-federal-judges
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How lawyers or other legal professionals can achieve more worthwhile results when utilizing generative artificial intelligence; pointers on crafting effective search prompts; additional tips on choice of AI tools, potential missteps to avoid, red flags to watch for, and related resources on how to get the most benefit out of generative AI.
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Heightened economic or safety concerns facing law firms, lawyers, and judges, whether due to Trump administration actions, extremist online messaging or misinformation, “lone wolves,” or other entities or developments. How can law firms, individual legal professionals, or the profession as a whole best manage amid related risks and stresses? What are some strategies or other considerations worth exploring as individuals and firms decide how to best meet this moment?
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Legal trends involving data sharing by companies in the health care sector. What are patients’ or customers’ rights in this regard, and how can they best know how their information is being used or disseminated? What are companies’ legal obligations or best practices as regards the sharing of individuals’ health data? What lessons can be learned from any noteworthy lawsuits or enforcement actions over the sharing of health data?
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Trends involving measles outbreaks (in the country or region of your choice or globally); factors that may be driving a surge in incidents of measles; public health laws pertaining to measles; trends involving the mandating and enforcement of vaccinations; related obligations and potential legal risks for employers, schools, medical providers, or other entities or individuals; vaccination exemptions of note; whether the United States is prepared to deal with a possible epidemic, given the leadership changes, mass layoffs, and other disruptions undertaken by the Trump administration and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency.
Related information:
https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/24/health/measles-outbreak-global-funding/index.html
https://www.texastribune.org/2025/03/21/texas-measles-vaccine-new-mexico-oklahoma-us
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/measles-outbreak-us-map
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/07/nx-s1-5320352/measles-rfk-west-texas-outbreak
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The bankruptcy filing by biotech company 23andMe; what the DNA testing company’s Chapter 11 filing means for customers’ genetic data; what customers should know regarding their privacy rights or protections and regarding 23andMe’s data privacy obligations (and whether, and how, 23andMe customers should delete their data); on a related note, what a successor company should know about potential liability risks involving data collected by 23andMe.
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Forever 21’s latest bankruptcy filing; factors that may have contributed to the bankruptcy; how the company’s latest bankruptcy filing (and underlying business outlook) compares to the company’s prior filing; key trends, challenges, or opportunities these days among fast-fashion companies, whether based in the United States or elsewhere; possible lessons to be learned from Forever 21’s new bankruptcy filing.
Related information:
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/03/17/forever-21-files-for-second-bankruptcy-blames-shein-and-temu.html
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Prepackaged reorganization plans; defining characteristics of this type of plan; relative pros and cons of a prepackaged reorganization plan; what else a business should keep in mind before embarking on this type of plan; alternative strategies to consider.
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Federal immigration agents’ recent arrest and detention of Columbia graduate student and Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil; what to know about his immigration status and the rights to which he is entitled under that status; alleged grounds for his arrest; what this case demonstrates regarding the Trump administration’s immigration stance; related questions in connection with this case, such as the right of free speech, right of assembly and protest, and obligations and risks for educational institutions; likelihood of more immigrants (perhaps students in particular) being detained by immigration authorities; what individuals, their families, or others need to know regarding related rights, resources, and options in the current climate of fear and uncertainty.
Related information:
https://apnews.com/article/columbia-university-mahmoud-khalil-ice-6964107d218dba43eb995d6dbbe528b1
https://apnews.com/article/columbia-university-mahmoud-khalil-ice-440828980a4ee7bf4ddcf3d123e02b3e
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/11/nx-s1-5323147/mahmoud-khalil-green-card-rights
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Notices to appear; what they consist of, what their purpose is, and whom they apply to; what to know about a recently updated policy memorandum from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regarding notices to appear; what the USCIS guidance means for potential removal proceedings or other risks for foreign nationals.
Related information:
https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/policy-alerts/NTA_Policy_FINAL_2.28.25_FINAL.pdf