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A measure passed by Illinois legislators last month regarding frontier AI models; what to know about this type of AI technology; goals of the Illinois legislation, and what it could mean for AI developers; how Illinois’ Artificial Intelligence Safety Measures Act compares to AI-related measures signed into law in other states.
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Litigation filed against Gilead Sciences by users of the biopharmaceutical company’s HIV medicine; what to know about a case recently heard by the California Supreme Court; what the outcome of this csae could mean for the pharmaceutical industry specifically and, more broadly speaking, for manufacturers’ duty of care, other obligations, and liability risks regarding their existing products and their related product development options and actions.
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A defense verdict in favor of Johnson & Johnson in a bellwether trial regarding allegations that the company’s talc products caused ovarian cancer; key factors that may have contributed to the outcome of the Los Angeles trial; how the issues and outcome in this trial compare to those in other lawsuits against J&J over its personal care products; and perhaps a comparison of talc-related legal developments, and relevant product liability laws, in the United States to those in other countries.
Related information:
https://finance.yahoo.com/sectors/healthcare/articles/j-j-beats-lawsuit-alleging-222409519.html
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Trends involving the energy industry and Alaska’s Arctic region; current, historical, or projected energy operations in that area; Trump administration efforts to promote drilling in the Arctic; key obstacles that could discourage companies from renewing or embarking on energy explorations in that area; related questions regarding whether the Trump administration is out of touch with industry challenges or preferences.
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Recent or otherwise noteworthy developments involving utility companies’ potential liability for damage to local communities caused by large wildfires; outcomes of settled lawsuits; any emerging or heightened trends seen across such cases; how utilities’ wildfire-related liability risks may differ from one jurisdiction to another; how utilities can best prepare for wildfire risks and related liability on their part; what other private or public decisionmakers are doing about the perhaps increasing risk of large wildfires; what responsibility property owners themselves may bear for preventing the spread of wildfires, and whether that role is evolving, either as a matter of more widespread personal preferences and appetite for risk, or as a result of outright mandates by local governments.
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Plans recently announced by the Trump administration aimed at boosting coal plant production; what to know about a recent Energy Department announcement and other administration initiatives involving the use of coal as an energy source; potential for legal challenges to these plans; rationale for the Trump administration’s continuing emphasis on coal, and how this administration’s focus on coal compares to the energy policies of other governments (whether on the local or international scene).
Related information:
https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/5910696-trump-coal-power-dpa
https://www.utilitydive.com/news/doe-announces-850m-modernize-coal-capacity-build-new-plants/822109
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An executive order recently issued by California Gov. Gavin Newsom addressing job losses and additional workforce disruptions caused by artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies; what the Executive Order aims to accomplish; relevant timelines; how much of an advance the executive order represents in compared to other actions by California decisionmakers regarding AI; where the executive order may fall short; how other states’ governors are approaching the issue of AI-fueled job losses, displacement, or related needs for worker retraining and/or reassignment.
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The recent certification of a labor union for Massachusetts ride-share drivers; significance of this development, whether for the drivers themselves, ride-share companies, passengers, or the gig economy as a whole; how labor organizing efforts in Massachusetts compare to efforts on behalf of ride-share drivers elsewhere; how fears of being displaced by automation may have fueled the organizing drive in Massachusetts, and what that may portend for workers’ rights and company actions in other industries.
Related information:
https://apnews.com/article/union-ridehail-uber-lyft-311664558946981432c091f0106003ca
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Disputes over disability accommodations in the workplace; why lawsuits over this issue have been increasing; how employers can best anticipate or respond to employees’ disability accommodation claims; additional guidance for employers or other practical takeaways from the outcomes of noteworthy lawsuits on this front.
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M&A activity in the healthcare sector (in the region or country of your choice). Choose among such topics as: regulatory scrutiny of proposed mergers or acquisitions; SPACs’ impact on the healthcare sector; or practical takeaways from either successful or thwarted M&A deals. What’s driving healthcare-related mergers or acquisitions these days, and how are they affecting the overall industry? What is the current Trump administration’s attitude toward healthcare M&A, and how does it compare to that of either the Biden administration or the first Trump administration?
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bankruptcy trends in the healthcare sector; how totals for the first quarter of this year compare to last year’s first quarter; factors contributing to bankruptcies in the healthcare field; practical guidance for healthcare companies on navigating the bankruptcy process.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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A Georgia town’s use of that state’s public nuisance law as a strategy for contesting the Trump administration’s plans to convert a warehouse into a large immigration detention center. How novel is this use of a public nuisance law within the context of growing public opposition to detention centers? What are the likely challenges ahead for such a strategy? What does this case illustrate regarding the evolving use of public nuisance laws in assorted contexts (not just immigration-related) in recent years?
Related information:
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/31/georgia-ice-detention-center-social-circle
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How the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement actions and pronouncements may be creating liability risks or other concerns for U.S. businesses in the run-up to the World Cup; related concerns over potential worker absences, staffing, supply chains, organized labor protests, or ICE disruptions to business operations; how businesses can prepare and potentially limit negative impacts to their operations.
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A May 26 directive by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security regarding purported asylum fraud; what this May 26 release may mean for immigration attorneys as well as for their clients in terms of enforcement actions and potential penalties; any practices attorneys and their clients should be reviewing or strengthening in light of accelerating pressures from DHS and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Related information:
https://www.dhs.gov/news/2026/05/26/dhs-takes-additional-steps-crack-down-asylum-fraud
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New rules adopted last month by the Florida Supreme Court regarding the use of artificial intelligence in legal proceedings; the rules’ effective date and potential penalties for non-compliance; how the Florida rules compare to other states’ rules on AI use within the court system; whether the Florida rules’ inclusion of pro se litigants is a novel development in courts’ approach to AI’s increasing role in legal proceedings.
Related information:
https://www.abajournal.com/news/article/florida-supreme-court-issues-new-ai-rules-for-lawyers
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The intersection of pop culture and the courtroom. How can litigators adjust their courtroom strategies in the face of popular fictional or real-life TV shows and podcasts, and their potential resulting impact on jurors – or should they? What effects are popular programs having on prospective jurors, in terms of impressions of the legal system, and possible misconceptions about legal processes, science, methodology, evidence, or prosecutions? Do lawyers need to tailor their courtroom tactics, demeanor, and presentations accordingly?
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Marketing-related do’s and don’ts in the run-up to the World Cup and during the matches; intellectual property reminders, practical pointers, or clarifications regarding any common misunderstandings or missteps regarding the use of particular phrases or other actions; possible cautionary tales or other applicable IP lessons from past World Cups or other major sporting events.
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Your choice of recent or otherwise significant developments on the “right to repair” front, such as noteworthy settlements, FTC actions, congressional measures, state legislation, or other matters of note. What stands out to you about recent developments? Are significant trends emerging across jurisdictions? What else should the business community know about “right to repair” disputes or other developments, and how should businesses be thinking about their their IP rights and priorities amid continuing interest in “right to repair” issues?
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The U.S. International Trade Commission; its functions, jurisdiction, and powers; its role in infringement investigations; any recent noteworthy ITC actions; advantages of pursuing remedies via the ITC; practical tips on navigating the ITC and its processes.
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The Directive on Combating Corruption, adopted by the Council of the European Union on April 21; what to know about the council’s role and authority; the scope of the directive, its key focus areas, and to whom it applies; when the directive takes effect; how impacted companies can best prepare for the directive’s compliance obligations; and perhaps a look at how the directive compares to other jurisdiction’s anti-corruption mechanisms, such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
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A $12.75 million settlement that California reached with General Motors over the company’s handling of location and driving data; factors contributing to the large dollar size of the record-setting Calfornia Consumer Privacy Act settlement; what this case demonstrates regarding compliance risks involving data minimization; additional practical guidance on navigating data privacy obligations.
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Draft merger guidelines released by the European Commission on April 30; how significant a change these guideline represent from existing guidelines; reasons for the draft changes; what in particular stands out to you about the proposed changes and their potential impacts; what to know about the process (and likely timeline) for adopting, implementing, and enforcing final merger guidelines.
Related information:
https://competition-policy.ec.europa.eu/mergers/review-merger-guidelines_en
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Factors to weigh when deciding whether or not to buy a company that’s in bankruptcy; due diligence steps to be undertaken; asset and financing matters; union contract matters to consider; other obligations, liabilities, or red flags to watch out for. Decide whether to create a universal list of do’s and don’ts for these types of purchasing decisions or a do’s and don’ts list tailored to a specific industry or region.