Emerging Legal News

OSHA inspections: What employers need to know
OSH Law Primer, Part XII—OSHA Inspections and Investigations
by: Karen Tynan
Maximize profitability with a smart compensation strategy
The Role of Compensation in Transitioning Founder-Owned Law Firms
by: Brian Kennel
FTC wants your input on tech censorship!
FTC Requests Input from Tech Platform Users About Speech
by: Liisa M. Thomas & James G. Gatto
Workforce Reductions Coming to the Private Sector
Are Workforce Reductions Coming to the Private Sector? And, if so, How Should Companies Handle Them?
by: John F. Birmingham Jr.
Healthcare Preview and Possible Shutdown
Healthcare Preview for the Week of: March 10, 2025 [Podcast]
by: Debra Curtis & Kayla Holgash
New TCPA Revocation Rule Released
BIGGER THAN YOU THINK?: Why New TCPA Revocation Rule May Wreak Havoc on Lead Generators And Buyers After All
by: Eric J. Troutman
Trusts as Qualified Clients
Trusts as Qualified Clients: Understanding the Qualified Client Threshold for Trusts Investing in Private Securities
by: Nick Curley & Sarah Ghaffari
Federal Circuit Ruling on Composition of Matter
A New Alice Plot Twist – Can a Composition of Matter Be an Abstract Idea?
by: Gregory A. Lewis & Gregory D. DeGrazia
Bankruptcy Alert March 10, 2025
Weekly Bankruptcy Alert March 10, 2025 (For the Week Ending March 9, 2025)
by: Bankruptcy & Creditors' Rights
Rocket to Acquire Redfin in TCPA Real Estate Case
BREAKING: Rocket to Acquire Redfin for $1.75 Billion!
by: John H. Henson
DOJ Expands Criminal Enforcement of Immigration Violations for Employers
What DOJ’s New Focus on Immigration Enforcement Means for Businesses
by: Amy L. Peck
Transfer Pricing and Tariffs
Transfer Pricing and Tariffs: Finding Certainty in Trade Uncertainty
by: Allen S. Braddock & Robert B. Ravenelle
Gum Company Allegedly Violated TCPA
IT WAS A MATTER OF TIME: Another Company Allegedly Violated TCPA Time Restrictions.
by: Steven L. Rozenfeld
SEC Expands Confidential Filing Accommodations for IPOs & De-SPAC Transactions
SEC Division of Corporation Finance Expands Confidential Review Accommodations for Draft Registration Statements
by: Alyse A. Sagalchik & Timothy J. Kirby
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New Tariffs on Canada and Mexico
Increased Duties on Chinese Imports and Guidance Regarding New Tariffs on Canada and Mexico
by: Deanna Tanner Okun & Lydia C. Pardini

Effective today, most U.S. imports from China are now subject to 20% emergency tariffs and imports from Canada and Mexico are subject to 25% emergency tariffs, in addition to any other applicable import duties. These tariffs, while sweeping in coverage, do contain certain exemptions discussed below.

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FinCEN Again Delays CTA Deadlines
FinCEN Again Delays CTA Reporting Deadlines and Suspends Enforcement
by: Jeffery L. LaBine & Joseph D. Gustavus

On February 27, 2025, the U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced that it intends to issue an interim final rule by March 21, 2025, with extended beneficial ownership information reporting deadlines.

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OSHA Information for Employers
The Top 10 Things Every Employer Should Know About OSHA
by: Jared B. Caplan

In the evolving landscape of workplace safety regulations, it is essential for construction employers to stay well-informed about the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) protocols and guidelines.

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Understanding the fundamental forms of intellectual property
Intellectual Property — 101: A User’s Guide
by: Joshua L. Gablin

Intellectual Property (IP) is a valuable asset class. But what is IP? One answer is that the term refers to a class of intangible assets that are creations of the mind that may have commercial value and are protected by law. A slightly more comprehensive answer is...

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February 2025 Law Firm Legal News
February 2025 Legal News: Law Firm News and Mergers, Industry Awards and Recognition, DEI and Women in Law
by: The National Law Review

Thank you for reading the National Law Review’s legal news roundup, highlighting the latest law firm news! As the country settles into the new year, law firm news has no signs of slowing down.

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USCO releases copyright guidance in 2025 in relation to AI
USCO Releases Part 2 of its Report on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence
by: John Hines

On January 29, 2025, the Copyright Office (USCO) issued the second of its three-part report, Copyright and Artificial Intelligence, relating to its study of how copyright law and policy should respond to the development and use of artificial intelligence.

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Attorney considering his place in the milieux of Artificial Intelligence
Legal AI Unfiltered: 16 Tech Leaders on AI Replacing Lawyers, the Billable Hour, and Hallucinations
by: Oliver Roberts

With AI-powered tools promising efficiency gains and cost savings, AI is fundamentally changing the practice of law. But as AI adoption accelerates, major questions arise: Will AI replace lawyers? What does AI adoption mean for the billable hour? And can hallucinations ever be fully eliminated?

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Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum from All Countries Reset
President Trump Resets US Tariffs on Imports of Steel and Aluminum from All Countries
by: Nathaniel B. Bolin & David R. Allman

President Trump announces that he was increasing tariffs on US imports of aluminum from 10% to 25% and ending various exemptions and exclusions to the US tariffs of 25% on imports of steel. The tariffs were first imposed in President Trump’s first term under the authority of Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act

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Trump Administration Appeals CTA Injunction
It Lives: Trump Administration Defends Corporate Transparency Act; May Modify its Application
by: Kathleen M. Hamann

Trump administration added a new chapter to the saga that has been implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), filing a notice of appeal and motion for stay against an Eastern District of Texas injunction in Smith v. United States Department of the Treasury on enforcement of filing deadline.

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Employee, contractor considerations for businesses
Managing Employee Assets: HR Strategies for the Entire Employment Lifecycle
by: Joshua L. Gablin & Financial Poise Faculty

From non-compete clauses to background checks and worker classification issues (to name just a few such contexts), employers must balance protecting their interests with adhering to federal, state, and local laws.

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March 2025 Visa Bulletin
March 2025 Visa Bulletin Updates
by: Kristin Bolayir
PFAS in plastics
NGOs Appeal Dismissal of Suit Seeking TSCA Section 6 Rule Prohibiting Production of PFOA during Fluorination of Plastic Containers
by: Lynn L. Bergeson & Carla N. Hutton
SEC Chair Gary Gensler to Resign
Changing of the Guard at the SEC
by: Scott H. Kimpel & Kelli Regan Rice
Small “Starter” Home Developments
SB 684 and SB 1123 Expedite the Entitlement Path for Small “Starter” Home Developments
by: Jennifer Jeffers & Jordan Wright
List of Contractors Selected For Audit by the OFCCP
OFCCP Releases List of Contractors Selected For Audit – Is Your Company On It?
by: Guy Brenner & Olympia Karageorgiou
America’s Anti-Robocall Statute
What is the TCPA?: Here’s a Quick Background on America’s Anti-Robocall Statute Every Call Center Must Know
by: Eric J. Troutman
Violations of Whistleblower Rule
SEC Enforcement Director Highlights Increased Penalties for Violations of Whistleblower Rule
by: Geoff Schweller
Voluntary Qualified Importer Program
FDA Updates Guidance for Voluntary Qualified Importer Program
by: Food and Drug Law at Keller and Heckman
Supreme Court to Weigh Economic Harm and Legal Standing in DACA Challenge
DACA Case Update: Appeals Court’s Focus on Standing
by: Michelle Choe
Schneider Electric Investigates JIRA Platform Breach, Highlights Threat of Stolen Credentials
The Impact of Stolen Credentials
by: Linn F. Freedman
CMS Expands AHEAD Model to New States for Health Cost Control
CMS Continues to Plan AHEAD Amid Rising Healthcare Costs
by: Patrick H. Hao & Justine F. Lei
Employee Retention Credits Refund Delays
Employee Retention Credits Refund Delays: Insights and Options [Podcast]
by: Michael K. Mahoney & Viki E. Farrior
Charitable Endowments
A Legal Practitioner's Guide to Charitable Endowments [Podcast]
by: Klaus Gottlieb
Whistleblowers Put a Stake in Kickback Scheme
No More Fraud Vampires: Whistleblowers Put a Stake in Phlebotomy Unlawful Kickback Scheme
by: Tycko & Zavareei Whistleblower Practice Group
Proposed ACA Regulations Require Employer Health Plans to Cover OTC Contraceptives
Affordable Care Act Proposed Rule Would Broaden Access to Over-the-Counter Contraception Without Cost Sharing
by: Timothy J. Stanton
Fiduciary Best Practices and Risk Mitigation in 2024
Conjuring Health Plan Hygiene: The Final Chapter
by: Caitlin M. Britos
USCIS to End Simultaneous Adjudication of H-4 and L-2 Visa Apps
Settlement Requiring Near-Contemporaneous Adjudication of Properly Bundled Forms I-539 and I-765 to Sunset in January 2025
by: Evan B. Gordon
Arbitration Provisions in Nonprofits’ Contracts
Strategic Use of Arbitration Provisions in Nonprofits’ Contracts
by: Sean W. Glynn & Brian D. Schneider
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Beltway Buzz, March 7, 2025
by: James J. Plunkett
Federal Appeals Court Upholds Arbitration Institution’s Authority to Consolidate Mass Arbitrations
by: Frederick A. Acomb & James L. Woolard
CTA Enforcement Halted Again: Treasury Department Suspends CTA Requirements for Domestic Reporting Companies
by: David E. Weiss & Virginia B. Wilson
Owning Real Property Near Military Bases: Considerations for Buying, Selling, and Developing Land in an AICUZ
by: Clifford P. Parson & Emily B. Sullivan
FDIC Withdraws Proposed Rule on Brokered Deposits
by: A.J. S. Dhaliwal & Mehul N. Madia
CFPB Continues Lawsuit Over Alleged Military Lending Act Violations
by: A.J. S. Dhaliwal & Mehul N. Madia
Maryland OFR Responds to Market Concerns Over Licensing Requirements for Mortgage and Installment Loan Assignees
by: A.J. S. Dhaliwal & Mehul N. Madia
25% Duties on U.S. Imports from Canada and Mexico Lifted for USMCA-Eligible Merchandise
by: Deanna Tanner Okun & Lydia C. Pardini
USTR Set to Impose Fees on Chinese Ships
by: Laura Siegel Rabinowitz & Donald S. Stein
Hodl or Fold? The Insurance and Liability Minefield of Bitcoin for Business
by: Ryan Lee Hedstrom
Federal Circuit Rules US International Trade Commission’s Interpretation of Section 337’s Domestic Industry Requirement is Overly Narrow
by: Cyrus T. Frelinghuysen
McDermott+ Check-Up: March 7, 2025
by: Debra Curtis & Kristen O’Brien
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Artificial Intelligence News

Cybersecurity in the Nuclear Industry
Cybersecurity in the Nuclear Industry: US and UK Regulation and the Sellafield Case
by: Andrew Parsons & Andrew Tuggle
AI in HIPAA Security Rule NPRM
AI Meets HIPAA Security: Understanding HHS’s Risk Strategies and Proposed Changes
by: Amy S. Leopard & Adriante Carter
Action Against AI Children's Learning Program
CARU Takes Privacy Action Against Buddy AI Children's Learning Program
by: Phyllis H. Marcus
Privacy Agency AI Rulemaking
CA Legislators Charge That Privacy Agency AI Rulemaking Is Beyond Its Authority
by: Alan L. Friel & Glenn A. Brown
EU Artificial Intelligence Act
Introducing the EU AI Act
by: Natasha Allen
AI-Driven Company Acquisition Tips
M&A Playbook for Acquiring AI-Powered Companies
by: Stephanie L. Zeppa & Maximilian Fuery
Nuclear Power for AI Data Centers
Powering the Digital Future: Navigating the Nuclear Option for Data Centers
by: Belton T. Zeigler & Stephen J. Snyder
Shaping AI Policy: Stakeholder Input Needed
U.S. Shifts AI Policy, Calls for AI Action Plan
by: Phillip Goter & Cony Rosas
FTC’s COPPA Rule Update Frozen Under New Administration – What’s Next for Children’s Privacy Compliance?
FTC COPPA Updates Provide New Protections for Children
by: Liisa M. Thomas & Jonathan E. Meyer
State AI Regulations: Colorado & Utah Lead as More States Join
Some States Step Up Early to Regulate AI Risk Management
by: Romaine C. Marshall & Taryn A. Elliott
Old Laws in Scope for New AI
Oregon’s AI Guidance: Old Laws in Scope for New AI
by: Liisa M. Thomas & Kathryn Smith
AI Regulations on Insurtech
The Impact of AI Regulations on Insurtech
by: John J. Rolecki & Bhashit (Sheek) Shah
Trump Administration Rescinds Biden AI EO, Seeks Input on New AI Action Plan
President Trump’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Plan Takes Shape as NSF, OSTP Seek Comments
by: Nathaniel M. Glasser & Rachel Snyder Good
EU defines AI systems under new guidelines
The ReAIlity of What an AI System Is – Unpacking the Commission’s New Guidelines
by: Charles-Albert Helleputte & Andrea Otaola
Copyright Material AI Training Usage
Fair Warning: AI’s First Copyright Fair Use Ruling, Thomson Reuters v. ROSS
by: John Gary Maynard, III & Jonathan D. Reichman
AI Investment Trends 2025: VC Funding, IPOs, and Regulatory Challenges
The State of the Funding Market for AI Companies: A 2024 - 2025 Outlook
by: Jeremy D. Glaser & Kevin M. Yao
Virtuals Protocol: AI Meets Blockchain with Legal Challenges in Tokenized AI Agents
AI and Blockchain – 1+1 =3
by: James G. Gatto & Maxwell Earp-Thomas
Data Protection Training
Are Employees Receiving Regular Data Protection Training? Are They AI Literate?
by: Mary T. Costigan
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Environmental, Social, Governance

EPA extends comment period on vinyl chloride risk evaluation
EPA Extends Comment Period on Draft Scope Document for Vinyl Chloride TSCA Risk Evaluation
by: Lynn L. Bergeson & Carla N. Hutton
Supreme Court Limits Clean Water Act Permit Requirements in San Francisco v. EPA
by: Liberty Quihuis & Duncan M. Greene
EU Omnibus Package: Proposed Changes to Reduce ESG Compliance Burdens for Businesses
by: Samuel Garcia Nelen & Dr. Johann-Frederik Schuldt
Expanded Interpretation of Price-Anderson Act Is Another Positive Sign for Commercial Nuclear Development in the United States
by: Thomas G. Allen & Christine A. Jochim
Removal of NEPA Implementing Regulations to Alter Landscape of Federal Environmental Review
by: Joe Beletti-Naccarato
EPA Will Extend Deadline for Reporting Health and Safety Data for 16 Chemicals
by: Lynn L. Bergeson & Carla N. Hutton
San Francisco v. EPA: Supreme Court Strikes Down EPA’s “End-Result” Permit Requirements
by: Jordan Rodriguez
Green, But Lean: EU Eases Sustainability Rules Without Ditching Climate Goals
by: Dr. Annette Mutschler-Siebert, M. Jur. (Oxon) & Mélanie Bruneau
A Divided SCOTUS Invalidates Common Provisions of Clean Water Act Permits
by: Daniel J Deeb
National Energy Emergency Declaration May Accelerate Traditional Energy Infrastructure Projects
by: Thomas R. Brill
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International Law News

EU UPC's first annual report: key trends & future plans
Unified Patent Court Publishes First Annual Report
by: Matthew S. Dicke & Dr. Julia Goetz
Legal battle over Venezuela TPS
Venezuela TPS Update: 18 State Attorneys General File Amicus Brief Supporting Plaintiffs Challenging TPS Termination
by: Marissa A. Prianti
UK Sanctions Update
UK Sanctions Update: OFSI Releases Financial Services Threat Assessment – Part 1
by: Richard J. Gibbon & Hannah Laming
FCA’s Private Market Valuations Review
FCA’s Private Market Valuations Review – Good Practice but Room for Improvement
by: John Verwey & Rachel E. Lowe
China reports 21K IP crime prosecutions in 2024
China’s Supreme People’s Procuratorate Releases 2025 Work Report – 21,000 People Prosecuted For IP Crimes
by: Aaron Wininger
China sees surge in IP cases & punitive damages
China’s Supreme People’s Court Work Report – Number of Punitive Damages Awards Up 44%
by: Aaron Wininger
China Intellectual Property Damages Case
Supreme People’s Court Presiding Judge Chen Wenquan Elaborates on 640 Million RMB Trade Secret Case
by: Aaron Wininger
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Federal Law News

State Law News

Mastering Delaware Chancery practice: civility & local counsel
Delaware Court of Chancery Reminds Delaware Counsel of the Court’s Expectations
by: Stephanie Smiertka Riley
SC bills seek to limit DEI programs in state offices & schools
South Carolina House and Senate Introduce Legislation on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
by: James A. Patton & Christopher J. Near
NH New “Guns at Work” Law
New Hampshire’s New “Guns at Work” Law: What Employers Need to Know
by: Victoria Stockton Breese
Launch of Alabama Medical Cannabis Program
Appellate Court Paves Way for Launch of Alabama Medical Cannabis Program: Watch What Happens Now
by: Whitt Steineker
Suit Alleging Wrongful Withholding of Policy Benefits
Appraisal of Amount of Loss is a Predicate to Article III, Injury-In-Fact Standing for a Suit Alleging Wrongful Withholding of Policy Benefits
by: Jeffrey S. Crowe
Tennessee Immigration Enforcement Law
New Tennessee Immigration Enforcement Law: Key Measures and Implications
by: Thomas J. Jaworski
New York Retail Worker Safety Act: Key Requirements & Compliance Deadlines
Fashionably Late: Implementation of the New York Retail Worker Safety Act Delayed to June 2025 (US)
by: Lauren Herz
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