Artificial intelligence has made it possible to create convincing videos of athletes endorsing products without their knowledge or consent, fundamentally challenging what name, image and likeness (NIL) rights mean in practice. As deepfakes become more sophisticated and widespread, existing legal protections designed to give athletes and public figures control over their identities are proving inadequate against unauthorized commercial exploitation and reputational harm. This emerging threat requires busines

In prior Obama-era guidance from the DOE Office for Civil Rights, the resolution of sexual misconduct or assault allegations by mediation was not encouraged and, in some situations, was prohibited.

Florida's construction lien laws require a contractor to serve a contractor's final payment affidavit "at least five days" before filing a lawsuit to enforce the lien.

A decision this week from the Third District Court of Appeals serves as a reminder for why contractors need to be aware of all of the terms of the warranties they rely on and pass on to their

On June 23, 2011 the Internal Revenue Service issued proposed regulations with regard to the definition of "performance-based compensation" under Section 162(m) of the Code.

On Jan. 1, 2023, comprehensive tax legislation will take effect in Kentucky, potentially reducing Kentucky's personal income tax in an effort to promote economic growth.

A non-profit organization (the "Applicant") decided to operate a charitable endeavor it called "Facts" and "Acts". The idea was that the Applicant's website would host a news aggregation site, together with links to donate to recognized charities.

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals recently sanctioned two lawyers over $100,000 for citing hallucinated cases in their appellate briefs.

One pervasive challenge entrepreneurs in the cryptocurrency and blockchain ecosystem face is a lack of guidance from regulators.

On Feb. 10, 2022, Congress approved the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021.

For the third time in the past 10 months, a federal court has declared that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has violated the law through its efforts to impose additional restrictions on coal operations in the Appalachian States.

The Kentucky Supreme Court's recent decision in Estate of Worrall v. J.P Morgan Bank, N.A. demonstrates the dangers to a trustee seeking a release from liability when...

On June 29, 2026, the Supreme Court agreed to review RiseandShine Corp. v. PepsiCo, Inc. (Docket No. 24-1016), which pits a coffee brewer against the cola giant over the former’s “RISE” trademark.

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has proposed ending anonymous ex parte reexamination requests, requiring applicants to disclose their identities to the agency while maintaining confidentiality from the public record. This procedural change aims to strengthen enforcement of estoppel provisions that prevent parties from raising arguments in multiple USPTO proceedings that were or could have been raised in prior inter partes or post-grant reviews.

Since 2021, college sports have charted a new course, one in which participants can enjoy the spoils of the billion-dollar industry that college sports have become.

On July 28, 2022, the Michigan Supreme Court determined that employers are prohibited from discriminating against employees based upon sexual orientation.

Newly adopted regulations to the Ohio Dental Practice Act now permit the use of lasers by Ohio dental hygienists for certain services.

Medicare-participating hospitals and their off-campus provider-based departments will soon face substantial new compliance obligations under the recently adopted Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026 ("CAA").

The USPTO has issued updated guidance on Subject Matter Eligibility Declarations (SMEDs), emphasizing best practices for patent practitioners and applicants.

In a class action lawsuit filed Monday in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Binance.US (Binance), a major cryptocurrency exchange, has been accused of misleading investors...