An issue that often gets overlooked when a person is acquiring significant shares of a bank holding company’s stock is compliance with the Change in Bank Control Act (CIBC).

In the case of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. v. Roberto Ivan Ortega (Case No. 4:24−cv−04962), the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas...

Louisiana has enacted new laws addressing the burden of proof and limitation on damages in personal injury claims. These enactments not only affect claims arising on land but also may extend to claims...

The Louisiana Department of Revenue has initiated rulemaking to amend regulations governing sales and use tax responsibilities for materials used in construction and renovation of immovable property. The proposed amendments establish new presumptions based on invoicing practices and introduce standards for rebutting those presumptions through contractual evidence. These changes will significantly impact how contractors and customers allocate tax obligations for materials, supplies, and equipment in construc

The International Maritime Organization has adopted a new non-binding MASS Code to regulate Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships, addressing critical safety concerns as vessels transition from automated processes to fully autonomous operations.

The 2025 hurricane season is projected to be more active than prior years' seasons. Hence, it is important that companies operating facilities...

Recently, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), the Federal Reserve, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., the National Credit Union Administration, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency...

On September 4, 2025 the Department of Labor (DOL) announced its Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions.

Under the proposed Biden-era standard, employers would be required to provide water and shaded rest areas once temperatures reach 80 degrees...

On Monday, March 9, 2026, the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Ocean Energy Management ("BOEM") published a proposed rule (91 Fed. Reg. 11212, the "Proposed Rule") proposing amendments to the existing financial assurance regulatory framework, which was updated in 2024, 89 Fed. Reg. 31544 (the "2024 Rule").

A recent Eastern District of Louisiana decision addressing a dispute over a predecessor Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) lessee's liability for decommissioning costs underscores that the Operating Agreement language usually controls the outcome.

The chart below illustrates the growth of Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations — the section devoted entirely to EPA regulations. Since EPA's creation by President Nixon on December 2, 1970, the volume of environmental regulations has expanded dramatically.

The Court's decision will either open the floodgates for a wave of piecemeal state-court litigation or shut the door on these claims for good.

For patients and providers alike, prior authorization remains one of the most persistent pain points in healthcare.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has eliminated a decades-old settlement requirement that prevented defendants from publicly denying allegations. This policy shift, affecting enforcement actions dating back to 1972, fundamentally changes how parties can communicate about settled cases and may reshape settlement negotiations going forward.

Reports suggest Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund may withdraw support from LIV Golf, raising questions about the league's financial viability and potential bankruptcy implications.

The U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6–3 decision today holding that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act ("IEEPA") does not authorize the President to impose tariffs. Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump (24-1287).

When a longtime client approved a tongue-in-cheek "Spanish Inquisition" line item with the perfect Monty Python callback, it became one of the most satisfying exchanges in a legal career. But not every cultural reference lands—some require awkward explanations that kill the joke entirely, raising the question of when shared references signal rapport and when they simply fall flat.

The Texas Supreme Court may be re-writing summary judgments in Texas.

Contract damages in construction require more than just a feeling of being wronged—they demand objective proof that losses flowed from the breach and can be quantified with reasonable certainty. Two primary methods, the measured mile and total cost approach, offer different pathways to recovery, but success hinges on building a contemporaneous record from day one that clearly links specific impacts to specific costs.