How might Oregon's new laws restricting private equity in healthcare operations affect regulations in other states, and what should investors and healthcare providers know about them?

The Eastern District of Pennsylvania recently ruled that where the government lacks substantial justification for bringing a regulatory enforcement action, it can be liable to reimburse the corporate defendant for attorney fees and costs, potentially deterring such actions in the future.

A manufacturer of PFAS free turf has filed a defamation suit to prevent an environmental group from harming its business after the group issued blanket statements about the presence of PFAS.

Dechert invites compliance professionals and in-house counsel to join us for a short break, over a coffee or lunch, to consider the emerging compliance trends in a post-pandemic world.

The International Tax Compliance (Amendment) Regulations 2025, which came into force on 16 July 2025, introduce a new requirement for UK investment managers to register under...

What lessons can the rise of Bitcoin still teach us about the crypto landscape today?

On July 28, 2025, the SEC issued an order granting temporary exemptive relief from certain compliance dates under Rule 10c-1a under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

The OCC stated that they would address anti-money laundering and sanctions requirements in a separate rulemaking in coordination with the Treasury Department.

As direct lending becomes a more popular financing option for middle-market and large U.S. companies, banks are increasingly seeking new ways to leverage their existing customer networks to participate in the direct lending market.

After several years in which the Council of State had quashed multiple decisions on setting prices or reimbursement conditions...

The Fourth Edition of the Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence is an updated resource for building, defending, and challenging scientific evidence in cases involving complex evidence.

On February 6, 2024, the SEC staff posted a new Marketing Rule FAQ that will be important to many private equity and private credit managers.

In May, Grassroots Environmental Education and four affiliated individuals (collectively, "GEE") filed an anti-SLAAP lawsuit in New York State court against Polyloom Corporation of America ("Polyloom")...

Tennessee's new "Sound Science in Regulations Act" sets a precedent for evidence-based chemical regulation, particularly regarding PFAS...

Over the last several years, financing options for private debt platforms have become increasingly diverse, leading to a broad range of products being available to managers who are seeking to leverage their investment portfolios.

Dechert's private credit team packed its bags for Las Vegas to attend the four-day structured finance marathon that is SFVegas, held from February 23 to February 26. Here are a few highlights...

This monthly newsletter examines critical developments in product liability and mass torts, analyzing how bankruptcy proceedings affect liability claims, jurisdictional challenges in California courts...

A non-responsive lead plaintiff should raise immediate red flags for defense attorneys and prompt a strategic reassessment. This may indicate serious issues with class representation under Rule 23...

Recent legislative activity in the United States and European Union has targeted third-party litigation funding ("TPLF"). In the United States, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act initially included a proposal to increase taxes...

On May 1, 2026, Connecticut’s House of Representatives gave final approval to Senate Bill 5, now rebranded as the Connecticut Artificial Intelligence Responsibility and Transparency Act (the “Bill”)...