On February 10, 2025, a bill was introduced to the New York State Senate (S4641) that, with limited exceptions, would ban noncompete agreements in the state of New York.

On December 21, 2011, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) announced new rules that will make it significantly easier for unions to win NLRB elections.

On August 15, 2012, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement ("BSEE") took two significant actions that further entrench the agency's claims to extend its enforcement jurisdiction over previously unregulated service companies operating in federal waters.

Parties commonly enter into agreements tolling the statute of limitations for claims arising under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). However, the validity of such agreements, which some argue have thwarted the public’s interest in prompt resolution of CEQA disputes, has not been certain.

Our last post explained the two basic alternatives for managing derivatives risks under new Rule 18f-4 by qualifying either as a Limited Derivatives User or a VaR Fund.

The FTC recently extended the enforcement deadline for the Red Flags Rule until November 1, 2009.

On October 15, 2021, the U.S. Department of Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) released guidance on sanctions compliance for the digital currency industry.

In an important change, beginning on March 20, 2024, employees may file lawsuits, including class actions, against their employers for alleged violations of New York City's Earned Safe...

The San Francisco Superior Court has announced that due to severe budget constraints, the court will implement a 40% reduction in staff, including eliminating 11 of the court’s 12 commissioners.

For years, this Handbook has served as a go-to resource for directors, executives, and in-house counsel navigating the challenges of being public...

Scott Tillema, co-founder of The Negotiations Collective and veteran hostage negotiator, joins us to share what crisis negotiations can teach us about influence, emotional control, and communication under pressure.

On June 5, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, holding that members of a majority group are not required to meet a heightened evidentiary standard to prevail on a Title VII discrimination claim.

Our notable ruling roundup aims to keep our readers up to date on recent rulings in the food & consumer packaged goods space.

In the Continuing Resolution and Appropriations Package (H.R. 5371), enacted into law on November 12, 2025, Congress included several new provisions regarding over-the-counter (OTC) drug and sunscreen products.

Michael and Colin talk entrepreneurship, investing, and creativity with American entrepreneur and angel investor Keith Schacht.

John Lowry—expert negotiator and author of Negotiation Made Simple—joins us to break down the real dynamics of deal-making.

Melissa Fortunato, a retired FBI special agent with over two decades of service, joins us to unpack what undercover operations and hostage negotiations can teach us about persuasion, human behavior, and trust-building—both in crisis and in daily life.

You are your reputation. A good one is a prized possession for businesses and individuals alike.

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) "Data Security Program" (DSP), also known as the "Sensitive Data Rule" or "Bulk Data Rule," has prompted numerous questions about its scope and application.

Last week, the Second Circuit, in Solomon v. Flipps Media, Inc., joined the Third and Ninth Circuits in holding that "personally identifiable information" under the Video Privacy Protection Act is limited to information that would enable an ordinary person, to identify a consumer's video-viewing history.