ArticleNow Is The Time To Talk SuccessionEvery other article that pops up on social media related to churches these days seems to reference succession planning in one way or another. This is likely because at least a quarter...United StatesEmployment and HRMichael Best
ArticleDecision In Microplastics False Ad Case Reeks Of Common SenseAlot of the work I do as a class action lawyer is in the false advertising space. And many of the cases I handle target the food and beverage sector; and are affirmatively bizarre.United StatesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesMichael Best
ArticleH5N1 In Dairy Update - New Strain; Raw Milk TestingIhaven't posted on this topic in a while because it seems like the situation changes almost daily. But here is the latest. This month, a new genotype of H5N1 was detected in dairy cattle in Nevada and Arizona.United StatesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesMichael Best
ArticleIn 5 Years, How Will AI Have Changed The Food Industry?Everywhere I look I see people writing and talking about artificial intelligence (AI) and the impact it will have on our society.United StatesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesMichael Best
ArticleTrump Trade 2.0: Solar Tariff Burden Set To Increase As Department Of Commerce Launches A Section 232 Investigation Into PolysiliconOn June 1, 2025, the Department of Commerce initiated an investigation into imports of Polysilicon under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, teeing up a more permanent...United StatesInternational LawMichael Best
ArticleWait, What? Fannie Mae Changed The Rules On Non-Profit Owner/developer's Giving Community Seconds?Fannie Mae published its selling Guide on November 5, 2025 . to the surprise of many nonprofit builders and HOME Funds providers, a growing tension between federal housing initiatives and secondary financing guidelines...United StatesReal Estate and ConstructionMichael Best
ArticleAI Legislation - Coming Soon To A State Near YouAI raises a lot of ethical and legal considerations. Colorado recently became the first state to enact comprehensive AI legislation to address them.United StatesTechnologyMichael Best
ArticleAudience Engagement: A Measure Of SuccessMany of my corporate communications colleagues are out hitting the pavement, social media platforms and the PR circuit to build a following, to build relationships for our brands...United StatesCorporate/Commercial LawMichael Best
ArticleIn Marathon County, Judge Dismisses Wind Developer Lawsuit Over Subjective Local OrdinancesOn May 19, 2025, a Marathon County Circuit Court Judge granted the Towns of Brighton and the Eau Pleine ("Towns") motion to dismiss a wind developer's lawsuit seeking declaratory...United StatesEnergy and Natural ResourcesMichael Best
ArticleMaking Livable Towns And Cities A Priority.As housing costs soar across the United States, federal, state, and local governments are intensifying efforts to address the growing need for affordable and workforce housing.United StatesReal Estate and ConstructionMichael Best
ArticleKeep It Confidential: NDAs In The AI EraAnon-disclosure agreement (NDA) is a useful legal tool that allows someone to share otherwise confidential information with others, safe in the knowledge that their confidentiality is protected by the NDA.United StatesTechnologyMichael Best
ArticleMilestone Financing: Proceed With CautionMy colleague Jordan Koss recently wrote a good piece warning entrepreneurs of milestone-based vesting of incentive compensation (Milestone Vesting – Generally Avoid for the Good of the Team, Jordan Koss).United StatesCorporate/Commercial LawMichael Best
ArticleSEC Enforcment Roundup & 4 Key Compliance ItemsIf you've ever wondered whether the SEC's Division of Enforcement is active, here is a recap of 4 kinds of enforcement actions the SEC has been bringing recently. United StatesCorporate/Commercial LawMichael Best
ArticleYes, GME Has Changed Equity Markets: The SEC Just Published Its Proposed Shorting RuleLast month, we issued an alert noting that the Reddit/meme stock short-selling saga of January 2021 may change the U.S. equity markets. United StatesCorporate/Commercial LawMichael Best
ArticleEyes On Compliance: FTC Warns Prescribers Of Potential Contact Lens Rule ViolationsOn June 3, 2025, the FTC released a statement detailing warning letters sent to 37 contact lens prescribers regarding consumer reports of potential violations of the Contact Lens and Eyeglass Rules (the "Rules").United StatesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesMichael Best
ArticleWSJ Reports On Readers' Views On AI & IP: Uncovering Disapproval Of Current LawA few days ago, The Wall Street Journal reported on its readers' views on copyright and other legal issues related to artificial intelligence (AI). United StatesIntellectual PropertyMichael Best
ArticleLitigation Trends To Watch In 2025As businesses face increasingly complex challenges in today's dynamic environment, understanding emerging litigation trends is crucial for effective risk management and strategic planning. United StatesLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMichael Best
ArticleMy Bad. Here Is ATRF's Most Recent "Judicial Hellholes" Report, With A New Top10 List And MoreIhave a mea culpa. About a month ago I posted about The American Tort Reform Foundation's (ATRF) 2023-2024 Judicial Hellholes Report and Executive Summary...United StatesLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMichael Best
ArticleThe Rise Of AI-Drafted Contracts: Convenience Or Legal Risk?In recent months, we've seen a growing trend: clients are sending us contracts and legal analysis generated by artificial intelligence tools.United StatesTechnologyMichael Best
ArticleAvoid Costly Mistakes: Why Every Business Should Do A Trademark Search Before Choosing A Brand NameSelecting a brand name or logo is one of the most exciting steps in building your business identity. But skipping a trademark search can turn that excitement into a costly mistake.United StatesIntellectual PropertyMichael Best