Is the exemplary damages cap a matter constituting an avoidance or affirmative defense so that it must be pleaded or it is waived?

On January 26, 2026, the Supreme Court granted the petition in Salazar v. Paramount Global (Case No. 25-459) to address "[w]hether the phrase 'goods or services from a video tape service...

近年来，随着商事仲裁事业在中国的大踏步发展，越来越多的公司章程中出现了仲裁条款。

An amendment to the Austrian Public Procurement Act (PPA), in force since 1 April 2012, introduced, inter alia, a new direct awarding with prior notice and simplification measures in the sub-threshold area.

Recent legislative and regulatory developments reflect ongoing tensions between environmental policies and economic priorities in the U.S. energy landscape. The House Energy and Commerce Committee's advancement...

At the American Bar Association's recent antitrust meeting in Washington, D.C., the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Office of Policy and Coordination's Deputy Assistant Director Synda Mark cautioned...

Many companies have employees located in states across the country. Drafting restrictive covenants for employees in all of these locations can be a daunting task.

The "loophole" that for years exempted intoxicating hemp from the prohibitions of the Controlled Substances Act ("CSA") is set to close on November 13, 2026...

The year 2024 has been remarkable from an Indian tax perspective marked by significant rulings pronounced on certain controversial issues.

Between 2009 and 2021, Indigenous women and girls faced homicide rates six times higher than non-Indigenous counterparts. The red dress symbolizes both vitality and violence, serving as a stark visual reminder of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Two-Spirit, Transgender and Gender-Diverse Peoples while calling back their spirits and representing the lifeblood connecting all people.

As remote work becomes standard practice for US multinational enterprises with European employees, the question of whether home offices can trigger permanent establishment obligations has evolved from a theoretical concern to a pressing compliance issue. The OECD's November 2025 guidance introduces a 50% working-time threshold and commercial reason test that fundamentally reshapes how companies must evaluate cross-border tax exposure. Understanding these new parameters is essential for US businesses operati

A recent report by the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) provides new insights into the factors that determine whether migrants on the Skilled Worker route are likely to remain in the UK long-term.

An EPO opposition is an administrative, first‑instance process in which the Opposition Division takes a fresh look at a granted patent...

A detailed examination of a landmark IPEC case involving luxury fashion brands LVMH, Fendi, Loewe, Christian Dior, and Celine against social media influencer Georgia Aldridge for promoting counterfeit products. The discussion explores how courts assess damages when influencers knowingly sell non-genuine branded fashion items and what this means for both brand protection and influencer liability in the digital marketplace.

In Q4 2025, apparel and luxury revenues rose sharply versus Q3 on stronger holiday spending, while consumer durables revenues fell amid weak housing-related activity and higher tariff-driven prices.

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A California federal district court has approved a preliminary settlement agreement in a class-action lawsuit against Aetna...

Democratic members of the House Labor Caucus have asked the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to rescind its proposed independent contractor rule and return to the stronger 2024 standard established during the Biden...

Another day, another CCPA action. On March 5, 2026, CalPrivacy announced a $375,703 settlement with Ford Motor Company over allegations the business introduced unnecessary friction for consumers to exercise their opt-out rights.

The Council of the District of Columbia's Committee on Transportation and the Environment held a public hearing on July 13, 2026, regarding the Autonomous Vehicle Deployment Authorization Amendment Act of 2026 (Bill 26-0684). Introduced by Committee Chair Charles Allen (Ward 6)...