In a decisive shift from the prior administration’s energy policies, US President Donald Trump has enacted a series of executive orders aimed at bolstering domestic fossil fuel production and overhauling the permitting process for energy projects.
This article provides an overview of these actions, which are aimed at achieving energy independence, expediting infrastructure development, and reinforcing the U.S. oil and gas sector’s competitive position.
US Attorney General Pam Bondi has renewed the prior Trump administration’s prohibition on the use of sub-regulatory guidance, potentially altering the landscape for False Claims Act cases pursued during the second Trump administration.
This guide provides corporate counsel and international practitioners with comprehensive jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction guidance to public procurement laws and regulations around the world.
On January 28, 2024, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order, titled “Protecting Children from Chemical and Surgical Mutilation,” that aims to restrict the availability of gender-affirming care (GAC) to individuals under the age of 19.
The article discusses the Executive Order which will directly impact employers’ group health plans who receive federal financial assistance as well as indirectly impact other medical benefit plan.
This updated 50-State Non-Compete Desktop Reference provides a detailed, state-by-state analysis of the evolving legal landscape governing non-competes, non-solicitation agreements, and trade secret protections.
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Companies in multiple industries are experimenting with artificial intelligence to generate specific solutions to long-standing challenges. To this end, numerous companies are filing patent applications for inventions involving AI.
This article outlines key aspects in-house counsel and inventors need to keep in mind when developing their AI-based inventions.
Advanced planning for an early stage equity financing can significantly smooth the path for startups, helping to identify opportunities and avoid setbacks. A critical part of the process is the investor’s legal due diligence.
Smart product manufacturers invest in protecting their intellectual property rights. Preventing and addressing counterfeit and infringing products on an ongoing basis should be prioritized as a core function of their business.
This article outlines six steps can organizations can take to protect their brand and fight infringement.
In recent years, direct investment from Chinese companies into Mexico has experienced significant growth. This article discusses key considerations and recent trends related to nearshoring in Mexico.
With the advent and proliferation of social media, employers and HR managers may need to reassess how they approach workplace harassment claims as a result of the virtual world in which today’s workforce operates.
This article discusses a Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision (Okonowsky v. Merrick Garland) involving outside-of-work social media posts giving rise to a sexually hostile work environment claim.