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Four ERISA lawsuits allege excessive broker commissions in voluntary benefits, raising fiduciary duty, prohibited transaction, and class action risks.

This year, the Department of Justice (DOJ) increased its focus on white-collar crime enforcement in some areas, prioritized new areas, and shifted resources away from others.

Owners of registered trademarks who engaged attorneys to file and prosecute their applications may be surprised to learn that, after registration, they must re-appoint their attorneys with the USPTO if they want counsel to receive all registration-related notices.

With the July 2025 passage of new federal tax legislation, employers and employees in overtime-heavy and tipped industries face new opportunities and responsibilities. Here is a list of frequently asked questions in connection with the legislation's key changes impacting overtime income tax and taxes on tipped income.

In the evening hours of May 14, 2025, the Missouri Senate passed House Bill 567 (the Bill) which effectively repeals the mandatory paid sick leave requirements of Proposition A and modifies the Proposition’s minimum wage impact, but the change will not take effect until later this summer.

While many in-house legal professionals struggle to write up and establish an AI policy, others do not believe in developing any formal AI governance, according to SpotDraft’s 2025 AI Impact On In-House Legal Teams report.

The rapid rise in the medications' popularity has also resulted in several issues, ranging from regulatory challenges and legal battles to safety concerns and market dynamics.

Businesses across all industries, individuals, and even nonprofit entities should consider the impacts of an IRS that is forced to do less with fewer resources and may consider taking appropriate actions soon.