On September 9, 2026, the State of North Carolina and 11 local entities (10 municipalities and a local water and sewer authority) entered into a proposed settlement with Chemours Company, The Chemours Company FC, LLC, DuPont de Nemours, Inc., Corteva,
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California SB 923 Expands CCPA Deletion Rights: How It Compares to the DELETE Act and DROP
On September 27, 2026, Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 923, the Expanding Privacy Rights Act, which significantly expands the deletion right under the California Consumer Privacy Act. What does this mean for companies subject to the CCPA and how
IRS Increased Mileage Reimbursement Rate — Watch Out for Expense Claims
Who knew that rising gas prices would lead to a trap for employers?
Pretty much every class and PAGA action filed in California claims unreimbursed business expenses. As you know, California employers must reimburse necessary business expenses, including certain work-related
Same Game, New Jersey: Why the TTAB Refused to Let a Tweaked Mark and Narrowed Services Escape Claim Preclusion
The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board just reminded brand owners of a hard truth: you cannot relitigate a losing trademark opposition simply by adding generic words to your mark and tightening your identification of services. In Mars, Incorporated v. PAGS
Bills to Watch: Dealing With AI, ADS and Surveillance & Workplace Violence (Updated October 2026)
SB 947: The Return of the “No Robo Bosses Act”
Update: This bill passed and is effective July 1, 2027. SB 947 is a revised version of SB 7, which was vetoed by Governor Newsom in 2025. The veto raised
IRS Issues Proposed Regulations for Qualified Opportunity Zones – What You Need to Know
On September 10, 2026, the Treasury Department and IRS issued proposed regulations implementing key provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) related to qualified opportunity zones (QOZs) and qualified opportunity funds (QOFs). For opportunity zone advisors, these proposed
Texas Attorney General Issues Warning on CIPA Website Tracking Demand Letters
With the growing wave of letters alleging violations of the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA), Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has issued a letter urging businesses and nonprofit organizations to exercise caution and seek legal guidance before taking action.
What a German Court’s Ruling on a Public Facebook Profile Means for U.S. Data Brokers
A recent decision from a German labor court offers an interesting perspective on the use of personal information collected from publicly available social media profiles. While the case arose in the context of employment litigation, the court’s reasoning has broader
AI in Legal Practice: What the Israel Bar Association’s Guidance Means for Lawyers
As lawyers increasingly incorporate generative AI into everyday practice, bar associations around the world are considering the same question: how do longstanding professional and ethics rules that have governed the practice of law for hundreds of years, apply when legal
Producers Contracting With Record Labels: Considerations for Producers, Artists, and Catalog Buyers
Hiring a record producer, at least on paper, has traditionally been the artist’s job. The artist contracts directly with the producer, agrees to pay the producer a share of the artist’s recording royalties, and sends a letter of direction to