California and its neighbors remain no strangers to the ever-evolving world of insurance fraud. Regulators and insurers, armed with statutes and task forces, are stuck in a game lasting longer than Monopoly, a game of Whack-A-Mole with a wide variety
Compliance Update: SEC Moves to Rescind Pay-to-Play Rule for Investment Advisers
We previously issued a client alert on the importance of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) pay-to-play rule, Rule 206(4)-5, in the current election season. Since then, the SEC has released its proposal to rescind its longstanding pay-to-play rule, which…
StartupCincy Week 2026
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Going Shopping | Retail News Roundup for September 2026
Going Shopping is a monthly digest of key developments in the world of retail and shopping center finance, with a focus on market trends, emerging risks, and portfolio strategies. This month’s edition covers the effects of higher interest rates on…
Red Flags and Record Fines: The New Reality of Global Anti-Money Laundering Laws
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Why Use Appellate Counsel Before Trial?
Is it ever appropriate to use appellate counsel before trial? Experience teaches that many clients, and probably most lawyers, do not even think about hiring or utilizing a firm’s appellate group until after a judgment is obtained; and even then…
Pruning the Evergreen Clause: Southern District of New York Strictly Construes Evergreen Clause in Starr Indemnity v. Midwest Mortgage
A January 2026 court decision out of the Southern District of New York has put increased scrutiny on common clauses in letters of credit which automatically extend the term for successive periods, commonly referred to as “evergreen clauses”. In Starr…
CREF Roundup | Week 38, 2026
The CREF Roundup is a periodic digest of noteworthy developments, insights, and commentary in the world of commercial real estate finance (CREF). Curated for industry professionals, this ongoing series seeks to highlight key trends and news shaping the market. For…
America’s Data Center Boom and the Logistics Behind It
Michael Capaldi, a real estate partner at FBT Gibbon, discusses the rapid rise of data center construction across the country in order to meet growing demand for cloud computing, AI, and digital infrastructure.
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AI Governance Across the Manufacturing Lifecycle: Facilitating Innovation Through Responsible AI Use
Across the manufacturing sector, AI is quickly becoming an operational and strategic priority as companies seek to enhance efficiency, resilience, competitiveness, and product innovation. Deployment is now moving rapidly into production operations, quality systems, supply chain management, connected products, predictive…