Partner Alexander Reid commented on an article in the Sept. 9, 2026, issue of The Bond Buyer titled “Bond Attorneys Warn of ‘Havoc’ from Proposed IRS Tax-Exempt Rule Aimed at Private Schools,” which discussed a proposal to link a private
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Enhanced Indemnities Under Contracts for Carriage of Goods at Sea
Partners Joe Holahan and Sally Yuanyuan Qin co-authored an article for The Legal Intelligencer titled “Enhanced Indemnities Under Contracts for Carriage of Goods at Sea.” The article discusses how ocean carriers in the U.S. can offer enhanced indemnity agreements beyond…
Hospitality Employers Should Revisit Independent Contractor Classifications for Spa and Other Workers
Key Takeaways
- Independent contractor classifications for spa and wellness workers face increased scrutiny, particularly where employers exercise significant control over schedules, work location and job duties.
- Operational requirements matter. Requiring contractors to work set shifts, stay on-site during downtime, or
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Lights, Camera, Counsel: Legal Issues Shaping Entertainment, Media and Music
Please join BakerHostetler for an afternoon program exploring the legal trends and challenges impacting today’s entertainment, media and music industries. Our speakers will discuss timely issues involving intellectual property, antitrust and privacy, including the evolving risks facing creators, studios, platforms…
From Flexibility to Operational Governance: The HIPAA Security Rule’s Quiet Transformation
Partner Lynn Sessions and Associate Eric Morris co-authored an article for the September-October 2026 issue of Journal of Health Care Compliance titled “From Flexibility to Operational Governance: The HIPAA Security Rule’s Quiet Transformation.” The article demonstrates how the original HIPAA…
Sunsetting Video Games: California Considering Increasing Longevity
In another demonstration of U.S. digital policy taking a page out of European legal trends, California’s proposed bill Protect Our Games Act (also Act) continues to be in committee after failing passage and being granted reconsideration in June.
In Europe,…