On March 3, 2026, the California Privacy Protection Agency (“CalPrivacy”) announced its first California Consumer Privacy Act ...
The FCA Panel at the 2026 ABA White Collar Crime Institute in San Diego made one thing clear: the False Claims Act is in a constant flux, shaped by constitutional tensions, policy debates, and a ...
The Supreme Court of California recently granted review of Lorenzo v. San Francisco Zen Center (A171659/S294565), a case examining whether religious organizations are exempt from ...
The Texas Business Court quickly is becoming a go-to venue for trade secrets disputes in the state. A new decision provides insight into what appears to be the court’s expansive approach to ...
On March 10, 2026, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced its “first ever” department-wide Corporate Enforcement and Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy (“CEP”) for all criminal cases.
The California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) announced proposed regulations for the Private Attorneys General Act of 2004 (PAGA), which are open for public comment until March 23, 2026 ...
There has been movement forward on the Clarity Act, and the SEC and CFTC have anticipated its passage by pre-emptively completing a “memorandum of understanding” that would be required by the Act, and ...
SAFEs (the acronym for “Simple Agreement for Future Equity”) are a widely used financing tool for companies seeking to raise capital quickly and with minimal friction—particularly early‑stage ...
It is difficult to appeal an arbitrator’s award due to limited appeal grounds and deferential standards governing arbitral review. But one party in the Seventh Circuit recently did just that. See USAA ...
On March 17, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) issued interpretive guidance addressing how existing federal securities laws apply to certain types of crypto assets and certain ...
In the case The Estate of Gene B. Lokken v. UnitedHealth Group, Inc., No. 23-CV-3514 (JRT/SGE) (D. Minn.), the plaintiffs alleged that the defendant insurer had denied claims using an artificial ...
Today’s artificial intelligence (AI) platforms have shown impressive capabilities that keep evolving. As those capabilities improve, tax departments may be inclined to leverage AI’s analytical power.