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Bank Citizenship Data EO Would Threaten But Not Burden

The potential federal directive for banks to collect citizenship data, if implemented, would be a significant paperwork burden on banks. But the lack of financial regulatory action regarding previous executive orders indicates that such a burdensome rule would not likely be enforced.

California Just Gave Antitrust Plaintiffs a Big Boost

California passed an amendment to the Cartwright Act that reduces the pleading burden for state law cartel claims. Whether plaintiffs can realize the benefits of that change will depend on whether federal courts will treat it as a “substantive” rule or a “procedural” one.

How to Have a Liability-Free Semiquincentennial

As the US approaches its 250th birthday, clients will face heightened litigation risks as they navigate the intersection of celebration and commerce. Those eager to participate need risk assessment and guidelines for workplace speech, civil rights at private-public events, and consumer protection challenges tied to public messaging.

Q1 IPOs ‘Forge’ Ahead as OpenAI, SpaceX Look to Debuts

The US IPO market raised almost twice as much for companies in Q1 2026 as Q1 2025. Although market uncertainty could cause a slowdown in deal activity, large AI companies contemplating IPOs could have enormous impacts later this year.

Recent Lull in State Privacy Laws, Explained

Oklahoma has enacted a new comprehensive privacy law, becoming the first state to do so in almost two years. What led to the pause, what have state legislatures have been focusing on during the lull, and what might the future might hold regarding passage of these laws?

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ANALYSIS: Recent Lull in State Privacy Laws, Explained

Oklahoma has enacted a new comprehensive privacy law, becoming the first state to do so in almost two years. What led to the pause, what have state legislatures have been focusing on during the lull, and what might the future might hold regarding passage of these laws?

ANALYSIS: California Just Gave Antitrust Plaintiffs a Big Boost

California passed an amendment to the Cartwright Act that reduces the pleading burden for state law cartel claims. Whether plaintiffs can realize the benefits of that change will depend on whether federal courts will treat it as a “substantive” rule or a “procedural” one.

ANALYSIS: How to Have a Liability-Free Semiquincentennial

As the US approaches its 250th birthday, clients will face heightened litigation risks as they navigate the intersection of celebration and commerce. Those eager to participate need risk assessment and guidelines for workplace speech, civil rights at private-public events, and consumer protection challenges tied to public messaging.

ANALYSIS: Will Public Information Suits Clean Up Standing Mess?

A 2021 Supreme Court decision determined when a plaintiff’s “informational injury” is sufficiently concrete to permit suit in federal court. Five years later, the case’s impact on suits based on public disclosure laws remains unclear. Litigation surrounding federal agency removal of information from websites may help provide clarity.

ANALYSIS: Receiver as Chapter 11 Gatekeeper in Distillery Case

Receivership can decide whether Chapter 11 happens at all. A recent dismissal shows how secured creditors can control filing timing, avoid bankruptcy constraints, and shape inevitable valuation battles. The key question, especially in asset-heavy, brand-driven industries like spirits, is when it does and on whose terms?

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