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Demographic Data Amendment for Non-Profits Challenged in Illinois

February 20, 2025

Read how Illinois’ new law requiring nonprofits to disclose demographic data is being challenged in court, with allegations of violations of free speech and equal protection rights.

Brightline Settlement Highlights Importance of Cyberattack Damage Documentation

February 18, 2025

Brightline’s $7M settlement follows a cyberattack exposing nearly 1M individuals’ data via a breach of its file transfer provider.

Settlement Suggests Continuity In FTC’s Private Equity Stance

February 17, 2025

Read more about the FTC settling with private equity firm Welsh Carson over antitrust violations in Texas’ anesthesiology market, imposing tough limits on future deals.

Legal Challenge to 2024 Independent Contractor Rule Postponed

February 17, 2025

The Fifth Circuit has granted the Trump Administration’s request to postpone oral arguments in a lawsuit challenging President Biden’s 2024 independent contractor rule, signaling possible shifts in DOL policy.

In Crypto-Friendly Decision, 3rd Circuit Sends Coinbase Petition Back to SEC

February 13, 2025

Read more about why a federal court remanded the SEC’s vague crypto guidelines, potentially ushering in clearer regulatory oversight for digital assets.

FTC Sues John Deere, Alleging Monopoly On Repair Services

February 13, 2025

Learn more about why FTC is alleging a monopoly against John Deere on repair services by restricting access to software, leaving farmers with higher costs and fewer repair options.

The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Denies Aylo Freesites Petition, Citing General Plastics Factors

February 13, 2025

 The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) denied Aylo Freesites’ second petition, ruling that it failed to justify multiple IPR filings against the same patent.

Decision in Microsoft Copilot Case Helps Define Use of AI in the Courtroom

February 11, 2025

When is it appropriate to use AI tools like Microsoft’s Copilot in the courtroom and in other legal work? Read what you need to know about the “Matter of Weber” to guide your team.

Robinhood Settles with SEC Over Multiple Securities Law Violations and Compliance Failures

February 6, 2025

Discover how the $45M Robinhood settlement with the SEC over securities law violations, compliance failures, and cybersecurity lapses underscores the importance of timely reporting.

Kraft Heinz, Coca-Cola, General Mills Face Lawsuit Over Ultra-Processed Foods

February 3, 2025

Read why Kraft Heinz and other companies are named in a lawsuit alleging that addictive, ultra-processed foods made the teenage plaintiff sick.

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