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Chicago, IL 60606, United States
Phone: 312 634 5700
Fax: 305.374.5095
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A “Source” of Consternation? The Taxation of Telecommunications Companies in Florida

Like many states, Florida’s corporate income tax regime has special rules applicable to telecommunications companies. The tricky part about taxing the telecommunications industry is how to source receipts earned from providing…more
 /  Communications & Media Law, Constitutional Law, Taxation

NCAA Settlement Moves Forward but Faces Obstacles Over Fairness and Roster Limits Before It’s Finalized

In October 2024, the proposed $2.8 billion NCAA House Settlement (the Settlement) for the breakthrough House v. NCAA litigation received preliminary approval from Judge Claudia Wilken for the Northern District of California…more
 /  Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Art, Entertainment, & Sports Law, Education Law

The Rundown on "Liberation Day" and the Reciprocal Tariffs

Reciprocal Tariffs Imposed and China De Minimis Exemption Eliminated On April 2, President Donald Trump issued two executive orders. The first was an Executive Order putting in place "reciprocal tariffs" on foreign products…more
 /  Administrative Law, International Law & Trade

Community Groups and Elected Officials Sue to Set Aside "City of Yes"

On March 25, a group of civic associations, elected officials, and individual petitioners filed a proceeding in the Supreme Court, Richmond County, under Article 78 of New York’s Civil Practice Law and Rules (CPLR), seeking a…more
 /  Administrative Law, Environmental Law, Zoning, Planning & Land Use

Taxing the Intangible: Applying Conventional Definitions to Modern Digital Products

In an ongoing battle against Netflix Inc., the Colorado Department of Revenue has argued that the historical definition of “tangible personal property” is sufficiently broad as to encompass digital goods — including streaming…more
 /  Communications & Media Law, Science, Computers, & Technology, Taxation

Idaho’s Defense of Life Act and EMTALA: For Now, a Federal Court Permits an Idaho Health System to Stabilize Pregnant Patients Even if the Care Endangers a Fetus

An Idaho federal court has resolved the tension between that state’s restrictive abortion law and the federal Emergency Medical Treatment & Labor Act (EMTALA) in favor of a hospital system’s obligation to stabilize pregnant…more
 /  Conflict of Laws, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Health

SEC Expands Confidential Review Process for Draft Registration Statements

On March 3, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) announced updates to its confidential submission process for draft registration statements, broadening the scope of issuers eligible for non-public…more
 /  Administrative Law, Business Organizations, Finance & Banking, Securities Law

SEC’s Latest Marketing Rule Guidance: Key Takeaways for Advisers

On March 19, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Investment Management updated its Marketing Compliance Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) to address industry confusion that has arisen in the wake of…more
 /  Administrative Law, Finance & Banking, Securities Law

It’s None of My Business! Arkansas Court Rules on Business v. Non-Business Income Distinction

Income received by a multistate business is either “business income” or “non-business income.” Although this labeling appears innocuous, the distinction between these two categories of income matters greatly to taxpayers and…more
 /  Business Organizations, Commercial Law & Contracts, Conflict of Laws, Franchise Law, Taxation

Hospital Leaders: Are You Fully Prepared For the Rising Wave of H-1B Onsite Inspections in Healthcare Systems Nationwide? Let’s Ensure Your Facilities Are H-1B Compliant!

In recent months, hospitals and healthcare systems across the country have seen an increase in random and unannounced worksite inspections by immigration officers, particularly targeting H-1B nonimmigrant worker visa holders…more
 /  Health, Immigration Law, Labor & Employment Law

FinCEN Exempts U.S. Companies From Beneficial Ownership Reporting and Focuses on Foreign Entities

On March 21, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced an interim final rule that significantly narrows the scope of beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements under the Corporate…more
 /  Administrative Law, Business Organizations, Finance & Banking, International Law & Trade

Georgia Federal Court Applies “Fungi or Bacteria” Exclusion and Holds Insurer Owed No Duty to Defend Mold Exposure Wrongful Death Suit

In Nationwide Property & Casualty Insurance Company v. Hampton Court, L.P., et al. the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia granted an insurer's motion for judgment on the pleadings that it owed no…more
 /  Civil Procedure, Commercial Law & Contracts, Insurance, Real Estate - Residential, Toxic Torts

Harmonizing Federal and Florida Laws on Prescribing Controlled Substances Through Telehealth

Practitioners who want to prescribe controlled substances via telehealth to patients in Florida must meet the requirements of both federal and state law. The federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Florida…more
 /  Administrative Law, Health

Purdue Pharma Foretells a Troubled Future for Bar Orders

In Harrington v. Purdue Pharma L.P., the Supreme Court held that the Bankruptcy Code does not authorize a bankruptcy court to grant a release and injunction that extinguishes direct claims against nondebtor third parties without…more
 /  Bankruptcy, Civil Procedure, Civil Remedies, Science, Computers, & Technology

SEC Approves Changes to NYSE and Nasdaq Minimum Price Rules: What Public Companies Need to Know

In January 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the Commission) approved amendments to the minimum bid price compliance rules for companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Nasdaq Stock Market…more
 /  Business Organizations, Finance & Banking, Securities Law
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