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J. Riley Able

DOJ’s New Self-Disclosure Policy and Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program

?? In this Spotlight on White Collar Defense and Government Investigations, Cincinnati's Lindsay Gerdes explains how the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) self-disclosure policy encourages companies to voluntarily disclose any…more

Department of Justice (DOJ), Enforcement Actions, Health Insurance, Pilot Programs, Self-Disclosure Requirements

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Alex Albers

Regula Interruptus – Share Repurchase Disclosure Rule Delayed?

The SEC has published its final rule for the modernization of share repurchase disclosures. The final rule will require additional details of an issuer’s share repurchase activity. Unlike the previous requirements for share…more

10b5-1 Plans, Disclosure Requirements, Form 10-K, Form 10-Q, Regulation S-K

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Seth Alhadeff

[Hybrid Event] Credits & More – Continuing Legal Education Seminar - December 6th, Cincinnati, OH

Sign Up Today! Registration is open for the 2024 Dinsmore & Shohl LLP Credits & More Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminar, taking place on Friday, December 6. This hybrid event offers the flexibility of attending in…more

Artificial Intelligence, Best Practices, Continuing Legal Education, Corporate Transparency Act, Deep Fake

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Kelli Amador

[Hybrid Event] Credits & More – Continuing Legal Education Seminar - December 6th, Cincinnati, OH

Sign Up Today! Registration is open for the 2024 Dinsmore & Shohl LLP Credits & More Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminar, taking place on Friday, December 6. This hybrid event offers the flexibility of attending in…more

Artificial Intelligence, Best Practices, Continuing Legal Education, Corporate Transparency Act, Deep Fake

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Amulya Annasamudram

USPTO Moves to Expedite Patent Issuance

The USPTO recently announced that they would expedite patent issuance by reducing the time between Issue Notification and Issue Date. Effective May 13, 2025, patents will now issue approximately two weeks after receiving the…more

Filing Deadlines, Intellectual Property Protection, Patent Applications, Patent Ownership, Patents

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Camille Baird

New Executive Orders Signal Shift in U.S. Artificial Intelligence and Science Policy

In January 2025, President Donald Trump issued two executive orders that mark a significant change in the federal government's approach to artificial intelligence, science and technology policy. These orders establish new…more

Artificial Intelligence, Executive Orders, Innovative Technology, Intellectual Property Protection, National Security

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Matthew Bakota

[Hybrid Event] Credits & More – Continuing Legal Education Seminar - December 6th, Cincinnati, OH

Sign Up Today! Registration is open for the 2024 Dinsmore & Shohl LLP Credits & More Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminar, taking place on Friday, December 6. This hybrid event offers the flexibility of attending in…more

Artificial Intelligence, Best Practices, Continuing Legal Education, Corporate Transparency Act, Deep Fake

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Christopher Begin

You’ve Got A Friend In Me: House Bill 236 Requires Providers to Accommodate Patient’s Chosen Advocates

Stemming from concerns raised during the COVID pandemic, the Ohio General Assembly recently passed House Bill 236, dubbed the “Never Alone Act,” (“Act”) which became effective March 20, 2025. The law requires a wide range of…more

Coronavirus/COVID-19, Healthcare Facilities, Healthcare Reform, Hospitals, New Legislation

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Joseph Beglane

In Decision that Vacates a $96 Million Award, SCOTUS Limits United States Trademark Law’s International Reach

On June 29, 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States handed down its much-anticipated decision in Abitron Austria GmbH, et al. (“Abitron et al.”) v. Hetronic International, Inc. (“Hetronic”) regarding the extraterritorial…more

Abitron Austria GmbH v Hetronic International Inc, Extraterritoriality Rules, Foreign Sales, Intellectual Property Protection, Lanham Act

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Marisa Bens

More Disclosures Required for Public Companies with the SEC’s New Cybersecurity Rules

The SEC has adopted final rules requiring public companies subject to the reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, to disclose material cybersecurity incidents and material information regarding their…more

Cyber Incident Reporting, Cybersecurity, Disclosure Requirements, Publicly-Traded Companies, Reporting Requirements

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John Berry

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules COVID Business Interruption Claims Aren't Covered by Commercial Property Policies

In a long-awaited decision, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has held that “direct physical loss” language in commercial property policies is not ambiguous and that COVID-related business-interruption claims do not trigger the…more

Business Interruption, Business Losses, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Insurance Claims, Insurance Industry

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April Besl

U.S. Trademark Office to Implement Higher Costs and Rule Changes in 2025

On November 15, 2024, the U.S. Trademark Office issued a final rule that will not only cost trademark owners more in 2025, but also change the way applications are filed going forward. The new rules and fees are set to go into…more

Final Rules, Intellectual Property Protection, Trademark Application, Trademark Office, Trademark Registration

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Ivan Bilaniuk

Nearshoring: Mexico Aims to be the New “El Dorado” for Doing Business Abroad

Mexico has just announced significant tax incentives for companies in certain key industries to relocate operations to Mexico. A government decree issued on October 11, 2023 seeks to boost the nearshoring trend targeting ten…more

Corporate Counsel, Manufacturers, Mexico, NAFTA, Tax Incentives

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Edward Boll, III

Spotlight on Financial Services- Consumer bankruptcy

Spotlight on Financial Services | Things happen very quickly in consumer bankruptcy filings. Dinsmore attorneys Edward J. Boll III, Esq. and Shannon O'Connell Egan work on a team that provides clients clear and concise counsel…more

Bankruptcy Code, Bankruptcy Court, Bankruptcy Plans, Chapter 13, Chapter 7

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Kinsey Novak Booth

Supreme Court Rejects Higher Evidence Standards for the FLSA

The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously held that higher evidentiary standards do not apply to overtime exemption classification disputes under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)…more

Employer Liability Issues, Evidence, Exempt-Employees, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Minimum Wage

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Arlene Boruchowitz

Supreme Court Declines to Resolve $50 Million Genius Lawsuit that Claimed Google Copied its Website Content

The Supreme Court of the United States has denied a plea to resolve a 20-year circuit split regarding the extent to which the Copyright Act preempts private contracts involving a promise not to copy digital content. The case…more

Breach of Contract, Copyright, Google, The Copyright Act

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James Boyers

Show Me the Money: Plan Now or Be Prepared to Pay More Later

Every construction project comes with unexpected challenges and potentially costly setbacks, but many can be avoided with proper pre-planning. The experienced construction law attorneys at Dinsmore have provided a blueprint of…more

Construction Contracts, Construction Industry, Construction Project, Contract Terms, Contractors

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Nicolas Brentlinger

The Reverse Doctrine of Equivalents is Alive, but Not Well

In its recent decision in Steuben Foods, Inc. v. Shibuya Hoppmann Corp., 2023-1790 (Fed. Cir., 2025), the Federal Circuit, while not directly addressing whether the reverse doctrine of equivalence (RDOE) is a valid defense to…more

Appeals, Claim Construction, Intellectual Property Litigation, Intellectual Property Protection, Patent Infringement

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Michael Bronson

Why Time Matters: Partners Lindsay Gerdes and Michael J. Bronson on Swift Action in Government Investigations

?? In this Spotlight on White Collar Defense and Government Investigations, listen as partners Lindsay Gerdes and Michael J. Bronson discuss why time is of the essence when you’ve been contacted by a government agency. Clients…more

Compliance, Corporate Governance, Corporate Management, Ethics, Government Investigations

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Jared Bruce

Blackbaud Reaches $49.5 Million Multistate Settlement Over Data Breach

Last week, 49 state attorneys general announced a $49.5 million settlement with Blackbaud, Inc. (Blackbaud) over the software company’s data-security practices and its response to a breach in 2020 that exposed the personal…more

Cybersecurity, Data Breach, Data Privacy, Data Protection, Data Security

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Jared Buker

Supreme Court of Ohio Restores Employer-Friendly Voluntary Abandonment Doctrine in AutoZone Decision

On November 26, 2024, the Supreme Court of Ohio issued its long-awaited decision in AutoZone Stores, Inc. v Indus. Comm., reversing the Tenth District’s interpretation of R.C. 4123.56(F) and indirectly restoring the…more

Abandonment, AutoZone, Temporary Total Disability, Workers' Compensation Claim, Workplace Injury

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Hannah Burnau

Federal Circuit Provides Clearer Picture for Software Patentees Under § 101

Under 35 U.S.C. § 101, patent claims may be challenged if they are found to be directed to patent ineligible subject matter, such as laws of nature, natural phenomena, products of nature or abstract ideas. On September 9, 2024,…more

CLS Bank v Alice Corp, Patent Litigation, Patents, Section 101, Software

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Justin Burns

Supreme Court Issues Warning for Public Officials Using Social Media

“Public service is a noble calling” that requires great sacrifice, often requiring public officials to surrender personal conveniences in favor of public business. An off-duty police officer jumps into action when there is…more

First Amendment, Free Speech, Online Platforms, SCOTUS, Social Media

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Timothy Cahill

New Affordable Care Act Final Rule Prohibits Discriminatory Use of AI

The Department for Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) recently issued a final rule under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, which prohibits federally funded health programs from discriminating on the…more

Affordable Care Act, Artificial Intelligence, Health Insurance, Non-Discrimination Rules, Section 1557

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Benjamin Carnahan

Consumer Lending Compliance in Uncertain Times

In recent months, virtually every regulated industry has witnessed announcements of significant regulatory changes, including the financial services sector…more

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Consumer Protection Laws, Financial Institutions, Financial Regulatory Reform, Lenders

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Bryan Cockroft

You’ve Got A Friend In Me: House Bill 236 Requires Providers to Accommodate Patient’s Chosen Advocates

Stemming from concerns raised during the COVID pandemic, the Ohio General Assembly recently passed House Bill 236, dubbed the “Never Alone Act,” (“Act”) which became effective March 20, 2025. The law requires a wide range of…more

Coronavirus/COVID-19, Healthcare Facilities, Healthcare Reform, Hospitals, New Legislation

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H. Devon Collins

SCOTUS Just Made it Easier for Employees to Bring “Reverse Discrimination” Lawsuits

On June 5, 2025, the United States Supreme Court unanimously rejected the Sixth Circuit’s rule, which required plaintiffs of a majority group to satisfy an additional burden as part of establishing a prima facie case of Title…more

Ames v Ohio Department of Youth Services, Employee Rights, Employees, Employment Discrimination, Employment Litigation

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Beth Collis

New Regulation Now Requires Ohio Nurses To Self-Report Criminal Convictions Within 30 Days

For many years, nurses in Ohio were only required to disclose convictions to the Ohio Board of Nursing on their biennial license renewal application. However, a new regulation from the Ohio Board of Nursing now requires…more

Criminal Convictions, Health Care Providers, Nurses, Reporting Requirements

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Todd Collis

Ohio Legislature Cultivating Medical Marijuana Access Expansion

Ohio legislators are once again attempting to transform the state’s medical marijuana control program after a similar effort stalled out last year. Proponents of the proposed legislation, Senate Bill 9, seek to expand medical…more

Decriminalization of Marijuana, Dispensaries, Healthcare, Legislative Agendas, Marijuana

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Rebecca Conrad

Ohio Supreme Court Allows Workplace Cities to Tax Remote Workers During COVID

The Ohio Supreme Court upheld a temporary Ohio law providing that income earned by remote workers would be taxed by the municipality that was their principal place of work, rather than the municipality where they actually…more

Income Taxes, Remote Working, Tax Liability, Tax Planning

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Jill Cranston Rice

West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources to be Split – Trisected, Trifurcated, and now, Trilateral

The Department of Health and Human Resources (“DHHR”) was West Virginia’s largest executive agency until the Legislature passed House Bill 2006 earlier this month. For several years now, West Virginia lawmakers have been looking…more

Administrative Agencies, Healthcare, Regulatory Oversight, State and Local Government

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Anna Dailey

[Hybrid Event] Continuing Legal Education Seminar - Credits & More 2023 - December 1st, Columbus, OH

Join Dinsmore attorneys, along with our distinguished guest speakers, for guidance and insight on timely, cutting-edge topics impacting the legal profession and business. You can attend this event either in-person or virtually…more

Artificial Intelligence, Career Development, Continuing Legal Education, Decriminalization of Marijuana, Employer Liability Issues

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Michael Dailey

The Potential Impacts of the GENIUS Act on Banking Regulations

On March 13, the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs voted to advance the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act through committee. According to Chairman Tim…more

Banking Sector, Digital Assets, Federal Reserve, Financial Institutions, FinTech

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Pablo Davis

First Circuit Requires But-for Causation for AKS-Based FCA Liability, Bolsters Majority View

What is the proper causation standard for an Anti-Kickback Statute violation to trigger liability under the False Claims Act? The First Circuit has answered that question in a much anticipated interlocutory decision in…more

Anti-Kickback Statute, Appeals, But For Causation, Causation, False Claims Act (FCA)

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Lucas Dobb

FinCEN Removes BOI Reporting Requirements for U.S. Companies and U.S. Persons

On March 21, 2025, FinCEN issued an interim final rule (Interim Rule) that removes the requirement for U.S. companies and U.S. persons to file beneficial ownership information (BOI) reports under the Corporate Transparency Act…more

Beneficial Owner, Business Entities, Corporate Transparency Act, Disclosure Requirements, Filing Deadlines

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Michelle Duncan

[Hybrid Event] Continuing Legal Education Seminar - Credits & More 2023 - December 1st, Columbus, OH

Join Dinsmore attorneys, along with our distinguished guest speakers, for guidance and insight on timely, cutting-edge topics impacting the legal profession and business. You can attend this event either in-person or virtually…more

Artificial Intelligence, Career Development, Continuing Legal Education, Decriminalization of Marijuana, Employer Liability Issues

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Ashley Durner

New Year, New HIPAA Security Rule?

Citing the “alarming growth” of cyberattacks in recent years, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to modify the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act…more

Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Data Security, Electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI), Encryption

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Mary Edenfield

Florida’s New Simplified Licensure by Endorsement Law For Health Care Professions

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people move to Florida from other states, including many health care practitioners who must apply for Florida licenses. A law passed during the 2024 Florida legislative session aims to…more

Florida, Health Care Providers, Licenses, State Health Departments

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Matthew Epstein

Apple Prevails and Federal Circuit Puts Expert Testimony in the Spotlight

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (“CAFC”) recently issued its opinion in Apple Inc. v. Gesture Technology Partners, LLC, a case that focuses on obviousness under 35 U.S.C. §103, claim breadth and the importance…more

Claim Construction, Corporate Counsel, Expert Testimony, Intellectual Property Protection, Inter Partes Review (IPR) Proceeding

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Joseph Fabbi

Future of IRS Authority in Question After Supreme Court Overturns Chevron Doctrine

The Supreme Court has overturned the Chevron Doctrine--a four decade-old ruling that enabled Federal agencies, including the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”), to interpret ambiguous laws passed by Congress, and to have such…more

Chevron Deference, Government Agencies, IRS, Judicial Authority, Loper Bright Enterprises v Raimondo

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Melissa Fann

Stringent Federal Staffing Requirements for Skilled Nursing Facilities No Longer in Play

On April 7, 2025, a Federal District Court in Texas vacated the controversial Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) proposal to require specific staffing requirements in skilled nursing facilities (“SNFs”).[1] The…more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Healthcare Facilities, Judicial Authority, Loper Bright Enterprises v Raimondo, Nursing Homes

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Kiera Finelli

Ohio Board of Pharmacy Takes Aim at Dispensing Errors

The Ohio Board of Pharmacy (“Board”) published two new rules aimed at preventing and rooting out dispensing errors. The first new rule requires pharmacies to implement quality assurance programs for dispensing errors. The second…more

Final Rules, Health Care Providers, Patient Safety, Pharmaceutical Industry, Pharmacies

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Lauren Fletcher

DOJ’s New Self-Disclosure Policy and Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program

?? In this Spotlight on White Collar Defense and Government Investigations, Cincinnati's Lindsay Gerdes explains how the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) self-disclosure policy encourages companies to voluntarily disclose any…more

Department of Justice (DOJ), Enforcement Actions, Health Insurance, Pilot Programs, Self-Disclosure Requirements

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Eric Fox

FinCEN Removes BOI Reporting Requirements for U.S. Companies and U.S. Persons

On March 21, 2025, FinCEN issued an interim final rule (Interim Rule) that removes the requirement for U.S. companies and U.S. persons to file beneficial ownership information (BOI) reports under the Corporate Transparency Act…more

Beneficial Owner, Business Entities, Corporate Transparency Act, Disclosure Requirements, Filing Deadlines

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Michael Frey

U.S. Trademark Office to Implement Higher Costs and Rule Changes in 2025

On November 15, 2024, the U.S. Trademark Office issued a final rule that will not only cost trademark owners more in 2025, but also change the way applications are filed going forward. The new rules and fees are set to go into…more

Final Rules, Intellectual Property Protection, Trademark Application, Trademark Office, Trademark Registration

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Laura Fryan

[Webinar] Don't Be the Next Change Healthcare: How to Avoid a Breach and Prepare Your Response Plan - October 29th, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm ET

During the first half of this webinar, Jen Mitchell, Bryan Murray and Laura Fryan, will focus on practical tips and pointers on avoiding a HIPAA breach and what lessons you can take away from the Change Healthcare breach. The…more

Continuing Legal Education, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threats, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy

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Karen Gaunt

A Cautionary Tale of Taking the Preliminary Injunction Gambit with Unclear Trade Secrets

Recently, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit provided a cautionary tale for trade secret owners who seek preliminary relief against a competitor who hires its former employees but do not clearly articulate the…more

Confidential Information, Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA), Intellectual Property Protection, Misappropriation, Trade Secrets

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Hayley Geiler Clancy

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act May Be Broader Than You Think

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has published its proposed regulations to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) in the Federal Register. The PWFA, which became effective on June 27, 2023,…more

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Employer Liability Issues, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Pregnancy, Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

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Peter Georgiton

[Hybrid Event] Credits & More – Continuing Legal Education Seminar - December 6th, Cincinnati, OH

Sign Up Today! Registration is open for the 2024 Dinsmore & Shohl LLP Credits & More Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminar, taking place on Friday, December 6. This hybrid event offers the flexibility of attending in…more

Artificial Intelligence, Best Practices, Continuing Legal Education, Corporate Transparency Act, Deep Fake

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Lindsay Gerdes

Why Time Matters: Partners Lindsay Gerdes and Michael J. Bronson on Swift Action in Government Investigations

?? In this Spotlight on White Collar Defense and Government Investigations, listen as partners Lindsay Gerdes and Michael J. Bronson discuss why time is of the essence when you’ve been contacted by a government agency. Clients…more

Compliance, Corporate Governance, Corporate Management, Ethics, Government Investigations

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Christopher Ghio

Debtors Doing Illegal Things

Introduction - The United States Trustee Program is part of the United States Department of Justice and oversees the administration of bankruptcy cases, including oversight of panel trustees. When a bankruptcy court grants a…more

Bankruptcy Code, Bankruptcy Court, Chapter 11, Debtors, Debtors-in-Possession

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L. Todd Gibson

Consumer Lending Compliance in Uncertain Times

In recent months, virtually every regulated industry has witnessed announcements of significant regulatory changes, including the financial services sector…more

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Consumer Protection Laws, Financial Institutions, Financial Regulatory Reform, Lenders

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Samuel Gieryn

How Does HUD’s New Floodplain Management Rule Impact Potential FHA-Insured Projects?

If you work in the area of HUD-insured multifamily or healthcare loans, you are likely to have encountered a floodplain on a property prior to a HUD application and wondered “what do I do now?” You would not be alone…more

Fair Housing Act (FHA), Flood Zones, HUD, Lenders

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Nicholas Godfrey

Two Key Considerations in NIL Deals

Some of the biggest stories in college sports right now involve the transfer portal and Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deals. NIL allows athletes to earn money from their personal brand while still in school, providing both…more

Athletes, College Athletes, Compensation, Intellectual Property Protection, Sponsorship Agreements

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Keeley Gogul

Supreme Court Issues Warning for Public Officials Using Social Media

“Public service is a noble calling” that requires great sacrifice, often requiring public officials to surrender personal conveniences in favor of public business. An off-duty police officer jumps into action when there is…more

First Amendment, Free Speech, Online Platforms, SCOTUS, Social Media

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Christian Gonzalez

The Potential Impacts of the GENIUS Act on Banking Regulations

On March 13, the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs voted to advance the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act through committee. According to Chairman Tim…more

Banking Sector, Digital Assets, Federal Reserve, Financial Institutions, FinTech

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Dylan-Forrest Greene

Affinity Groups Potentially Unlawful, According to Recent EEOC and DOJ Guidance

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination based on protected characteristics, including race and sex. However, Title VII does not define Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (“DEI”) in the context…more

Affirmative Action, Anti-Discrimination Policies, Civil Rights Act, Department of Justice (DOJ), Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I)

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Allison Griswold

Texas Supreme Court Rules to Foreclose Attorney’s Fees in First Party Appraisal Context

The Supreme Court of Texas has issued its much-anticipated opinion on an open attorney’s fees question in the area of First Party Property appraisals…more

Attorney's Fees, Insurance Industry, Insurance Litigation, TX Supreme Court

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Anne Guillory

Lessons in Liability: What You Need to Know About Remote Riding Lessons

When you think of technological changes, you may not immediately think of the horse industry. Everything is more accessible now, thanks to the internet, and that includes your sport horse trainer and/or students…more

Bodily Injury, Contract Terms, Horseback Riding, Policies and Procedures, Release of Liability

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Krysta Gumbiner

When to Allow or Intervene in Problematic Principal Claim Settlement Negotiations

A surety may allow its bond principal to negotiate settlements with claimants after the surety has received a payment or performance bond claim. The surety must, however, avoid certain pitfalls that may expose it to liability,…more

Dispute Resolution, Litigation Strategies, Settlement Negotiations

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Matthew Gunn

International Entrepreneurial Parole Investment Amounts Adjusted for Inflation

The International Entrepreneur Rule (“IER”) is a mechanism enacted by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) in 2017 to help encourage noncitizen investors and entrepreneurs to continue their business ventures in the…more

Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Entrepreneurs, Foreign Investment, Foreign Nationals, Foreign Workers

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Yankun Guo

[Hybrid Event] Continuing Legal Education Seminar - Credits & More 2023 - December 1st, Columbus, OH

Join Dinsmore attorneys, along with our distinguished guest speakers, for guidance and insight on timely, cutting-edge topics impacting the legal profession and business. You can attend this event either in-person or virtually…more

Artificial Intelligence, Career Development, Continuing Legal Education, Decriminalization of Marijuana, Employer Liability Issues

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Patrick Hagan

Court Blocks Enforcement of Anti-DEI Executive Orders

What, exactly, is “illegal” Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (“DEI”)? As we previously reported, two recent Executive Orders (“EO”) prohibit “illegal” DEI practices that violate longstanding civil rights laws, but fail to define…more

Civil Rights Act, Constitutional Challenges, Department of Justice (DOJ), Employment Discrimination, Executive Orders

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Nathan Hall

H-1B Visa Cap Reached for FY2025

On December 2, 2024, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) announced it had received enough H-1B petitions to reach the statutory H-1B visa cap of 65,000, plus the 20,000 “master’s cap” for applicants with a…more

Foreign Workers, H-1B, Immigrants, Immigration Procedures, Lottery

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John Hamilton

From Dreams to Deals: Avoiding Pitfalls in Commercial Real Estate Financing

In commercial real estate transactions, time is money, execution is everything and projects generally do not move forward without a mortgage loan. Lenders and their counsel should view a project as if the lender is the eventual…more

Commercial Leases, Commercial Real Estate Market, Financing, Real Estate Financing

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Samantha Hargitt

Dinsmore's Sam Hargitt on working with some of Indianapolis' top developers and investors

In this Spotlight on Real Estate and Development, Samantha (Sam) Hargitt explains the thrill of working with clients on significant projects that shape communities and drive economic growth. As a partner in the Firm’s…more

Community Development, Economic Development, Real Estate Development, Real Estate Investments

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Joe Harper

Court Blocks Enforcement of Anti-DEI Executive Orders

What, exactly, is “illegal” Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (“DEI”)? As we previously reported, two recent Executive Orders (“EO”) prohibit “illegal” DEI practices that violate longstanding civil rights laws, but fail to define…more

Civil Rights Act, Constitutional Challenges, Department of Justice (DOJ), Employment Discrimination, Executive Orders

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Jazmin Harris

Travel Ban Returns, Addressing National Security and Public Safety Concerns

On June 4, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed a Presidential Proclamation banning foreign nationals from specific countries from traveling to the United States. The Proclamation relates to security and public safety concerns…more

Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Justice (DOJ), Executive Orders, Foreign Nationals, Immigrants

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Kelli Hayes

Smooth Sailing: U.S. Department of State Reports Success with H-1B Visa Renewal Program

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) reports a smooth start and a lower volume of applications than it anticipated when it launched a pilot program in January of 2024. The initiative allowed individuals whose last H-1B visa was…more

Foreign Nationals, Foreign Workers, H-1B, Highly-Skilled Workers Visa, Immigrants

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Brian Hills

The EEOC Issues its Final Rule on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) has issued a final rule to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”). The final rule, which aims to provide clarity regarding the protections afforded…more

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Employee Rights, Employer Liability Issues, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Labor Laws

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Noah Holloway

Key Takeaways from the FDIC’s Receiverships of Silicon Valley Bank And Signature Bank

On March 10, 2023, Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank were closed by their respective jurisdictions’ financial service agencies due to a high influx of depositors making massive withdrawals in the week prior…more

Banking Crisis, Depository Institutions, FDIC, Financial Institutions, Liquidity

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Brandon Holmes

Inspecting Floors Every 15 Minutes May Defeat a “Constructive Notice” Argument in Florida Slip/Trip and Fall Lawsuits

In a 2023 trip and fall case, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida granted summary judgment in favor of Defendant Wal-Mart. Kozlowski v. Wal-Mart Stores E., LP, No. 5:21-cv-261-ACC-PRL, 2023 U.S…more

Bodily Injury, Constructive Notice, Dangerous Condition, Liability, Property Owners

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Laura Holoubek

Planning Strategies for Horse Racing Partnership Managers

Racing partnerships are of great value to the horse industry as they increase participation and bring new fans to the sport while lowering both costs and risk exposure…more

Business Entities, Disclosure Requirements, Enforcement Actions, Exemptions, Horse Racing

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Craig Horbus

[Webinar] Don't Be the Next Change Healthcare: How to Avoid a Breach and Prepare Your Response Plan - October 29th, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm ET

During the first half of this webinar, Jen Mitchell, Bryan Murray and Laura Fryan, will focus on practical tips and pointers on avoiding a HIPAA breach and what lessons you can take away from the Change Healthcare breach. The…more

Continuing Legal Education, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threats, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy

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Andrew Howe

Supreme Court Issues Opinions on Religious Accommodation and Affirmative Action

At the end of its 2023 term, the United States Supreme Court handed down several buzz-worthy decisions. Two opinions may have substantial and lasting impacts on employers and their efforts to promote diversity and inclusion…more

College Admissions, De Minimus Doctrine, Employer Liability Issues, Equal Protection, Groff v DeJoy

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Kurt Hunt

2024 Brings New Cyber-Related Legal Obligations for Banks and Fintech Firms

Fintech companies and their partners are on alert as a flurry of new state and federal cybersecurity requirements take effect. The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) both…more

Banking Sector, Banks, Cybersecurity, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), FinTech

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Katie Jacob

Travel Ban Returns, Addressing National Security and Public Safety Concerns

On June 4, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed a Presidential Proclamation banning foreign nationals from specific countries from traveling to the United States. The Proclamation relates to security and public safety concerns…more

Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Justice (DOJ), Executive Orders, Foreign Nationals, Immigrants

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Lira Johnson

Texas Court Revives Viability of Healthcare Non-Competes

On August 20, 2024, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas blocked the Federal Trade Commission's ("FTC") rule that would have banned most existing non-compete agreements and prohibited new ones,…more

Employer Liability Issues, Employment Contract, Healthcare Workers, Non-Compete Agreements, Restrictive Covenants

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Joelle Juárez

Executive Order Targets Disparate Impact Claims: Key Takeaways for Employers

On April 23, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order titled Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy (the Order). The Order calls for a government-wide rollback of disparate impact liability, a…more

Department of Justice (DOJ), Disparate Impact, Employment Discrimination, Employment Litigation, Enforcement Actions

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Briana Kutinsky

Major Changes to California Employment Law: What Employers Need to Know for 2025

Employers in California, and others with California employees and worksites, should take note of new laws set to take effect on January 1, 2025, as well as laws that have recently gone into effect that may impact their…more

California, Employer Liability Issues, Governor Newsom, Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), State Labor Laws

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Andrew Kwiatkowski

Ohio Appeals Court Ruling Upholds Strict Limits on Timing for Bringing Negligence Claims Against Design Professionals

A recent decision by the Ohio First District Court of Appeals holds the discovery rule does not apply to construction defect claims against design professionals. Generally, the discovery rule means that the applicable statute of…more

Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Industry, Construction Project, Design Professionals

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Bethany Lahmann

Christmas Came Early – USPTO Withdraws Proposed Rule on Terminal Disclaimers

Patent owners with robust continuation filing strategies can breathe a sigh of relief as the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) has withdrawn a proposed rule, which would have weakened patents linked to one…more

Double Patent, Intellectual Property Protection, Obviousness, Patent Applications, Patent Terms

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David Lavan

Planning Strategies for Horse Racing Partnership Managers

Racing partnerships are of great value to the horse industry as they increase participation and bring new fans to the sport while lowering both costs and risk exposure…more

Business Entities, Disclosure Requirements, Enforcement Actions, Exemptions, Horse Racing

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Kelly Leahy

Mixing Medicine and Risk: Ohio’s Joint Regulatory Statement Targets Retail IV Therapy Clinics

On May 15, 2025, the State Medical Board of Ohio, the Ohio Board of Pharmacy and the Ohio Board of Nursing (collectively, the “Boards”) jointly issued a significant regulatory statement (the “Statement”) clarifying the legal…more

Enforcement Actions, Government Agencies, Healthcare Facilities, Pharmacies, Physicians

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Joseph Leventhal

[Hybrid Event] Continuing Legal Education Seminar - Credits & More 2023 - December 1st, Columbus, OH

Join Dinsmore attorneys, along with our distinguished guest speakers, for guidance and insight on timely, cutting-edge topics impacting the legal profession and business. You can attend this event either in-person or virtually…more

Artificial Intelligence, Career Development, Continuing Legal Education, Decriminalization of Marijuana, Employer Liability Issues

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Colleen Lewis

Deadline Approaching to File Objections to Federal Disclosure of Contractor Demographic Data

In October of 2024, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”) announced it had received two Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) requests to disclose EEO-1 Type 2 Consolidated Report data, which is filed…more

EEO-1, Federal Contractors, FOIA, OFCCP, Reporting Requirements

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Ya Li

SEC Enforcement Orders Issued for Employment & Separation Agreement Terms

The SEC issued enforcement orders against three companies for including terms in their employment and separation agreements that violated Rule 21F-17(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1942, commonly known as the whistleblower…more

Contract Terms, Employment Contract, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Securities Exchange Act, Securities Regulation

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Brandi Liebing

New Ohio Law Tightens Mandatory Reporting Following Dr. Strauss Report

Legislation signed by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine on December 20, 2024 will significantly expand mandatory reporting duties for professionals and facilities. These changes, and others from Ohio Substitute Senate Bill 109, not only…more

Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Health Care Providers, Healthcare Facilities, Hospitals, Physicians

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Yosina Lissebeck

Debtors Doing Illegal Things

Introduction - The United States Trustee Program is part of the United States Department of Justice and oversees the administration of bankruptcy cases, including oversight of panel trustees. When a bankruptcy court grants a…more

Bankruptcy Code, Bankruptcy Court, Chapter 11, Debtors, Debtors-in-Possession

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Jennifer Livingston

The More You Claim, The More You Must Enable: SCOTUS Delivers Amgen v. Sanofi Opinion

In May, the Supreme Court of the United States handed down its decision in Amgen Inc. v. Sanofi, which addressed the statutory enablement requirement for patents. The decision is consistent with ongoing efforts to strike a…more

Amgen, Enablement Inquiries, Intellectual Property Protection, Patent Litigation, Patents

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Jason Long

West Virginia Legislature Advances Bill Protecting Public Access to Meetings

In a busy Legislative Session, one bill passed that may go unnoticed, but will be of help to Boards of Education. Through House Bill 3146, the Legislature adopted the Uniform Public Meetings During Emergencies Act (“the Act”)…more

Board of Education, Proposed Legislation, Public Access Laws, Public Meetings, Regulatory Agenda

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Philip Longmeyer

Against All Odds- Part Four

After three weeks of an intense trial, a federal murder case defended by Dinsmore trial attorneys Kenyon Meyer and Philip Longmeyer went to the jury. Their client, Bobby Smith, was facing life in prison for a woman’s 2016…more

Criminal Defense, Criminal Prosecution, Jury Trial, Litigation Strategies, Murder

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Augustine Manga

Issue 2: What Legalized Recreational Marijuana Use Means for Ohio Employers

On November 7, 2023, Ohio voters passed Issue 2, a measure that will legalize the purchase and use of recreational marijuana. By passing this initiative, Ohio becomes the 24th state to legalize recreational marijuana…more

Employer Liability Issues, Employment Policies, Marijuana, Recreational Use, State and Local Government

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Jacob Manning

West Virginia Legislature Advances Bill Protecting Public Access to Meetings

In a busy Legislative Session, one bill passed that may go unnoticed, but will be of help to Boards of Education. Through House Bill 3146, the Legislature adopted the Uniform Public Meetings During Emergencies Act (“the Act”)…more

Board of Education, Proposed Legislation, Public Access Laws, Public Meetings, Regulatory Agenda

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Mario Martinez

Unsigned, Uncertain, Unsettled: What Creators Should Know About the Copyright Office Situation

If you're a filmmaker, musician, photographer or any other content creator who registers your work with the U.S. Copyright Office, recent events out of Washington, D.C. should be on your radar…more

Copyright, Copyright Litigation, Copyright Office, Copyright Registration, Government Agencies

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Jennifer Mason

[Hybrid Event] Continuing Legal Education Seminar - Credits & More 2023 - December 1st, Columbus, OH

Join Dinsmore attorneys, along with our distinguished guest speakers, for guidance and insight on timely, cutting-edge topics impacting the legal profession and business. You can attend this event either in-person or virtually…more

Artificial Intelligence, Career Development, Continuing Legal Education, Decriminalization of Marijuana, Employer Liability Issues

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Michael Mattingly

Sixth Circuit Rejects Two-Step Collective Certification Process in FLSA Suits

In a welcomed change to a class certification process that has long favored plaintiffs, the Sixth Circuit’s May 19, 2023 decision in Clark/Holder v. A&L Homecare and Training Center, LLC adopts a new standard for certifying Fair…more

Class Action, Class Certification, Collective Actions, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Litigation

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Sarah McKenna

Inspecting Floors Every 15 Minutes May Defeat a “Constructive Notice” Argument in Florida Slip/Trip and Fall Lawsuits

In a 2023 trip and fall case, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida granted summary judgment in favor of Defendant Wal-Mart. Kozlowski v. Wal-Mart Stores E., LP, No. 5:21-cv-261-ACC-PRL, 2023 U.S…more

Bodily Injury, Constructive Notice, Dangerous Condition, Liability, Property Owners

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Jordan McMinn

Supreme Court’s Chevron Decision: Major Implications for Businesses on Regulatory Interpretations

“The deference that Chevron requires of courts reviewing agency action cannot be squared with the [Administrative Procedures Act].”…more

Administrative Procedure Act, Chevron Deference, Loper Bright Enterprises v Raimondo, SCOTUS, Statutory Interpretation

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R. Kenyon Meyer

Against All Odds- Part Four

After three weeks of an intense trial, a federal murder case defended by Dinsmore trial attorneys Kenyon Meyer and Philip Longmeyer went to the jury. Their client, Bobby Smith, was facing life in prison for a woman’s 2016…more

Criminal Defense, Criminal Prosecution, Jury Trial, Litigation Strategies, Murder

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Brian Moore

Executive Order Targets Disparate Impact Claims: Key Takeaways for Employers

On April 23, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order titled Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy (the Order). The Order calls for a government-wide rollback of disparate impact liability, a…more

Department of Justice (DOJ), Disparate Impact, Employment Discrimination, Employment Litigation, Enforcement Actions

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LaTawnda Moore

Risky Business: OSHA Investigation Warns Healthcare Providers of Liability for Patient Assaults

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) recently cited Circles of Care, Inc., a Florida behavioral health company, for failing to provide a workplace free of recognized hazards. This…more

Employer Liability Issues, OSHA, Workplace Hazards, Workplace Injury, Workplace Safety

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Bryan Murray

D.C. District Court Declines Manufacturers’ Unilateral Efforts to Move Forward with Proposed 340B Rebate Models

Last month, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia (the “District Court”) evaluated Motions for Summary Judgment concerning drug manufacturers’ efforts to unilaterally pay 340B Program discounts in the…more

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Drug Pricing, Hospitals, HRSA, Judicial Authority

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Dwight Myfelt

Lawsuit Challenges New USCIS Fee Rule

Significant increases to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) filing fees are set to go into effect on April 1, 2024. However, a lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado may delay that…more

EB-5, Foreign Nationals, Immigrants, Immigration Procedures, USCIS

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Shannon O'Connell Egan

Spotlight on Financial Services- Consumer bankruptcy

Spotlight on Financial Services | Things happen very quickly in consumer bankruptcy filings. Dinsmore attorneys Edward J. Boll III, Esq. and Shannon O'Connell Egan work on a team that provides clients clear and concise counsel…more

Bankruptcy Code, Bankruptcy Court, Bankruptcy Plans, Chapter 13, Chapter 7

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Jennifer Orr Mitchell

New Year, New HIPAA Security Rule?

Citing the “alarming growth” of cyberattacks in recent years, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to modify the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act…more

Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Data Security, Electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI), Encryption

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Jaci Overmann

Martin Scorsese’s ‘Raging Bull’ and Flo Rida’s Common Link? Attention of the U.S. Supreme Court on the Relevant Damages Period for Copyright Infringement

In the New Year, the United States Supreme Court is expected to hear arguments over the damages a plaintiff can recover in a copyright infringement lawsuit. The Supreme Court will consider the question of whether damages are…more

Copyright, Copyright Infringement, Copyright Litigation, Intellectual Property Protection, The Copyright Act

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Sydney Pahren

CMS Updates Guidance and Survey Process for Home Dialysis Services in Nursing Homes

On March 22, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) updated its guidance and survey process for home dialysis services in nursing homes. The updated guidance is based on comments, questions, and feedback…more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Dialysis Providers, Health Care Providers, Healthcare, New Guidance

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David Patton

Show Me the Money: Plan Now or Be Prepared to Pay More Later

Every construction project comes with unexpected challenges and potentially costly setbacks, but many can be avoided with proper pre-planning. The experienced construction law attorneys at Dinsmore have provided a blueprint of…more

Construction Contracts, Construction Industry, Construction Project, Contract Terms, Contractors

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Olivia Perry

Major Changes to California Employment Law: What Employers Need to Know for 2025

Employers in California, and others with California employees and worksites, should take note of new laws set to take effect on January 1, 2025, as well as laws that have recently gone into effect that may impact their…more

California, Employer Liability Issues, Governor Newsom, Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), State Labor Laws

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Jared Phalen

Federal Judge Strikes Down Overtime Expansion

A federal judge in Texas has struck down the recently implemented United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) federal overtime salary threshold rule. This 2024 rule raised the minimum salary level for certain employees to be…more

Department of Labor (DOL), Employer Liability Issues, Exempt-Employees, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Highly Compensated Employees

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Anthony Pisano

USPTO Moves to Expedite Patent Issuance

The USPTO recently announced that they would expedite patent issuance by reducing the time between Issue Notification and Issue Date. Effective May 13, 2025, patents will now issue approximately two weeks after receiving the…more

Filing Deadlines, Intellectual Property Protection, Patent Applications, Patent Ownership, Patents

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Eric Plinke

Mixing Medicine and Risk: Ohio’s Joint Regulatory Statement Targets Retail IV Therapy Clinics

On May 15, 2025, the State Medical Board of Ohio, the Ohio Board of Pharmacy and the Ohio Board of Nursing (collectively, the “Boards”) jointly issued a significant regulatory statement (the “Statement”) clarifying the legal…more

Enforcement Actions, Government Agencies, Healthcare Facilities, Pharmacies, Physicians

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Brooke Poling

Supreme Court Issues Opinions on Religious Accommodation and Affirmative Action

At the end of its 2023 term, the United States Supreme Court handed down several buzz-worthy decisions. Two opinions may have substantial and lasting impacts on employers and their efforts to promote diversity and inclusion…more

College Admissions, De Minimus Doctrine, Employer Liability Issues, Equal Protection, Groff v DeJoy

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Tyler Powell

Debtors Doing Illegal Things

Introduction - The United States Trustee Program is part of the United States Department of Justice and oversees the administration of bankruptcy cases, including oversight of panel trustees. When a bankruptcy court grants a…more

Bankruptcy Code, Bankruptcy Court, Chapter 11, Debtors, Debtors-in-Possession

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Robert Prine

Major Changes to California Employment Law: What Employers Need to Know for 2025

Employers in California, and others with California employees and worksites, should take note of new laws set to take effect on January 1, 2025, as well as laws that have recently gone into effect that may impact their…more

California, Employer Liability Issues, Governor Newsom, Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), State Labor Laws

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Jim Provenzale

TPA Tricks of the Trade: A Lawyer’s Perspective

Borrowers who go through the process of obtaining an FHA-insured multifamily loan generally come to the same conclusion: the juice is worth the squeeze. At the end of the day, they get to enjoy a unique blend of benefits (35 or…more

Asset Purchaser, Consumer Financial Products, Federal Housing Administration (FHA), Financial Services Industry, Financing

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Jacqueline Rau

[Hybrid Event] Continuing Legal Education Seminar - Credits & More 2023 - December 1st, Columbus, OH

Join Dinsmore attorneys, along with our distinguished guest speakers, for guidance and insight on timely, cutting-edge topics impacting the legal profession and business. You can attend this event either in-person or virtually…more

Artificial Intelligence, Career Development, Continuing Legal Education, Decriminalization of Marijuana, Employer Liability Issues

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Sarah Reddick

Admin Law Ain’t Boring Anymore—What You Need to Know about Last Week’s Supreme Court Cases

Administrative law has long had a reputation for boredom. But three blockbuster cases out of the Supreme Court last week have changed that. Each case is its own game changer, but together, the three cases are a sea change in an…more

Chevron Deference, Clean Air Act, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Loper Bright Enterprises v Raimondo, Ohio v Environmental Protection Agency

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Michael Reichert

From Dreams to Deals: Avoiding Pitfalls in Commercial Real Estate Financing

In commercial real estate transactions, time is money, execution is everything and projects generally do not move forward without a mortgage loan. Lenders and their counsel should view a project as if the lender is the eventual…more

Commercial Leases, Commercial Real Estate Market, Financing, Real Estate Financing

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Caroline Rice

Private Investment Funds: Assess Your Structures and Prepare for Corporate Transparency Act Compliance

Beginning January 1, 2024, companies created or registered in the United States will have to report information about their ownership to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a bureau of the U.S. Department of the…more

Beneficial Owner, Corporate Transparency Act, FinCEN, Investment Advisers Act of 1940, Popular

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Ryan Robinson

FinCEN Removes BOI Reporting Requirements for U.S. Companies and U.S. Persons

On March 21, 2025, FinCEN issued an interim final rule (Interim Rule) that removes the requirement for U.S. companies and U.S. persons to file beneficial ownership information (BOI) reports under the Corporate Transparency Act…more

Beneficial Owner, Business Entities, Corporate Transparency Act, Disclosure Requirements, Filing Deadlines

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Lindsey Saad

Lessons in Liability: What You Need to Know About Remote Riding Lessons

When you think of technological changes, you may not immediately think of the horse industry. Everything is more accessible now, thanks to the internet, and that includes your sport horse trainer and/or students…more

Bodily Injury, Contract Terms, Horseback Riding, Policies and Procedures, Release of Liability

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Richik Sarkar

The Catch-22 of Cybersecurity in the Age of AI

Although artificial intelligence (“AI”) improves how businesses interact with customers, process sales, manage inventory and more, it also heralds new and unique cybersecurity risks. These risks can lead to unprecedented legal…more

Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Data Breach, Data Protection

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Robert Schein

Show Me the Money: Plan Now or Be Prepared to Pay More Later

Every construction project comes with unexpected challenges and potentially costly setbacks, but many can be avoided with proper pre-planning. The experienced construction law attorneys at Dinsmore have provided a blueprint of…more

Construction Contracts, Construction Industry, Construction Project, Contract Terms, Contractors

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Kelsey Scherr

Major Changes to California Employment Law: What Employers Need to Know for 2025

Employers in California, and others with California employees and worksites, should take note of new laws set to take effect on January 1, 2025, as well as laws that have recently gone into effect that may impact their…more

California, Employer Liability Issues, Governor Newsom, Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), State Labor Laws

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Kristina Schiavone

Bad Spaniels or Jack Daniel’s? SCOTUS Sides with Whiskey Maker in Trademark Dispute

What do a squeak toy, whiskey, and dog poop have in common? If you are silently thinking to yourself “absolutely nothing,” it may surprise you to hear that the U.S. Supreme Court has spent months considering this question. On…more

First Amendment, Intellectual Property Protection, Jack Daniels Properties Inc v VIP Products LLC, Lanham Act, Likelihood of Confusion

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Anubhav Sharma

Patent Claims Running on AI? Federal Circuit Says Not So Fast on Patent Eligibility

The question of whether machine learning (ML)-based claims meet the subject matter eligibility requirements under current U.S. patent law remains hotly contested. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) recently…more

Algorithms, Alice/Mayo, Appeals, Artificial Intelligence, CAFC

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Saige Shaw

Major Changes to California Employment Law: What Employers Need to Know for 2025

Employers in California, and others with California employees and worksites, should take note of new laws set to take effect on January 1, 2025, as well as laws that have recently gone into effect that may impact their…more

California, Employer Liability Issues, Governor Newsom, Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), State Labor Laws

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Nicole Sigurdson Nan

[Hybrid Event] Continuing Legal Education Seminar - Credits & More 2023 - December 1st, Columbus, OH

Join Dinsmore attorneys, along with our distinguished guest speakers, for guidance and insight on timely, cutting-edge topics impacting the legal profession and business. You can attend this event either in-person or virtually…more

Artificial Intelligence, Career Development, Continuing Legal Education, Decriminalization of Marijuana, Employer Liability Issues

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Esha Simon

[Webinar] 2024 Recent Developments in Labor & Employment Law - June 12th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET

Join Dinsmore attorneys Brian Moore and Esha Simon as they discuss updates in Labor & Employment Law for 2024. This webinar will focus on: - Department Of Labor’s Rule on Overtime Exemptions - Department Of Labor’s Rule…more

Department of Labor (DOL), Employer Liability Issues, Exempt-Employees, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Hiring & Firing

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Jason Sims

FinCEN Removes BOI Reporting Requirements for U.S. Companies and U.S. Persons

On March 21, 2025, FinCEN issued an interim final rule (Interim Rule) that removes the requirement for U.S. companies and U.S. persons to file beneficial ownership information (BOI) reports under the Corporate Transparency Act…more

Beneficial Owner, Business Entities, Corporate Transparency Act, Disclosure Requirements, Filing Deadlines

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Jarman Smith

National Security of Data? U.S. Government Issues Executive Order Aimed at Protecting Americans’ Personal Data: How Does New Cyber Security Executive Order Affect Your Business?

In a move aimed at protecting Americans’ data security, President Joe Biden signed Executive Order 14117 on “Preventing Access to Americans’ Bulk Sensitive Data and United States Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern”…more

Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Data Protection, Data Security, Personal Data

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Sarah Smith

[Hybrid Event] Credits & More – Continuing Legal Education Seminar - December 6th, Cincinnati, OH

Sign Up Today! Registration is open for the 2024 Dinsmore & Shohl LLP Credits & More Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminar, taking place on Friday, December 6. This hybrid event offers the flexibility of attending in…more

Artificial Intelligence, Best Practices, Continuing Legal Education, Corporate Transparency Act, Deep Fake

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Daniel Smolsky

Pennsylvania Supreme Court to Consider Potential Expansion of Business Liability Under UTPCPL

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will soon hear arguments in a case that may have far reaching implications for businesses facing consumer protection claims in the state…more

Competition, PA Supreme Court, Unfair Competition, Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices

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Emily Snively

Trade Secret Protection as a “Trade-Off” for Non-Competes

Non-compete agreements can be an effective method for protecting confidential and proprietary business information. However, over the past several years, it seems that non-compete agreements have been falling out of favor. After…more

Employment Contract, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), NLRA, NLRB, Non-Compete Agreements

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Lee Stautberg

Corporate Transparency Act Blocked (Again) by Fifth Circuit

Three days after a motions panel on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals granted the government’s emergency motion for a temporary stay on a Texas district court’s nationwide preliminary injunction blocking the enforcement of the…more

Beneficial Owner, Corporate Transparency Act, FinCEN, Preliminary Injunctions, Reporting Requirements

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John Stephens

CFPB Releases New Required Form for Use in Employee Background Check Process

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has released an updated version of the "Summary of Your Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act" notice that all employers must provide to employees before taking any adverse action…more

Adverse Employment Action, Background Checks, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Consumer Rights Directive, Criminal Background Checks

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S. Joseph Stephens, III

Trump Administration's First Week Signals Huge Changes to DEI Rules for Employers

In its first week, the Trump Administration has taken multiple actions that promise to fundamentally change how the issues of diversity, equity and inclusion (“DEI”) are incorporated into the American workforce. These actions…more

Affirmative Action, Civil Rights Act, Department of Labor (DOL), Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I), Employment Discrimination

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Gregory Tapocsi

DEA Further Extends Telemedicine Prescribing Flexibilities through December 2025

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is once again extending telemedicine prescribing flexibilities for controlled substances. This latest extension, which is now the third extension of such flexibilities originally…more

Coronavirus/COVID-19, DEA, Electronic Prescribing, Health Care Providers, Prescription Drugs

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Kelby Thomas Gray

Risky Business: OSHA Investigation Warns Healthcare Providers of Liability for Patient Assaults

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) recently cited Circles of Care, Inc., a Florida behavioral health company, for failing to provide a workplace free of recognized hazards. This…more

Employer Liability Issues, OSHA, Workplace Hazards, Workplace Injury, Workplace Safety

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Caitlin Throne

The Potential Impacts of the GENIUS Act on Banking Regulations

On March 13, the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs voted to advance the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act through committee. According to Chairman Tim…more

Banking Sector, Digital Assets, Federal Reserve, Financial Institutions, FinTech

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Sheng Tong

Patent Claims Running on AI? Federal Circuit Says Not So Fast on Patent Eligibility

The question of whether machine learning (ML)-based claims meet the subject matter eligibility requirements under current U.S. patent law remains hotly contested. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) recently…more

Algorithms, Alice/Mayo, Appeals, Artificial Intelligence, CAFC

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Nicholas Transier

USPTO Announces Sweeping Patent Fee Changes: Steps to Take for 2025

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has released its long-anticipated final rule on patent fee adjustments (“Final Rule”). Set to take effect January 19, 2025, these changes represent the most significant fee…more

Fees, Filing Fees, Intellectual Property Protection, Patent Applications, Patents

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Joseph Tucker

[Hybrid Event] Continuing Legal Education Seminar - Credits & More 2023 - December 1st, Columbus, OH

Join Dinsmore attorneys, along with our distinguished guest speakers, for guidance and insight on timely, cutting-edge topics impacting the legal profession and business. You can attend this event either in-person or virtually…more

Artificial Intelligence, Career Development, Continuing Legal Education, Decriminalization of Marijuana, Employer Liability Issues

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Annie Turner

Major Changes to California Employment Law: What Employers Need to Know for 2025

Employers in California, and others with California employees and worksites, should take note of new laws set to take effect on January 1, 2025, as well as laws that have recently gone into effect that may impact their…more

California, Employer Liability Issues, Governor Newsom, Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), State Labor Laws

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Michael Valinetz

From Dreams to Deals: Avoiding Pitfalls in Commercial Real Estate Financing

In commercial real estate transactions, time is money, execution is everything and projects generally do not move forward without a mortgage loan. Lenders and their counsel should view a project as if the lender is the eventual…more

Commercial Leases, Commercial Real Estate Market, Financing, Real Estate Financing

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Francisco Victoria-Andreu

Nearshoring: Mexico Aims to be the New “El Dorado” for Doing Business Abroad

Mexico has just announced significant tax incentives for companies in certain key industries to relocate operations to Mexico. A government decree issued on October 11, 2023 seeks to boost the nearshoring trend targeting ten…more

Corporate Counsel, Manufacturers, Mexico, NAFTA, Tax Incentives

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Heidi Wagner Dorn

[Hybrid Event] Continuing Legal Education Seminar - Credits & More 2023 - December 1st, Columbus, OH

Join Dinsmore attorneys, along with our distinguished guest speakers, for guidance and insight on timely, cutting-edge topics impacting the legal profession and business. You can attend this event either in-person or virtually…more

Artificial Intelligence, Career Development, Continuing Legal Education, Decriminalization of Marijuana, Employer Liability Issues

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Danielle Waltz

Supreme Court’s Chevron Decision: Major Implications for Businesses on Regulatory Interpretations

“The deference that Chevron requires of courts reviewing agency action cannot be squared with the [Administrative Procedures Act].”…more

Administrative Procedure Act, Chevron Deference, Loper Bright Enterprises v Raimondo, SCOTUS, Statutory Interpretation

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Michelle Weaver

Estoppel Principles in Patent Office Proceedings

On July 26, 2024, in a precedential decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) upheld and expounded on the estoppel provision set forth in 37 C.F.R. § 42.73(d)(3)(i). The CAFC confirmed that the Patent…more

CAFC, Estoppel, Inter Partes Review (IPR) Proceeding, Patent Litigation, Patent Trial and Appeal Board

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Joseph Wheeler

Ohio Hospital Licensure Status Update

As many of you are already aware, the 134th Ohio General Assembly passed House Bill 110 and enacted Ohio Revised Code Chapter 3722, which outlines the license requirements for Ohio hospitals. In that same Bill, the Ohio…more

General Assembly, Health Care Providers, Hospitals, Licenses

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Emily White

Major Changes to California Employment Law: What Employers Need to Know for 2025

Employers in California, and others with California employees and worksites, should take note of new laws set to take effect on January 1, 2025, as well as laws that have recently gone into effect that may impact their…more

California, Employer Liability Issues, Governor Newsom, Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), State Labor Laws

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Faith Whittaker

FTC Rule Prohibiting Non-Compete Agreements Set Aside by Texas Court

On August 20, 2024, a judge in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas entered an order prohibiting the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) from implementing a new rule that would have prohibited employers…more

Employer Liability Issues, Employment Contract, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Non-Compete Agreements, Restrictive Covenants

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Laurie Witek

Trump Administration Announces New Enforcement Efforts Targeted at DEI

This week, the Trump administration escalated its enforcement strategy for ending unlawful Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the private sector Consistent with the policy objectives stated in Executive Order…more

Department of Justice (DOJ), Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I), Educational Institutions, Enforcement Actions, Executive Orders

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Kevin Woodard

SEC Enforcement Action Related to Account Type Conversions

On February 14, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) published a settled Administrative Proceeding Order with One Oak Capital Management, LLC (“One Oak”) and Michael DeRosa. DeRosa served as an investment…more

Disclosure Requirements, Enforcement Actions, Fiduciary Duty, Fraud, Investment Adviser

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Michael Xavier

Federal Circuit Reiterates the Urgency of Opting for Patent Protection or Trade Secrecy, as the On-Sale Bar to Patentability Looms

Under 35 U.S.C. § 102, the “on-sale bar” invalidates a patent if an inventor has sold or made the invention publicly available more than one year before filing the patent application. Recently, the United States Court of Appeals…more

Intellectual Property Protection, International Trade Commission (ITC), Inventions, Inventors, Patent Applications

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Evan Yahng

The Catch-22 of Cybersecurity in the Age of AI

Although artificial intelligence (“AI”) improves how businesses interact with customers, process sales, manage inventory and more, it also heralds new and unique cybersecurity risks. These risks can lead to unprecedented legal…more

Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Data Breach, Data Protection

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Daniel Zinsmaster

Mixing Medicine and Risk: Ohio’s Joint Regulatory Statement Targets Retail IV Therapy Clinics

On May 15, 2025, the State Medical Board of Ohio, the Ohio Board of Pharmacy and the Ohio Board of Nursing (collectively, the “Boards”) jointly issued a significant regulatory statement (the “Statement”) clarifying the legal…more

Enforcement Actions, Government Agencies, Healthcare Facilities, Pharmacies, Physicians

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Craig Zyburo

Inspecting Floors Every 15 Minutes May Defeat a “Constructive Notice” Argument in Florida Slip/Trip and Fall Lawsuits

In a 2023 trip and fall case, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida granted summary judgment in favor of Defendant Wal-Mart. Kozlowski v. Wal-Mart Stores E., LP, No. 5:21-cv-261-ACC-PRL, 2023 U.S…more

Bodily Injury, Constructive Notice, Dangerous Condition, Liability, Property Owners

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