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2026 Symposium – Beyond the Rulebook: In-House Counsel in an Era of Evolving Compliance

Join us for our 2026 Symposium! The symposium will explore the legal intricacies and strategic considerations involved…

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Data Centers Targeting Tribal Land: Exploitation or Opportunity?

By: Stanley Miner On January 20, 2026, the federal Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs formally…

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Defining “Physical Loss” After COVID-19: How North State Deli Could Influence the Future of Commercial Insurance

By: Emily Siguenza The COVID-19 pandemic created challenges for businesses, particularly restaurants and bars.[1] State and local…

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Economic D-Day: The Newest Onslaught of Iranian Sanctions and the Effects on International Commerce

By: Francesca Jaubert The Department of the Treasury recently imposed new sanctions on businesses and individuals associated…

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Is a Warning Label Enough? Analyzing FTC’s Proposal on Regulating Personalized Pricing

By: Leila Edouard On August 19, 2026, the FTC made a proposed enforcement policy statement intended to…

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Winner Takes “The W”: How the WNBA’s Application and the MLB’s Opposition Will Impact Trademark Protection in Sports Companies’ Names and Branding

By: Simone Regis The Women’s National Basketball Association (“WNBA”) and two Major League Baseball (“MLB”) teams’ clash…

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Coming into Compliance: PUMP Act Plaintiffs Receive Favorable Outcomes in Cases Securing Protections for Nursing Employees

By: Lauren Smith The Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers (“PUMP”) Act requires employers to accommodate…

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Conflicting Fiduciary Duties, Indirect Control, and Post-Demand Evidence: The Paramount Books and Records Litigation

By: Salvatore Saltarelli The Delaware Supreme Court’s recent decision in Paramount Global v. Rhode Island Office of…

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Evaluating Whether the White House is Violating Pokémon Trademarks in Its Social Media Posts

By: Ryan Burgan In early 2026, the White House social media accounts used two trademarks of the…

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Big Losses, Little Recourse: Bilateral Investment Treaties Unlikely Path for Embattled Social Media Companies

  By: Pablo Urioste Bilateral Investment Treaties (“BITs”) are agreements between two governments to afford certain protections…

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