New legal questions are emerging in the dispute between the Trump administration and Anthropic, highlighted by commentary from Alexander Major in the San Francisco Daily Journal’s Capital & Counsel newsletter. If the DoD formally designates Anthropic a “Supply-Chain Risk to National Security” Continue Reading
Defense Contractors, like Lockheed, Seen Removing Anthropic’s AI After Trump Ban
When the federal government signals risk, the market reacts. In a recent Reuters article, Franklin Turner explains why defense contractors are expected to move quickly to remove Anthropic from their supply chains following the Pentagon’s directive, even as the legal basis for the ban may face Continue Reading
Anthropic Hits Back After US Military Labels It a ‘Supply Chain Risk’
A leading artificial intelligence company has been labeled a “supply-chain risk,” and businesses that rely on its technology are scrambling to understand how this could affect their operations. In a social media post, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth broadly stated that effective immediately, Continue Reading
Anthropic Digs in Heels in Dispute with Pentagon, Source Says
Can the Pentagon force an AI company to loosen its guardrails? Franklin Turner spoke to Reuters about the escalation of tension between the US Department of Defense and Anthropic over the company’s refusal to ease military-use restrictions on its technology. In a meeting between Anthropic CEO Continue Reading
With Trump Tariffs Overturned, Attorneys Are Looking to Trade Court to Claw Back Refunds
With the Supreme Court's decision invalidating the Trump administration's tariff policies, the Court of International Trade may be called upon to require the executive branch to return billions of dollars collected in duties. The decision found that President Trump could not use the International Continue Reading
3 Questions After Justices Sink Trump’s Emergency Tariffs
The Supreme Court of the United States has ruled that tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) were unlawful, resolving a significant dispute over executive authority in trade policy. While the decision settles the question of legality, it leaves important Continue Reading
Supreme Court Tariff Ruling Will Trigger Unprecedented Refund Process for US Importers
Over $170 billion is owed to importers following the Supreme Court’s decision that struck down President Trump’s country-specific tariffs, but claiming those funds won’t be easy. US Customs and Border Protection has processes for issuing refunds or collecting additional funds if an importer is Continue Reading
Union Numbers in Private Sector Rise in 2025 but Down Long-term
Union representation in the private sector rose to 6.8% in 2025, despite a sharp drop in union elections and work stoppages last year, according to the US Department of Labor’s annual union membership survey. What does this mean for employers? Hugh Murray, Chair of McCarter’s Labor & Employment Continue Reading
CMMC Compliance Pressures Small and International Defense Suppliers
New US cybersecurity rules are reshaping the defense industrial base, with significant implications for small and cross-border suppliers. In a recent Reuters article, Alexander Major provides insight into how CMMC requirements may reduce competition and create complex compliance Continue Reading
How Lawyers Are Handling a Patent Review ‘Sea Change’
The ground beneath the America Invents Act (AIA) patent review system is moving – and both sides must adjust fast. Major changes to the AIA patent review system over the past year have put limits on challenges, requiring patent challengers and owners to rethink their strategies. How are lawyers on Continue Reading