Providers continue to question how to handle collection of dispute resolution awards under the federal No Surprises Act (NSA) as the federal courts remain split on their interpretation of the NSA. Most recently, in June 2025, the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit decided Guardian Flight LLC Continue Reading
Pokémon, Gotta Patent Them All? New Nintendo Patent Turns a Lot of Heads
Nintendo was recently granted a patent, presumably related to the Pokémon franchise, that has been drawing a great amount of attention from those in the industry. This new patent, as well as the attention it has garnered, shows how the right patent filings can put competitors on notice. Nintendo, Continue Reading
The Condominium Termination Conundrum: Navigating the Fla. Condominium Act for Successful Redevelopment
Manuel Fernandez authors an article in the Daily Business Review on how the current provisions of the Florida Condominium Act concerning condominium terminations skew bargaining power toward holdout unit owners who own as little as 5% of the voting rights in a condominium. Such a small percentage Continue Reading
Important Update – Clarifications Available to Weekend H-1B Presidential Proclamation
First, it is now clear that those who currently have a pending or approved H-1B petition or a valid H-1B visa are not subject to the September 19 presidential proclamation and exorbitant fee. Those people will be able to enter the United States after the restrictions take effect at 12:01am EDT Continue Reading
Losing on Trade, Trump Sows Chaos by Imposing $100,000 “Tariff” on H-1B Employers
This administration’s effort to usurp Congressional authority pivoted from trade to immigration policy late Friday, September 19, 2025. The President issued a presidential proclamation restricting the entry of any H-1B beneficiary unless their employer pays a $100,000 fee for the sponsored Continue Reading
Rigging the Game? Antitrust Risks in the Public Contracting Arena
Don’t Depend Solely on the Government to Prosecute Business Theft: Be Prepared and Protect Yourself
It’s true that violating laws protecting intellectual property, technology and the computer systems in which this information is generated and stored risks criminal prosecution. But these offenses are infrequently prosecuted and, when they are, the prosecutions are too often lengthy, complex and Continue Reading
States Continue to Coordinate on Privacy Enforcement
If your company’s marketing plan includes cross-context behavioral advertising (i.e., targeting ads to consumers based on their Internet browsing habits, also known as ad tracking), this alert may be for you. The attorneys general of Connecticut, California, and Colorado, together with the Continue Reading
Feature Comment: CMMC Crosses The Finish Line—But Defense Contractors’ Race Ain’t Over
The DoD has finally crossed the CMMC finish line, but for contractors, the race is just beginning. With the Final Rule effective Nov. 10, award eligibility will hinge on a “current” CMMC status in SPRS, backed by annual affirmations and strict compliance. The next two months are critical for getting Continue Reading
Conn. Ruling May Help Prevent Abuse Of Anti-SLAPP Statute
Connecticut's anti-strategic lawsuit against public participation, or SLAPP, statute, provides a unique procedural vehicle — the special motion to dismiss — to cut short frivolous litigation that is based on a defendant's constitutionally protected activityUpon a defendant's showing that the Continue Reading