Many of today’s employers are eager to reap the benefits of emerging artificial intelligence-powered tools and are pressing their teams to identify and implement ways in which AI can improve their work. Some of these employers are approaching the AI revolution with business risks in mind, carefully Continue Reading
No “Skinny Dipping” into Liability: SCOTUS Delivers Win for Generic Drugs
The manufacture and distribution of generic pharmaceutical drugs is a polarizing topic in the political and legal world. The manufacturing and marketing of generic versions of brand-name drugs are allowed in the United States if (1) the generic company obtains approval from the Food and Drug Continue Reading
The USPTO Just Sent You a Save-the-Date — Here’s What to Do with It
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has introduced a new "Pre-Docketing Notice" pilot program aimed at improving transparency and efficiency in the patent examination process. Under this program, applicants for utility nonprovisional patent applications will receive a notice Continue Reading
Governance Disputes: Delaware Court of Chancery Reiterates Distinction between Voting Agreements and Proxy Agreements
Ropko v. McNeill, C.A. No. 2024-1193-PAF (Del. Ch. Mar. 16, 2026) The Delaware Court of Chancery’s decision in Ropko v. McNeill, C.A. No. 2024-1193-PAF (Del. Ch. Mar. 16, 2026) addressed an important question in the context of limited liability company (LLC) governance disputes—namely, whether a Continue Reading
Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II: No Shipper Liability Expansion
Key Takeaways It is with some amusement that I read the hailstorm of comments regarding the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II. What has surprised me most is certain reactions, particularly regarding the potential liability of shippers. There has been Continue Reading
New Jersey 2025 Regulatory Updates: Part 2
Part 2 of our 2025 New Jersey Regulatory Update summarizes recently adopted rules and amendments affecting healthcare providers, long-term care facilities, residential operators, and licensed professionals. To read Part 1 of our update, click here. Sexual Misconduct Prevention On May 5, Continue Reading
Compliance Note No. 16: Pre-election Notice Requirements
With the primary election less than a week away, county party committees and other PACs need to be aware of which contributions and expenditures must be reported to the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC) within 24 hours. ELEC has recently focused many of its enforcement actions on Continue Reading
SEC Proposes Major Rule Changes to Streamline Shelf Eligibility
Proposed Release No. 33-11418 would significantly expand Form S-3 access for domestic issuers while preserving legacy Form F-3 and WKSI requirements for foreign private issuers. Summary The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed sweeping reforms to the registered offering Continue Reading
Supreme Court Expands Freight Broker Liability for Negligent Hiring
In a long-anticipated ruling, the US Supreme Court determined in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC et al. that freight brokers are subject to state-law negligent hiring claims and do not get the benefit of federal preemption under the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act for motor Continue Reading
New Jersey 2025 Regulatory Updates: Part 1
This first installment of our overview of regulations finalized in 2025 summarizes recently adopted rules and amendments affecting healthcare providers, long-term care facilities, residential operators, and licensed professionals. These updates address a range of operational, licensure, compliance, Continue Reading