May 12, 2025 at 06:18 AM By Guillermo C. Artiles By Ryan M. Magee The legalization of adult-use cannabis across numerous U.S. states was driven by more than economic or regulatory motivations; it was a response to decades of disproportionate impact of drug enforcement and an opportunity to Continue Reading
Chancery Court Dismisses Challenge to a Del. Corporation’s Advance Notice Bylaws for Lack of Ripeness Following ‘Kellner’
In Siegel v. Morse, 2025 WL 1101624 (Del. Ch. Apr. 14, 2025), the Delaware Court of Chancery dismissed a stockholder’s challenge to advance notice bylaws of The AES Corp. (the company) on ripeness grounds, reinforcing the court’s stance that such claims require a concrete dispute. The bylaws, Continue Reading
Reading an AI’s Mind: New Clues from Anthropic Research & What it Means for AI Risk Management
Though considerably less complex than the human brain, advanced AI models are of sufficient complexity to resist their thorough understanding. Though the Anthropic team was able to trace circuit logic at various points, many steps in the thinking process proved illusive. The famous late night Continue Reading
NCAA Antitrust Settlement: Ground Breaking or Grounding?
*Initially published in Sports Litigation Alert, May 2, 2025. Settlement Limits NIL Compensation, Leaves Open Major Issues The House v NCAA settlement-purported to re- solve antitrust claims (i.e. issues stymying the competitive market)-will, if approved, fail to accomplish its primary Continue Reading
Taxes, business and responsible person liability: Are you covered?
Reuters publishes an article co-authored by Paul Buonaguro on the consequences individuals may face as responsible persons for a company’s tax non-compliance and liability mitigation considerations. Continue Reading
Artificial Intelligence and Product Liability
Joseph Mazzarella and Kimberly Castellino Metzger authored an article for The Journal of Robotics, Artificial Intelligence & Law detailing the potential product liability risks for products that incorporate artificial intelligence (AI). Product liability laws currently serve as a general safety Continue Reading
Look to Case Law to Decide Border Tax Credits’ Constitutionality
Several states bordering Canada provide tax credits for income taxes paid to Canadian provinces, which could potentially favor commerce with Canada over other countries and may violate the Constitution. Paul Buonaguro, attorney from our Tax and Benefits team, discuss how these tax policies may Continue Reading
Opinion: How Biotechs Can Avoid Unpleasant State and Local Tax Surprises
Paul Buonaguro, attorney from our Tax & Benefits team, discuss the potential tax pitfalls biotech startups can face when partnering with large pharmaceutical companies, particularly when entering new states. They cover how a collaboration deal can trigger unexpected state income taxes and other Continue Reading
Judge Young on Judging — Reflections from Nearly 50 Years on the Bench
Dean Elwell, a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association’s Complex Commercial Litigation Section Council, authored “Judge Young on Judging — Reflections from Nearly 50 Years on the Bench,” published in the January/February issue of the Massachusetts Bar Association’s Section Review. In the first Continue Reading
AI and Land Use—a Perfect Match in Real Estate Heaven
The capabilities of AI are boundless, and its effects promise to introduce new dimensions to the present land use planning regimes. Yet, despite these benefits, human expertise, and the human perspective in land use remain indispensable. Feb. 6, 2025 In a world driven by efficiency, artificial Continue Reading