Christopher Drewry and Kaylin Cook discuss the ever-changing tariff landscape and its particular impact on the construction industry, as many of the tariffs directly affect essential construction materials. Chris and Kaylin share a list of potential disruptions caused by the tariffs, and provide Continue Reading
Navigating the Landscape of Patent Challenges at the USPTO
Challengers striving to beat higher-ranked opponents at the US Open tennis tournament happening now in New York are not the only challengers facing tricky new situations. Parties wishing to challenge the validity of US patents are also facing new situations. For years, patent challengers have relied Continue Reading
A Hole in the Net: Massachusetts’s Six-Figure Penalty for Failure to Spot Phish
Massachusetts recently joined a growing number of states pursuing data privacy enforcement actions, announcing a $795,000 settlement with Peabody Properties, Inc., a Massachusetts-based firm. The property company oversees more than 200 residential properties, including housing for veterans and Continue Reading
Feature Comment: Unleashing AI: What The New Federal Action Plan Means For Industry
With the Trump Administration’s AI Action Plan, the Federal Government has made AI development and use a Government-wide priority putting innovation ahead of safety in an effort to position AI as a potential engine of change and growth. Alex Major and Philip Lee discuss how companies can ensure they Continue Reading
Making Hay of the Interplay Between the TAA and BAA—COFC Sustains Protest Against the VA’s Improper Sourcing of a Critical Pharmaceutical
What OBBBA Means for Individual Taxpayers: Key Takeaways
On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law the legislation commonly referred to as the One Big Beautiful Bill or OBBBA, which includes many tax law changes impacting individuals. The changes cover a broad range of taxpayer behavior. This alert provides a brief overview of some of the more Continue Reading
What OBBBA Means for Businesses: Key Takeaways
On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law the legislation commonly referred to as the One Big Beautiful Bill or OBBBA, which includes several changes to the federal income tax treatment of trade or business activities. Below is a summary of some of the more significant provisions of general Continue Reading
Robinson-Patman Act Case Roundup: Regulatory Uncertainty and Private Litigation Trends
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is sending mixed messages about how aggressively it intends to enforce the Robinson-Patman Act (RPA). During the Biden administration, the agency filed its first two RPA complaints in over two decades. Both were filed over the objections of the agency’s Republican Continue Reading
And in This Corner … the Sweet Science of Federal Contracting’s Year-End
‘In Re Columbia Pipeline Merger Litigation’: A Sigh of Relief for Acquirors
The Delaware Supreme Court recently overturned the Court of Chancery decision that found a corporate buyer liable for aiding and abetting in a merger case. The Supreme Court reiterated that an acquiring company can in fact be held liable if there is evidence of actual knowledge of the seller’s Continue Reading