June 24, 2025

Bankruptcy, Ethics, and AI: What a Combo

Bankruptcy attorneys must adhere to the conflicts of interest and disclosure obligation requirements under the Bankruptcy Code and Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure. As part of their ethical obligations, bankruptcy attorneys should also understand the ethical considerations in managing clients' social media, the implications of AI, and the potential criminal exposures for attorneys and clients. Check out this...

June 24, 2025

What’s New in Practical Guidance – May 2025 Update

The May 2025 release of Practical Guidance by LexisNexis introduces a rich suite of enhancements across multiple practice areas, strengthening the platform’s position as an indispensable resource for legal professionals. From comprehensive new playbooks and resource kits to specialized tools in niche areas like AI governance and privacy law, this update empowers users with tools that boost efficiency, reduce legal...

June 17, 2025

Waiting on GILTI's Big Beautiful Shift

The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1), recently passed by the U.S. House, introduces major changes to the Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (GILTI) regime that could impact multinational corporations. It makes the current 49.2% GILTI deduction rate permanent, preventing the scheduled drop to 37.5% under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) (note: the 49.2% rate reflects analytical models, not a statutory figure) (see...

June 17, 2025

Revitalizing Class B Malls

Class B malls have struggled in recent years with the decrease in mall shoppers and the departure of anchor tenants. Developers and owners are revitalizing Class B malls and filling vacancies by introducing mixed-use elements such as apartments, hotels, healthcare facilities, entertainment centers, and dining options. Read this article for more insights. Read now » Related Content Attorney's Role in...

June 17, 2025

Deal Smarter: Joint Venture Essentials from Practical Guidance

Joint ventures bring together two or more parties to collaborate on a specific business opportunity. They may be structured as contractual arrangements, new entity formations, or investments in an existing business. Key considerations include defining the joint venture’s purpose, scope, governance, capital contributions, and exit strategies. Use this Joint Venture Resource Kit to access essential practice notes...

June 17, 2025

FDA Complete Response Letters

This practice note covers how to respond to a complete response letter issued by the FDA as part of the agency’s new drug application (NDA) or biologics license application (BLA) process. Read now » Related Content FDA Drug Regulatory Activity Tracker Set an alert on this editorially curated resource to monitor FDA regulatory activity affecting your clients in the pharmaceutical industry. Practical...

June 17, 2025

“Sometimes It Feel Like Some Bot Is Watching Me”—AI and Employee Privacy

Want to know how to balance the benefits of artificial intelligence tools against associated risks to employee privacy? Read our practice note, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Employee Privacy , by Damon Silver, Eric Felsberg, Douglas Klein, Gregory Brown, Julia Bover, and Cindy Huang of Jackson Lewis P.C. Read now » Related Content Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Resource Kit Access current guidance...

June 17, 2025

Rule-ing Your 30(b)(6) Depositions: Preparing a Patent Owner Witness Effectively

Explore this guidance on the key aspects of preparing a corporate representative for a deposition in patent litigation, expertly authored by Charles A. Weiss of Holland & Knight LLP. The practice note covers the scope and purpose of a Rule 30(b)(6) deposition, objecting and responding to a deposition notice, the selection and preparation process for the witness, the topics that may be covered during the deposition...

June 17, 2025

Texas Two-Steps Around the AMA Guides Sixth: Still Dancing with the Fourth Edition

If medical science has evolved, someone forgot to tell the Texas Labor Code. Although the Lone Star State is considering adoption of the newly released AMA Guides Sixth, it’s still flipping through the well-worn AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 4th Edition (1993)—and it shows, y’all. Read now » Related Content Workers’ Compensation Law (TX) Dig deep into a comprehensive...

June 17, 2025

The Billing and Collections Policy Compliance Checklist You Can’t Afford to Miss

Check out this checklist from Practical Guidance – Healthcare that outlines the required elements of a nonprofit hospital's Billing and Collections Policy under Section 501(r) of the Internal Revenue Code. The checklist establishes what actions a nonprofit hospital may take to obtain payment for healthcare services, including steps to determine eligibility for financial assistance prior to initiating extraordinary...

June 17, 2025

The CTA: A Legal, Political, and Regulatory Battle Over Beneficial Ownership Disclosure

Beginning on April 25, 2025, foreign reporting companies began submitting Initial Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reports to FinCEN, under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). However, controversy persists following the March 2025 Interim Final Rule issued by the U.S. Treasury Department, with some regulators arguing that transparency is crucial to combating financial crimes. Explore this client alert digest for...

June 17, 2025

Joint Venture Insights for Financial Professionals

When a client asks whether entering into a joint venture is allowed under its current credit facility, it’s important to assess potential restrictions in the credit agreement. These agreements often limit a borrower’s ability to acquire, form, or participate in joint ventures. This practice note provides guidance on how to analyze and respond to such inquiries. Read now » Related Content Joint...

June 17, 2025

Small Accounts? Send it to the State’s Unclaimed Property Fund

The DOL’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) recently announced a temporary enforcement policy under ERISA that makes it easier to unload small retirement benefit payments owed to missing participants or beneficiaries. Provided the participant's or beneficiary's nonforfeitable account/accrued benefit is $1,000 or less (without counting any outstanding plan loan), a responsible plan fiduciary...

June 17, 2025

Lessons from a Pennsylvania Wiretapping Class Action Dismissal

An online retailer recently successfully asserted consent as a complete defense to a putative Pennsylvania Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Control Act class action, resulting in the dispositive dismissal of the action. The decision provides key insights and lessons on how online notice and consent can be leveraged to directly address and mitigate legal risks and class action liability exposure arising from the...

June 17, 2025

High Stakes, Higher Standards: Mastering Ownership and Control Changes in Massachusetts Cannabis Law

Considering investing in or restructuring a cannabis business in Massachusetts? This comprehensive guide demystifies the regulatory maze surrounding ownership and control changes, offering cannabis operators and attorneys a step-by-step breakdown of what the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) expects—from initial filings to municipal approvals. Whether you're navigating investment deals, license...

June 17, 2025

Designing Success: The Ultimate Architect Services Playbook

Unlock the secrets to seamless architect negotiations with our comprehensive guide. The Architect Services Playbook offers a strategic framework for drafting and negotiating service agreements, complete with preferred provisions, fallback language, and expert drafting tips. Whether you represent the owner or architect, this playbook equips you with practical guidelines to navigate potential risks and protect your interests...

June 17, 2025

Form 1-A Form Check: Checklist

Modernized Regulation A creates two tiers of offerings: Tier 1, for offerings up to $20 million (including no more than $6 million on behalf of selling security holders) in a 12–month period; and Tier 2, for offerings currently up to $75 million (including no more than $22.5 million on behalf of selling security holders) in a 12–month period. Issuers that wish to engage in a Regulation A offering use Form...

June 17, 2025

Stay Ahead: Your Go-To Tracker for 2025 Executive Order Challenges

Explore a comprehensive resource designed to keep you informed about the newest lawsuits against the current administration’s executive orders. Organized in reverse chronological order, this tracker is meticulously reviewed and updated at least weekly, ensuring you have access to the most current and relevant information. Stay ahead with this essential tool for navigating the evolving legal landscape. Read now...

June 17, 2025

Court Agrees with Lender: No Bankruptcy For You! Next!

In a recent ruling, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois dismissed a Chapter 11 filing, citing the lack of consent from an independent director appointed by the lender. This case highlights the ongoing legal debate over the balance between lender protections and a borrower's right to seek bankruptcy relief. Check out this expertly drafted article discussing the decision. Read now »...

June 17, 2025

United We Stand: Joint Defense in Antitrust Investigations and Litigation

There is strength in numbers. And this aphorism is especially true in antitrust matters. Joint defense is a common scenario in antitrust cases. Whether in massive cartel investigations, litigation, or merger reviews, antitrust lawyers often find themselves working hand-in-hand with lawyers representing different clients. Cumbersome? Annoying? Advantageous? Yes—to all three. Working effectively in joint defense is...

June 11, 2025

Decoding IRC Section 144 and Tax-Exempt Bond Benefits

A small issue bond is one type of conduit bond, referred to as a private activity bond, which provides a loan to a nongovernmental third-party borrower for use in developing projects that benefit the public. Qualified small issue bonds are tax-exempt bonds issued as private activity bonds permitted under I.R.C. § 144(a) if the aggregate authorized face amount is $1 million or less. At least 95% of the net proceeds...

June 11, 2025

Protecting the Interests of Real Estate Transaction Stakeholders

Title insurance and surveys are critical for safeguarding the interests of buyers, lenders, and property owners by mitigating legal risks and addressing boundary-related issues. Read this practice note to learn about examining titles and surveys in the due diligence process for commercial real estate transactions. Read now » Related Content Title Insurance Dive into this practice note explaining title insurance...

June 11, 2025

Controlling the Narrative: Public Announcements Clauses in M&A Transactions

In the high-stakes arena of M&A transactions, public announcements clauses serve as essential gatekeepers for information flow, ensuring coordinated messaging while maintaining regulatory compliance and protecting sensitive deal dynamics. Discover how our comprehensive analysis of public announcements clauses in acquisition agreements provides strategic guidance on crafting balanced disclosure protocols that protect...

June 11, 2025

Investigational New Drug (IND) Clinical Trial Holds

This practice note discusses FDA clinical hold orders issued to IND sponsors and covers grounds for issuing a clinical hold order, how the FDA issues an order, and how a sponsor should respond to a clinical hold order to ensure a timely review. Read now » Related Content FDA Complete Response Letter Checklist Respond confidently to a complete response letter issued by the FDA as part of the new drug approval...

June 11, 2025

Doctor Algorithm Will See You Now—But Should It Handle Your Workers' Comp Claim Too?

Explore with renowned workers’ compensation jurist Robert G. Rassp how artificial intelligence (AI) fits in the context of medicine and law and whether a legitimate role, if any, exists for the use of AI in the context of workers' compensation cases. Read now » Related Content Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Resource Kit Access current guidance on generative AI, organized by practice area...