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Litigation on divisional patent applications

Let’s Make it a Date – Best Method and the Filing Date of the Earliest Complete Application

by: Rachelle Downie & James Wallace

DOJ Releases Updated Guidance on Unlawful Discrimination

by: Amy Fabiano & Brigid Harrington

Tax Court Disallows $51 Million Bad Debt Deduction for Anaheim Arena Manager

by: G. Michelle Ferreira & Courtney A. Hopley

Finding an Expert Witness: Best Practices for Finding Credible Experts

by: Kim Beane

IRS Modifies List of Taxable Chemical Substances to Include 21 Chemicals

by: Lynn L. Bergeson & Carla N. Hutton

August Uncertainty: Tariffs, Trade Turbulence & the Funding Fight [Podcast]

by: Joshua C. Zive & Paul Nathanson

2025 Changes in Texas Employment Laws That Employers Must Comply With

by: Cristina Portela Solomon

An Inside Look at the National Energy Dominance Council (NEDC) with Brittany Kelm, NEDC Senior Policy Advisor [Podcast]

by: Scott H. Segal

Attorney General Pam Bondi Issues DEI Guidance to Recipients of Federal Funds

by: Guy Brenner & Olympia Karageorgiou

DOL Expands Use of RFIs in PERM Cases

by: Ian R. Macdonald

GAO Sharpens its Pleading Standard Description: But Did GAO Raise the Bar?

by: David L. Bodner & Elizabeth N. Jochum

Florida Attorney-General Bans Outside Counsel with DEI & ESG Policies

by: Jacob H. Hupart

USCIS Updates Policy Manual, Expands Enforcement Rule: What the Stricter Stance Means for H-1B, Family-Based, Other Beneficiaries

by: Amy L. Peck & Kimberly M. Bennett

Federal and State Agencies Ramp Up Scrutiny of the GLP-1 Drug Market

by: Blank Rome LLP

DEEP DIVE: FTC Hits Insurance Lead Generators with $145MM in Penalty– And there are Two Major Lessons Here

by: Eric J. Troutman

After Purl v. HHS: Navigating the Shifting Landscape of Reproductive Health Privacy

by: Roma Patel & Linn F. Freedman

USPTO Restricts Use of AAPA and Other General Knowledge Evidence in IPR Proceedings

by: Ehsun Forghany

Common Issues with Appealing Dodd-Frank Whistleblower Award Denials

by: Jacob Rusting & Alice Wanamaker

DTSA Statute of Limitations and Reasonable Diligence in Employee Trade Secret Misappropriation Claims

by: Linda M. Jackson & Matthew F. Prewitt

Demystifying Commercial Litigation Finance

by: Financial Poise Faculty

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Groundbreaking $2 Billion Environmental Settlement Makes History and Holds Polluters Accountable for Contamination in New Jersey

by: The National Law Review

Monday, August 4, the State of New Jersey announced a landmark settlement with DuPont and related companies (“DuPont Defendants”) valued at more than $2 billion, the largest environmental recovery for a single State – and one of the top-20 largest settlements of any kind – in U.S. history.

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Use Natural Intelligence Before Artificial Intelligence

by: Adam Sarote

Although AI risks can be prevented and mitigated, failure to govern and deploy a secure Artificial Intelligence system can result in significant fines.

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August 2025 Legal News: Law Firm News, Industry Awards and Recognition and Women in Law

by: The National Law Review

Thank you for reading The National Law Review’s legal news roundup, highlighting the latest law firm news! Please read below for the latest in law firm news and industry expansion, legal industry awards, recognition and women in the legal field.

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No second USCCIS H-1B lottery for FY2026

No Supplemental H-1B Cap Lottery for FY2026

by: Ian P. Band

USCIS announced that the Congressionally mandated number of H-1B petitions for both "regular" and "master's" categories has been met, and there will not be a supplemental lottery for FY2026. In prior years, USCIS has held at least one supplemental lottery, but not this year.

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IRS Issues Interim Guidance for Large Businesses

IRS Issues Interim Guidance to Improve Large Business & International Examination Process

by: Sharon Katz-Pearlman & Dylan Neves-Cox

On July 23, 2025, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS or the Service)’s Large Business & International Division (LB&I) issued “Interim Guidance on Reinforcing the Customer Focused, High Efficiency LB&I Examination Process,” which contains three modifications to existing IRS policies and procedures in l

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CISA + Partners Release Advisory on Scattered Spider

by: Linn F. Freedman

On July 29, 2025, the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), along with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the Australian Cyber Security Centre’s Australian Signals Directorate, and the Australian Federal Police and National Cyber Se

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The Future of the CFPB Open Banking Rule Remains…Open

by: Roma Patel

On July 29, 2025, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) stated in a legal briefing that it has decided to reconsider an agency rule “with a view to substantially revis[e] it and provid[e] a robust justification.” The federal district court hearing the case granted the motion, thus pausing the lawsuit for now.

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Sustainable Energy & Infrastructure Litigation Updates — August 2025

by: Jacob H. Hupart

There was a noteworthy development in the ongoing legal challenge to the SEC’s mandatory climate disclosure law, which is currently pending in the Eighth Circuit. Following the decision by the Trump administration SEC to cease efforts to defend the regulation, the court had directed the SEC to state “whether the Commission

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July 2025 Washington Sustainability Environmental Update

Energy & Sustainability Washington Update — August 2025

by: John Lushetsky & R. Neal Martin

July was a big month for federal energy and sustainability policy. A series of major actions out of Congress and the executive branch signaled significant shifts in direction — on everything from spending and permitting to trade, technology, and agency leadership.

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Sustainable Energy & Infrastructure M&A Activity — August 2025

by: Thomas R. Burton, III & Sahir Surmeli

Deep Isolation nuclear waste disposal technology closes reverse merger and $33M financing. Resilient Power, developer of electric vehicle charging stations designed for commercial and fleet operations, reached a definitive agreement to be acquired by Eaton for an undisclosed amount.

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Cyber risk in M&A: DOJ settlement shows buyers liable

Buyer Beware: Cybersecurity Compliance in M&A

by: Merle M. DeLancey Jr. & Samarth Barot

FTC probes gender-affirming care for minors

FTC Request for Information Regarding Gender Affirming Care

by: Kate Hardey & Stanley V. Polit

USDA Ramps Up Food Safety Strategy

by: Kate Hardey & Katy Pollitt

EPA Must Reconsider Developing ELGs for Seven Industries

by: Andrew J. Turner & Brian R. Levey

EPA Seeks Comment as It Reconsiders PCE Risk Management Rule

by: Lynn L. Bergeson & Carla N. Hutton

White House Charts New Course for Digital Asset Policy

by: Daniel J. Davis

United States: Going for Two! SEC Approves Multi-Crypto Asset ETP

by: Richard F. Kerr & Keri E. Riemer

DOJ Identifies Tariff Fraud as Enforcement Priority

by: Scott A. Resnik & Alan J. Brudner

New Texas Law Requires Storage of Electronic Health Records in U.S.

by: Julia K. Kadish & Michael D. Sutton

DOJ Releases DEI Guidance

by: Samia M. Kirmani & Michael D. Thomas

President Trump Sends Nomination for OCSPP Assistant Administrator to the Senate

by: James V. Aidala

United States Department of Justice Issues Guidance on DEI Policies (US)

by: Gabrielle Martin

Deadline Approaches for Comments on NASAA Proposed Model Franchise Broker Law

by: Jess A. Dance & Josh Goldberg

The Latest Changes to Minnesota’s Earned Sick and Safe Time Statute

by: Gina K. Janeiro & Hadley M. Simonett

Trump Administration Proposes to Repeal 2009 Endangerment Finding

by: Kyle W. Danish & Arthur "A.J." Singletary

Bonus Depreciation and Fiber Optic Networks

by: Casey Lide & Jackson T. Cherner

A Business Owner’s Guide to Risk Management

by: Financial Poise Faculty

When IP Meets Bankruptcy: Navigating the Legal Crossroads

by: Joshua L. Gablin

FDA Releases Tool for Toxicity Screening of Chemicals in Food

by: Food and Drug Law at Keller and Heckman

President’s Working Group Issues Report on Digital Financial Technology

by: Scott H. Kimpel

TALK TO A HUMAN OR PAY THE PRICE: Congress Proposes Call Center Bill Mandating AI and Location Disclosures

by: Blake Landis

Unlocking Savings: New Tax Breaks for Overtime and Tips – What Employers Need to Know

by: Andreas Mosby & Martha J. Zackin

California’s New AI Employment Regulations Are Set To Go Into Effect On October 1, 2025

by: Gregory W. Knopp & Jonathan P. Slowik

SAX Announces Minority Investment to Accelerate Strategic Growth

by: INSIDE Public Accounting

America’s AI Action Plan: What You Need to Know

by: Nicholas A. Sarokhanian & Kaitlyn E. Stone

The GENIUS Act Paves the Way for U.S. Crypto Innovation

by: Roslyn Layton PhD

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF UCC SALE: 777 Partners LLC

Published: 11 August, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICE OF UCC ARTICLE 9 SALE: Membership Interests in RINO 17 LLC

Published: 11 August, 2025

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Published: 8 August, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICE OF UCC ARTICLE 9 SALE: Selux Diagnostics,Inc

Published: 8 August, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF ASSESTS: GEE HEAVY MACHINERY LLC

Published: 30 July, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICE OF ASSET SALE: CleanBay Renewables, Inc, and Its Several Subsidiaries

Published: 29 July, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICE OF AUCTION OF ASSETS: Confidential Women’s Resort Wear Company

Published: 28 July, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICE OF RECEIVERSHIP SALE: ENTEGRA CAPITAL LLC AND EC MASTER TRUST

Published: 23 July, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICE OF UCC SALE: Harrisburg Hotel LLC

Published: 21 July, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICE OF UCC SALE: GLP 2206 LLC

Published: 18 July, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICE OF UCC SALE: Broad St Ventures Urban Renewal, LLC

Published: 10 July, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT: Common Cents Distributors, LLC

Published: 26 June, 2025

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GOP Megabill

Trump Sends Letters to Manufacturers Regarding Most-Favored-Nation Executive Order Requirements

by: Theresa C. Carnegie & Bridgette A. Keller

A New Executive Order Signals Administration’s Cybersecurity Priorities

by: Sarah S. Glover & Gregory J. Leighton

One Big Beautiful Bill: Estate and Gift Tax Exclusion and the Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Exemption Increases to $15 Million

by: Haley D. DelVecchio & Christie R. Galinski

One Big Beautiful Bill Act – Employee Benefits Executive Compensation Updates/Changes

by: Michelle (Mickey) Bartlett & Christie R. Galinski

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The Fundamentals of the Chapter 11 First Day Hearing

by: Michele Schechter

Removal? Snap to it!

by: Timothy E. Burroughs

The Anatomy of a Trial

by: Joshua L. Gablin

Remote Work Compliance Considerations for H-1B, E-3, and H-1B1 Employees

by: Ian R. Macdonald

Civil Rights Enforcement following Columbia’s Settlement with the White House

by: Amy Fabiano & Brigid Harrington

Breastfeeding at Work Redefined: Puerto Rico’s New Code Ushers in Major Changes

by: Sara E. Colón-Acevedo & Karina Rodríguez

Court Rules Pension Fund’s Position Was Not ‘So Baseless’ as to Mandate an Award of Attorneys’ Fees

by: Robert R. Perry

Tax-Loss Harvesting Part III: Investment Strategies

by: Andie Kramer

Understanding Cash Collateral and DIP Financing Orders

by: Financial Poise Faculty

Beltway Buzz, August 8, 2025

by: James J. Plunkett

DOL Resurrects PAID Program: Employers Can Self-Report, Resolve Violations

by: Justin R. Barnes & Jeffrey W. Brecher

Mediation Done Right: Selecting, Preparing, and Presenting Your Case for Settlement

by: Financial Poise Faculty

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Artificial Intelligence News

The Explainability Illusion: Why AI Transparency Requirements Miss the Point

by: Jason M. Loring

Regulations demand Artificial Intelligence explainability, but compliance often masks true system logic, risking governance gaps and false human oversight confidence Read More

Rules for General-Purpose AI Models Under the AI Act Become Applicable

by: Hunton Andrews Kurth’s Privacy and Cybersecurity

ChatGPT complicates HR in manufacturing settings

Is ChatGPT the New “WebMD” for Human Resources Professionals to Contend With?

by: Abby M. Warren

Training Artificial Intelligence and Employer Liability: Lessons from Schuster v. Scale AI

by: Naomi C. Friedman

Bipartisan AI Bill Reintroduced; Senate Challenges China Chip Reversal — AI: The Washington Report

by: Bruce D. Sokler & Alexander Hecht

Tasked with Troubling Content: AI Model Training and Workplace Implications

by: John M. O’Connor & Robert M. Travisano

Tennessee Data Privacy Law (TIPA) Effective July 1: Are You Prepared?

by: Erin Jane Illman & Brett Lawrence

New White House AI Action Plan Aims to Remove Barriers and Shift Regulatory Focus

by: Jennifer Betts & Danielle Ochs

Balancing Innovation and Oversight: Federal AI Policy in Transition

by: Brad Y. Chin & Joshua S. Cunningham

AI for Judges Is Both Inevitable and a Good Thing, Done Correctly

by: Shlomo Klapper

New York Enacts Legislation Regulating Algorithmic Pricing and AI Companions

by: Hunton Andrews Kurth’s Privacy and Cybersecurity

White House Aims To Accelerate Environmental Permitting For Data Centers

by: Garrett Jansma & Jennifer Jeffers

How to Use AI Without Sacrificing Firm Credibility

by: Hope Brusstar

AI Governance Series, Part 3: Building Governance That Actually Works

by: Jason M. Loring & Andrew R. Lee

Senators Introduce Legislation to Curb Use of Personal Data and Copyrighted Works for Gen AI Training

by: Anita C. Marinelli & Kimberly L. Scott

Senators Introduce Legislation to Curb Use of Personal Data and Copyrighted Works for Gen AI Training

by: Anita C. Marinelli & Kimberly L. Scott

Aprio’s $300M AI Commitment Gains Momentum with Acquisition of TimeCredit AI

by: INSIDE Public Accounting

America’s AI Action Plan: What You Need to Know

by: Nicholas A. Sarokhanian & Kaitlyn E. Stone

A Closer Look at America’s AI Action Plan: What’s Inside and What You Need to Know

by: Bryan Reece Clark & Kelsey L. Brandes

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White House Updates

Trump Executive Order Attacks "De-banking" Practices

by: Jacob H. Hupart

A Hard Day’s Night for Renewable Energy Incentives

by: Jeffrey B. Tate & Samantha Overly

Budget Reconciliation Law Puts Beginning of Construction in the Spotlight

by: Mary Burke Baker & David J. Skillman

QOZ Planning Under the OBBBA

by: Kevin Matz

Amendments to Section 1202 Tax Exclusion for Sale of Qualified Small Business Stock Provide to Lift to Startups and Angel Investors

by: Gary J. Kocher

OBBBA’s Impact on Employee Benefit Plans, Programs, and Arrangements

by: Alden J. Bianchi & Jacob Mattinson

Overcomplicating Overtime: How Employers Need to Assess the One Big Beautiful Bill’s Overtime Tax Changes

by: Michael F. Ryan

The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Legislation – Key US Employer-Sponsored Employee Benefit Changes

by: Joseph P. Yonadi, Jr. & Michael A. Curto

Key Impacts the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Will Have on Business and Real Estate Transactions

by: Justin J. Wallace & P. Prestin Weidner

OBBB Enhances Opportunity Zones, Qualified Small Business Stock and Other Business Perks

by: Christie R. Galinski & Jeffrey L. Golds

Employee Benefits Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: What Employers Need to Know

by: Caleb L. Barron

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International Law News

U.S.–E.U. trade deal reshapes transatlantic commerce

White House Announces U.S.-E.U. Trade Framework with Proposed 15% Tariff

by: Michelle Rosario & Clinton K. Yu

European Court of Justice Upholds Decision Annulling Harmonized Classification and Labeling of Titanium Dioxide

by: Lynn L. Bergeson & Carla N. Hutton

Tariff Update: Reciprocal Tariffs and Other Recent Changes

by: Lisa C. Mays & Jonathan Wang

China’s Supreme People’s Court Releases the Guiding Opinions on Implementing the Law of the People’s Republic of China on Promoting the Private Economy

by: Aaron Wininger

European Commission Has a Fresh Attempt at Trying to Clarify the Legal Status of Chemical Recycling

by: Gerard McElwee & Begonia Filgueira

EFRAG Launches Consultation on Simplified European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) under the CSRD

by: John Verwey

EC Action Plan for the Chemicals Industry Includes Measures to Strengthen the Sector

by: Lynn L. Bergeson & Carla N. Hutton

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Federal Law News

Department of State Reduces Availability Interview Waivers for Non-Immigrant Visa Applicants

by: Stephen R. Pattison

Starting Sept 2, 2025, U.S. visa interview waivers for student, exchange, and work visas end; tourist/business visas face stricter renewal rules, increasing wait tim Read More