This resource provides a compilation of what to expect in the early phases of the second Trump administration with respect to environmental regulation, enforcement, and litigation.
This article discusses implications of US President Trump’s Executive Orders for private sector organizations regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The article offers checklists with considerations for in-house lawyers at private-sector employers.
On January 20, 2025, US President Donald Trump issued six executive orders covering immigration policy decisions. This article provides a summary of the executive orders.
US President Donald Trump has announced a slate of immigration executive orders. This resource outlines considerations relevant for in-house lawyers on preparing for ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) I-9 audits or raids.
On April 23, 2025, US President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order entitled “Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy.”
This article discusses the order which directs all federal agencies to deprioritize any enforcement and litigation regarding disparate impact claims.
The United States is in the midst of a unique cultural moment. A post-pandemic economy, a fractured political climate, a newly aggressive regulatory state, a deeply conservative U.S. Supreme Court and the relentless advance of technology have profoundly impacted our workplaces. This article looks at some of the class and collective actions at this historic juncture.
This guide covers key legal issues, rules, and developments regarding fraud and asset tracing across a range of jurisdictions.
Textron II ACC Amicus Brief filed in the First Circuit United States Court of Appeals. This brief argues: the work product doctrine historically protects analysis of litigation risks, as opposed to the facts underlying litigation; dual purpose documents inherently reflecting the anticipation of litigation are protected under Maine and established law; the exception for documents created in the ordinary course of business does not apply to the workpapers; the IRS is wrong to suggest that the substance of the workpapers is irrelevant to an analysis of the work product doctrine; the IRS's desire to simplify its investigations does not trump the work product doctrine. Additionally, an argument is made Textron did not waive work product protection.
Valorem's customized alternative fee arrangements, and its firm structure and practices are designed to consistently deliver value to clients. Patrick Lamb discusses key elements to their approach.
How will that contract you just drafted stand up to the scrutiny of a judge or jury? Each year, some of the largest jury verdicts in the United States are awarded in breach-of-contract cases. Panelists will discuss lessons learned from trying contract cases to help you evaluate, prepare for and win contract-related litigation. Topics will include unique issues that arise in trying contract claims, how commonly used contractual clauses can backfire at trial, minimizing risk in contract drafting and negotiation, restricting application of fiduciary duty and the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, third-party vendor liability and damages.