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Unraveling the Science and Mystery of Human Emotions
Emotions are a peculiar thing, aren’t they? They can lift us to the highest peaks or plunge us into the deepest valleys, often without warning. I’ve always been fascinated by emotions, both my own and those of others. How do they work? Why do they sometimes feel so overwhelming? And more importantly, why do they…
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Key Capital Market Trends: Digital Asset Treasuries
US public companies increasingly embrace digital assets as part of their corporate treasury strategies. Known as digital asset treasury (DAT) companies, these public companies, at the core of their revamped business model, pursue long-term accumulation of significant reserves of digital assets while employing sophisticated, yield-enhancing trading strategies….By: DLA Piper
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New York City Releases Software Specifications for Fast-food Employer Fair Workweek Compliance
In the last decade, various large cities including New York City, Philadelphia, Chicago, Seattle, San Francisco, Emeryville, and Los Angeles (and Los Angeles County)1 have passed predictable scheduling laws. These laws, also known as Fair Workweek (FWW) laws, usually apply to hospitality and retail employers and impose a host of unique scheduling requirements on covered…
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Health Care Week in Review | Federal Government Shutdown Continues; CMS Issues Guidance to MACs on Medicare Claims Processing and Telehealth
Below is Alston & Bird’s Health Care Week in Review, which provides a synopsis of the latest news in health care regulations, notices, and guidance; federal legislation and congressional committee action; reports, studies, and analyses; and other health policy news….By: Alston & Bird
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SEC No-Action Letter on State Trust Companies and Crypto Custody
Our Investment Funds and Securities Litigation teams explain how the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has clarified the treatment of state trust companies as “banks” for custody of crypto assets, which may expand options for registered investment advisers (RIAs) and registered investment companies (RICs) seeking permissible digital asset custody solutions….By: Alston & Bird
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DNI Issues First FASCSA Exclusion and Removal Order Against Acronis AG
On September 15, 2025, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (“DNI”) published the first exclusion and removal order (“Order”) under the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act of 2018 (“FASCSA”). The Order prohibits the procurement and use of products and services from Acronis AG (“Acronis”)—a Swiss cybersecurity and data protection technology company—by the Intelligence Community (“IC”)….By: Mayer Brown
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Policy Limits and Bad Faith Claims: What California Car Accident Victims Need to Know
When it comes to insurance claim practices handled in bad faith, the Golden State is an unfortunate leader. In August 2025, the Sixth Appellate District Court of California published a decision in an insurance dispute that reaffirmed one of many bad faith strategies commonly applied by insurers. Bad faith happens when insurance companies unreasonably fail…
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Disability Claims Are Being Denied More Often — But You Still Have Options
Across Ontario and beyond, more people are facing disability claim denials from their insurance providers. For individuals already coping with serious health challenges, these refusals add another layer of stress….By: Auger Hollingsworth
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U.S. Supreme Court Grants Cert. in FAAAA Preemption Case Involving Brokers
On October 3, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court granted plaintiff’s Petition for a Writ of Certiorari in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC, 124 F.4th 1053 (7th Cir. 2025). The Court will address the question, stated simply: “Does § 14501(c) preempt a state common-law claim against a broker for negligently selecting a motor carrier or…
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Client Alert: Civil Lawsuits Under Human Trafficking Statutes are on the Rise: Recent Decisions Find Coverage for Policyholders Under CGL Policies
Increasingly, many companies are finding themselves entangled in human trafficking claims under federal and state laws. The federal Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA) and similar state laws cast a wide net that is intended to snare those involved in or those that “knowingly benefit” from trafficking. Industries such as agriculture, construction, transportation, technology, banking,…
