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Former Labor Secretary Stoked Dysfunction and Toxicity, Department Report Finds
Lori Chavez-DeRemer spent Labor Department funds on personal travel and tolerated harassment in the agency, its inspector general found.
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Exploring Dark Matter: Unraveling the Universe’s Hidden Mysteries
Have you ever stared up at the night sky and felt a sense of wonder about what lies beyond? I have, countless times. There’s something about the stars that invites curiosity, a longing to understand the vastness that surrounds us. One of the most intriguing mysteries out there is dark matter. It’s invisible, elusive, yet…
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OSC Releases ‘Call for Interest’ in Space Commerce Certification Pilot Program
On August 20, 2026, the Department of Commerce Office of Space Commerce (OSC) announced a call for interest for companies interested in participating in a pilot phase of the newly established Space Commerce Certification (SCC) framework….By: Cooley LLP
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NAD Reviews Popularity Claims
This week, NAD announced a decision in a dispute between Owlet and Nanit, two companies that make smart baby monitors. Although the decision covers a lot of ground, today we’ll just focus on a topic that regularly comes up across many industries—popularity claims….By: Kelley Drye & Warren LLP
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SEC-FDA agreement heightens disclosure and insider-trading risks for life sciences companies
On August 31, 2026, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that they entered into a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) designed to increase information sharing and cooperation between the agencies….By: McDermott Will & Schulte
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The Silent Line: Insurance, Artificial Intelligence & Coverage — A Transatlantic Monthly Briefing
Welcome to the first issue of The Silent Line, a monthly briefing tracking how artificial intelligence is reshaping insurance regulation, coverage litigation, and market practice on both sides of the Atlantic….By: McGinnis Lochridge
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FTC Says Amazon Promised Advertisers an Auction, Then Set Its Own Price
For years, Amazon told marketplace advertisers that winning ad prices would be set by competition. Its auctions, Amazon said, used a generalized second-price model: the winner would pay only what was needed to beat the next-highest bidder, often described as “one cent more than the second-place bid.”…By: Mogin Law LLP
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Mass Tort Lawsuits vs. Product Liability Lawsuits: Understanding the Differences
If you have been harmed by a dangerous product, you deserve to be fully compensated for your losses. The same is true if a loved one has been harmed or has tragically lost his or her life….By: Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley
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California Court of Appeal Affirms Summary Judgment in Favor of Denny’s, Inc. on Vicarious Liability Claims
The California Court of Appeal recently affirmed a finding that a franchisor was not liable for the actions of a franchised restaurant’s employee. Thomas v. Denny’s Inc., 2026 WL 2388880 (Cal. Ct. App., Aug. 17, 2026)….By: Lathrop GPM
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Upon Further Review: Law Firm Advertising on College Football Jerseys
This fall, one East Coast law firm is running a new marketing play: courting college football fans through a first-of-its-kind uniform sponsorship….By: Firesign | Enlightened Legal Marketing
