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Employment Law in the US: The Top 5 Issues of 2025, and What’s Lurking in 2026
Last year was a defining one for US employment law, labour relations and workforce management. In 2025, shifting federal priorities and expanding state and local employment laws reshaped compliance expectations for US employers nationwide. Below, we countdown the top five trends that defined 2025 and explore how they are likely to influence employers’ strategies in…
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Copyright Law in 2025
Courts Begin to Draw Lines Around AI Training, Piracy, and Market Harm – In 2025, U.S. courts issued the first substantive, merits-stage decisions addressing whether the use of copyrighted works to train generative artificial intelligence systems constitutes “fair use.” Although these rulings do not settle all open questions – and in some respects highlight emerging…
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2026 Healthcare M&A: What’s Changed, What’s Working, And Where Deals Are Moving
Key Takeaways – Healthcare M&A activity is rebounding in 2026, but with higher execution standards. Capital is returning to the market, particularly in the middle market, but investors are prioritizing proven operating models, durable reimbursement, and realistic paths to margin improvement over growth narratives alone….By: Arnall Golden Gregory LLP
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Uncertainty Continues in California on CIPA Section 638.51 Claims
The wave of California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) Section 638.51 cases (i.e., pen register or trap-and-trace claims) against companies using web tracking technologies such as Meta and TikTok pixels shows no sign of slowing and continues to generate inconsistent rulings across California’s courts….By: Holland & Knight LLP
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Georgia Court of Appeals holds only material terms required to form a settlement agreement are those within statute
A recent opinion from the Georgia Court of Appeals enforced a settlement agreement under the 2024 version of O.C.G.A. § 9-11-67.1. The underlying facts of this case arise out of a motor vehicle accident involving Abriel Torres, the claimant, and Fredy Pineda, who was insured under a liability policy with State Farm. Torres sent Pineda…
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AI Trends for 2026 – Redefining Product Safety in the Age of AI
Artificial intelligence is often cast as having a “safety crisis,” with warnings that it is advancing without oversight, accountability, or guardrails. A broader view suggests that what is unfolding is part of a familiar pattern in which transformative technologies outpace existing regulatory systems….By: MoFo Tech
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Greater New York Mutual Co. Files Suit Against Subin
In a complaint filed on January 27, 2026, Greater New York Mutual Co. (GNY) alleges a civil RICO scheme arising out of the legal representation practices of Subin & Associates LLP (“Subin”), a personal injury law firm that has since dissolved….By: Ropers Majeski
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Protecting Overseas Suppliers From US Courts: Personal Jurisdiction, Market Selection, and Product Liability Risk
The US market is both coveted and feared by overseas consumer‑product suppliers. Coveted for its scale and purchasing power, with fear that US product‑liability litigation inevitably follows sales….By: ArentFox Schiff
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Cut, Clarity… and Compliance: How the CPSC Regulates Jewelry and Accessories
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) regulates consumer products sold in the United States, and jewelry and accessories are no exception. Whether your business offers costume jewelry, fine jewelry, watches (including smartwatches), or children’s accessories, all these products must meet certain safety standards and regulations. Compliance obligations exist even if your company does not…
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Canada Updates: Police Identify Suspect in Mass Shooting
The 18-year-old fatally shot her mother and stepbrother as well as six people at a school, before killing herself. Her motive was unclear, but police had visited her home several times for mental health issues.