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A Federal Circuit ruling in VDPP, LLC v. Volkswagen Group of America has revealed how patent settlements can carry consequences far beyond their original disputes. The decision illustrates that a settlement authorising

Maryland has amended its Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law, with all changes coming into effect on October 1, 2026, reshaping obligations for franchisors operating in the state. Franchisors registered in Maryland

Large law firms are cutting back on entry-level associate hiring, and industry experts warn the trend is far from reaching its lowest point. Hiring for the class of 2025 fell 7.5% compared

Weil, Gotshal & Manges has suffered a significant departure as Michael Aiello, chair of its roughly 600-lawyer corporate department, heads to rival firm Cravath, Swaine & Moore. Aiello also holds a seat

The Supreme Court’s decision to strike down International Emergency Economic Powers Act tariffs triggered a major refund process, but new complications are emerging for importers across the United States. US Customs and

New York employers may soon be required to follow strict new procedural rules when offering separation agreements to departing employees. A bill passed by the New York State Legislature and awaiting delivery

A federal appellate opinion from the First Circuit has drawn widespread attention for its strikingly casual writing style, prompting debate across the legal community. The opinion, written by Judge O. Rogeriee Thompson,

At a moment when discrimination protections across the United States face sustained erosion, the demand for committed human rights lawyers has never been greater. Young lawyers aspiring to careers in human rights

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a landmark bill granting private and public sector employees the right to access and dispute their personnel records. The legislation, known as S3460, adds a

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has published a proposed rule that would eliminate the sixty-day grace period currently afforded to certain nonimmigrant visa holders. The grace period currently allows visa holders