2+ hour, 4+ min ago   (152+ words) Petitioners were not "successful parties" entitled to attorneys" fees under Code of Civil Procedure 1021.5 after the Legislature abrogated their legal victories by statute and the Supreme Court reversed the judgment. Make UC A Good Neighbor v. Regents of University of California,…...

2+ hour, 16+ min ago   (688+ words) Industrial talc defendants have been navigating asbestos-related lawsuits for decades, yet recent cases show the scope of these claims continues to widen and the corresponding need for sophisticated defense strategies is growing. Two recent verdicts illustrate how far these theories…...

2+ hour, 23+ min ago   (113+ words) As we reflect on the whirlwind that was 2025, we find ourselves cautiously optimistic about the path ahead for the cannabis industry. While the year brought both unprecedented federal action and intensifying challenges, we believe the momentum toward sensible cannabis policy…...

3+ hour, 19+ min ago   (62+ words) On January 9, 2026, the U.S. Department of Treasury issued a Geographic Targeting Order and FinCEN Alert to enhance financial activity reporting and combat fraud in Minnesota....By: Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A. On January 9, 2026, the U.S. Department of Treasury issued a Geographic Targeting Order and FinCEN…...

3+ hour, 24+ min ago   (991+ words) On December 29, 2025, FERC terminated the hydropower license for the 0.9-megawatt Au Train Hydroelectric Project (FERC Project No. 10856), located on the Au Train River in Alger County, Michigan (Termination Order). FERC concluded that termination of the license by "implied surrender" was…...

15+ hour, 56+ min ago   (449+ words) In December 2025, Poland cemented its position as the front-runner in the race to implement the EU Pay Transparency Directive, with new legislation coming into force and a comprehensive draft bill being published. Together, they seek to comprehensively transpose the provisions…...

15+ hour, 59+ min ago   (976+ words) Businesses across all industries continue to face an onslaught of class action lawsuits asserting novel liability theories under the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) in connection with the use of cookies, pixels, and similar online tracking and analytics tools,…...

21+ hour, 34+ min ago   (111+ words) Failure to comply with the disclosure requirement results in a civil penalty of $1,000 for a first violation and $5,000 for subsequent violations. The law provides several exemptions: Liability for Unauthorized Use Damages include the greater of $2,000 or actual compensatory damages, plus…...

21+ hour, 38+ min ago   (421+ words) This update highlights the key issues and what they mean for companies doing business in California while SB 261 remains enjoined. This framing drives the rest of the analysis. If the court requires a close tie to product marketing or point-of-sale…...

21+ hour, 44+ min ago   (463+ words) I sat in the doctor's office recently because my daughter needed a physical exam for college " one of those "where did the time go?" moments that reminds you life keeps moving whether you're ready or not. As I looked around…...