Most lawyers probably have bad memories of high school physics and would rather get held in contempt of court than learn about quantum mechanics. They might change their […]
Is It a Monopoly or a ‘Fierce Competitor’?
The blockbuster Live Nation antitrust trial is finally coming to an end, and a federal jury will soon decide whether the company has used its size to wield […]
California Supreme Court Reviews CEQA Exemption Scope in Sunflower Alliance Case | Nossaman LLP
On April 6, 2026, the California Supreme Court heard oral argument in Sunflower Alliance v. California Department of Conservation (Case No. S287414). The case addresses two key California […]
DOL Proposes Return to “Economic Realities” Test for Independent Contractor Classification Determinations
On October 11, 2022, the Department of Labor (the “DOL”) announced a Proposed Rule that would reinstate the “economic realities” test for analyzing whether a worker is an […]
Bruce Springsteen Merch Partner Sues to Stop New Jersey Tour Knockoffs
The official merch supplier for Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band is pursuing a nationwide legal injunction to stop counterfeit sales during the Land of Hopes and […]
Are You Ready to Report Your Packaging Data Next Month? | Holland & Knight LLP
In recent months, there have been significant developments related to packaging extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws. As discussed in previous Holland & Knight EPR-related alerts, seven states – […]
New “Speak Out” Law Bans Pre-Dispute Sexual Assault and Harassment Non-Disclosure And Non-Disparagement Agreements
On December 7, 2022, President Biden signed the “Speak Out Act,” which makes non-disclosure or non-disparagement agreements signed before a dispute arose unenforceable in certain contexts with respect […]
Lil Baby’s Company Sues WHAM Hemp Partner Over THC Levels, E. Coli
Lil Baby’s hemp company is suing its joint venture partner for allegedly tarnishing the rapper’s reputation by shipping illegal, contaminated cannabis products across the country. The claims come […]
Food Service Establishments Face New Disclosure Requirements Under Florida’s New “Operations Charges” Law | Lowndes
Starting July 1, 2026, Florida businesses that add mandatory fees to customer bills, including service charges, automatic gratuities, credit card surcharges, delivery fees, or other mandatory add-ons, must […]
FTC Proposes to Ban Non-Compete Agreements, and Takes First-Ever Enforcement Actions Against Companies for Imposing Non-Compete Terms on Workers
On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking that, if implemented, would prevent employers from entering into non-compete clauses with workers, […]