In a striking departure from recent years, the courts of appeal published only eight CEQA opinions in 2025. Of these decisions, four found prejudicial CEQA violations in negative […]
$1.51B Deal Agreed in Syngenta GMO Corn Seed MDL
Santa Cruz, CA: A $1.51 billion settlement has been agreed between Syngenta AG and a nationwide class of plaintiffs who allege the chemical company should have delayed the […]
NLRB GC Contends “Stay-Or-Pay” Arrangements Are Presumptively Unlawful and Calls for “Make Whole” Remedies for Unlawful Non-Competes
On October 7, 2024, Jennifer Abruzzo, the General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”), issued a new memorandum alleging that “stay-or-pay” agreements are presumptively unlawful under […]
Files Legal Action Against ‘Swift Home’
Taylor Swift has filed a legal action aimed at blocking a bedding company from getting a trademark on a logo featuring the name “Swift Home.” In legal papers […]
No-Action Letter on “Group” Reporting under Section 13(d) and 13(g) for Parties to OTC Derivatives Contracts | Mayer Brown Free Writings + Perspectives
On January 23, 2026, the staff of the Division of Corporation Finance of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued a letter in which it stated it would […]
Settlement Reached in Orbit Car Seat Class Action Lawsuit
San Francisco, CA: A settlement has been reached in a consumer fraud class action lawsuit against Orbit Baby, Inc, which alleges deceptive marketing practices on the parts of […]
Understanding Elder Law in Indian River County: A Guide to Specialized Legal Services
Introduction to Elder Law Elder law is a specialized area of legal practice that focuses on the unique legal needs of older adults and their families. Unlike other […]
Fifth Circuit Vacates SEC Approval of Nasdaq’s Board Diversity Rules
On December 11, 2024, the Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, sitting en banc, struck down Nasdaq rules requiring listed companies to report certain board of director […]
Osha Online Reporting Due by March 1st
The March 1st deadline for OSHA online reporting is approaching. Many employers are required to submit workplace injury and illness information electronically. Now is a great time to […]
TPS Pendulum Swings as the Ninth Circuit Sides with DHS and Restores Certain Terminations
In our recent post on Through the Immigration Lens, we discussed the uncertainty created after the district court’s December 31, 2025 decision restoring Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for […]