Regulatory Compliance

Explore a comprehensive range of content focused on regulatory compliance, including in-depth articles, expert video interviews with attorneys, and clear legal glossary definitions. Visitors will find valuable resources on navigating complex compliance issues across various industries, understanding federal and state regulations, and staying informed about best practices. Whether you are a legal professional or an individual seeking guidance, this category offers essential insights to help you meet your regulatory obligations effectively.

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What Legal Issues Are Emerging From Increased Social Media Use?

January 3, 2025 • By Jack Gilbert

Increased social media use is driving 4 major legal issue areas: privacy/data security, defamation, intellectual property infringement, and consumer-protection/FTC compliance. Rapid posting, sharing, and targeted ads increase exposure to lawsuits, investigations, and takedown demands. This article explains the emerging risks and practical steps to reduce liability. The proliferation of social media platforms has given rise […]

Administrative Law Energy/Infrastructure

What are the latest trends in energy law and renewable resources?

January 3, 2025 • By Jack Gilbert

Key energy law trends include expanding clean energy mandates and faster grid interconnection, as global renewable electricity topped 30% in 2023. Regulators are also tightening ESG disclosure and reshaping incentives for solar, wind, and storage. This article covers the main legal, permitting, financing, and compliance shifts affecting renewable projects. The landscape of energy law and […]

Administrative Law Constitutional Law

How Much Deference Do Courts Give to Agency Decisions Under This Standard?

December 31, 2024 • By Jack Gilbert

After Loper Bright (2024), courts give agencies 0 binding Chevron deference when interpreting ambiguous statutes. Judges apply independent judgment, giving only Skidmore-style respect based on an agency’s reasoning, consistency, and expertise. This article explains how that standard works and what it means for litigating agency actions. The question of how much deference courts give to […]

Administrative Law Appeals

Legal Remedies for Arbitrary and Capricious Agency Actions

December 30, 2024 • By Jack Gilbert

Courts can set aside an agency action as “arbitrary and capricious” under the APA’s 5 U.S.C. § 706(2)(A) standard. Review focuses on whether the agency considered relevant factors and explained its decision with record evidence. This article covers the test, common grounds for reversal, and practical steps for challenging agency conduct. When government agencies overstep […]

Administrative Law Civil Law

How can I effectively prepare my case to demonstrate an agency’s arbitrary and capricious decision?

December 29, 2024 • By Jack Gilbert

Prove an agency acted “arbitrary and capricious” by showing at least one APA flaw: ignored key evidence, relied on irrelevant factors, contradicted the record, or failed to explain its reasoning. Do it by compiling the full administrative record, preserving objections, and using targeted precedent and expert declarations to highlight the missing “rational connection.” This article […]

Corporate Law Environmental Law

What are the emerging issues in environmental law and climate litigation?

December 28, 2024 • By Jack Gilbert

Climate litigation is accelerating, with more than 2,600 cases filed globally as courts test climate-risk duties and net-zero commitments. Key flashpoints include ESG disclosure enforcement, greenwashing suits, supply-chain emissions (Scope 3), environmental justice, and liability for climate damages. This article surveys the leading emerging issues shaping environmental law for governments, companies, and individuals. The field […]

Consumer Protection Cybersecurity

How is cybersecurity and data privacy legislation evolving in 2025?

December 27, 2024 • By Jack Gilbert

In 2025, cybersecurity and data privacy laws are tightening worldwide, with more jurisdictions expanding breach-notification duties, increasing regulatory penalties, and adding security-by-design requirements. Governments are responding to rising ransomware and supply-chain attacks and growing concern over cross-border data transfers and AI-driven processing. This article explains the key 2025 legislative trends, notable new and proposed laws, […]

Administrative Law Constitutional Law

What procedural steps must agencies follow to prevent arbitrary decisions?

December 27, 2024 • By Jack Gilbert

Agencies can avoid arbitrary decisions by following mandated procedures such as notice-and-comment rulemaking, building an evidence-based administrative record, and issuing reasoned explanations grounded in statutory authority. Courts commonly review whether the agency considered relevant factors, addressed significant comments, and explained any policy change without ignoring facts. This article outlines the key procedural requirements, recordkeeping practices, […]

Business Law Contract Law

What types of business contracts require professional review?

December 24, 2024 • By Jack Gilbert

At minimum, 10 common business contract types should be professionally reviewed: customer/service, vendor/supply, employment/IC, leases, loans, IP, NDAs, partnerships, M&A, and licensing. These agreements often contain liability, termination, indemnity, and compliance terms that can create major exposure. This article explains which contracts matter most and what to look for before signing. In the complex landscape […]

Bankruptcy Law Corporate Law

FTX Fallout Continues: Bankman-Fried Sentenced as Bankruptcy Court Confirms Reorganization Plan

December 20, 2024 • By Jack Gilbert

Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced in federal court as the FTX bankruptcy proceeded, with the bankruptcy court confirming FTX’s reorganization plan. The developments mark a major turning point in both the criminal case and the Chapter 11 process, setting the framework for asset recovery and creditor payouts. This article breaks down the sentencing outcome, what plan […]

Administrative Law Civil Litigation

T-Mobile and Sprint Challenge FCC Privacy Fine in DC Circuit Court

December 3, 2024 • By Jack Gilbert

T-Mobile and Sprint are asking the D.C. Circuit to overturn the FCC’s privacy fine for alleged unlawful sharing of customer location data. The carriers argue the FCC exceeded its authority and misapplied federal privacy rules governing telecommunications providers. This article explains the fines, the legal arguments on appeal, and what the case could mean for […]

Digital Media/Internet Federal Law

Google Antitrust Case: Judge Considers AI Impact on Remedy Phase

December 3, 2024 • By Jack Gilbert

A federal judge is weighing how Google’s use of AI could affect the remedy phase of the ongoing U.S. antitrust case targeting its search dominance. As the court considers potential fixes—ranging from conduct restrictions to structural changes—AI-driven search features may reshape both competition and compliance. This article explains the case’s current posture, the judge’s focus […]

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