News Type: Articles

Reuben Ginsburg and Peter Steinman break down a procedural trap that can quietly derail even the most carefully managed litigation timelines. In their Daily Journal article, “The Notice Minefield: Calendar Days Versus Court Days,” they unpack the often-overlooked distinctions between statutory notice extensions, highlighting how electronic service can trigger longer deadlines than overnight delivery, and why relying on intuition rather than the Code of Civil Procedure can lead to costly miscalculations. It’s a clear and practical reminder that precision in counting days isn’t clerical; it’s strategic.

Mehdi Sinaki and Nicole Benalcazar take a deep dive into California’s expansion of nurse practitioner authority—and the critical question it leaves unresolved—in their recent Daily Journal article, “California expands nurse practitioner authority; ownership question remains.” As they explain, while Assembly Bill 890 meaningfully advances clinical autonomy for qualifying nurse practitioners, it stops short of addressing whether that independence extends to ownership of medical practices, leaving providers and investors navigating a complex intersection of scope-of-practice laws and the state’s longstanding corporate practice of medicine doctrine. Their analysis cuts through the statutory tension, outlining both the potential pathways and the real regulatory risks, and underscores a key takeaway: expanded authority without structural clarity creates uncertainty that only further legislative action can resolve.

Natalie Manoogian explores a timely workplace law issue in an article written for HR.com, using a headline-making NHL trade leak to examine whether employers can review employee phones, texts, and emails during internal investigations. As Natalie explains, employers often have that authority, but the analysis can quickly become more complex when personal devices or attorney-client communications are involved. The takeaway is clear: thoughtfully drafted technology and monitoring policies are critical to protecting sensitive information and ensuring investigations are handled lawfully and effectively.

Akshay Sewlikar and Dmitriy Gelfand examine the growing intersection of economic sanctions and international arbitration in a new article published by Global Legal Post. In “‘The impacts can be substantive’: Arbitrating in a sanctions led environment,” they explore how sanctions can affect key stages of the arbitration process, from contract drafting and tribunal constitution to procedural issues, merits defenses, and enforcement of awards. With coordinated sanctions regimes expanding globally, Akshay and Dmitriy highlight the practical and strategic challenges parties may face in cross-border disputes and explain why sanctions risk assessment and enforcement planning should be treated as an ongoing process rather than a one-time compliance exercise.

Kelly Hagemann and Meredith Bobber Strauss examine the sweeping impact of AB 3275 in The Recorder, detailing how the new law reshapes California’s prompt pay landscape for behavioral healthcare providers. Effective January 1, 2026, the statute replaces “working days” with calendar days, imposes a uniform 30-day payment standard (eliminating the HMO exception), clarifies timelines for contested claims, and strengthens consequences for late payment. As detailed in the article, these are all material changes that directly affect cash flow, revenue cycle management, and leverage in payer disputes. Kelly and Meredith break down what these reforms mean in practice and why providers should begin aligning internal tracking and escalation protocols now.

Sanctions compliance has evolved far beyond simple list screening. In a new article for the International Compliance Association, “Studies in Ownership and Control,” John Gibson examines two recent English Commercial Court decisions that illustrate the complex judgments companies must now make when assessing sanctions risk. Looking at EuroChem v Société Générale and Tonzip Marine v 2Rivers, John explores how courts evaluate ownership, control, and influence—sometimes through exhaustive forensic analysis and other times through the lens of reasonable commercial judgment made under uncertainty. For banks, traders, shipowners, and other global businesses, the takeaway is clear: effective sanctions compliance today requires looking well beyond formal ownership structures and being prepared to explain the reasoning behind critical decisions.

Warren Koshofer and Vincent Melara take a hard look at the legal reality reshaping college sports—and football in particular—in their article for Sports Litigation Alert, “The Transfer Portal and the NIL Economy: Legal Consequences of College Football’s New Labor Market.” As player mobility accelerates and NIL dollars reshape decision-making, they dive into how the transfer portal has evolved into a true labor market, triggering serious implications across antitrust law, contracts, institutional liability, and the long-debated question of athlete employment status. For universities, collectives, and stakeholders navigating this fast-moving terrain, their analysis underscores one clear takeaway: the rules haven’t caught up to the economics, and the legal risk is only intensifying.

Mehdi Sinaki examines how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act is reshaping the economics of commercial development in his latest article for Area Development titled, “Capitalizing on the OBBBA Before the 2026 Cliff.” Against the backdrop of restored bonus depreciation and expiring energy incentives, Mehdi explains why the 2025 tax year presents a rare alignment of opportunity and urgency, rewarding taxpayers who move quickly, document carefully, and plan with precision.

Suspicious Activity Reports remain a cornerstone of the UK’s anti-money laundering regime, but the latest data suggests the reporting landscape is more uneven than it appears. In a new article for Compliance Monitor, “SAR Struck: Trends in NCA Suspicious Activity Reporting Figures,” Ruth Paley examines recent statistics from the National Crime Agency’s UK Financial Intelligence Unit, highlighting both the continued surge in overall SAR filings and the notable decline in Defence Against Money Laundering (DAML) reports. Her analysis also raises an important question for compliance professionals: why do some sectors—including so-called “professional enablers”—remain significantly underrepresented in reporting activity? It’s a thoughtful look at what the numbers reveal about the evolving AML compliance environment.