Mark Robinson’s take on referral fees and the regulatory challenges they can pose is the subject of his latest article published by Insurance Journal. In a piece titled, “Referral Fees: A Multi-State Overview,” Mark offers a state-specific analysis of referral fees directed to unlicensed individuals.
Liza Kirillova and Adam Bingham have written an outstanding article focused on potential risks associated with the use of artificial intelligence that parties to M&A deals should keep top of mind. The piece titled, “AI Risks in M&A Transactions,” was published this week in Corporate Compliance Insights.
An article co-authored by Lauren Varnado and Jessica Pharis has been published in the Hart Energy Newsletter. Titled “Varnado, Pharis: Navigating the Royalties Legal Landscape,” the piece covers a trend in oil and gas litigation marked by an increase in lawsuits concerning the calculation and payment of oil and gas royalties to interest owners.
Marc Jacobs contributed an article to the USA Gymnastics website titled, “Parent Run Booster Clubs from the Gym’s Perspective: Dos and Don’ts.” In the piece, Marc outlines certain best practices to be followed in order to properly run a booster club and examines relevant tax implications for gym owners.
Marc Jacobs penned an article titled, “Federal Court Paves Way for TCPA Defendants to Attack Class Actions on Constitutional Grounds,” published by JD Supra. The piece covers the Hannabury case, in which it was held that a plaintiff’s claims under the TCPA do not survive his or her death. As covered in the story, Marc points out that by virtue of the ruling in Hannabury, corporate defendants could now argue that the aggregation of the minimum $500 to $1,500 fine under the TCPA on a class-wide basis is unconstitutional.
Mehdi Sinaki’s latest article, “Considerations For Navigating Mixed-Use Developments,” was just published by Law360. The piece explores the rising popularity of multi-use developments and highlights important legal, financial, regulatory and community considerations that investors and developers should keep top of mind when embarking on these projects.
Mehdi Sinaki’s latest article, “A Guide For Landlords Pivoting To Medical Office Buildings,” was published in Law360. The piece shines a light on the opportunity for landlords, real estate developers and investors to repurpose conventional, unused office space to meet the ever-growing demand of the health care sector.
Matthew Yarbrough’s most recent article, “The Expanding Corporate Responsibilities for Cybersecurity,” was published this week in Texas Lawyer. Among other things, the piece covers the importance of boards and officers fulfilling their obligations to have cybersecurity reporting and information systems in place.
In her recent article published in Law360 titled, “VLSI V. Intel Saga Points To Conflicting Patent Guidance,” Ashley Moore comments on the Patent Trial and Appeal Board decision in Patent Quality Assurance LLC and Intel Corporation v. VLSI Technology LLC, and the patchwork of conflicting guidance that prevents innovators from quick and cost-efficient solutions to their patent-related problems.
