News Type: Articles

Akshay Sewlikar and Patrick Lloyd have authored a new article for LawInSport tackling a question with real stakes for any club under Premier League scrutiny: does relegation put a club beyond the reach of PL sanctions? Drawing on the recent Leicester City Commission and Appeal Board decisions, Akshay and Patrick show why the answer is no, examining the Premier League’s continuing jurisdiction over relegated clubs, its power to recommend points deductions to the EFL, and a notably less deferential standard of appellate review on questions of law. Their takeaway is one every club, owner, and adviser should note: with the PL and EFL increasingly acting in concert on financial sustainability, relegation no longer offers a way out.

Warren Koshofer unpacks the shifting landscape of federal environmental review in his latest article for Area Development, highlighting why NEPA modernization has become a strategic business issue for organizations pursuing major infrastructure, energy and development projects. Focusing on the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County decision and broader legislative and administrative reform efforts, Warren discusses how a more streamlined and predictable permitting framework could reduce project delays, mitigate risk and help advance critical investments while preserving environmental oversight.

In an article recently published by Reuters, Ling Kong, Aaron Plesset, and Vincent Melara answer eight legal questions every AI company should be prepared to answer. From data rights and copyright risk to AI security, synthetic media, regulatory compliance, and the scrutiny surrounding AI-related claims, the piece examines the legal considerations that increasingly shape how AI businesses operate, grow, and attract investment. As the regulatory landscape continues to evolve, insights from Ling, Aaron, and Vincent provide a practical framework for organizations seeking to manage risk while capitalizing on AI’s transformative potential.

Seth Liebenstein discusses why assignment and subletting rights can be among the most consequential provisions in a healthcare lease in an article for Healthcare Business Today. As healthcare providers navigate acquisitions, affiliations, restructurings, changing care delivery models, and evolving space needs, lease flexibility can directly impact enterprise value, operational efficiency, transaction execution, and business continuity. Seth explains how thoughtfully negotiated transfer provisions can help healthcare tenants preserve strategic options, reduce risk, and avoid unnecessary obstacles when critical business decisions arise.

Warren Koshofer dives into the expanding compliance obligations confronting New York’s fashion industry in a new article for the New York Law Journal. Examining developments ranging from the Fashion Workers Act’s new requirements governing model compensation and AI-generated digital likenesses to growing expectations around supply-chain transparency, ESG governance, environmental disclosures, and sustainability claims, Warren highlights how accountability is becoming a defining business imperative for fashion brands. His analysis underscores why operational transparency, rigorous documentation, and disciplined compliance infrastructure are increasingly essential in an industry where regulators, consumers, investors, and other stakeholders are demanding greater visibility into how products are made, marketed, and managed.

Warren Koshofer examines the sweeping regulatory changes reshaping California’s fashion industry in his article for the Daily Journal, “California Fashion Compliance Enters a New Era.” From expanded supply-chain liability under SB 62 and emerging climate disclosure requirements to heightened scrutiny of sustainability claims and new textile recycling obligations, Warren explains why compliance is no longer a siloed legal function but an enterprise-wide priority. His analysis underscores the growing need for operational transparency, stronger compliance infrastructure, and deeper visibility across supply chains as fashion and luxury brands navigate an increasingly complex regulatory landscape.

Meredith Bobber Strauss examines the boundaries of copyright protection in the fitness industry in her recent Law360 article, “‘Anderson Method’ Ruling Shows Copyright Limits In Fitness.” Analyzing the Ninth Circuit’s decision in Tracy Anderson Mind and Body LLC v. Megan Roup, Meredith explores why courts distinguish between expressive choreography and functional movement systems, and why fitness methods designed to produce physical results generally fall outside the scope of copyright protection. The article also highlights the importance of strategic legal protections beyond copyright, including trademarks, contracts, and the safeguarding of proprietary business materials.

Ruth Paley has been featured in Infosecurity Magazine, where she explores how the UK’s Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) is reshaping the fight against financial crime by enabling more effective information sharing between institutions. In “Breaking The Silo: What ECCTA’s Information-Sharing Gateway Means for Security Leaders,” Ruth examines the operational, technological and governance implications of the legislation for CIOs and CISOs, including the emergence of more networked defense models, the importance of interoperability and secure data exchange, and the growing convergence of cybersecurity and economic crime prevention strategies. An important read for security, compliance and technology leaders navigating an increasingly interconnected risk environment.

Mehdi Sinaki examines the far-reaching implications of the DOJ’s recent marijuana rescheduling order in a new article for the Daily Journal. In the piece, Mehdi explores how the federal government’s narrow move to reclassify certain state-licensed medical cannabis products from Schedule I to Schedule III could deliver meaningful tax relief for licensed operators while simultaneously exposing cannabis businesses, clinicians, MSOs, and investors to heightened scrutiny under traditional healthcare laws, particularly in California. From corporate practice of medicine concerns and physician independence to referral relationships and evolving compliance obligations, Mehdi outlines why this regulatory shift represents far more than a tax story and why the next 12 to 18 months could reshape the legal landscape for the cannabis industry.

Lily Dou has written an article for inCompliance that explores how the credibility of an internal investigation can become as consequential as the underlying allegations themselves. Using the recent scrutiny surrounding Citigroup’s handling of harassment complaints as a lens, Lily examines the growing expectation that workplace investigations be not only thorough, but demonstrably independent, transparent, and trustworthy. Her piece offers an important perspective on the evolving intersection of governance, compliance, reputational risk, and employee trust in an era where internal processes increasingly play out in the public eye.