Effective governance depends on informed and engaged board members who understand both their fiduciary responsibilities and the broader organizational ecosystem in which they operate.
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The Trump administration’s recent use of the Defense Production Act (“DPA”) to open a segment of a pipeline off the coast of Santa Barbara signals to our energy clients that the exigencies of the ongoing dispute in the Middle East may affect ongoing operations.
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The recent Griffin/Stryker litigation shows that for multi state employers, outcomes may turn not only on what a restrictive covenant says, but also on forum selection, governing law, and the employer’s ability to prove protectable interests and irreparable harm early.
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A recent decision from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York confirms that when clients independently communicate with a public AI platform, those exchanges are not protected by attorney-client privilege or the work product doctrine.
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Hiring decisions carry significant risks. A poor fit can lead to lost time, increased costs, and disruption to culture and operations.
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Pendergraft v. Steiner (W.D. Okla. 2025) shows HR and managers what NOT to do in hiring, promotions, and handling employee complaints.
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On December 5, 2025, EPA Assistant Administrator Craig Pritzlaff issued a memorandum directing the Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance to adopt a renewed “compliance first” approach across all civil enforcement and compliance programs.
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If your company requires employees to sign mandatory arbitration agreements (and you should), here’s a wake‑up call: if you (the employer) didn’t sign it, too, then it may not be worth the paper it’s printed on.
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