In modern data breach class actions, the defendant sitting at counsel table is often not the entity that was hacked. It is the business that collected the data and relied on third-party technology providers to support its operations. This post addresses a specific defense problem: how to defend a data […]
The U.S. Supreme Court delivered a seismic ruling on February 20, 2026, holding 6-3 that the International Emergency Economic Powers Acts (IEEPA) does not authorize the President to impose tariffs. The decision in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump invalidates the sweeping tariffs President Trump imposed beginning in early 2025, which […]
If you own or manage commercial property, apartments, retail space, or multi-family housing in Florida, the legal landscape around negligent security claims has changed significantly — and the changes work in your favor. Florida’s sweeping tort reform legislation, passed in 2023, reshaped how these lawsuits are handled, what defenses are […]
If you own a business, rental property, or commercial building in Florida, the words “premises liability lawsuit” are probably not something you ever want to hear. But the reality is that slip and fall claims and similar injury lawsuits are among the most common legal actions filed against property owners […]
Here’s a question that keeps a lot of Florida property owners up at night: if someone is attacked or robbed on my property, can I be held legally responsible even though I didn’t commit the crime? The short answer is yes — you can be sued. But being sued and […]
Violent incidents on commercial property are one of the fastest-growing sources of liability exposure for Florida property owners — and one of the most misunderstood. If you own or manage a retail center, apartment complex, mixed-use development, or any other commercial property in Florida, understanding how assault and battery liability […]
Federal AI Regulations vs State AI Laws: The Compliance Crisis of 2026 Your business is caught in the crossfire of a federal-state battle over artificial intelligence regulation. On December 11, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14365, launching an aggressive campaign to challenge state AI laws and establish a uniform […]
Understanding AI in Healthcare Regulation and the Compliance Crisis Facing Medical Providers Artificial intelligence in healthcare is no longer a futuristic concept; it’s reshaping the medical practice today. With 46% of U.S. healthcare organizations currently implementing generative AI technologies, the question is no longer whether to adopt AI, but how […]
Healthcare organizations face mounting pressure to safeguard patient information in an increasingly digital landscape. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) remains the cornerstone of patient privacy protection, and enforcement activity by the Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) continues to intensify. For hospitals, […]
The defense contracting landscape has fundamentally transformed. Effective November 10, 2025, the Department of Defense’s final rule implementing the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program became enforceable, making cybersecurity compliance a mandatory contractual requirement rather than merely a best practice. For defense contractors and subcontractors throughout the industrial base, CMMC […]