Unlocking BRRETA: navigating broker duties and responsibilities in Georgia real estate transactions
3/18/24
By: Brian Goldberg and Zachary H. Waldrop
In Georgia, the Brokerage Relationships in Real Estate Transactions Act, commonly referred to as BRRETA, was enacted to govern the relationships between sellers, landlords, buyers, tenants, and real estate brokers and their affiliated …
DocuSign accused of violating California privacy act
3/7/24
By: Anna Perry
A lawsuit out of California claims DocuSign is violating the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA). The lawsuit involves allegations against the company for violating California’s digital privacy laws through the use of tracking software on its …
UPDATE: Corporate Transparency Act reporting requirements unconstitutional per Northern District of Alabama
3/5/24
By: Travis Knobbe
In late January, we wrote about the new reporting requirements imposed by the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”), effective January 1, 2024. As a reminder, the CTA requires many small businesses to report certain information concerning the …
Is A.I. here to stay in California?
2/15/24
By: Matthew S. Jones
Just this past week, California lawmakers introduced a bill (SB 1047) that will require companies to thoroughly test artificial intelligence (“A.I.”) before releasing it into commerce for use. The bill seems to come during a time …
Is it time to revisit your Non-Compete? Limited Partnership Non-Compete provision endorsed
1/31/24
By: Scott Eric Anderson
In an environment when non-competition agreements have been under attack, the Delaware Supreme Court on January 29, 2024 validated and endorsed the enforcement of a limited partnership agreement’s non-compete tied to an income-forfeiture provision applicable to …
Emerging litigation trends in college athletics
1/30/24
By: Travis A. Knobbe
Let us start by stating the obvious. It is not often that a large, national law firm writes an article or blog entry focusing specifically on college athletics. That said, the sea changes sweeping the NCAA …
Small businesses: don’t overlook new Corporate Transparency Act reporting requirements
1/25/24
By: Travis A. Knobbe
Beginning on January 1, 2024, many small businesses are now required to report to the United States government the names of their beneficial owners under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Passed in 2021, the CTA requires …
Recent ruling defines Pennsylvania’s Statute of Repose as strong defense in construction defect litigation
11/29/23
By: Nicholas J. Hubner
The Statute of Repose is a viable defense in cases dealing with construction defects in Pennsylvania. It limits the liability of builders for defects by barring suits filed 12 years from the date construction is completed. …
Not so fast – The Apex Doctrine may shield a high-ranking executive or government official from sitting for a deposition
10/17/23
By: Cameron Regnery and Scott Eric Anderson
The “Apex Doctrine” is a legal principal aimed at protecting top executives and government officials from having to sit for a deposition in certain situations. The Doctrine recognizes that the burden …
Illinois Supreme Court to consider substantial standing case that could open the flood gates of litigation in state court
10/4/23
By: Donald Patrick Eckler and Joshua W. Zhao
Is a statutory violation alone sufficient to satisfy the “injury in fact” requirement of standing outside the context of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA)? The Illinois Supreme Court will take …
California rejects “creative” collateral source theory of standing
9/19/23
By: Joseph Gonnella
California’s Unfair Competition Law requires an economic injury to establish standing to sue. The California Court of Appeal’s recent opinion rejected a party’s attempt to allege standing based upon his insurer’s overpayments under a collateral source theory. …
Minority Position: Vician v. Bingham Greenebaum & Doll, LLP
9/11/23
By: Tia J. Combs
In the recent Court of Appeals of Indiana case, Vician, individually and on behalf of Bowman, Heintz, Boscia & Vician, P.C. v. Bingham Greenebaum & Doll, LLP n/k/a Dentons Bingham Greenebaum, LLP and Jeremy Hill, …