Recent D&O Claims Developments

Recent D&O Claims Developments

The D&O claims environment is now in an unusually uncertain state, largely due to the potential for unprecedented and wide-spread changes directly and indirectly caused by the new Trump administration. Many of the predicted changes may appear to lessen D&O exposures, including more conservative judges and a more business-friendly regulatory environment. But other changes will […]

Unanimous Supreme Court Sides with IRS

Unanimous Supreme Court Sides with IRS

The Supreme Court resolved unanimously a common estate tax issue for many closely-held companies. The issue in Connelly v. United States was “whether the corporation’s obligation to redeem [a deceased shareholder’s shares] was a liability that decreased the value of those shares.” The court concluded it was not. Family-owned companies will often purchase life insurance […]

Insurance Issues Arising After Mass Shooting Occurrences

Insurance Issues Arising After Mass Shooting Occurrences

There is no question that mass shooting incidents in this country are unfortunately continuing at a staggering pace. As of April 29, the crowd-sourced “Mass Shooting Tracker” project, which considers a mass shooting to include a single incident in which four or more people are shot in any incident, lists 163 incidents that fit this […]

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Gift Card Legislation Update

State legislatures continue to advance gift card-related consumer protection measures, creating new operational and compliance considerations for retailers. This Client Alert reviews recently introduced and enrolled gift card legislation which will impose significant new storage, disclosure, and training obligations on... Read More

California SB 22 Raises Gift Card Cash Redemption Amount

On October 1, 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom signed California Senate Bill 22 into law. The bill introduces several changes to California’s gift certificate legal framework, most notably increasing the mandatory cash redemption threshold to $15. The new law expands the... Read More

Columbus Passes Pay Transparency Ordinance

On November 4, 2025, the City of Columbus passed an ordinance requiring employers to identify salary ranges and pay scales for all employment postings in Columbus. Employers seeking to advertise for positions located in Columbus must now “provide a reasonable... Read More

Supreme Court Reverses Sixth Circuit Standard for Employees Alleging Reverse Discrimination

Labor and Employment associate Kevin Kelleher recently published an article outlining the shifting frameworks and legal distinctions surrounding discrimination and reverse discrimination claims. In June, the United States Supreme Court ruled that all employees are to be treated equally under... Read More

Recent D&O Claims Developments

The D&O claims environment is now in an unusually uncertain state, largely due to the potential for unprecedented and wide-spread changes directly and indirectly caused by the new Trump administration. Many of the predicted changes may appear to lessen D&O... Read More

2025 Update on the Evolution of Extraterritorial Damages under the Defend Trade Secrets Act

The American Bar Association recently published litigation partner Christopher Tackett's article detailing the continued evolution of damages available under the Defend Trade Secrets, including recent cases supporting that relatively minor acts occurring domestically can be enough to obtain extraterritorial damages... Read More

Culture Counts: Law Firm Environment and Career Paths

Bailey Cavalieri's Firm Administrator, Becky Hartman recently contributed to the following article highlighting the essential role that culture plays in a law firm's success: LISA MATKOWSKY A positive workplace culture is key to the success of any company or organization,... Read More

Understanding the Big Beautiful Bill: Key Changes that Could Affect Your Estate Plan

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was recently signed into law by President Trump and contains several provisions relevant to estate planning. Here are some of the highlights: Increased Estate and Gift Tax Exemptions Prior to the OBBBA, the... Read More

Estate Planning Essentials for Married Couples

Estate planning is crucial for couples to protect their assets, ensure their wishes are followed, and provide for their loved ones in the event of death or incapacity. It helps circumvent the lengthy and costly probate process, minimizes taxes, and codifies important... Read More

Six Tips for Commercial Litigators on Addressing Emergency Unfair Competition that Includes IP Infringement

Bailey Cavalieri Business Litigation attorneys Christopher Tackett and Graycen Wood were recently published in the Journal of the American Bar Association’s Business Torts and Unfair Competition Committee for the Section of Litigation. The Journal published their Practice Point article on... Read More

Client Alert: Supreme Court Ends Reverse Discrimination Claims

The United States Supreme Court on June 5, 2025, resolved a circuit court split over claims for so called “reverse discrimination.” “Reverse discrimination” claims arise when a member of a “majority” group claim their employer has discriminated against them because... Read More

Federal Court Receivership: A Valuable Arrow in the Secured Creditor’s Quiver

Where federal court jurisdiction exists, savvy creditors can leverage the federal courts for several purposes aside from the straightforward obtaining of a money judgment, including property foreclosures[1], execution of judgments[2], and adversary proceedings filed in the bankruptcy courts. But the... Read More

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