If you haven’t been tuned in to the latest advertising law updates (we get it), here’s the scoop: the National Advertising Division held its annual conference in Washington, D.C., this week and Federal Trade Commission (FTC or the Commission) Commissioner Mark R. Meador took the mic for the keynote address. His message? Trust is…

On August 28, 2025, Poe Leggette spoke on The Imperative of Energy Permitting Reform before 6th Texas Energy Forum 2025 in Houston, Texas. His remarks and slides are enclosed.

[Slide 1] Why is energy permitting reform an imperative? Because it is the key to energy dominance.

President Trump’s energy policy, in two words, is “energy…

The August 4, 2025 memorandum (Memo) issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) clarifies how examiners should approach subject matter eligibility under 35 U.S.C. § 101. Importantly, the Memo provides critical reminders and clarifications that collectively raise the bar for § 101 rejections and offer applicants new tools to defend their claims.

The…

On June 20, Texas enacted S.B. 1188, joining only a handful of states that are taking artificial intelligence (AI) and data offshoring restrictions into their own hands. The law applies to most healthcare providers and all health insurers, as well as a long list of businesses that collect, maintain or store health information (HI)…

Partners David Sherman and Nichole Sterling will host the upcoming podcast series The Data Stream, which is presented by the Digital Assets and Data Management (DADM) Practice Group. The series explores how companies navigate the complex lifecycle of data, from privacy and cybersecurity to advertising, AI and other emerging technologies. Each episode offers clear insights…

Back in 2021, we reported on a D.C. Circuit decision that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board) could rely on a secret, arguably illegal, recording of an employer meeting with employees in finding that the employer committed multiple unfair labor practices. Times have indeed changed: On June 25, Acting NLRB General Counsel William…

Last month, I had the privilege of speaking at the American Council of Life Insurers Annual Compliance & Legal Conference in New Orleans. I was tasked with presenting an hour on legal ethics, which isn’t always the most exciting topic but is a great way to get lawyers to show up to your early-morning session.…