What Businesses Need to Know: Federal Protections for Prediction Markets vs. Sweepstakes Casinos
As digital gaming and promotional models continue to evolve, businesses face increasing uncertainty around compliance, enforcement risk, and long-term viability. In a recent article by Derek Helling for Sweepsy, CM Law Partner Linda Goldstein provides key insights into a critical question: Why prediction markets benefit from stronger federal protections than sweepstakes casinos. For companies operating in […]
Client Alert By Reiko Feaver: Agentic AI: New Risks, New Strategies
Authored by CM Law Partner Reiko Feaver, this article outlines practical steps organizations should take now, including risk assessments, technical controls, governance structures, and contract updates.
Linda Goldstein Discusses the Issue of Privacy-First Advertising with EMARKETER
In EMARKETER’s recently published paper: “Digital Privacy Trends 2026: Privacy-First Advertising in the Era of AI, Fragmentation, and Consumer Scrutiny,” CM Law Partner Linda Goldstein reports that data privacy is becoming a defining issue in digital advertising, noting that evolving technology, regulatory enforcement, and consumer expectations are rapidly reshaping the landscape. She adds that as […]
CM Law Partner Mishell Kneeland to Teach at NITA Deposition Skills and Building Trial Skills Trainings in New Orleans
We are proud to announce that our Partner, Mishell Kneeland, will serve as faculty at the Deposition Skills Training and the Building Trial Skills Training hosted by the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA), taking place May 15–16 (Depositions) and May 18-22 (Trials) 2026, at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law. For more than […]
Linda Goldstein Weighs in on Prediction Market Regulation in CryptoSlate
In her CryptoSlate article, “The bets that made crypto prediction markets popular now targeted by ban threat,” Reporter Andjela Radmilacfor writes that crypto prediction markets are entering a critical phase as regulators, states, and lawmakers move to redefine how these platforms operate. At the center of the debate is a single question: Are prediction markets […]
Linda Goldstein Discusses Proposed Oracle Act Test of NY’s Influence Over Prediction Markets in Law360
In her recent Law360 article, CM Law Partner Linda Goldstein notes that the rapid rise of prediction markets—from niche platforms to a $60 billion industry—has sparked a high-stakes legal and regulatory debate. She examines how New York’s proposed Oversight and Regulation of Activity for Contracts Linked to Events Act (the “Oracle Act”) could reshape the […]
UC Today Asks Peter Cassat About the Ramifications of Microsoft Teams Smart Location: A Legal Wake-Up Call for Hybrid Work
Microsoft’s new Smart Location feature in Microsoft Teams is being framed as a breakthrough for hybrid work. But is it? A recent UC Today article, “Microsoft Teams Smart Location: A Legal Wake-up Call for Hybrid Work,” raises the question about whether, from a legal standpoint, it may be something else entirely: a turning point in […]
CM Law Secures Federal Circuit Win for its Client in High-Stakes Patent Dispute
Our Partners Anna Brook and Michael Dunnam secured a significant victory for Interstellar Inc. against tech giant Kahoot!. Interstellar is a small company that provides school districts with tools to conduct academic competitions. As reported in Law360, on February 25, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit denied Kahoot!’s petition for a […]
Client Alert By Linda Goldstein: The FTC’s Negative Option Rule is Back – What The New ANPRM Signals For Business.
Authored by CM Law Partner Linda Goldstein, this article breaks down the Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC”) Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“ANPRM”), what’s coming next, and how to prepare.
Chambers Recognizes CM Law in Chambers Spotlight 2026
We are proud to announce that the firm has been ranked in the Chambers Spotlight 2026 Texas Guide for our General Commercial Litigation practice. According to Kypriana Savva, Head of Spotlight Research, we are ”delighted to inform you that your firm has achieved a ranking in the Chambers Spotlight 2026 Texas Guide and congratulate you and your […]
Jonathan Scott: The New SEC Enforcement Manual: What’s Relevant For Companies and In-House Counsel?
Authored by CM Law Partner Jonathan Scott, this article breaks down what’s changed in the SEC Enforcement Manual and what it means for in-house counsel and executives.
Courtney Lytle Sarnow Explains What Employers Must Know About Noncompetes NOW After the FTC Reversal
The regulatory landscape for noncompete agreements has shifted dramatically following the Federal Trade Commission’s withdrawal of its proposed nationwide ban in September 2025. Employers now face renewed uncertainty, evolving enforcement priorities, and a complex patchwork of state laws. Join our Partner Courtney Lytle Sarnow for this timely and practical CLE program examining what employers must […]
