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 […]
Client Alert by Heather Clauson Haughian: Using Free AI Tools with Legal Information Can Destroy Your Attorney-Client Privilege
Authored by CM Law Managing Partner, Heather Clauson Haughian, this client alert examines a landmark federal court ruling that found entering privileged legal information into free AI tools like ChatGPT or Claude can waive attorney-client privilege—and explains what businesses and individuals must do to protect themselves.
Courtney Lytle Sarnow Presents “Can Creators Protect Their IP in the Era of AI” at the Federal Bar Association
Click here to register for our Partner Courtney Lytle Sarnow’s live, video broadcast presentation through the Federal Bar Association, on Protecting Creative Style in the Age of AI: Copyright Publicity Rights, and the “Vibe” Problem, February 27th, from 1-3:10 PM EST. You can use the code ‘CLSCLES26‘ to grant free access to the webinar. Courtney […]
Client Alert by Mike Piazza and Peter Cassat: IEEPA Tariffs Ruled Invalid — What It Means for Your Business
Authored by CM Law Partners Mike Piazza and Peter Cassat, this client alert examines the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision invalidating tariffs imposed under IEEPA and outlines the immediate implications for importers, potential refund strategies, and the Administration’s likely next steps.
Client Alert by Mike Piazza: SEC Disclosure Reform: Chairman Atkins Outlines Concrete Steps to Simplify and Modernize Public Company Reporting
Authored by CM Law Partner Mike Piazza, this client alert examines the sweeping disclosure reforms outlined by Paul Atkins and supported by Commissioner Mark Uyeda, highlighting how the SEC’s renewed focus on materiality, simplification, and capital formation could reshape regulatory obligations and reinvigorate the U.S. IPO market in 2026.
Client Alert by Mike Piazza: Expanding Federal Whistleblower Initiatives – Treasury Launches Whistleblower Program for Financial Crimes
CM Law Partner Mike Piazza breaks down FinCEN’s new whistleblower program, offering financial rewards for tips on fraud, money laundering, and sanctions violations—and what it means for your organization’s compliance strategy in this client alert.
AI Regulation in Flux: AAMI Asks CM Law Partner Reiko Feaver About Trump’s AI Executive Order
The White House’s December executive order, “Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence,” was intended to simplify AI regulation by pushing states to adopt a single federal standard. Instead, it has created uncertainty—especially for medical device manufacturers navigating AI compliance across multiple jurisdictions. In a recent AAMI interview with Jen A. Miller, CM Law […]
