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Justin A. Kesselman

US bankruptcy law is designed to promote and reconcile two core policy objectives: providing relief to financially distressed debtors and ensuring the equitable treatment of creditors vis-à-vis the debtor and other creditors.

D. Jacques Smith, Michael F. Dearington, Nadia Patel, Hillary M. Stemple, Laura Zell, Michelle J. Shapiro, Pascal Naples, James G. Pizzo

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

Amy Antoniolli, Robert A.H. Middleton, Sarah L. Lode, Duncan M. Weinstein

On October 30, the Illinois General Assembly passed the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act (CRGA). CRGA makes significant updates to Illinois’ current statewide siting and zoning framework for renewable energy projects and creates a statewide standard for energy storage projects.

Tyler J. Kimberly, Mario A. Torrico, Antonio J. Rivera, John Gurley, Matthew Nolan, Diana Dimitriuc Quaia

The US Supreme Court has fast-tracked challenges to President Trump’s unprecedented use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose wide‑ranging tariffs, and based on recent oral argument, it is unclear how the Court will decide the case.

Amy Antoniolli, Robert A.H. Middleton, Duncan M. Weinstein, Sarah L. Lode

At the end of October, the Illinois legislature passed the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act (CRGA), an omnibus energy bill creating various incentives for renewable energy and storage projects, modifying the project siting process, and creating a new siting process for energy storage systems.

Angela M. Santos, Lucas A. Rock, Tanya Secor, Yusra H. Siddique

A high‑stakes test of presidential tariff power took center stage on November 5 when the US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) heard consolidated arguments in Learning Resources Inc. v. Trump and V.O.S. Selections, Inc. v. Trump over sweeping, worldwide tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to address “reciprocal” trade‑deficit measures and fentanyl trafficking.

Emily Cowley Leongini, Kirsten A. Hart, Justin A. Goldberg, Robert G. Edwards, Ph.D.

US Congress tucked a big change into the latest government spending bill: a federal crackdown on intoxicating hemp-derived products.

Vyasa Babu, Joshua R. More, J. Michael Showalter

In the environmental space, there is perhaps no more closely watched issue than how the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines the Clean Water Act term, “waters of the United States.”

Imron T. Aly, Taniel E. Anderson, Michael J. Baldwin, Richard J. Berman, Margherita A. Capolino , Janine A. Carlan, Michael Fainberg, Barnabas T. Fekete, Shawn P. Foley, Ehsun Forghany, Bradford C. Frese, Craig Gelfound, Marylee Jenkins, Helen H. Ji, Michelle Mancino Marsh, Kevin M. Nelson, Sailesh K. Patel, Ahmed M.T. Riaz, Sean B. Salimi, Alexander H. Spiegler, Kevin Spinella , Brian J. Stevens, Saukshmya Trichi, Matthew T. Wilkerson

Now in its 13th year, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) remains a central forum for resolving patent validity disputes.

D. Jacques Smith, Michael F. Dearington, Nadia Patel, Hillary M. Stemple, Laura Zell, Michelle J. Shapiro, Heather M. Zimmer, James G. Pizzo

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

Angela M. Santos, Antonio J. Rivera, Leah Scarpelli, Megan Barnhill, Jackson David Toof, Kay C. Georgi, Nadia Patel, Christopher H. Skinner, James Kim*, Mario A. Torrico, Lucas A. Rock, Maya S. Cohen, Christian L. Bush, Derek Ha, Andrew McArthur, Yusra H. Siddique, Joy Marie Virga, Riyaz Dattu*

Welcome to the November 2025 issue of “As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns,” our monthly newsletter where we compile essential updates from the customs and trade world over the past month. We bring you the most recent and significant insights in an accessible format, concluding with our main takeaways — aka “And the Fox Says…” — on what you need to know.

Ehsun Forghany, Brian J. Stevens, Sean B. Salimi

The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently launched the Streamlined Claim Set Pilot Program — a new initiative designed to expedite patent examination for eligible patent application by advancing them out of turn until the issuance of a first Office Action.

Amy Antoniolli, Robert A.H. Middleton, Duncan M. Weinstein

On October 30, the Illinois General Assembly passed the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act (CRGA), an omnibus energy bill creating incentives for energy storage projects.

Linda M. Jackson, Matthew F. Prewitt, Allan E. Anderson, Nicholas J. Nesgos, Alexander H. Spiegler, Meghan F. Hart, John M. Hindley, Nicole Curtis Martinez

The plaintiff, BDO USA, P.C. is an accounting and professional services advisory firm. The defendants are Ankura Consulting Group, LLC, Ankura’s CEO Kevin Lavin, and Phuoc Vin Phan.

Michelle Mancino Marsh, Erika R. DeCosty

On June 12, 2023, Deckers Outdoor Corporation, owner of the UGG brand, sued Quince, an affordable fashion e-commerce company, alleging that Quince’s shearling lined boots infringed Deckers’ unregistered trade dress and one design patent (US Patent D927,161) (the “’161 Patent”) covering one of its most popular boots, the Classic Ultra Mini Boot.

Stephanie Trunk, Shoshana Golden

On October 31, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule announcing changes for Medicare payments under the Physician Fee Schedule (PFS), effective on or after January 1, 2026.

Jeffrey B. Weston, Marissa Rael, Kimia Pourshadi

The last legislative session in California brought with it a wave of changes to California employment law.

Abha Kundi*

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates the products hospitals and health systems use, make, or study. As health system innovations increasingly leap quickly across service lines, regulatory obligations can shift in real time.

J. Michael Showalter, Duncan M. Weinstein

A recent European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) decision on the obligations of European states to study carbon-intensive permitting decisions crystallizes how global climate commitments may be beginning to harden into justiciable standards in some jurisdictions.

Howard J. Susser, Julie A. Vernon

The decision concerns eight patents owned by Stellar, LLC that were the subject of Motorola Solutions, Inc.’s inter partes review (IPR) petitions.

Robert R. Pluth, Evgeny Magidenko

In the fourth episode of “Tax Stuff You Should Know,” hosts Bob Pluth and Gene Magidenko delve into the concept of profits interests, a valuable tool for partnerships and limited liability companies to reward service providers without triggering immediate adverse income tax consequences.

D. Jacques Smith, Michael F. Dearington, Nadia Patel, Hillary M. Stemple, Laura Zell, Michelle J. Shapiro, Meghan F. Hart, John M. Hindley

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

Aaron H. Jacoby, Veronique H. Tu

Ford is considering discontinuing its electric F‑150 Lightning after racking up roughly $13 billion in EV losses since 2023, reflecting broader industry headwinds for large electric pickups as demand cools, costs remain high, and incentives fade.

Joshua R. More, Duncan M. Weinstein

On his first day in office, President Trump declared a national energy emergency and instructed federal agencies to use emergency procedures to facilitate domestic energy production. On October 29, the US Army Corps of Engineers issued its first Clean Water Act Section 404 permit under the president’s energy emergency declaration and its emergency procedures.

Cissy Jackson, Audrey Hazel*, Katherine Kramer*, Starshine S. Chun*, Jon S. Bouker, Dan H. Renberg

In the midst of a record-setting government shutdown, partisan divisions are deep, and legislating can appear zero-sum.