China Releases IP Infringement Punitive Damages Interpretation
On April 20, 2026, China’s Supreme People’s Court released the Interpretation on the Application of Punitive Damages in the Trial…
Month: April 2026
Allstate sues Surgery Partners, alleges Florida surgery centers ran billing scheme
That, in essence, is the story Allstate tells in a lawsuit filed on April 17, 2026 in the US District Court for…
Legendary and ultra-rare McLaren F1 spotted in California
The legendary and ultra-rare McLaren F1 was recently spotted cruising down Highway 47 in California. The car enthusiast who captured…
CBP Creates CAPE for IEEPA Tariff Refunds
As part of its response to the Court of International Trade’s (CIT) order to refund and reliquidate tariff duties paid…
Berkshire Hathaway unit hits Bronx contractors, chases owners for $1.18M
In a lawsuit filed on April 17, 2026, in the Southern District of New York, Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Insurance Company and Redwood…
Emerging Effort to Crack Down on Fraud, Waste, and Abuse
Congress and the Trump Administration have issued a series of heightened warnings indicating an emerging effort to crack down on…
National Fire sues Quorum Health over who pays the SIR
Then came the lawsuits. According to the filing, claimants have sued Quorum and its hospitals in several states. National Fire…
Securities and Exchange Commission Debuts Podcast
On April 16, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) debuted its podcast, Material Matters, with Chairman Paul S. Atkins hosting…
Artificial Intelligence Orchestration in Skilled Nursing Faciliti
Welcome to Health-e Law, Sheppard’s podcast exploring the fascinating health tech topics and trends of the day. In this episode,…
Ninth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Brita Class Action
In Brown v. Brita Prods. Co., No. 24-6678 (9th Cir. Apr. 16, 2026), the Ninth Circuit recently affirmed the dismissal of a…
Claims and Paid Leave Benefits Under Maryland FAMLI Program
On March 30, 2026, the Maryland Department of Labor (MDOL) published its final regulations implementing the state’s long-awaited Family and Medical Leave…
BMW i3 vs Electric Mercedes C-Class: Photo Comparison of Two New EV Rivals
The BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class have a storied and long-running rivalry. It continues into the age of electrification…