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Mich. Cannabis Group Asks Judge To Block Wholesale Tax

By Sanjay Talwani

The Michigan Legislature willfully evaded the state's constitution by passing a 24% wholesale tax on cannabis without required three-fourths majorities, an industry group said, asking a state court to block the tax.

The Biz Court Digest: Texas, One Year In

By Chris Bankler

A year after the Texas Business Court's first decision, it's clear that Texas didn't just copy Delaware and instead built something uniquely its own, combining specialization with constitutional accountability and creating a model that looks forward without losing touch with the state's democratic and statutory roots, says Chris Bankler at Jackson Walker.

5 Crisis Lawyering Skills For An Age Of Uncertainty

By Ray Brescia

As attorneys increasingly face unprecedented and pervasive situations — from prosecutions of law enforcement officials to executive orders targeting law firms — they must develop several essential competencies of effective crisis lawyering, says Ray Brescia at Albany Law School.

SDNY OpenAI Order Clarifies Preservation Standards For AI

By Philip Favro

The Southern District of New York’s recent order in the OpenAI copyright infringement litigation, denying discovery of The New York Times' artificial intelligence technology use, clarifies that traditional preservation benchmarks apply to AI content, relieving organizations from using a “keep everything” approach, says Philip Favro at Favro Law.

Writing Novels Makes Me A Better Lawyer

By Daniel Buzzetta

Writing my debut novel taught me to appreciate the value of critique and to never give up, no matter how long or tedious the journey, providing me with valuable skills that I now emphasize in my practice, says Daniel Buzzetta at BakerHostetler.

Calif. Cannabis Excise Tax Covers Purchaser's Entire Bill

By Jaqueline McCool

Taxable gross receipts from California cannabis sales encompass the entire amount paid by the purchaser, including credit card fees, handling fees and mandatory plastic bag purchases, the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration clarified.


Expert Analysis

It's Time For The Judiciary To Fix Its Cybersecurity Problem

After recent reports that hackers have once again infiltrated federal courts’ electronic case management systems, the judiciary should strengthen its cybersecurity practices in line with executive branch standards, outlining clear roles and responsibilities for execution, says Ilona Cohen at HackerOne.

Practicing Stoicism Makes Me A Better Lawyer

Practicing Stoicism, by applying reason to ignore my emotions and govern my decisions, has enabled me to approach challenging situations in a structured way, ultimately providing advice singularly devoted to a client's interest, says John Baranello at Moses & Singer.

Law School's Missed Lessons: Educating Your Community

Nearly two decades prosecuting scammers and elder fraud taught me that proactively educating the public about the risks they face and the rights they possess is essential to building trust within our communities, empowering otherwise vulnerable citizens and preventing wrongdoers from gaining a foothold, says Roger Handberg at GrayRobinson.

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