In a recent ground-breaking ruling, the Fifth Circuit made it more difficult for taxpayers to challenge certain IRS penalties before paying them first.

In Norcave Properties, L.L.C. v. Internal Revenue Service, the court held that accuracy-related penalties are subject to the Anti-Injunction Act (AIA), a federal law that generally prevents taxpayers from using the courts to stop the IRS from assessing or collecting taxes before payment. As a result, taxpayers who want to contest IRS accuracy-related penalties generally must follow the traditional tax dispute process rather than filing a separate lawsuit in federal district court.

Importers seeking IEEPA tariff refunds should prepare now for the next phase of the refund process. On September 15, 2026, U.S. Custom and Border Protection (CBP) notified the Court of International Trade that (CIT) that the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (“CAPE”) Phase 3 will deploy on October 6, 2026. This marks an important milestone in the implementation of the CAPE process for importers seeking relief.

Can a company profit from your likeness without your permission? The law increasingly recognizes that your face, voice, and identity are assets that cannot simply be taken and repurposed for someone else's profit.

A blockbuster lawsuit involving Disney's Avatar franchise puts this growing legal issue front and center, underscoring that individuals may have legal recourse when others profit from their identity without permission.

Complying with European privacy rules governing the transfer of personal information to the U.S. has always been challenging for U.S. companies. Now, a seemingly unrelated U.S. Supreme Court decision, Trump v. Slaughter, may create new uncertainty around the legal framework governing those transfers, raising fresh considerations for companies that do business in Europe.

A growing trend in Illinois trucking litigation is placing motor carriers under increased legal and financial scrutiny. As plaintiffs increasingly pursue punitive damages against motor carriers, lawsuits are expanding beyond questions of driver negligence and into the company's hiring, training, supervision, and safety practices.

Multinational companies operating across the U.S. and China increasingly face a difficult compliance dilemma: complying with one country's sanctions, export controls, or other trade restrictions may create legal risk under the other's retaliatory laws. 

 Companies must assess whether both regimes apply and whether compliance with one country’s restrictions triggers liability under the other’s laws. As a result, businesses engaged in cross-border trade must develop compliance frameworks to navigate conflict-of-law issues and mitigate risks.

Correctional health care providers, correctional staff, and detention facilities face growing legal exposure when medical care is challenged in court. As civil rights claims involving delayed treatment, inadequate care, and poor communication continue to rise, correctional health care documentation is not just a requirement, it is one of the strongest tools for legal defense. Thorough, timely, and accurate records can support early dismissal of claims, while incomplete documentation can significantly increase liability risk.

U.S. importers should prepare for substantial new tariff exposure following the Trump administration's imposition of Section 301 forced labor tariffs on imports from 60 countries. The measures affect approximately 99.4 percent of U.S. imports and may result in additional duties, subject to certain exemptions and special tariff treatment.

Many people mistakenly believe that simply having a will allows assets to pass outside of probate court, but a will has no power outside of probate. Without a broader estate plan, a will generally must be administered in the probate courts.

Importers seeking refunds of IEEPA tariffs on finally liquidated entries may need to file suit to secure recovery.

On July 17,  2026, the U.S. Court of International Trade (“CIT”) issued an order directing U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) to begin processing refunds for importers that filed civil lawsuits seeking IEEPA tariff refunds. However, the order does not extend to importers that did not file suit, leaving their eligibility for refunds dependent on either future litigation or the outcome of the government's pending appeal.