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New York Further Amends CPLR §2106, Broadening and Clarifying the Use of Affirmations in Lieu of Affidavits and Other Sworn Statements
The evolution of Section 2106 from a narrow, procedural shortcut into a comprehensive substitute for affidavits, verifications, and other sworn statements marks a significant modernization and streamlining of New York practice, with this new amendment reflecting the legislature’s intent to align more with federal practice while preserving New York’s own unique statutory requirements.
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Best in the World: Patents at the Forefront of Sports and Technology
DecathaLAW Series: Article 4
Olympians are typically celebrated for their physical achievements—but some are also inventors who have contributed to innovation in the sporting world.
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May 1, 2026
Events
Operationalizing Legal Advice: The Role of Attorneys in “Getting Things Done”
Foley partner Judy Waltz, chair of the firm’s Health Care Practice Group, is speaking on the panel “Operationalizing Legal Advice: The Role of Attorneys in “Getting Things Done”” during the California Society for Healthcare Attorneys’ (CSHA) 2026 Annual Meeting & Spring Seminar.
March 25, 2026
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When Physician Pay Becomes a Compliance Problem: What Hospital Leaders Need to Know
Foley partner Larry Vernaglia, co-chair of the firm’s Providers of Health Care Services Area of Focus, will speaking on the panel “When Physician Pay Becomes a Compliance Problem: What Hospital Leaders Need to Know” on March 25 during the New Jersey Healthcare Financial Management Association’s Webinar: Nothing but the FACTs on Finance, Accounting, Capital & Taxes in Healthcare.
March 26, 2026
Events
KASBP Boston 2025-26 Dinner & Learn Series
Foley & Lardner attorneys will be featured as presenters during the Korean American Society in Biotech and Pharmaceuticals (KASBP) Boston 2025-26 Dinner & Learn Series event titled “IP & FDA Regulatory Strategy in the AI Era.”
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March 24, 2026
Foley Viewpoints
Alamo Title Company v. WFG National Title Company of Texas, LLC: Texas Business Court Takes Broad View of Jurisdiction in Ruling on Motion to Remand
The Court held that the statute granting jurisdiction should be interpreted according to its plain language, requiring only that the controversy be “related to” intellectual property, a phrase Texas courts have consistently construed broadly. The Court also provided guidance on how the amount in controversy requirement should be interpreted.
March 24, 2026
Foley Viewpoints
NAIC Spring 2026 Meeting: Third-Party Data and Models (H) Working Group – March 23, 2026
Summary and Takeaways: The Third-Party Data and Models (H) Working Group continues to move its Third Party Regulatory Framework…
March 24, 2026
Blogs
False Claims Act Enforcement in 2026
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) reported a record year for False Claims Act (FCA) enforcement in fiscal year 2025, with more than $6.8 billion in settlements and judgments — the largest annual total in the history of the statute.
Latest Podcast Episodes
March 10, 2026
The Path & The Practice
Episode 133: Casey Knapp, Partner
This episode features a conversation with Casey, a partner in Foley’s executive compensation and employee benefits group.
January 15, 2026
The Path & The Practice
Special Episode: Alexis Robertson and Dan Sharpe talk advice to new Big Law associates
In this special edition of The Path & The Practice, Alexis is joined by Dan Sharpe, DEI Manager at Foley & Lardner, for a conversation focused on advice to new associates. Based on their years of legal practice and their experience working in law firm talent development and DEI, they cover a variety of topics including time entry, meeting deadlines, responsiveness, and office presence.
January 5, 2026
Health Care Law Today Podcast
Episode 37: Chanda Center for Health: Reimagining Access to and Delivery of Long-term Disability Care
In this episode, Lauren Carboni, co-chair of Foley’s Health Care Litigation Area of Focus, is joined by Chanda Hinton, Founder and Executive Director of The Chanda Center for Health, a pioneering nonprofit dedicated to empowering individuals with long-term physical disabilities.
Latest Viewpoints
March 24, 2026
Foley Viewpoints
Alamo Title Company v. WFG National Title Company of Texas, LLC: Texas Business Court Takes Broad View of Jurisdiction in Ruling on Motion to Remand
The Court held that the statute granting jurisdiction should be interpreted according to its plain language, requiring only that the controversy be “related to” intellectual property, a phrase Texas courts have consistently construed broadly. The Court also provided guidance on how the amount in controversy requirement should be interpreted.
March 23, 2026
Foley Viewpoints
Federal Court Vacates FinCEN Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule
On March 19, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a Memorandum Opinion and Order in Flowers Title Companies, LLC v. Bessent vacating the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN) Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Residential Real Estate Transfers (the Rule).
March 20, 2026
Foley Viewpoints
Federal Court Invalidates Biden-Era HSR Rule
In invalidating the Biden-era changes, the court held that the FTC failed to show that the changes’ benefits outweighed their significant costs to merging parties, in particular, to the vast majority (historically, 92%) of parties whose transactions require no antitrust investigation whatsoever.