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Overview of Stablecoins Stablecoins are digital tokens designed to maintain a stable value by being backed by assets such as U.S. dollars or government bonds. This summer, the GENIUS Act became law and requires stablecoin issuers to be licensed, audited, and backed by safe assets. Regulations will roll out over the next 12 months, with full impleme…

Business owners often treat protecting their intellectual property (IP) in the way many treat a check-engine light appearing on the car dashboard – “that seems important, but it can wait.” But that strategy can be costly. Understanding when and how to effectively protect IP is essential for safeguarding proprietary technology, preserving cons…

In late June, a month before school was set to start in many parts of the country, and as public-school teachers finalized their rooms and materials, the Supreme Court issued a sweeping new interpretation of the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment, expanding the power of parents to veto their students’ exposure to curriculum they may find…

For business leaders, trusted advisors, and entrepreneurs, the legal landscape is never static—and neither are the risks. That’s why a team of Fennemore attorneys updated Business Contracts in 2025: Straightforward Answers for Nuanced Situations. This is a definitive guide for private practice attorneys, in-house counsel, and business owners, o…

Understanding national security reviews, exemptions, and compliance obligations under U.S. foreign investment laws As Canadian mining companies continue expanding into U.S. markets, one regulatory acronym should not be overlooked: CFIUS. The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) reviews certain inbound foreign investments to …

As generative AI accelerates the pace of legal research, drafting, and diligence, clients are growing increasingly savvy—and expect their law firms to keep up. The traditional billable-hour model is under pressure, and the firms best positioned for the future are the ones reimagining pricing through the lens of technology-driven efficiency. This …