Real World Legal Updates

Celsius has grown into one of the most popular energy drinks on the market, but its rapid rise has come with a series of legal battles. In this episode of Real World Business Law, attorneys and real-life Celsius fans...

Small business government contractors have new major considerations when evaluating potential M&A transactions following the recent implementation of an SBA rule on size and status recertification. In this episode of...

No business ever plans on facing a discrimination lawsuit, but many do. In this episode of Real World Employment Law, Managing Partner Declan Leonard and Counsel Drew Smith tackle an issue every employer hopes to avoid...

On January 16, 2026, the Department of Defense issued a video statement and memorandum directing a sweeping review of 8(a) and small business set-aside and sole source contracts over $20 million. Shortly after, on...

A major ruling impacting Virginia businesses was recently issued by the Supreme Court of Virginia, which held that the Virginia Wage Payment Act does not treat commissions as wages. Following this decision, employees...

Massive NIL deals are changing the game for college athletes, and more developments are on the way as multiple acts have been introduced to Congress to create a federal standard for NIL legislation. In this episode of...

With the 2025 seasons of high-contact sports like hockey and football underway, the debate is heating up once again: when does tough gameplay cross the line from physical to criminal? In this episode of Sports in the...

As federal funding remains uncertain, many nonprofits are exploring new strategies to carry on their missions. Catch up on the education webinar hosted by The Center for Nonprofit Advancement, Berenzweig Leonard, LLP...

In this week's BL Business Branding podcast, we continue our coverage of the ongoing lawsuit between boutique athleisure brand Lululemon and the big-box warehouse Costco Wholesale. Join hosts Nick Martinez and Isabel...

At every stage of business, one common denominator keeps companies moving forward and sets them apart from the competition: their people. In this episode of Real World Employment Law, Seth Berenzweig is joined by Rachel...

This week’s episode of BL Business Branding hits it out of the park! Join Nick Martinez and Isabel Wadsworth as they dive into the legal battle between the Chicago Cubs and a nearby rooftop bar selling fans a unique...

We are back with another edition of Sports in the Courts! Associate Attorney Charles Bonani joins veteran sports radio host Tod Castleberry to cover the evolving landscape of college athletics in the era of NIL...

Buckle up for this week’s edition of the BL Business Branding podcast! Join hosts Nick Martinez and Isabel Wadsworth as they unpack the legal drama surrounding Eleanor, the iconic car from the Gone in 60 Seconds...

As new legal updates continue rolling out in 2025, GovCon business leaders must continuously adapt to the "new normal" while balancing the needs and expectations of their workforces. Industry leaders from BOOST LLC, The...

The rapidly changing global marketplace is booming with new opportunities, and the U.S. remains the world’s largest customer. But for foreign companies looking to enter the U.S. for the first time, knowing where to...