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The New Jersey Appellate Division ruled that employees can bring representative claims under the New Jersey Wage and Hour Law and Prevailing Wage Act without meeting class certification requirements, while also clarifying applicable statute of limitations periods for these claims. In their recent alert, Partner Justin Guilfoyle and Associates Matthew Berger and Paige Carey dive into the ruling and employer considerations. #BHAlert #NewJersey #WageClaims https://lnkd.in/eJzGfAYH

Website tracking litigation is evolving rapidly, and recent court decisions show that companies face increasing scrutiny over how they deploy cookies, pixels, session replay tools, chatbots and other tracking technologies. In the latest Data Counsel blog post, Partner Robyn Feldstein and Associate Jessica Huse Fernandez look at key developments shaping this area, including ongoing disputes over standing, the rise of pre-consent tracking claims and growing challenges to privacy disclosures. #BHBlog #DataPrivacy #WebsiteTracking

BakerHostetler adds acclaimed antitrust leader and commercial litigation attorney Kenneth Racowski as partner in Philadelphia; BakerHostetler bolsters Debt Finance team, continues West Coast growth with arrival of partner Christopher Raidy in Los Angeles, listen to podcasts and more in this week’s In Case You Missed It. This weekly newsletter includes a wrap-up of the top thought leadership from our attorneys. To stay up to date, be sure to subscribe to receive notifications when new articles are published each week. #ICYMI #BHNews #BHAlert 

BakerHostetler Partner Christina Moser and Associate Melissa Bilancini secured a double victory for Alexy Metals, prevailing in both trademark and copyright litigation arising from challenges to the company’s shield-shaped design mark. Following summary judgment in state court and dismissal with prejudice in federal court, Alexy Metals was also awarded attorneys’ fees in the state action, underscoring the strength of the defense and the courts’ rejection of the plaintiff’s claims. #BHNews #Trademark #Infringement

The NLRB’s Division of Advice recently signaled a continued shift away from the prior administration’s expansive view of noncompete agreements, recommending dismissal of an unfair labor practice charge tied to an employer’s noncompete and confidentiality provisions. While this may ease federal labor-law concerns for employers, the evolving patchwork of state noncompete laws remains a critical compliance focus. In the latest Employment Law Spotlight blog, Counsel Daryl Leon and Associate Mianda Bashala discuss what this means for employers. #BHBlog #NLRB #Biotricity

The Department of Defense’s suspension of CMMC Phase II gives defense contractors short-term relief from mandatory third-party certification, but it does not pause the underlying cybersecurity obligations tied to FCI, CUI, NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS compliance. In their recent alert, Counsel Jon Knight and Kevin Barnett and Associate Kristen Bertch review how contractors should use this window to strengthen documentation, validate self-assessments and ensure compliance affirmations are accurate, supportable and ready for scrutiny. #BHAlert #CMMC #DepartmentofDefense

On today’s episode of AD Nauseam, Partner Amy Ralph Mudge and Of Counsel Daniel Kaufman share practical tips for navigating challenges before the National Advertising Division, from selecting the right track and building an effective strategy to presenting substantiation and managing confidentiality concerns. #BHPodcast #NAD #Advertising https://lnkd.in/evSiGvqz

BakerHostetler welcomes Christopher Raidy as a partner in the Business Practice Group and a member of the Debt Finance team in Los Angeles, further strengthening the firm's financing capabilities and expanding its presence on the West Coast. Christopher advises borrowers and lenders on complex private equity, private credit and other financing transactions, bringing deep experience in acquisition financings, recapitalizations, restructurings and cross-border matters. He joins a nationally recognized team known for delivering sophisticated counsel, market-driven insights and exceptional client service across a broad range of financing transactions and industries.   #BHNews #Business #NewPartner

BakerHostetler has been recognized in five categories in the 2026 Latinvex Top International Law Firms in Latin America rankings: Arbitration, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and Fraud Work, Litigation, Trade and Sanctions, and Trademarks and IPR. The firm earned a Band 1 ranking for Trademarks and IPR, an improved Band 2 ranking for Litigation, and recognition in the newly added Trade and Sanctions category. This marks the tenth consecutive year BakerHostetler has been included among Latin America's top international law firms. #BHNews #Latinvex #InternationalLaw

In a new alert, Partners Bridget McCabe, Albert Lin and Justin P Murphy and Counsel Matt Schock analyze a July 3 joint letter from the DOJ Antitrust Division and FTC encouraging state attorneys general to investigate whether unlawful conduct may be contributing to elevated gas prices. The letter highlights ongoing federal and state scrutiny of the energy sector, with a focus on potential issues such as price-fixing, coordinated supply restrictions, consumer protection concerns and price-gouging laws. #BHAlert #DOJ #FTC