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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
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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
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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 19, 2026
Energy Current
ERCOT’s Proposed “Batch Zero” Process: What Developers of Large Loads Need to Know
In a step toward implementing a cluster or “batch” process for studying large load interconnections, the Electric Reliability Council of…
March 19, 2026
Energy Current
Foley Team Highlights Tax Credit, Policy & Financing Trends at 2026 Infocast Solar + Wind Finance & Investment Summit
A large number of key players in the renewable energy industry kicked off their 2026 in Scottsdale, Arizona, for Infocast’s Solar + Wind…
March 19, 2026
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Foley Automotive Update
Foley is here to help you through all aspects of rethinking your long-term business strategies, investments, partnerships, and technology. Contact the authors, your Foley relationship partner, or our Automotive Team to discuss and learn more.
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 18, 2026
Foley Viewpoints
Meritless Lawsuits No Longer Fly Free in Texas
A federal judge in Dallas has dismissed a shareholder derivative suit against Southwest Airlines’ board, providing the first meaningful judicial test of Texas Senate Bill 29 (SB 29) and offering useful guidance for companies navigating Texas’s evolving corporate governance landscape.
March 10, 2026
Foley Ignite
The Art of the Two-Step: Multitiered Deals and the AI Valuation Gold Rush
The structure works like this: a lead investor buys in at one valuation, and then a second tranche closes at a substantially higher number, often within weeks. Carta data shows 20 of these transactions in just the past six to twelve months, with frequency accelerating in the fourth quarter of 2025.[1] More are expected. In the AI era, patience is in short supply.
March 4, 2026
Foley Viewpoints
Guyana’s Emergence as a Strategic Energy Powerhouse in a Volatile Global Oil Market
Over the past decade, Guyana has undergone one of the most dramatic economic and energy transformations in the world. Once among the poorest countries in the Western Hemisphere, Guyana is now rapidly establishing itself as a critical player in global oil markets—at a time when energy security, supply diversification, and geopolitical risk are at the forefront of policymaker and investor concerns.