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In a very disturbing opinion (USA v. Chinwendu Alisigwe), limiting privacy by the federal appeals court in New York, the Second Circuit ruled on September 17, 2026, that border guards may search our cellphones without any “reasonable suspicion”. Under this ruling,...
A physician contract review checklist provides a consistent way for physicians to evaluate employment agreements and ensure important details aren’t overlooked. The big things to look for are: The noncompete provision. The malpractice and tail coverage. The...
David Nacht recently joined an invited panel at FAPA’s 2026 Inaugural Conference addressing government investigations of professors whose research involves connections to China. The discussion brought together lawyers who have represented academics caught up in these...
Employment law balances workplace disputes by checking employer actions against federal and state protections. While most jobs are "at-will," employers cannot legally fire you or withhold pay in violation of established statutes. Here is how the core areas of wrongful...
In early 2026, federal authorities dramatically escalated their fight against healthcare fraud, launching what many are calling a true “whole-of-government” enforcement campaign. Through coordinated executive action, financial crime oversight, and aggressive payment...
AI is cool. But it is not (yet?) a competent lawyer. Recently, I have become besieged with new clients coming in with cogently written bad ideas for cases that sound plausible. When you have a problem, share the facts with the lawyer. Don't tell him or her what legal...
Earning tenure represents the pinnacle of an academic career. You spend years publishing research, mentoring students and serving on committees with the expectation that your hard work will result in job security. When the decision comes back negative, it can be...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a tech buzzword. It is now part of daily operations in many Michigan businesses, including factories, logistics, healthcare and finance. As companies use AI to make decisions or run operations, the state is looking at...
In light of the horrible assassination of Charlie Kirk, government officials have been discussing prosecuting hate speech. Unlike in Europe, the US Government lacks the power to prosecute hateful speech. The New York Times article, “What to Know About ‘Hate Speech’...
David Nacht prevailed against the University of Michigan in the Michigan Court of Appeals in a battle over the statute of limitations that applies in lawsuits against the State of Michigan and state universities in civil rights claims. Nacht argued that the...