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McGuireWoods LLP's Product Liability & Mass Tort Monitor is a monthly newsletter delivering critical updates, data insights and actionable strategies for navigating the complexities of #productliability and #masstort litigation. This month’s issue highlights a recent decision from the Colorado Court of Appeals affirming dismissal of a proposed class action in which the plaintiff claimed standing was conferred upon him based on a claim of potential future illness from exposure to toxic chemicals. Read on to learn more about how the case underscores that economic losses tied to the fear of future harm, such as medical monitoring costs, cannot substitute for a present physical injury. https://lnkd.in/g93uT_8P Authors: Lee K. Royster, Michael Brody, Justin Howard, Drew Gann

Regulated entities take note: D.C. Circuit vacates #FERC’s immediate elimination of reactive-power compensation in MISO. Read on to learn more about the court’s MISO order and how it reflects the boundaries of FERC’s authority. https://lnkd.in/gz9QQJ-S #energylaw #energy #energyregulatory McGuireWoods LLP authors: Katlyn A. Farrell, Eric Mothander, Lisa V. (Valdes)

On Oct. 3, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit reaffirmed privilege and work product principles for high-stakes internal investigations. Read on to learn more about the ruling and how it offers clear guidance for corporations conducting internal investigations in response to legal and regulatory threats. https://lnkd.in/gU2mRKbM #energy #energylitigation McGuireWoods LLP authors: Eric Mothander, Drew Gann, Thomas E. Spahn, Brian Jackson

This episode of Accessing the Pipeline was recorded during the 2025 McGuireWoods LLP Independent Sponsor Conference. Hosts and McGuireWoods partners Abdul-Rahman Lediju and Daniel Howell welcome the show’s first repeat guest, Chelsea Celistan, head of Independent Sponsor Strategy at Avante Capital Partners — a capital partner to #independentsponsors. Chelsea reflects on her journey over the past few years and shares why she finds the independent sponsor asset class so exciting: “There’s not a zero-sum game in this space. Everyone can win.” Tune in for her advice to underrepresented sponsors looking to take advantage of the opportunities ahead. https://lnkd.in/gtSMy8vd #MWBPE #privateequity #finance #MWISC25

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issues pro-policyholder ruling that a mandated alternative dispute resolution proceeding triggered insurer’s duty to defend and indemnify. What are the implications for corporate policyholders? https://lnkd.in/gzX4MKGF #insurancelaw #riskmanagement McGuireWoods LLP authors: Eric Mothander, Alex Bein, Drew Gann, Nicholas Hill, Shelby Guilbert, Tony Tatum

On this episode of Deal Us In, McGuireWoods LLP host Ann Dorsett is joined by Raudline Etienne, founder and CEO of Daraja Capital. After learning that minority- and women-owned firms manage less than 2% of industry assets, Raudline set out to change that. Daraja Capital is a seeding platform that lowers barriers to entry for aspiring fund managers. Tune in for her insights on building institutional relationships and mentoring underrepresented talent. https://lnkd.in/gvavtC2y #MWPEWomen #WomenInPE #womeninbusiness #womeninleadership

A McGuireWoods LLP litigation team won an important legal victory in their fight to preserve vital #healthcare funding for 21 autistic children and their families in North Carolina, persuading a state court to block a steep cut in #Medicaid reimbursement rates for essential therapy. Because of a state budget impasse, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services cut Medicaid reimbursement rates by 10% for applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy, effective Oct. 1, 2025. On behalf of the children and their families, McGuireWoods filed a lawsuit challenging the cuts, arguing that the reductions are unconstitutional and discriminatory because they disproportionately impact children with disabilities. A Wake County Superior Court judge issued a preliminary injunction on Nov. 10, 2025, halting the funding cuts while litigation continues. A week earlier, McGuireWoods secured a temporary restraining order that ensured uninterrupted access to ABA therapy while the court considered the firm’s request for further relief. “We are proud to stand with North Carolina families and fight for the rights of children with autism to ensure they receive the care they need,” said Raleigh partner Michael Easley. The McGuireWoods legal team includes Easley, Raleigh partners Mark Anderson, Jonathan Ellis and Ryan Park, and associates Brent McKnight Jr. and Hannah Caison. https://lnkd.in/gX4Qjm4h

How can litigants relying on a market survey protect their communications about the survey? (part II) https://lnkd.in/gVcDtMTA #MWPrivilegePoints

Year-end planning: Tax credit sales for taxpayers with California SALT nexus. Read on for details about how S.B. 302 might affect tax credit sellers. https://lnkd.in/gj8-qT2q #taxlaw #taxcredits   McGuireWoods LLP authors: Aaron Mitchell, Alec Sauble, Durham McCormick, Jon G. Neal, Sarah Zepeda

The Raleigh The News & Observer, NC Newsline, The Carolina Journal and Spectrum News covered another important litigation victory for a McGuireWoods LLP team fighting to preserve vital healthcare funding for 21 autistic children in the state. On behalf of the children and their families, McGuireWoods challenged a 10% cut in North Carolina’s Medicaid reimbursement rates for applied behavior analysis therapy, arguing that the reductions are unconstitutional and discriminatory. A Wake County Superior Court judge issued a preliminary injunction Nov. 10, 2025, blocking the funding cuts while the lawsuit continues. A week earlier, the McGuireWoods team won a temporary restraining order pausing the reductions until the court heard arguments on the firm’s request for a preliminary injunction. The McGuireWoods team includes partners Michael Easley, Mark Anderson, Jonathan Ellis and Ryan Park; and associates Brent McKnight, and Hannah Caison. “Our case argues that state budget challenges are no grounds to deny children with autism the legal right to services. Every disabled child has the right to live, learn and grow to their full potential in their community, not in an institution,” Easley told Spectrum News. https://lnkd.in/gUJagzSe