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Over the past year, escalating protective tariffs have prompted many domestic and foreign medical device manufacturers to reach out for assistance with duty-free entry of their products into the U.S. In many cases, relief is available under the little-known international agreement, the Nairobi Protocol, formally known as the Protocol to the Agreement on the Importation of Educational, Scientific and Cultural Materials.

The digital evidence landscape has rapidly expanded as we enter into a new year. Fleets have increased their use of AI-driven safety tools, automated compliance systems, and reliance on telematics. While these technologies can help in reducing risk and defending claims, they also create new issues with discovery, preservation, and increased liability exposure.

For many years, certain trusts have proven exceptionally effective for wealthy individuals and to transfer some of their assets to the next generation that minimizes gift and estate taxes. Two of the most powerful tools in this area are the grantor retained annuity trust and the charitable lead annuity trust. For assets expected to grow in the near future, both are particularly productive during periods of low interest.

Although Indiana adopted the Consumer Data Protection Act (CDPA) in 2023, on January 1, 2026, the CDPA rubber officially hit the road. This data privacy law regulating how businesses must handle the personal information of their Indiana customers should be at the top of your new year’s resolutions. The Indiana Attorney General’s Office has signaled that it will be actively enforcing the CDPA on behalf of Indiana residents, so it’s important for your business to review what the law requires and how it may apply to your activities in Indiana.