Bryan S. Schultz

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Looking only at venture funding totals can paint an incomplete picture.

The latest data shows substantial investor appetite, particularly in AI, but also reveals declining deal activity, fewer financings across the broader market, and continued pressure on exits. My colleague…

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Data centers remain one of the most active areas of infrastructure investment, driven in large part by the rapid expansion of AI.

In a recent Infralogic article, my colleague Daniel Farris discussed industry trends, including increasing demand for power, community concerns…

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Data centers remain one of the most active areas of infrastructure investment, driven in large part by the rapid expansion of AI.

In a recent Infralogic article, my colleague Daniel Farris discussed industry trends, including increasing demand for power, community concerns…

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When foreign sanctions, export controls, and supply-chain diligence touch China, companies may face a new layer of legal complexity.

In their recent analysis, my colleagues examine recent Chinese government measures that appear to strengthen China’s anti-extraterritoriality…

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What does an AI-enabled finance team actually look like?

At a recent CFO Executive Forum hosted in our Palo Alto office, finance leaders compared notes on what's working, what's not, and where AI is delivering measurable value today. My colleague Louis Lehot shared the key…

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The race to invest in AI is quickly becoming a race to build the infrastructure behind it.

In their latest article, my colleagues Louis Lehot and Natasha Allen outline how private equity is scaling across data centers and beyond, and what firms need to consider to succeed.…

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AI-driven predictive maintenance is transforming manufacturing, but it is also introducing new layers of legal and operational risk.

In their latest piece, Vanessa Miller and R.J. McVeigh take a closer look at where these technologies can fall short and why contract terms…

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AI is rapidly reshaping manufacturing and supply chains, and the legal risks are evolving just as fast.

Our 2026 AI in Manufacturing & Supply Chain Series explores the liability, regulatory, and contractual challenges ahead. Subscribe to the series to stay ahead of what’s…

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AI is rapidly reshaping manufacturing and supply chains, and the legal risks are evolving just as fast.

Our 2026 AI in Manufacturing & Supply Chain Series explores the liability, regulatory, and contractual challenges ahead. Subscribe to the series to stay ahead of what’s…

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Foley’s LearningLab brings together high‑quality education and practical insights designed for busy legal departments. Explore LearningLab and discover the growing library of high-quality CLE programs:…

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Volatile costs are exposing the limits of long‑term, fixed‑price supply agreements.

In the first article in the three��part series, my colleagues Leah Imbrogno and Amir El-Aswad explore why pricing disputes arise and how companies can respond early without damaging…

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With a quorum restored and enforcement priorities clearly articulated, the EEOC is positioned to increase litigation activity in key areas.

My colleague John Birmingham shares what enforcement trends may impact your workplace next. Read his latest article:…

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CBP’s CAPE system is about to go live, and refunds of unlawfully collected IEEPA tariffs won’t happen automatically.

Phase 1 is narrow, technical, and unforgiving of errors. A single mistake can send an entire submission back. Review the guidance from my colleagues to make…

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The Trump Administration’s newly released National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence pushes strongly toward a uniform federal standard that would preempt many existing and proposed state AI laws.

My colleague Natasha Allen examines the framework’s core priorities…

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With Washington set to void most employment‑based noncompete agreements in 2027, employers should begin reviewing existing agreements and form documents now. In their recent article, my colleagues Jack FitzGerald and Pauline Wizig outline the scope of the new law, the…

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The DOJ has released its first department‑wide Corporate Enforcement and Voluntary Self‑Disclosure Policy, standardizing how cooperation and self‑reporting are evaluated across criminal matters. The new framework introduces clearer pathways to declinations and reduced penalties…

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I'm honored to share that Foley has been named among Modern Healthcare’s 2026 Largest Health Care Law Firms, ranking number 12 nationwide!

This recognition reflects the focus, experience, and dedication of Foley’s Health Care Practice Group and our national Health Care & Life…

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AI is quickly becoming part of the family office toolkit, but understanding its implications is critical.

In this special 10 Minute Interviews episode, my colleagues Brian Lucareli and Chanley Howell discuss how family offices are using AI, the benefits driving adoption, and…

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What legal issues will define fashion, apparel, and beauty in 2026?

My colleagues Jeff Greene, Ashley Koley, Jax England, and Sarah McGrath authored a new article for The Global Legal Post examining the U.S. cases poised to shape the industry this year, including IP protection…

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The tariff chapter may be closing, but the refund phase is just beginning.

Our final IEEPA series article outlines what the emerging CBP refund framework means in practice and why early preparation could create a meaningful advantage when refunds begin flowing. Read Part VIII…