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Thompson Coburn said partner Mark Indelicato discussed post-confirmation bankruptcy jurisdiction in a Law360 article. The firm said his comments examined how a Delaware bankruptcy ruling’s four-part test could influence Chapter 11 plan drafting, including how parties identify claims they intend to retain and pursue after confirmation.
Thompson Coburn said partner Milada Goturi co-authored an American Health Law Association article on physician consulting arrangements involving life sciences companies. The firm said the article examines legal and regulatory risks in key opinion leader, advisory board and speaker engagements, including federal laws, enforcement trends and compliance structures.
Thompson Coburn said it published an update on revisions to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ voluntary self-referral disclosure protocol. The firm said its article examines updated forms for health care providers and suppliers preparing disclosures and the November 1, 2026 transition to the revised materials.
Thompson Coburn said Elizabeth Lobaugh joined its Labor & Employment practice as counsel. The firm said she represents employers in California state and federal courts and administrative proceedings, with experience in wage and hour class actions, Private Attorneys General Act litigation and individual employment claims.
Thompson Coburn said it published a Wonkology explainer on colloquies, describing them as scripted exchanges between members of Congress about pending legislation. The firm said the article examines how these exchanges clarify legislative intent and enter the Congressional Record as part of a bill’s history.
Thompson Coburn said associate Jason Schabinger completed the Chicago Bar Association’s 2026 Leadership Institute. The firm said the professional development program covered leadership, business development and relationship-building skills, and that partner Dave Duffy attended the reception marking the end of the program.
Thompson Coburn said it published an update on New York’s workplace opioid-antagonist law and proposed implementing regulations. The firm said the article examines which employers are covered, medication availability, employee training and the distinction between the enacted statute and regulations still subject to public comment.
Thompson Coburn said it published an analysis of the Education Department’s September 29 rule restoring the pre-2024 Title IX regulatory text. The firm said the immediately effective rule updates the Code of Federal Regulations to reflect existing law and makes four discrete changes to the restored text.
Thompson Coburn said it published a guide to California’s greenhouse gas reporting and climate-related financial risk disclosure laws. The firm’s article compared the scope of SB 253 and SB 261, reviewed reporting thresholds and exemptions, and discussed compliance deadlines, consolidated reporting and the injunction affecting SB 261 enforcement.
Thompson Coburn said it published a guide for school administrators examining the Department of Education’s planned transfer of borrower defense case management to FSA Partner Connect. The firm’s article reviewed the department’s September guidance and webinars and described operational preparations for the expected October 2026 rollout.
Thompson Coburn said it worked with the Mizzou Law School Foundation to revive a scholarship with a new emphasis on leadership. The firm said the award supports first-year law students and pairs financial assistance with mentoring from a Thompson Coburn partner as part of the renewed program.
Thompson Coburn said associate Christopher Clark joined the St. Louis Contractor Fraud Legal Task Force as a volunteer. The firm said the initiative supports residents affected by the May 16, 2025, tornado and involves volunteer lawyers working with public officials and legal aid organizations in the city.
Thompson Coburn said it published a practical guide by partner Carlos Ortiz on language access for employers with multilingual workforces. The firm said the guide explains that Title VII and EEOC regulations treat a blanket English-only rule as presumptively unlawful, citing EEOC v. Premier Operator Services, and recommends narrow language policies, handbook updates, translated critical notices on pay, safety and benefits, manager training and plans for Form I-9 audits.
Thompson Coburn said partner Mark Power discussed restructuring trends for the second half of 2026 in the September issue of TMA NYC’s The Turnaround Report. The firm said Power noted that companies are increasingly using out-of-court liability management exercises rather than Chapter 11, that creditors are challenging those deals more aggressively, and that heavily leveraged companies face maturity walls, high financing costs and limited refinancing options.
Thompson Coburn said it published an article by Mariquita Barbieri and Nicholas Engel on personal goodwill as a tax-saving opportunity in C corporation asset sales. The firm said a shareholder’s sale of personal goodwill, distinct from corporate goodwill, can be taxed once rather than at both corporate and shareholder level, citing Martin Ice Cream Co. v. Commissioner, and said allocations need a qualified valuation, separate agreements and consistent reporting by both parties.
Thompson Coburn said John Howard and Christine Moser contributed an article with ECG Management Consultants on medical director arrangements. The firm’s notice described a discussion of the compliance considerations involved in structuring physician leadership roles and compensating administrative work within health care organizations.
Thompson Coburn said it published an alert on proposed Treasury and IRS regulations issued September 3 that would condition private schools’ section 501(c)(3) exemption on not discriminating by race, color or national or ethnic origin in admissions, scholarship or loan programs, athletics and other school-administered programs. The firm said comments are due November 3 and the rules would apply to taxable years beginning after May 31, 2027.
Thompson Coburn said partners Michael Rosenblum and Jake Schwartz examined bankruptcy access for cannabis-related businesses in a Law360 article. The firm’s publication notice described discussion of bankruptcy principles, regulatory developments, marijuana rescheduling and the role of corporate structure when businesses in the industry considered bankruptcy options.