Commercial Litigation Outlook Webinar Series Part 2: Regulatory Shifts & Risks: What’s Ahead for False Claims & Whistleblower, Bankruptcy, and Franchise Law in 2025

About the Program

Join us for the second session of the Commercial Litigation Outlook webinar series, Regulatory Shifts & Risks: What’s Ahead for False Claims & Whistleblower, Bankruptcy, and Franchise Law in 2025.

This session will provide comprehensive coverage of the significant legal developments anticipated to influence False Claims Act and Whistleblower litigation, bankruptcy trends, and franchise regulations. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the following key areas:

Impacts of the Zafirov Ruling: Gain insights into the significant United States ex rel. Zafirov v. Florida Medical Associates LLC case, which questions the constitutionality of the False Claims Act's qui tam provisions and has the potential to transform the landscape of whistleblower litigation.
New Developments in Fraud Enforcement: Learn about the significant enhancements to the Administrative False Claims Act (AFCA) under the FY 2025 NDAA, including increased financial thresholds, expanded definitions, and improved reporting mechanisms, which are set to strengthen the government's ability to combat fraud.
Economic Shifts and Bankruptcy Trends: Explore how the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts and the lingering effects of inflation and high interest rates are expected to drive an increase in bankruptcy filings across various sectors in 2025.
Commercial Real Estate Challenges: Gain insights into how stabilized interest rates are expected to impact commercial real estate valuations, leading to an increase in distressed transactions and shaping new opportunities for lenders and borrowers in 2025.
Navigating Increased FTC Scrutiny: Learn how the Federal Trade Commission's heightened focus on franchise agreements and business practices, including transparency and disclosure requirements, will impact franchisors in 2025.
Adapting to Regulatory Changes: Understand the implications of recent FTC policy statements and enforcement actions on common franchise agreement provisions, and how franchisors can ensure compliance and mitigate risks in the evolving regulatory landscape.

Speakers

Moderator:

Ken Wilton, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Panelists:

Teddie Arnold, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Chris Robertson, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
James Sowka, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
John Skelton, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP

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