From the clarification of basis rules for assets held by irrevocable grantor trusts to the issuance of guidance by the U.S. Copyright Office for content generated by artificial intelligence, we have recently seen significant developments in estate planning and business law. To ensure that you stay abreast of these legal changes, we have highlighted some noteworthy developments and analyzed how they may impact your estate planning and business law practice.

Caring for clients’ needs and keeping up with a full work schedule can take a heavy toll on an attorney’s mental and physical health. In fact, the rate of depression among attorneys is nearly four times higher than that of the general population. With the World Health Organization (WHO) celebrating its seventy-fifth anniversary on World Health Day April 7, now is a great time to prioritize your well-being. A stressful lifestyle can put you at risk for mental health issues and substance abuse, which are likely to negatively impact your practice and lead to malpractice lawsuits and professional disciplinary actions. Keep reading to learn effective ways to maintain your health.

Last month, the Washington State Senate approved Bill 5123, prohibiting a business from refusing to hire a worker due to a positive drug test that screens for nonpsychoactive cannabis metabolites. If it is signed, Washington, which has legalized the recreational use of marijuana, will join a handful of other states that have enacted similar legislation prohibiting adverse employment action for workers’ off-duty marijuana use. Although marijuana is illegal under federal law, an increasing number of states are decriminalizing marijuana use for medicinal and recreational purposes. As a result, workplace policies may need to be adjusted.