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What Environmental and Energy Factors Should Pennsylvania Data Center Developers Consider Before.. What Environmental and Energy Factors Should Pennsylvania Data Center Developers Consider Before..

Executive Order 2026-05 establishes two permitting paths for data center projects with peak demand..
Office of Space Commerce Launches Mission Authorization Pilot Program for Novel In-Space Activities Office of Space Commerce Launches Mission Authorization Pilot Program for Novel In-Space Activities

On Aug. 20, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Office of Space Commerce (OSC) announced the..
Cooperation, Compliance, and Consequences: Inside DOJ's $46 Million Veloxis Settlement Cooperation, Compliance, and Consequences: Inside DOJ's $46 Million Veloxis Settlement

The Department of Justice’s recent resolution with Veloxis Pharmaceuticals sends a clear signal:..
Click First, Litigate Later? Courts Review Web Design in Online Arbitration Cases Click First, Litigate Later? Courts Review Web Design in Online Arbitration Cases

Your arbitration clause may be solid. But your screen flow needs to be clear if you want a court to ..
Florida Court Reinforces Employer’s Ability to Enforce Marijuana Policies in Public Union Contract Florida Court Reinforces Employer’s Ability to Enforce Marijuana Policies in Public Union Contract

On July 29, 2026, Florida’s Second District Court of Appeal (Second DCA) ruled that a county was..
Failure to Reasonably Accommodate Religious Beliefs Snares Wildlife Department, Nets Win for.. Failure to Reasonably Accommodate Religious Beliefs Snares Wildlife Department, Nets Win for..

A recent decision from the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit—Cherry et al. v..
DHS Proposes $103,265 Fee for Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions DHS Proposes $103,265 Fee for Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions

Key HighlightsDHS has proposed a $103,265 fee for each cap-subject H-1B petition, including..
One Fraud Division, Many Enforcement Questions: What DOJ's National Fraud Enforcement Division.. One Fraud Division, Many Enforcement Questions: What DOJ's National Fraud Enforcement Division..

The US Department of Justice (DOJ or Department) published a final rule on August 18, 2026 (Final..
IP Strategy for Autonomous Systems Companies: A Playbook Beyond Autonomous Vehicles IP Strategy for Autonomous Systems Companies: A Playbook Beyond Autonomous Vehicles

[Updated and Expanded from IP Considerations for Autonomous Vehicle Technology Startups and..
IRS Creates New Office of Conservation Easements and Ends Uniform Settlement Initiatives IRS Creates New Office of Conservation Easements and Ends Uniform Settlement Initiatives

On Aug. 19, 2026, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced in news release IR-2026-95 the..
SEC Proposes “Regulation Crypto Assets” SEC Proposes “Regulation Crypto Assets”

On August 18, 2026, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed a comprehensive new..
Design Patents After Range of Motion: When Should a Judge Decide Infringement? Design Patents After Range of Motion: When Should a Judge Decide Infringement?

Key TakeawaysThe Federal Circuit affirmed summary judgment of no design patent infringement in a..
2026 Mid-Year Prediction Market Report: Uncertainty Prevails Amidst Extraordinary Federal Action 2026 Mid-Year Prediction Market Report: Uncertainty Prevails Amidst Extraordinary Federal Action

During the first part of 2026, the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC or the Commission) ..
NV Supreme Court Vacates $5.5M Judgment Over Excluded Medical Records NV Supreme Court Vacates $5.5M Judgment Over Excluded Medical Records

Gutierrez-Zacatenco v. Herrera was an admitted-liability rear-end motor vehicle accident that was..
New Podcast on AI Hallucinations in Court Filings New Podcast on AI Hallucinations in Court Filings

In the latest episode of my Delaware Corporate Litigation Insights podcast, I am joined by K&L..
HRSA Announces Revised 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program for 2027 HRSA Announces Revised 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program for 2027

On July 31, 2026, the Health Resources and Services Administration (“HRSA”) announced a..
Federal Court Holds Idaho’s Near-Total Abortion Ban Unconstitutional for Lack of Health Exception Federal Court Holds Idaho’s Near-Total Abortion Ban Unconstitutional for Lack of Health Exception

On August 13, 2026, Senior U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill of the District of Idaho issued a..
OFCCP New Rule Eliminates Many Disability-Related Obligations OFCCP New Rule Eliminates Many Disability-Related Obligations

Quick Hit: The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”)..
Stopping the P.L. 86-272 Evasion Stopping the P.L. 86-272 Evasion

It is no secret that States abhor the protections afforded companies by P.L. 86‑272—the federal..
CIPA in the Digital Age: What Businesses Need to Know About the Variety Media Appeal CIPA in the Digital Age: What Businesses Need to Know About the Variety Media Appeal

For businesses operating websites in California, a pending appellate case may soon reshape the..
Drawing the Lines of PFAS Liability: What the Recent CERCLA Decision Means Drawing the Lines of PFAS Liability: What the Recent CERCLA Decision Means

On August 18, the DC Circuit handed down its decision in Chamber of Commerce v. EPA, unanimously..
D.C. Circuit Upholds EPA Rule Designating PFOA and PFOS as CERCLA Hazardous Substances D.C. Circuit Upholds EPA Rule Designating PFOA and PFOS as CERCLA Hazardous Substances

What HappenedOn August 18, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit denied petitions..
Employer Surveillance Laws: Maine Joins the Growing Movement Employer Surveillance Laws: Maine Joins the Growing Movement

“Can you turn your camera on?” It is a familiar request in the era of remote work, and one that..
GT Newsletter | Competition Currents | August 2026 GT Newsletter | Competition Currents | August 2026

In This Issue1United States | Mexico | Poland | Italy | The Netherlands | European Union |..
Labor Law Solutions- How the NLRB’s New Employer-Friendly Majority Could Reshape Labor Law [Podcast] Labor Law Solutions- How the NLRB’s New Employer-Friendly Majority Could Reshape Labor Law [Podcast]

In this second episode of our Labor Law Solutions podcast, shareholders Tom Davis (Nashville), Tom..
Revised Form I-485 Takes Effect Sept. 18 Revised Form I-485 Takes Effect Sept. 18

On Sept. 18, 2026, USCIS will publish a revised edition of Form I-485, Application to Register..
California Affordable Housing: HCD’s Final Loan Portfolio Restructuring Guidelines: What Owners and .. California Affordable Housing: HCD’s Final Loan Portfolio Restructuring Guidelines: What Owners and ..

The California Department of Housing and Community Development’s (HCD) final Loan Portfolio..
AI Is Rewiring M&A Practice — But Judgment Still Sets the Deal’s Direction AI Is Rewiring M&A Practice — But Judgment Still Sets the Deal’s Direction

AI in M&A is moving from a discrete productivity tool to a core component of the deal architecture..
L-1 Visa from Mexico to the U.S.: Complete Guide for 2026 L-1 Visa from Mexico to the U.S.: Complete Guide for 2026

The L-1 intracompany transferee visa lets Mexican professionals working for companies in Mexico..
USCIS Establishes Framework for Mandatory Electronic Filing- What Employers and Foreign Nationals.. USCIS Establishes Framework for Mandatory Electronic Filing- What Employers and Foreign Nationals..

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued an interim final rule establishing a..
Cal/OSHA’s Agriculture Focus- Common Citations and How to Prevent Them [Podcast] Cal/OSHA’s Agriculture Focus- Common Citations and How to Prevent Them [Podcast]

In this podcast, shareholders Kevin Bland (Orange County) and Karen Tynan (Sacramento) discuss the..
An Employer’s Guide to Filing a Declaration of Intent for a Maryland FAMLI Private Plan An Employer’s Guide to Filing a Declaration of Intent for a Maryland FAMLI Private Plan

Maryland’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program is rapidly approaching its first..
How Limited Partners Can Protect Their Investments in Real Estate Joint Ventures How Limited Partners Can Protect Their Investments in Real Estate Joint Ventures

Miami real estate developer Rishi Kapoor was recently indicted for coordinating an $85 million..
What Makes a Great CFO What Makes a Great CFO

On being the one number in the building that everyone else must trust The board meeting is running..
California Bill to Address Wearable Recording Devices, including Glasses California Bill to Address Wearable Recording Devices, including Glasses

Senate Bill (SB) 1130, legislation that would establish criminal penalties for certain uses of..
NYC’s SHIELD Debt Collection Rule: DCWP’s New FAQ Clarifies Key Compliance Questions NYC’s SHIELD Debt Collection Rule: DCWP’s New FAQ Clarifies Key Compliance Questions

In March, we reported on New York City’s new Stopping Harassment and Intimidation and Ensuring..
VETS-4212 Filing Reminder for Federal Contractors: Sept. 30 Deadline Nears VETS-4212 Filing Reminder for Federal Contractors: Sept. 30 Deadline Nears

The annual VETS-4212 filing season is underway. The Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and..
Navigating IPR Discretionary Denial White Waters with Examiner Error: A Practitioner's Guide Navigating IPR Discretionary Denial White Waters with Examiner Error: A Practitioner's Guide

In an era of heightened discretionary denial of inter partes review (IPR) petitions, petitioners..
AI-Powered Employee Monitoring- Navigating Privacy, Bias + Compliance [Video] AI-Powered Employee Monitoring- Navigating Privacy, Bias + Compliance [Video]

Measuring what matters with AI-driven monitoring and processing tools is becoming fertile ground..
FCC Space Modernization Series (Part 3): FCC Creates 2 Licensing Pathways for NGSO Systems,.. FCC Space Modernization Series (Part 3): FCC Creates 2 Licensing Pathways for NGSO Systems,..

On July 22, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission unanimously adopted its Space Modernization ..