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SCOTUStoday for Tuesday, February 10 SCOTUStoday for Tuesday, February 10

Ahead of Valentine’s Day, the Supreme Court is putting a spotlight on a “Match Made in Utah.” Its..
U.S. Declares National Emergency on Cuba and Announces Tariff Framework Targeting Oil Suppliers U.S. Declares National Emergency on Cuba and Announces Tariff Framework Targeting Oil Suppliers

On Jan. 29, 2026, President Donald J. Trump issued a new executive order titled Addressing Threats..
OFCCP Is Still Alive: Complaint Form Revisions, VEVRAA Recordkeeping Renewal, and FY2026 Funding OFCCP Is Still Alive: Complaint Form Revisions, VEVRAA Recordkeeping Renewal, and FY2026 Funding

Reports of OFCCP demise may have been premature, as 2026 has begun with some notable developments..
Venezuela’s New Hydrocarbon Framework- Key Considerations for Energy, Financial, and Sanction.. Venezuela’s New Hydrocarbon Framework- Key Considerations for Energy, Financial, and Sanction..

Key TakeawaysVenezuela’s amended Hydrocarbons Law marks a major policy shift by reopening the..
FTC Announces Revised HSR Act Thresholds and Increased Filing Fees FTC Announces Revised HSR Act Thresholds and Increased Filing Fees

What Happened: The Federal Trade Commission published revised Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) thresholds..
UK’s OFSI Imposes £160,000 Penalty on Bank of Scotland for Russia Sanctions Violations UK’s OFSI Imposes £160,000 Penalty on Bank of Scotland for Russia Sanctions Violations

On 10 November 2025, the UK’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) issued a £160..
Mixed Blessings: Decision on Appeal by Bunnings Against Privacy Commissioner’s Determination Re the .. Mixed Blessings: Decision on Appeal by Bunnings Against Privacy Commissioner’s Determination Re the ..

The Administrative Review Tribunal of Australia (Tribunal) has partially overturned the findings of ..
OIG Greenlights Cost-Sharing Waiver for Commercially Insured Patients OIG Greenlights Cost-Sharing Waiver for Commercially Insured Patients

On January 16, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General..
Still No Certainty in Forum Selection for Derivative Litigation Still No Certainty in Forum Selection for Derivative Litigation

Issuers facing threats of securities litigation have been trying to obtain as much certainty as..
Don’t Stop Me Now: Alabama Court Tells Unhappy Applicants for Medical Cannabis Licenses to Chill.. Don’t Stop Me Now: Alabama Court Tells Unhappy Applicants for Medical Cannabis Licenses to Chill..

Last Friday, we saw an important development in the tortuous quest to issue integrated medical..
How to Title Your Home- Trusts, Lady Bird Deeds, and Creditor Protection How to Title Your Home- Trusts, Lady Bird Deeds, and Creditor Protection

Choosing how to title your real estate is more than paperwork, it’s about aligning ownership with..
So, You Hired a Fraudulent Employee—Now What? So, You Hired a Fraudulent Employee—Now What?

Figuring out that you hired the wrong person is always jarring. But what if the “wrong person” was..
The U.S. Must Adopt an AI Diplomacy Doctrine to Win the Global AI Race The U.S. Must Adopt an AI Diplomacy Doctrine to Win the Global AI Race

AI is rapidly becoming the central arena of global competition, shaping economic strength, national ..
OFAC Whistleblowing: Exposing Sanctions Violations Under U.S. Law OFAC Whistleblowing: Exposing Sanctions Violations Under U.S. Law

The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) stands among the most influential arms of the U.S...
DOJ Criminal Fraud Section 2025 Year in Review – Health Care Fraud Is Front and Center DOJ Criminal Fraud Section 2025 Year in Review – Health Care Fraud Is Front and Center

On January 22, 2026, the Department of Justice (DOJ or the Department) Criminal Fraud Section..
Voluntary Disclosure by Applicant of Criminal Conviction History Triggers Protections Under State.. Voluntary Disclosure by Applicant of Criminal Conviction History Triggers Protections Under State..

Records of criminal convictions can last a lifetime, and thus can bring a lifetime of difficulty..
FTC Seeks Resuscitate Click-to-Cancel Rule FTC Seeks Resuscitate Click-to-Cancel Rule

In January 2026, the Federal Trade Commission announced that it submitted a draft Advance Notice of ..
SCOTUStoday for Friday, February 6 SCOTUStoday for Friday, February 6

You’re running out of time to take advantage of the preorder offer for Last Branch Standing, Sarah..
Privacy Tip #478 – Intrigued With Using AI to Help with Your Tax Return? Please Think Again Privacy Tip #478 – Intrigued With Using AI to Help with Your Tax Return? Please Think Again

It’s that time of the year when W2s and 1099s pile up in preparation for that dreaded tax return..
Trending Down: Union Elections Fall Off for First Time in Years Trending Down: Union Elections Fall Off for First Time in Years

For anyone paying attention since the pandemic, unions have enjoyed a renaissance of sorts since..
Key Legal Insights from Foley’s Automotive Team Key Legal Insights from Foley’s Automotive Team

Key developmentsElevated costs and financial distress could lead to significant supplier..
New SBA 8(a) Guidance Signals Shift in Interpretation of Who Is ‘Socially and Economically.. New SBA 8(a) Guidance Signals Shift in Interpretation of Who Is ‘Socially and Economically..

On January 22, 2026, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) issued policy guidance indicating ..
IRPA Claims Accrue at First Publication, Not First Discovery IRPA Claims Accrue at First Publication, Not First Discovery

The US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit confirmed that the single publication rule applies..
All Things Chemical- 2026 Forecast: TSCA Reform Developments — A Conversation with Richard E... All Things Chemical- 2026 Forecast: TSCA Reform Developments — A Conversation with Richard E...

This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Richard E. Engler, Director of Chemistry for B&C ..
The Data Center Supply Agreements: An In‑House Lawyer’s Handbook The Data Center Supply Agreements: An In‑House Lawyer’s Handbook

As demand for generative AI and computing power accelerates, data center construction has surged,..
California Legislature Declines to Create New Private Right of Action to Recover Unpaid Wages California Legislature Declines to Create New Private Right of Action to Recover Unpaid Wages

On February 2, 2026, the California Legislature declined to pass legislation (Senate Bill (SB 310)) ..
New York State and New York City Labor and Employment Law Updates New York State and New York City Labor and Employment Law Updates

New York and New York City lawmakers were busy throughout 2025 enacting labor and..
GeTtin’ SALTy Episode 69 | Oregon’s 2026 Legislative Session: Transportation Turbulence, Tax.. GeTtin’ SALTy Episode 69 | Oregon’s 2026 Legislative Session: Transportation Turbulence, Tax..

In this episode of the GeTtin’ SALTy podcast, Nikki Dobay welcomes back Jeff Newgard, executive..
How Businesses Can Protect Insurance Claims After Winter Storm Fern How Businesses Can Protect Insurance Claims After Winter Storm Fern

Winter Storm Fern left a historic trail of damage across more than 30 states, affecting an..
The Black Codes must not define America’s fundamental freedoms The Black Codes must not define America’s fundamental freedoms

Please note that SCOTUS Outside Opinions constitute the views of outside contributors and do..
What a Year! Cybersecurity Recap and 2026 Forecast for Government Contractors What a Year! Cybersecurity Recap and 2026 Forecast for Government Contractors

As we welcome 2026, it is a good time for government contractors to reflect on their cybersecurity..
European Commission Announces New Cybersecurity Package European Commission Announces New Cybersecurity Package

On January 20, 2026, the European Commission proposed a comprehensive new cybersecurity package..
SEC Staff Publishes Statement on Tokenized Securities SEC Staff Publishes Statement on Tokenized Securities

On January 28, 2026, staff at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published..
DOL Proposes Sweeping New Disclosure Rules for Pharmacy Benefit Managers DOL Proposes Sweeping New Disclosure Rules for Pharmacy Benefit Managers

BackgroundOn January 30, 2026, the Department of Labor’s (DOL) Employee Benefits Security..
Federal Circuit Reins in Prosecution Disclaimer in Maquet v. Abiomed Federal Circuit Reins in Prosecution Disclaimer in Maquet v. Abiomed

This case addresses whether the district court correctly applied prosecution disclaimer to (i)..
Trade Secret Claims Require Describing the Secret, Not the Software Trade Secret Claims Require Describing the Secret, Not the Software

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, which hears federal appeals from Illinois,..
FCA Publishes Further Consultation on Application of the FCA Handbook to Cryptoasset Activities FCA Publishes Further Consultation on Application of the FCA Handbook to Cryptoasset Activities

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a consultation on proposed rules and..
Grassroots Lobbying in New York: What to Know for the 2026 State Legislative Session Grassroots Lobbying in New York: What to Know for the 2026 State Legislative Session

After spending the last six months in their districts, New York State legislators have returned to..
‘Be Prepared to Defend It’ – FTC Signals More Aggressive Posture Toward Noncompete Agreements ‘Be Prepared to Defend It’ – FTC Signals More Aggressive Posture Toward Noncompete Agreements

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) held a workshop on January 27, entitled, “Moving Forward:..
Alabama DOR Issues Guidance Regarding New Postmark Procedures Impacting Time-Sensitive Filings Alabama DOR Issues Guidance Regarding New Postmark Procedures Impacting Time-Sensitive Filings

The Alabama Department of Revenue (“AL DOR”) published helpful guidance on January 28 regarding..