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September 2026 Visa Bulletin: Final Action Dates Unchanged, but State Department Warns of Potential .. September 2026 Visa Bulletin: Final Action Dates Unchanged, but State Department Warns of Potential ..

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has confirmed that individuals seeking to file..
A New NLRB Roadmap for Reversing McLaren Macomb and Other Biden-Era Labor Precedent A New NLRB Roadmap for Reversing McLaren Macomb and Other Biden-Era Labor Precedent

On August 26, 2026, the General Counsel (GC) of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or the..
Maryland FAMLI’s Labor Pains: What Unionized Employers Need to Know Maryland FAMLI’s Labor Pains: What Unionized Employers Need to Know

The contribution mandate of Maryland’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program will soon ..
New York Legislator Introduces DIDMCA Opt-Out Bill—But Action Will Have to Wait Until 2027 New York Legislator Introduces DIDMCA Opt-Out Bill—But Action Will Have to Wait Until 2027

A state senator in New York introduced a bill that, if adopted, would exercise New York’s right..
California SB 690: What It Does—and Does Not—Mean for Pending CIPA Website-Tracking Claims California SB 690: What It Does—and Does Not—Mean for Pending CIPA Website-Tracking Claims

On August 31, 2026, the California Legislature passed SB 690, a bill that would narrow the private..
Environmental Justice- Update Environmental Justice- Update

Environmental justice (EJ) developments continue to reshape the regulatory and enforcement..
Navigating Challenges to Class VI Permits Before the EPA Environmental Appeals Board Navigating Challenges to Class VI Permits Before the EPA Environmental Appeals Board

The geologic sequestration of carbon dioxide (CO2) is a billion-dollar industry and is only..
SENATE BILL 690 PASSES CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE: SB 690 Heads to Governor’s Desk—Here’s What the.. SENATE BILL 690 PASSES CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE: SB 690 Heads to Governor’s Desk—Here’s What the..

Happy CIPA Sunday folks!California Senate Bill 690 (“SB 690”), which originally proposed sweeping..
TPS Work Authorization Update- How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Shortens 540-Day EAD Extensions TPS Work Authorization Update- How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Shortens 540-Day EAD Extensions

Recent legislative, regulatory, and litigation developments have affected Temporary Protected..
APEC Holds High-Level Policy Dialogue on Agricultural Biotechnology APEC Holds High-Level Policy Dialogue on Agricultural Biotechnology

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) held a High-Level Policy Dialogue on Agricultural..
States Have Weight: Be Sure to Consider Local Rules on Noncompetes States Have Weight: Be Sure to Consider Local Rules on Noncompetes

Unless and until there is binding federal law governing noncompetes in all 50 states, noncompete..
GRID Project Consent Order and Agreement: What Data Center Developers Need to Know GRID Project Consent Order and Agreement: What Data Center Developers Need to Know

Governor Josh Shapiro issued Executive Order 2026-05 (EO), “Protecting Pennsylvania Consumers from..
Who Bears the Burden? Federal DTSA vs. State Laws on Trade Secret Ascertainability: Comet.. Who Bears the Burden? Federal DTSA vs. State Laws on Trade Secret Ascertainability: Comet..

Trade secret lawyers commonly assert claims under both the federal Defend Trade Secrets Act..
“Rogue” AI Agents- What Recent Incidents Mean for Customers “Rogue” AI Agents- What Recent Incidents Mean for Customers

Recent reporting on “rogue agent” incidents should matter to any company buying AI-enabled tools or ..
Industry Groups Challenge Illinois Digital Asset Tax Act Industry Groups Challenge Illinois Digital Asset Tax Act

On August 21, two digital asset industry trade associations announced a lawsuit in the Circuit..
The Board Director’s Playbook: Acquisition Oversight The Board Director’s Playbook: Acquisition Oversight

Acquisitions are among the highest-stakes decisions a board will face. Studies consistently show..
Privacy Tip #505 – DOJ Settles with TikTok for $400 Million Privacy Tip #505 – DOJ Settles with TikTok for $400 Million

The Department of Justice has issued a press release announcing that it has agreed to settle its..
FCC Issues Notice to Stop Transmitting Illegal Vishing Calls FCC Issues Notice to Stop Transmitting Illegal Vishing Calls

The Enforcement Bureau of the FCC recently issued a Notification of Suspected Illegal Traffic to..
EB-2 NIW Case Study: Approval for an Offshore Structural Engineer from Nigeria EB-2 NIW Case Study: Approval for an Offshore Structural Engineer from Nigeria

Structural EngineerColombo & Hurd secured approval of an EB-2 National Interest Waiver..
Pennsylvania's Data-Center Permission System: When GRID Becomes Command Pennsylvania's Data-Center Permission System: When GRID Becomes Command

When I first argued in the National Law Review that America should meet artificial intelligence’s..
Investment Management Client Alert August 2026 Investment Management Client Alert August 2026

Law Implementing the EU AI Regulation Takes EffectOn 29 July 2026, the Law Implementing the..
The Vault Is Still Locked: A Banking Update on Cannabis Rescheduling The Vault Is Still Locked: A Banking Update on Cannabis Rescheduling

There’s a scene near the end of every heist movie where the crew finally cracks the vault and it’s..
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”)..