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Federal Court Requests Supplemental Briefing in Oregon EPR Challenge Federal Court Requests Supplemental Briefing in Oregon EPR Challenge

The federal district court presiding over National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors v. Feldon ..
The SEC’s Mixed Message: Cracking Down on Auditors While Easing Up on Disclosure The SEC’s Mixed Message: Cracking Down on Auditors While Easing Up on Disclosure

Within the span of three months, the Securities and Exchange Commission has sent two strikingly..
China Introduces Simplified Personal Information Protection Regime for Small-Scale Personal.. China Introduces Simplified Personal Information Protection Regime for Small-Scale Personal..

On July 22, 2026, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) and the Ministry of Public Security..
FCC Adds Foreign-Produced Power Inverters and Advanced Robotics Devices to Covered List Over.. FCC Adds Foreign-Produced Power Inverters and Advanced Robotics Devices to Covered List Over..

On July 28, 2026, the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) continued its push to address supply..
EPA Issues Draft PFAS in Biosolids Guidance EPA Issues Draft PFAS in Biosolids Guidance

What Happened? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released Draft Guidance for..
Beyond the Technology: Protecting Value in AI Contracts Beyond the Technology: Protecting Value in AI Contracts

AI is increasingly being embedded across almost every part of an organisation. From software..
Litigation Minute: Seventh Circuit Rules That Text Messages Are Not Telephone Calls Under the.. Litigation Minute: Seventh Circuit Rules That Text Messages Are Not Telephone Calls Under the..

A major decision issued on 14 July 2026 by the US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit marks a..
Enbridge Energy: A 30-Day Reminder for Defense Teams Enbridge Energy: A 30-Day Reminder for Defense Teams

Removal decisions sit at the intersection of legal strategy, claim handling, and early case..
CFPB Updates ECOA Baseline Review Procedures CFPB Updates ECOA Baseline Review Procedures

On July 23, 2026, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) updated its Equal Credit..
The Chase Is On- Trading Card Repacks Face Growing Legal Scrutiny The Chase Is On- Trading Card Repacks Face Growing Legal Scrutiny

The trading card industry has experienced explosive growth for “repack” products—curated mystery..
No Expert Needed: Florida's 6th DCA Rewrites Attorneys' Fees Rules No Expert Needed: Florida's 6th DCA Rewrites Attorneys' Fees Rules

For more than sixty years, Florida attorneys on both sides of a dispute operated under a strict..
What To Do When You Receive a Civil Subpoena- A Practical Guide What To Do When You Receive a Civil Subpoena- A Practical Guide

If you’re reading this, you or your business has likely just been served with a civil subpoena.Take ..
By Making Information Cheap, AI Made Editorial Judgment Priceless By Making Information Cheap, AI Made Editorial Judgment Priceless

Now more than ever, everybody needs an editor.What once was a cliché we told reporters and junior..
ICE Using Travel Data to Target Visa Overstays at Domestic Airports: Employer Considerations ICE Using Travel Data to Target Visa Overstays at Domestic Airports: Employer Considerations

Federal immigration authorities reportedly are using domestic air travel information to locate and..
We Get Privacy — Episode 19: Managing Tech-Induced CCPA Risk Assessment Obligations [Video] We Get Privacy — Episode 19: Managing Tech-Induced CCPA Risk Assessment Obligations [Video]

From AI-assisted interviews, applicant scoring tools, dash cams, targeted advertising and employee..
Pay Transparency and the Power of Preventive Strategies — Episode 5: How Manufacturers Can Manage.. Pay Transparency and the Power of Preventive Strategies — Episode 5: How Manufacturers Can Manage..

From labor shortages and wage competition to internal equity pressures, manufacturing employers..
UK Withholding Tax on Interest- Simplification or Risk Shift? UK Withholding Tax on Interest- Simplification or Risk Shift?

On 13 July 2026, HMRC published a consultation on simplifying the process for obtaining treaty..
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rejects Insurers’ Public-Policy Defense to Coverage for Trafficking Suits Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rejects Insurers’ Public-Policy Defense to Coverage for Trafficking Suits

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s recent decision in Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Co. v. RI..
When Can a Minority Owner Sue for Oppression in New Jersey? When Can a Minority Owner Sue for Oppression in New Jersey?

One of the most common questions I hear from prospective clients is: “My business partner has..
FCC Space Modernization Series (Part 1): The New Bond and Milestone Framework FCC Space Modernization Series (Part 1): The New Bond and Milestone Framework

On July 22, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission unanimously adopted the Report and Order..
A New Era of Trade Enforcement A New Era of Trade Enforcement

Trade fraud takes center stage and continues to expand as a priority for the Department of Justice..
Colorado Department of Revenue to Hold Work Group on Software Sales Tax Rules Colorado Department of Revenue to Hold Work Group on Software Sales Tax Rules

Colorado recently enacted H.B. 26-1223, which significantly expands the state’s sales and use tax..
Seventh Circuit’s ‘Extra Pay’ Decision Confirms FLSA Standards Apply to Wisconsin Employer Overtime .. Seventh Circuit’s ‘Extra Pay’ Decision Confirms FLSA Standards Apply to Wisconsin Employer Overtime ..

TakeawaysIn Lutz v. Froedtert Health, the Seventh Circuit ruled a health system correctly included..
Rising IRS Mileage Rates: Employer Reimbursement Practices May Need a Tune-Up Rising IRS Mileage Rates: Employer Reimbursement Practices May Need a Tune-Up

TakeawaysEffective 07.01.26, the IRS optional standard mileage rate for business use increased to..
The Government’s Attempted Anthropic Ban- What Government Contractors Should Be Doing Now The Government’s Attempted Anthropic Ban- What Government Contractors Should Be Doing Now

The federal government’s attempt to prohibit the use of Anthropic’s artificial intelligence..
ESMA Publishes Preliminary Findings on the Active Account Requirement ESMA Publishes Preliminary Findings on the Active Account Requirement

IntroductionOn 6 July 2026, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published two..
Privacy Tip #501 – Fitness Trackers Lack Transparency, Privacy + Security Features Privacy Tip #501 – Fitness Trackers Lack Transparency, Privacy + Security Features

A recent Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) article reports that companies that make wearable..
AI vs. Authors Update: Court Approves Historic Anthropic Settlement While Meta Litigation Continues AI vs. Authors Update: Court Approves Historic Anthropic Settlement While Meta Litigation Continues

Key TakeawaysAnthropic Settlement Receives Final Approval: A federal judge approved the $1.5..
Knowing When The Clock Starts- Application of the Three-Day Mailing Rule in the Context of.. Knowing When The Clock Starts- Application of the Three-Day Mailing Rule in the Context of..

If you hold a professional license in North Carolina and receive an adverse decision from a..
Proposition 65 in 2026—Key Enforcement Trends Proposition 65 in 2026—Key Enforcement Trends

The proliferation of Prop 65 enforcement continues in California. Private enforcers have issued..
Colorado EPR Faces a Second, Broader Constitutional Challenge—What Producers Should Know Colorado EPR Faces a Second, Broader Constitutional Challenge—What Producers Should Know

On July 30, 2026, the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) filed suit in the U.S...
Ultra-Processed Food Manufacturers Face New Litigation Challenges in California and Beyond Ultra-Processed Food Manufacturers Face New Litigation Challenges in California and Beyond

Litigation over ultra-processed foods (UPFs) continues to proliferate, including a significant new..
EU Digital Omnibus on AI Enters Into Force EU Digital Omnibus on AI Enters Into Force

The EU has adopted its first substantive amendment to the AI Act. Regulation (EU) 2026/1744,..
Not a Cost of Doing Business: DOJ and DHS Issue New Benchmark Guide for Trade Fraud Compliance Not a Cost of Doing Business: DOJ and DHS Issue New Benchmark Guide for Trade Fraud Compliance

On 14 July 2026, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)..
“Related” But Not Excluded: Delaware Court Rejects Insurer’s Narrow View of D&O Coverage for.. “Related” But Not Excluded: Delaware Court Rejects Insurer’s Narrow View of D&O Coverage for..

Policyholders facing “related” claim denials under D&O policies should take note of the recent..
The USPTO Ends Foreign Pro Se Patent Prosecution The USPTO Ends Foreign Pro Se Patent Prosecution

A new rule from the USPTO took effect July 20, effectively ending foreign pro se patent..
BIS Eases US Export Controls for UAE: Key Opportunities & Compliance Considerations BIS Eases US Export Controls for UAE: Key Opportunities & Compliance Considerations

On July 14, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published ..
Trucking Business Avoids WARN Act Liability as a “Faltering Company” Trucking Business Avoids WARN Act Liability as a “Faltering Company”

The federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (“WARN Act”) was enacted in 1988 to..
TWO DAY TRIAL– $1,000.00 VERDICT: How Silent Calls and Secret Recordings Lead to a Tiny Recovery in .. TWO DAY TRIAL– $1,000.00 VERDICT: How Silent Calls and Secret Recordings Lead to a Tiny Recovery in ..

We hear a lot about the huge risk posed by TCPA class litigation but the inverse can also be true–..
When the World's Most Important Oil Tank Runs Dry When the World's Most Important Oil Tank Runs Dry

Cushing crude inventories remained below 20 million barrels from the week ending June 19 through..