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Geopolitics, Energy Markets, and Fertilizer: Why U.S. Farmers are Feeling the Pressure Geopolitics, Energy Markets, and Fertilizer: Why U.S. Farmers are Feeling the Pressure

Recent geopolitical developments in the Middle East are reverberating far beyond the region,..
California Proposes Regulations for Private Attorneys General Act of 2004 California Proposes Regulations for Private Attorneys General Act of 2004

The California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) announced proposed regulations for the ..
Birthright citizenship: reading the text and sidestepping the parent trap Birthright citizenship: reading the text and sidestepping the parent trap

“The text is the law, and it is the text that must be observed,” Justice Antonin Scalia famously..
Court reverses ruling on qualified immunity, denies review of death-row case and First Amendment.. Court reverses ruling on qualified immunity, denies review of death-row case and First Amendment..

In a list of orders released on Monday morning, the Supreme Court reversed a ruling by a federal..
Should Investors Demand Better Liquidation Terms for SAFEs? Should Investors Demand Better Liquidation Terms for SAFEs?

SAFEs (the acronym for “Simple Agreement for Future Equity”) are a widely used financing tool for..
HMRC Proposes Expanded Reporting for Close Company Shareholder Transactions HMRC Proposes Expanded Reporting for Close Company Shareholder Transactions

Many of our clients and readers will be familiar with the “loan to participator” rules. These rules ..
Weekly Bankruptcy Alert March 23, 2026 (For the Week Ending March 22, 2026) Weekly Bankruptcy Alert March 23, 2026 (For the Week Ending March 22, 2026)

Covering reported business bankruptcy filings in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Rhode..
Navigating Global Background Checks- Key Insights for Employers Navigating Global Background Checks- Key Insights for Employers

Outside the United States, many countries impose significant restrictions on what employers may..
EB-1A Visa for Artificial Intelligence Professionals EB-1A Visa for Artificial Intelligence Professionals

The EB-1A “Extraordinary Ability” visa is one of the most direct routes to a U.S. green card for..
Meaningful Changes in the Certificate of Need (CON) Landscape: Health Equity Impact Assessments Meaningful Changes in the Certificate of Need (CON) Landscape: Health Equity Impact Assessments

Regulators are making meaningful changes to Certificate of Need (CON) programs across the country..
Washington Legislature Adopts Income Tax and Changes to Estate Tax Washington Legislature Adopts Income Tax and Changes to Estate Tax

Recent Changes to Washington Tax Law Following 2026 Legislative SessionThe Washington state..
April 2026 Visa Bulletin for Colombians: EB-2 Current as Visa Pause Continues April 2026 Visa Bulletin for Colombians: EB-2 Current as Visa Pause Continues

In the April 2026 Visa Bulletin, the EB-2 category remains “current” for Colombians, allowing..
New Executive Order Adds to Growing Uncertainty Surrounding “Made in the USA” Claims New Executive Order Adds to Growing Uncertainty Surrounding “Made in the USA” Claims

On March 13, 2026, President Trump signed an Executive Order (EO), “Ensuring Truthful Advertising..
Whose Voice Is It Anyway: The Likeness Line in AI Product Design Whose Voice Is It Anyway: The Likeness Line in AI Product Design

A recent class action complaint filed in the Southern District of New York, Angwin v. Superhuman..
California Court Orders CFPB to Continue Requesting Federal Reserve Funding California Court Orders CFPB to Continue Requesting Federal Reserve Funding

On March 13, a California federal court ordered the CFPB to continue requesting from the Federal..
Aribitration Acumen: Inside JAMS International With Sherman Humphrey and Bob Davidson [Podcast] Aribitration Acumen: Inside JAMS International With Sherman Humphrey and Bob Davidson [Podcast]

In this episode of The Arbitration Acumen Podcast, Sherman Humphrey, associate director of global..
No Good Deed Goes Unpunished: Victim Stryker Sued for Iranian-Backed Cyber Attack No Good Deed Goes Unpunished: Victim Stryker Sued for Iranian-Backed Cyber Attack

As we reported last week, Stryker was attacked by Iranian-backed hackers in retaliation for Israeli ..
cAIveat Emptor: What You Tell AI Can and Will Be Used Against You cAIveat Emptor: What You Tell AI Can and Will Be Used Against You

Management consultants are pushing the promise of materially increased profits due to AI-created..
Fame Isn’t Everything: Australian Designer Trumps Popstar After Long-Running KATY/KATIE PERRY Trade .. Fame Isn’t Everything: Australian Designer Trumps Popstar After Long-Running KATY/KATIE PERRY Trade ..

The High Court of Australia has handed down its highly anticipated decision in Taylor v Killer..
Cross-Border Catch-Up: Key Employment Law Reforms in New Zealand [Podcast] Cross-Border Catch-Up: Key Employment Law Reforms in New Zealand [Podcast]

In this episode of our Cross-Border Catch-Up podcast series, Patty Shapiro (San Diego) and Goli..
EEOC Chair Andrea R. Lucas Reminds Fortune 500 Companies About DEI Programing (US) EEOC Chair Andrea R. Lucas Reminds Fortune 500 Companies About DEI Programing (US)

Andrea R. Lucas, the Chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”), issued..
Arbitration World - Mediation of Aviation Disputes – The Mediation Rules of the Hague Court of.. Arbitration World - Mediation of Aviation Disputes – The Mediation Rules of the Hague Court of..

Peter Morton (Partner, London) is joined in a discussion of the potential benefits of the mediation ..
European Commission Changes to SME Verification Coming in 2027 European Commission Changes to SME Verification Coming in 2027

After February 5, 2027, companies wishing to benefit from the reduced fees for micro, small, and..
Cannabis Rescheduling: Will the Vault for Cannabis Banking and Financial Services Finally Be Opened? Cannabis Rescheduling: Will the Vault for Cannabis Banking and Financial Services Finally Be Opened?

Whether you are a cannabis operator, lender, or investor, you have probably been hearing a lot of..
SEC Issues Interpretive Guidance on Crypto Assets SEC Issues Interpretive Guidance on Crypto Assets

On March 17, 2026, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the release..
CNIPA Director: China Suffers From “Insufficient Market Orientation in the Commercialization and.. CNIPA Director: China Suffers From “Insufficient Market Orientation in the Commercialization and..

On March 6, 2026, the Director of China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA)..
SCOTUStoday for Wednesday, March 18 SCOTUStoday for Wednesday, March 18

Should the White House look more like the Supreme Court Building? The chairman of the Commission of ..
The Case Was Settled, But ChatGPT Thought Otherwise: A Dispute Poised to Define AI Legal Liability The Case Was Settled, But ChatGPT Thought Otherwise: A Dispute Poised to Define AI Legal Liability

On March 4, 2026, Nippon Life Insurance Company of America (“Nippon Life”) filed suit against..
President Trump Issues Housing Affordability Executive Order President Trump Issues Housing Affordability Executive Order

On March 13, President Donald Trump signed a new executive order entitled “Removing Regulatory..
Introduction of Qatar's Preliminary Real Estate Registry—Qatar Ministerial Decision No. 4/2026 Introduction of Qatar's Preliminary Real Estate Registry—Qatar Ministerial Decision No. 4/2026

As part of the State of Qatar’s ongoing efforts to advance its National Vision 2030 and enhance the ..
The Supreme Court of Canada The Supreme Court of Canada

Welcome to SCOTUSblog’s recurring series in which we interview experts on different supreme courts..
Behavioral Health Law Ledger | March 2026 Behavioral Health Law Ledger | March 2026

Welcome to the LedgerThe March 2026 issue of Greenberg Traurig’s quarterly Behavioral Health Law..
New Wisconsin Laws Target Grooming in Schools: What School Districts Need to Know New Wisconsin Laws Target Grooming in Schools: What School Districts Need to Know

Grooming is destructive. Grooming involves boundary-crossing conduct and private communications..
Indiana Restricts Real Property Investments by Foreign Adversaries Indiana Restricts Real Property Investments by Foreign Adversaries

HighlightsThe Indiana General Assembly has passed Senate Enrolled Act 256 (SEA 256) to limit the..
Birthright citizenship: a response to Pete Patterson Birthright citizenship: a response to Pete Patterson

Brothers in Law is a recurring series by brothers Akhil and Vikram Amar, with special emphasis on..
EB-2 NIW Case Study: Financial Specialist from Ghana Supporting U.S. Small Businesses EB-2 NIW Case Study: Financial Specialist from Ghana Supporting U.S. Small Businesses

Colombo & Hurd secured approval of an EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition for a financial..
Unpacking the Commission’s Priorities for 2026 Unpacking the Commission’s Priorities for 2026

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr has been leading the agency for just over a ..
FTC Seeks Public Comment on Potential Amendments to the Negative Option Rule FTC Seeks Public Comment on Potential Amendments to the Negative Option Rule

On March 11, 2026, the FTC issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking public comment..
EDPB Binding Decisions Can Be Challenged Directly by Organizations Before EU Courts EDPB Binding Decisions Can Be Challenged Directly by Organizations Before EU Courts

In its press release relating to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) judgment of 10..
What Every Multinational Should Know About…Managing the Aftermath of the Supreme Court’s IEEPA.. What Every Multinational Should Know About…Managing the Aftermath of the Supreme Court’s IEEPA..

Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision invalidating the IEEPA tariffs, attention is now..