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Court to hear argument on law enforcement’s use of “geofence warrants” Court to hear argument on law enforcement’s use of “geofence warrants”

H-1B to B-1/B-2 Change of Status After Termination: What Workers, Employers Should Know H-1B to B-1/B-2 Change of Status After Termination: What Workers, Employers Should Know

H-1B workers who lose their jobs have sometimes followed the strategy of filing a Form I-539..
The Proposed HHS Budget for 2027: Key Takeaways The Proposed HHS Budget for 2027: Key Takeaways

On April 3, 2026, the director of the Office of Management and Budget submitted to Congress..
How Nevada Senate Bill 194 Closes the Tourist Loophole and Protects Your Injury Settlement How Nevada Senate Bill 194 Closes the Tourist Loophole and Protects Your Injury Settlement

If you drive in Las Vegas, Reno, or anywhere along the I-15 corridor, you already know the reality..
Maryland FAMLI Program Rules, Part II: Claims and Paid Leave Benefits Maryland FAMLI Program Rules, Part II: Claims and Paid Leave Benefits

On March 30, 2026, the Maryland Department of Labor (MDOL) published its final..
Howey's Cryptonite: A Deep Dive on Digital Asset Classification Howey's Cryptonite: A Deep Dive on Digital Asset Classification

IntroductionOn 17 March 2026, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures ..
FTC Follows New Executive Order with a “Made in the USA” Sweep FTC Follows New Executive Order with a “Made in the USA” Sweep

Following last month’s Executive Order (EO) directing the Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Agency)..
Healthcare Preview for the Week of: April 20, 2026 [Podcast] Healthcare Preview for the Week of: April 20, 2026 [Podcast]

Week two of Secretary Kennedy hearingsAfter three appearances at congressional committees last week,..
The “Heart of Dixie” Embraces Consumer Privacy The “Heart of Dixie” Embraces Consumer Privacy

On April 16, 2026, Governor Kay Ivey signed into law the Alabama Personal Data Protection..
Supreme Court will hear religious liberty case on Catholic preschools and LGBTQ families Supreme Court will hear religious liberty case on Catholic preschools and LGBTQ families

The Supreme Court on Monday morning agreed to take up the case of a Catholic preschool challenging..
ICE Reclassifies Certain Form I‑9 Errors- Updated Audit Considerations for Employers ICE Reclassifies Certain Form I‑9 Errors- Updated Audit Considerations for Employers

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has updated its Form I‑9 Inspection guidance, changing..
Dear Alaska: We Know Our Own Constitution, Thank You Very Much Dear Alaska: We Know Our Own Constitution, Thank You Very Much

On April 6, 2026, the Justices of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court handed down their respective..
EB-2 NIW Visa from Ecuador to the U.S. (2026 Guide) EB-2 NIW Visa from Ecuador to the U.S. (2026 Guide)

The EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) lets qualified professionals apply for a U.S. green card..
Italy’s Council of State Revisits Golden Power Regulations, Redraws Lines on Share Pledges Italy’s Council of State Revisits Golden Power Regulations, Redraws Lines on Share Pledges

A landmark ruling limits foreign direct investment filing obligations to transactions involving..
Chairman Selig Goes to Capitol Hill: Key Takeaways on Prediction Markets, Crypto and Enforcement Chairman Selig Goes to Capitol Hill: Key Takeaways on Prediction Markets, Crypto and Enforcement

Just over 100 days into his tenure, Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC or the Commission)..
CNN Must Defend Privacy Suit Alleging Data Sharing with Microsoft and Adtech Firms CNN Must Defend Privacy Suit Alleging Data Sharing with Microsoft and Adtech Firms

A federal judge has ruled that CNN must face a proposed class action alleging that its website..
Roundup Litigation: Proposed Global Settlement and the Potential Coming Weigh-In from New Jersey.. Roundup Litigation: Proposed Global Settlement and the Potential Coming Weigh-In from New Jersey..

Roundup is a weedkiller first marketed by the company Monsanto in 1974. It contains glyphosate[1],..
OUT OF SIGHT, OUT OF STANDING: Why One Plaintiff Saw Standing and The Other Didn’t OUT OF SIGHT, OUT OF STANDING: Why One Plaintiff Saw Standing and The Other Didn’t

Not all pixel cases fail for the same reason. In Tash v. Vision Service Plan, 2026 WL 1012680, the..
Trump’s Latest NLRB Pick Could Swing Biden-Era Precedent Trump’s Latest NLRB Pick Could Swing Biden-Era Precedent

On April 13, 2026, President Trump nominated James Macy to fill the third vacant Republican seat on ..
When Can You File a Healthcare Whistleblower Case (and Seek a Whistleblower Reward)? When Can You File a Healthcare Whistleblower Case (and Seek a Whistleblower Reward)?

Healthcare whistleblowers play an important role in protecting patient safety and uncovering fraud, ..
California’s Workplace Violence Prevention Law Turns Two, Part 3- Key Exemptions and Employer.. California’s Workplace Violence Prevention Law Turns Two, Part 3- Key Exemptions and Employer..

In the third part of this five-part podcast series, Karen Tynan (shareholder, Sacramento) and..
EPA Initiative Intends to Help Proactively Address PFAS in Drinking Water EPA Initiative Intends to Help Proactively Address PFAS in Drinking Water

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on April 14, 2026, a new initiative called ..
EB-1A and EB-2 NIW Concurrent Filing? The Risks and Benefits: Should You Consider EB-1A and EB-2 NIW Concurrent Filing? The Risks and Benefits: Should You Consider

Concurrent filing with the EB-1A Extraordinary Ability or EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) can..
What cases might the court grant next? What cases might the court grant next?

Empirical SCOTUS is a recurring series by Adam Feldman that looks at Supreme Court data, primarily..
Think Before You Chat: Using AI for Legal Questions May Waive Privilege and Create Discovery Risks Think Before You Chat: Using AI for Legal Questions May Waive Privilege and Create Discovery Risks

With artificial intelligence tools becoming part of everyday decision-making, for some, chatbots..
Justice Sotomayor apologizes for “inappropriate” remarks about Justice Kavanaugh Justice Sotomayor apologizes for “inappropriate” remarks about Justice Kavanaugh

Just over one week after lobbing pointed personal criticism at Justice Brett Kavanaugh for his..
This Week in 340B- April 7 – April 13, 2026 This Week in 340B- April 7 – April 13, 2026

Find the week’s updates on 340B litigation to help you stay in the know on how 340B cases are..
EU Pay Transparency Directive Implementation in the Czech Republic and Slovakia EU Pay Transparency Directive Implementation in the Czech Republic and Slovakia

As the 7 June 2026 deadline for implementing the EU Pay Transparency Directive (Directive (EU)..
Multigenerational Wealth Planning- Building a Legacy That Lasts Multigenerational Wealth Planning- Building a Legacy That Lasts

For families who have spent decades building wealth, multigenerational planning ensures that assets ..
Court to contemplate SEC’s use of disgorgement in securities enforcement Court to contemplate SEC’s use of disgorgement in securities enforcement

Next week’s argument in Sripetch v SEC presents yet another chapter in the court’s sustained..
When to Litigate and When to Walk Away When to Litigate and When to Walk Away

The Real Business Cost of “Being Right”Clients faced with defending or initiating litigation often..
California’s Labor and Workforce Development Agency’s Proposed PAGA Regulations: What Employers.. California’s Labor and Workforce Development Agency’s Proposed PAGA Regulations: What Employers..

On February 6, 2026, the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) issued a Notice..
Four Connecticut Bills That Could Impact Employer Operations in 2026 Four Connecticut Bills That Could Impact Employer Operations in 2026

TakeawaysConnecticut lawmakers are advancing bills on workplace practices that could affect..
Delaware Court Upholds D&O Coverage in De-SPAC Transaction Delaware Court Upholds D&O Coverage in De-SPAC Transaction

The last year has seen a resurgence of special purpose acquisition companies or “SPACs.” Whether..
Justices to hear argument on right to jury trial in FCC proceedings Justices to hear argument on right to jury trial in FCC proceedings

The Seventh Amendment guarantees a right to a jury trial in “suits at common law” – that is,..
California High Court Reinforces Sliding Scale Arbitration Provision Unconscionability Analysis California High Court Reinforces Sliding Scale Arbitration Provision Unconscionability Analysis

The Supreme Court of California recently ruled that the formatting and legibility of an arbitration ..
Bracewell Explains: How the SEC’s New Wells Process Strengthens Transparency and Advocacy [Video] Bracewell Explains: How the SEC’s New Wells Process Strengthens Transparency and Advocacy [Video]

The Security and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) first major update to its Enforcement Manual in nearly ..
Significant Changes for Australian Competition and Consumer Laws: Doubling of Penalties to AU$100.. Significant Changes for Australian Competition and Consumer Laws: Doubling of Penalties to AU$100..

Parliament has passed the Treasury Laws Amendment (Doubling Penalties for ACCC Enforcement) Bill..
Worker's Compensation Law Update: Wisconsin Act 145 Brings Significant Changes to the Worker's.. Worker's Compensation Law Update: Wisconsin Act 145 Brings Significant Changes to the Worker's..

Wisconsin employers, insurers and claims professionals should take note of substantial amendments..
How the justices decide … which cases to decide: an explainer How the justices decide … which cases to decide: an explainer

One of the more frequent questions we get here at SCOTUSblog is how the court decides which cases..