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Targeted Healing Before Birth- Placenta-Derived Stem Cells in Prenatal Repair of Spinal Defects Targeted Healing Before Birth- Placenta-Derived Stem Cells in Prenatal Repair of Spinal Defects

Neural tube defects are among the most challenging congenital conditions in medicine, with a..
Canada Publishes Nanomaterials Risk Assessment Framework Canada Publishes Nanomaterials Risk Assessment Framework

On March 5, 2026, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and Health Canada (HC) published..
Customs Proposes Process to Issue IEEPA Tariff Refunds Following CIT Decision Customs Proposes Process to Issue IEEPA Tariff Refunds Following CIT Decision

On March 6, 2026, the U.S. Court of International Trade suspended its order directing Customs and..
Birthright citizenship: the exceptions provide the rule Birthright citizenship: the exceptions provide the rule

The battle over birthright citizenship is a battle over its exceptions. The 14th Amendment’s first..
DOGE's Attempt to Crowdsource Medicaid Fraud Scrutiny- Is This the Future of Healthcare Fraud.. DOGE's Attempt to Crowdsource Medicaid Fraud Scrutiny- Is This the Future of Healthcare Fraud..

On Friday February 13, 2026, the Department of Government Efficiency (“DOGE”) unit working within..
Executive Branch Targets Anthropic as Supply Chain Risk: Key Considerations for Federal Contractors Executive Branch Targets Anthropic as Supply Chain Risk: Key Considerations for Federal Contractors

Key TakeawaysThe Executive Branch has identified Anthropic as a supply-chain risk, initiating a..
The BR Privacy, Security & AI Download: March 2026 The BR Privacy, Security & AI Download: March 2026

Welcome to this month’s issue of The BR Privacy, Security & AI Download, the digital newsletter of..
New Cybersecurity Regulations in Germany—Registration Requirement Expires on 6 March 2026 New Cybersecurity Regulations in Germany—Registration Requirement Expires on 6 March 2026

After a delay of more than a year, the German implementation law for the NIS2 Directive (Directive..
Texas Fifteenth Court of Appeals Denies Mandamus Relief Against Business Court Division 3B Texas Fifteenth Court of Appeals Denies Mandamus Relief Against Business Court Division 3B

Understanding the Limits of Interlocutory Challenges in Texas Business CourtsThe Texas Business..
USITC Will Investigate State Support and Pricing Practices by Chinese Biotechnology Firms USITC Will Investigate State Support and Pricing Practices by Chinese Biotechnology Firms

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) announced on February 26, 2026, that it is..
RAC Adopts Opinion on Proposed REACH Restriction Proposal for PFAS, ECHA Will Publish Opinion “Soon” RAC Adopts Opinion on Proposed REACH Restriction Proposal for PFAS, ECHA Will Publish Opinion “Soon”

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced on March 3, 2026, that its Risk Assessment Committee ..
Charity or Strategy? The Tax Advantages of Post-Divorce Philanthropy for the Ultra-Wealthy Charity or Strategy? The Tax Advantages of Post-Divorce Philanthropy for the Ultra-Wealthy

Why is it that the ultra-wealthy (especially women) often donate massive amounts of money (if not..
SCOTUStoday for Thursday, March 5 SCOTUStoday for Thursday, March 5

We may not know yet how the many tariff refund disputes will be untangled, but we learned Wednesday ..
Guyana’s Emergence as a Strategic Energy Powerhouse in a Volatile Global Oil Market Guyana’s Emergence as a Strategic Energy Powerhouse in a Volatile Global Oil Market

Over the past decade, Guyana has undergone one of the most dramatic economic and energy..
Ontario Labour Arbitration Decision Shows Proving Cannabis Impairment Is Key to Upholding.. Ontario Labour Arbitration Decision Shows Proving Cannabis Impairment Is Key to Upholding..

A recent Ontario labour arbitration decision provides helpful guidance for employers managing..
CNIPA Releases Report on the Progress of Building a Rule-of-Law Government by 2025 – 8,755 Patent.. CNIPA Releases Report on the Progress of Building a Rule-of-Law Government by 2025 – 8,755 Patent..

On March 3, 2026, China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) released the Report ..
Why Strong EB-2 NIW Petitions Still Get RFEs–Common Weaknesses to Avoid Why Strong EB-2 NIW Petitions Still Get RFEs–Common Weaknesses to Avoid

The EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW)  is a self-petitioned pathway designed for highly skilled..
EB-5 in 2026: The September 30 Grandfathering Deadline EB-5 in 2026: The September 30 Grandfathering Deadline

September 30, 2026, is one of the most important dates in the modern history of the EB-5 investor..
Lawyers Need AI With Confidentiality Built In, Not Bolted On: AI That Goes Deep Into the Tech Stack Lawyers Need AI With Confidentiality Built In, Not Bolted On: AI That Goes Deep Into the Tech Stack

“There are really only two topics at legal tech conferences: AI and security. One is going to save..
EB-1A Visa from Mexico to the U.S.: Complete Guide 2026 EB-1A Visa from Mexico to the U.S.: Complete Guide 2026

The EB-1A visa provides a direct path to U.S. permanent residence for Mexican professionals with..
Energy and Commodity Trading: A Comparison of Conduct and Compliance Across the EU, UK and US Energy and Commodity Trading: A Comparison of Conduct and Compliance Across the EU, UK and US

Executive SummaryFollowing Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and consequent far-reaching bans on..
Reimagining Securities Arbitration: FINRA Launches Broad Review of Arbitration Rules and Requests.. Reimagining Securities Arbitration: FINRA Launches Broad Review of Arbitration Rules and Requests..

Responding to concerns raised and longstanding debates over how the Financial Industry Regulatory..
Glyphosate in Defense of America? AI Answers May Be Misleading? Who Knew?! Glyphosate in Defense of America? AI Answers May Be Misleading? Who Knew?!

A February 18, 2026, Executive Order (EO) from President Trump, entitled “Promoting the National..
The Accountability Imperative: Sensitive Data and AI Oversight The Accountability Imperative: Sensitive Data and AI Oversight

Sensitive-data enforcement is accelerating across U.S. and EU regimes. The FTC’s PADFAA reminder..
CMS Announces Program Integrity Actions Impacting Medicaid Funding and DMEPOS Enrollment CMS Announces Program Integrity Actions Impacting Medicaid Funding and DMEPOS Enrollment

On February 25, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) announced several..
FCC Seeks Comment on Satellite Market Access Reciprocity FCC Seeks Comment on Satellite Market Access Reciprocity

On March 2, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) released a Public..
Pro hac vice in the North Carolina Business Court- Practical Requirements and Real Risks for.. Pro hac vice in the North Carolina Business Court- Practical Requirements and Real Risks for..

Out-of-state lawyers increasingly appear in matters before the North Carolina Business Court, but..
OCC Unveils Proposed Rulemaking to Implement the GENIUS Act: A New Era for U.S. Stablecoin Oversight OCC Unveils Proposed Rulemaking to Implement the GENIUS Act: A New Era for U.S. Stablecoin Oversight

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) took a significant step in shaping U.S. digital ..
Annual H-1B Registration Window Opens in March 2026 With New Selection Process Annual H-1B Registration Window Opens in March 2026 With New Selection Process

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), a division of the U.S. Department of..
The NLRB Resets Its Enforcement Priorities: What Every Employer Needs to Know Now The NLRB Resets Its Enforcement Priorities: What Every Employer Needs to Know Now

On February 27, 2026, newly appointed National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel Crystal ..
Supreme Court skeptical of law banning drug users from possessing firearms Supreme Court skeptical of law banning drug users from possessing firearms

The Supreme Court on Monday was skeptical in that the indictment of a Texas man on charges that he..
IRS Issues Guidance on Prohibited Foreign Entity Safe Harbors and Material Assistance Calculation.. IRS Issues Guidance on Prohibited Foreign Entity Safe Harbors and Material Assistance Calculation..

On 12 February 2026, the Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service..
Can Nuclear Power the Cloud? Baseload Energy Options for Data Centers [Podcast] Can Nuclear Power the Cloud? Baseload Energy Options for Data Centers [Podcast]

In this episode of Bracewell’s Data Center Counsel podcast, Scott Segal and Andrew Shaw explore..
Lenders Beware: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Credit Agreements Lenders Beware: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Credit Agreements

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept for borrowers. It is already..
SEC Rewrites the Rulebook: Revised Wells Policies Favor Transparency SEC Rewrites the Rulebook: Revised Wells Policies Favor Transparency

On February 24, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced significant updates to its..
Military Workforce Developments for Employers to Watch in 2026 Military Workforce Developments for Employers to Watch in 2026

From multiple proposed bills to reduce unemployment among military spouses and new changes to..
New York Targets Valve's Loot Boxes as Illegal Gambling New York Targets Valve's Loot Boxes as Illegal Gambling

For years, private plaintiffs challenging loot boxes in video games have run into a brick wall in..
How a Texas App Store Case Could Reshape Child Safety Laws How a Texas App Store Case Could Reshape Child Safety Laws

Congress is preparing to vote on a package of bills aimed at protecting children online. The..
Turbines at the Fence Line: How Gas Power Is Fueling the AI Data Center Race Turbines at the Fence Line: How Gas Power Is Fueling the AI Data Center Race

The scale of AI infrastructure buildout is staggering with nearly 4,000 data center projects..
GAME DAY IN COURT: Dick’s Sporting Goods Secures Confirmed Arbitration Win GAME DAY IN COURT: Dick’s Sporting Goods Secures Confirmed Arbitration Win

Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. just walked out of federal court with something CIPA defendants rarely..