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Update: Federal Rulings Ease COVID‑Era Interest, Penalty and Filing Burdens Update: Federal Rulings Ease COVID‑Era Interest, Penalty and Filing Burdens

Update: The National Taxpayer Advocate has published a blog post urging taxpayers to evaluate..
FCC Takes Aim at Illegal Calls with Proposed “Know-Your-Customer” Rules FCC Takes Aim at Illegal Calls with Proposed “Know-Your-Customer” Rules

Some new activity by the Federal Communications Commission. On April 30, 2026, the FCC adopted a..
Navigating DOJ’s New Corporate Enforcement Landscape: Key Considerations for Environmental.. Navigating DOJ’s New Corporate Enforcement Landscape: Key Considerations for Environmental..

The Department of Justice (“DOJ” or the “Department”) released its new Corporate Enforcement and..
Recapping a busy week at the court Recapping a busy week at the court

Plus, the latest on tariff refunds and redistricting in Louisiana.
CFTC Sues Wisconsin Over Prediction Markets CFTC Sues Wisconsin Over Prediction Markets

On April 28, the CFTC filed a lawsuitagainst the state of Wisconsin and certain state officials..
Tempus AI Faces Class Action Cases for Collection of Genetic Information in Acquisition Tempus AI Faces Class Action Cases for Collection of Genetic Information in Acquisition

Multiple class action cases have been filed against Tempus AI alleging that, during its acquisition ..
Privacy Tip #489 – Social Media Scams #1 in 2025 Privacy Tip #489 – Social Media Scams #1 in 2025

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently reported that, in 2025, social media scams were the..
China Customs Releases 2025 Typical Cases of Intellectual Property Protection: Ten Enforcement.. China Customs Releases 2025 Typical Cases of Intellectual Property Protection: Ten Enforcement..

On April 23, 2026, the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China released ..
Tennessee Passes Major Changes to Noncompete Law: What Employers Need to Know Tennessee Passes Major Changes to Noncompete Law: What Employers Need to Know

The Tennessee 114th General Assembly has recently passed significant legislation reshaping how..
Cryptoasset Regulation Coming to the United Kingdom: What You Need to Know Cryptoasset Regulation Coming to the United Kingdom: What You Need to Know

Cryptoassets, including cryptocurrencies and other digital assets, are a global phenomenon, and..
USDA’s New Guidance Portal Includes Biotechnology Guidance USDA’s New Guidance Portal Includes Biotechnology Guidance

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on April 7, 2026, the creation of the USDA..
Juries and Judges at Odds in Preterm Infant Formula Cases Juries and Judges at Odds in Preterm Infant Formula Cases

There are currently over a thousand lawsuits before state and federal courts alleging a link..
Tax the Rich: Additional States Considering and Enacting Taxes Targeting High-Net-Worth Individuals Tax the Rich: Additional States Considering and Enacting Taxes Targeting High-Net-Worth Individuals

As predicted in our previous alert, a number of states recently moved to enact or propose wealth..
EB-2 NIW Green Card Approval for Colombian Veterinarian in Sustainable Agriculture EB-2 NIW Green Card Approval for Colombian Veterinarian in Sustainable Agriculture

Colombo & Hurd secured an EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) green card for a Colombian..
New DOL Guidance Encourages Employer ‘AI Literacy’ Training New DOL Guidance Encourages Employer ‘AI Literacy’ Training

In response to concerns about the rapidly changing economy and the impact of artificial..
FinCEN Proposes Reforms to AML/CFT Program Requirements FinCEN Proposes Reforms to AML/CFT Program Requirements

Go-To Guide:The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)..
Navigating Nuclear- New Nuclear Regulations Expand Opportunities for Foreign Ownership and.. Navigating Nuclear- New Nuclear Regulations Expand Opportunities for Foreign Ownership and..

On 23 April 2026, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) drastically changed its requirements for..
European Court Rules on When First Access Requests May be Excessive European Court Rules on When First Access Requests May be Excessive

Can a data controller reject a data subject’s first data access request on the basis that it is..
Microsoft Copilot Health: Another Player In AI-Driven Healthcare Microsoft Copilot Health: Another Player In AI-Driven Healthcare

On March 12, 2026, Microsoft officially launched Copilot Health — a dedicated, secure space within..
Fighting Fire with Fire: Project Glasswing and AI-Powered Cyber Defense in Health Care, Financial.. Fighting Fire with Fire: Project Glasswing and AI-Powered Cyber Defense in Health Care, Financial..

Anthropic’s new initiative—“Project Glasswing,” announced in April 2026—reflects a significant..
CNN’s CIPA Tracking Case: Court Focuses on IP Addresses and Pen Registers CNN’s CIPA Tracking Case: Court Focuses on IP Addresses and Pen Registers

A recent ruling against CNN illustrates how courts beyond California continue to grapple with that..
Timing Is Everything: An Overview of Environmental Claims and Their Limitations Periods: Part II –.. Timing Is Everything: An Overview of Environmental Claims and Their Limitations Periods: Part II –..

While federal environmental laws and regulations provide a foundational framework, much of the real ..
Supreme Court Refuses to Extend ‘Battlefield Preemption’ Defense to Conduct the Government Never.. Supreme Court Refuses to Extend ‘Battlefield Preemption’ Defense to Conduct the Government Never..

On April 22, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States issued Hencely v. Fluor Corporation,[1] a ..
NOT TODAY!: Second Circuit SHUTS DOWN Another VPPA Pixel Class Action Against NBCUniversal NOT TODAY!: Second Circuit SHUTS DOWN Another VPPA Pixel Class Action Against NBCUniversal

Well, as CIPAWorld readers know well, the plaintiff’s bar has been absolutely RELENTLESS in trying..
DOT Issues Final Rule to Reinstate and Expand Agency Enforcement, Rulemaking, and Guidance.. DOT Issues Final Rule to Reinstate and Expand Agency Enforcement, Rulemaking, and Guidance..

On April 27, 2026, the U.S. Department of Transportation (Department or DOT) and certain operating..
Ninth Circuit Reinforces “Reasonable Consumer” Standard in Water Filter Advertising Case Ninth Circuit Reinforces “Reasonable Consumer” Standard in Water Filter Advertising Case

The Ninth Circuit on April 16, 2026, affirmed the dismissal of a proposed false advertising class..
California OSHA Standards Board Releases Updated Draft Workplace Violence Rule California OSHA Standards Board Releases Updated Draft Workplace Violence Rule

On Friday, April 24, 2026, the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board released..
Investment Management Client Alert April 2026 Investment Management Client Alert April 2026

BaFin Consults 9th MaRisk AmendmentOn 1 April 2026, the German Federal Financial Supervisory..
Connecticut Enacts New Workplace Standards Applicable to Warehouse Workers Connecticut Enacts New Workplace Standards Applicable to Warehouse Workers

On March 3, 2026, Governor Ned Lamont signed Senate Bill (SB) 298 into law, ushering in significant ..
Court decides to hear additional case next term, turns down petition from parents challenging.. Court decides to hear additional case next term, turns down petition from parents challenging..

The Supreme Court on Monday morning agreed to decide whether the Department of Labor has the power..
Impacts of Maine’s New Shared Appreciation Mortgage Loan Law Impacts of Maine’s New Shared Appreciation Mortgage Loan Law

On April 13, 2026, Maine enacted new laws (L.D. 1901) that are intended to have an immediate and..
PHMSA Issues Multiple Rulemakings to Update, Clarify, or Amend the Federal Pipeline Safety.. PHMSA Issues Multiple Rulemakings to Update, Clarify, or Amend the Federal Pipeline Safety..

On April 24, 2026, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued a..
Classified Intel, Crypto and a Special Forces Sergeant- The CFTC’s First Insider Trading Case in.. Classified Intel, Crypto and a Special Forces Sergeant- The CFTC’s First Insider Trading Case in..

After previous repeated warnings to market participants that it was monitoring prediction markets..
Fourth Circuit Bars Contractual Shortening of Deadlines to Bring Title VII and ADEA Claims Fourth Circuit Bars Contractual Shortening of Deadlines to Bring Title VII and ADEA Claims

The Fourth Circuit recently issued a significant ruling in Thomas v. EOTech, LLC, holding that..
TEXTS NOT CALLS- Another Georgia District Court Finds That Section 227(c) Does Not Apply To Text.. TEXTS NOT CALLS- Another Georgia District Court Finds That Section 227(c) Does Not Apply To Text..

Another ruling has dropped on the texts-versus-calls split, continuing the trend among multiple..
INTERPOL Notice in U.S. Immigration Law: How They Affect Visa, Asylum, and Naturalization Cases INTERPOL Notice in U.S. Immigration Law: How They Affect Visa, Asylum, and Naturalization Cases

The Globalization of Criminal Databases and Immigration RiskAs international law enforcement..
DOL Proposes New Joint Employer Rule Under the FLSA, FMLA, and MSPA DOL Proposes New Joint Employer Rule Under the FLSA, FMLA, and MSPA

The U.S. Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) Wage and Hour Division announced a proposed rule on April 22,..
EB-2 NIW Case Study: Psychologist from Mexico Granted Green Card EB-2 NIW Case Study: Psychologist from Mexico Granted Green Card

PsychologistColombo & Hurd secured green card approval for a psychologist from Mexico whose work..
Pour Decisions: Forced Nexus in Maine Pour Decisions: Forced Nexus in Maine

Can a state’s rules force a company to have a taxable presence in that state? The Maine Supreme..
Streamlining Senior Manager Accountability: The FCA’s SM&CR Reforms Streamlining Senior Manager Accountability: The FCA’s SM&CR Reforms

On 22 April 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published its policy statement PS26/6,..