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Environmental Developments to Watch in Oregon Environmental Developments to Watch in Oregon

Oregon’s 2026 legislative session advanced the state’s goals on environmental protection, clean..
Supreme Court Says Last-Mile Delivery Drivers May Be Exempt from FAA Supreme Court Says Last-Mile Delivery Drivers May Be Exempt from FAA

On May 28, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States held that workers who locally deliver goods ..
HHS-OIG Advisory Opinion 26-08- Cochlear Implant Center’s Lease Arrangements Clear OIG Scrutiny HHS-OIG Advisory Opinion 26-08- Cochlear Implant Center’s Lease Arrangements Clear OIG Scrutiny

HighlightsNotwithstanding that referrals would be made by the requestor to such entities, as well..
Keeping Tabs: CFTC and DOJ Charge Software Engineer with Insider Trading for Prediction Market.. Keeping Tabs: CFTC and DOJ Charge Software Engineer with Insider Trading for Prediction Market..

Following on the heels of the highly publicized first criminal and civil case charging insider..
Employer Is Not Presumed To Infer Employee’s Undisclosed Mental Disability Employer Is Not Presumed To Infer Employee’s Undisclosed Mental Disability

Husband v. Target Corp., 2026 WL 1430244 (Cal. Ct. App. 2026)Daniel Husband worked as a fulfillment ..
Title VII Accommodation May Cause Non‑Monetary “Undue Hardship” To Employer Title VII Accommodation May Cause Non‑Monetary “Undue Hardship” To Employer

Williams v. Legacy Health, 2026 WL 1239760 (9th Cir. 2026)Employees of Legacy Health were denied..
Episode 89- TSLE Industry Voices - Joe Perez [Podcast] Episode 89- TSLE Industry Voices - Joe Perez [Podcast]

In this episode, we launch TSLE Industry Voices, a new subseries of the Trade Secret Law Evolution..
AIA Reviews- An Alternative to Litigation, not a Second Chance AIA Reviews- An Alternative to Litigation, not a Second Chance

Addressing the scope of discretionary institution under the America Invents Act (AIA), the United..
Patentee That Retains Exclusionary Rights has Constitutional Standing Notwithstanding Broad License .. Patentee That Retains Exclusionary Rights has Constitutional Standing Notwithstanding Broad License ..

The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reversed a district court decision dismissing a..
We Need Another Hero: Fossil Fuels Versus Renewable Energy Production — Which Is the Alternative?.. We Need Another Hero: Fossil Fuels Versus Renewable Energy Production — Which Is the Alternative?..

Read Part 1: We Need Another Hero: Fossil Fuels Versus Renewable Energy Production — Which Is the..
Court of Chancery Invalidates Founder/Executive Chairman’s Unilateral Attempt to Remove the Only.. Court of Chancery Invalidates Founder/Executive Chairman’s Unilateral Attempt to Remove the Only..

This article first appeared in a recent issue of the Delaware Business Court Insider, and is..
FDIC Proposes AML and Sanctions Rule for Permitted Stablecoin Issuers FDIC Proposes AML and Sanctions Rule for Permitted Stablecoin Issuers

On May 22, 2026, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) released proposed rules to..
HIPAA Modernization: HHS’s Proposed Privacy and Security Rule Updates [Podcast] HIPAA Modernization: HHS’s Proposed Privacy and Security Rule Updates [Podcast]

In this episode, Gabe Scott, Sarah Carlins, and Myia Pretty discuss two significant proposed HIPAA..
Federal Court Sets June 30 Deadline for FDA Response to PFAS-in-Food Citizen Petition Federal Court Sets June 30 Deadline for FDA Response to PFAS-in-Food Citizen Petition

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) now faces a June 30, 2026, deadline to issue a final..
Juvenile Disclosure in the Digital Age: Meeting New Jersey’s “Specific and Extraordinary Harm”.. Juvenile Disclosure in the Digital Age: Meeting New Jersey’s “Specific and Extraordinary Harm”..

A long-standing, but rarely litigated, provision of New Jersey’s Code of Juvenile Justice, N.J.S.A. ..
New USCIS Policy on Adjustment of Status Applications New USCIS Policy on Adjustment of Status Applications

On May 21, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued Policy Memorandum..
Take Time to Enjoy a Fun Summer Vacation, But Consider Creating or Revising Key Company Agreements Take Time to Enjoy a Fun Summer Vacation, But Consider Creating or Revising Key Company Agreements

The warm summer months are almost here, and many business owners will be spending some time..
Easement Limitations: Land Court Rejects Emergency-Access Workaround Easement Limitations: Land Court Rejects Emergency-Access Workaround

Farkes v. 648 Canton Avenue, LLC involved a dispute arising from the approval of a comprehensive..
Put It in Reverse: DOL Rolls Back 2024 Biden-Era Overtime Rule Put It in Reverse: DOL Rolls Back 2024 Biden-Era Overtime Rule

Key Takeaways:The U.S. Department of Labor has rescinded the 2024 rule that sought to expand..
China’s National Intellectual Property Administration Publishes 2026 Plan for Building a Strong.. China’s National Intellectual Property Administration Publishes 2026 Plan for Building a Strong..

On May 16, 2026, China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) published the 2026..
SEC Proposes Changes to Public Company Filer Status Framework and Related Disclosure Requirements SEC Proposes Changes to Public Company Filer Status Framework and Related Disclosure Requirements

On May 19, 2026, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed rule and form..
FERC Just Rewrote the Rules for Natural Gas Infrastructure. Here’s What It Means. FERC Just Rewrote the Rules for Natural Gas Infrastructure. Here’s What It Means.

Yesterday’s unanimous FERC vote is the most significant natural gas permitting reform in two..
SCOTUS Rules Federal Courts Retain Jurisdiction in Post-Arbitration Proceedings: Implications for.. SCOTUS Rules Federal Courts Retain Jurisdiction in Post-Arbitration Proceedings: Implications for..

Last week, the Supreme Court held that federal courts that compel arbitration and stay a case..
HHS-OIG Advisory Opinion 26-09: Free Orthodontic Treatment Program Cleared Under Anti-Kickback.. HHS-OIG Advisory Opinion 26-09: Free Orthodontic Treatment Program Cleared Under Anti-Kickback..

HighlightsThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services-Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG)..
Standing on Solid Ground: Constitutional Standing in Patent Disputes Standing on Solid Ground: Constitutional Standing in Patent Disputes

Exclusive patent licenses can create a threshold litigation risk if they transfer substantial..
Top Five Labor Law Developments for April 2026 Top Five Labor Law Developments for April 2026

President Donald Trump nominated James Macy to serve as the third Republican Member of the National ..
FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They.. FTC to Require Cox Media Group, Two Other Firms to Pay Nearly $1 Million to Settle Charges They..

News break!!! The FTC just issued a press release, which you can read hereHere is a summary of the..
Understanding Legal Compliance for Paid Holidays Understanding Legal Compliance for Paid Holidays

Employees and employers are planning ahead for upcoming holidays like Memorial Day, Juneteenth,..
What New York City’s Pied-à-Terre Tax Proposal Could Mean for LLC-Owned Luxury Homes What New York City’s Pied-à-Terre Tax Proposal Could Mean for LLC-Owned Luxury Homes

New York’s proposed pied-à-terre tax is aimed at ultra-wealthy, high-value, second homes, but its..
EB-1A Visa from Ecuador to the U.S.: Requirements, Process, and What to Expect EB-1A Visa from Ecuador to the U.S.: Requirements, Process, and What to Expect

The EB-1A visa is one of the most direct pathways to a U.S. Green Card available to Ecuadorian..
New Frontiers in PFAS Litigation: Standing, Disclosure, Function, and the Lessons of Cavalier v... New Frontiers in PFAS Litigation: Standing, Disclosure, Function, and the Lessons of Cavalier v...

In a previous article, we surveyed the growing wave of PFAS false advertising class actions..
EPA Proposes to Delay Tier 4 Light- and Medium-Duty Vehicle Emissions Standards by Two Model Years EPA Proposes to Delay Tier 4 Light- and Medium-Duty Vehicle Emissions Standards by Two Model Years

What Happened: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently proposed to delay Biden-era..
SEC Ends Settlement “Gag Rule” SEC Ends Settlement “Gag Rule”

For more than fifty years, a necessary feature of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC or..
This Week in 340B: May 12 – 18, 2026 This Week in 340B: May 12 – 18, 2026

Find the week’s updates on 340B litigation to help you stay in the know on how 340B cases are..
District of Massachusetts Holds Alleged Post-Termination Use of Proprietary Formulations May.. District of Massachusetts Holds Alleged Post-Termination Use of Proprietary Formulations May..

In Chew CPG Inc. v. Hiya Health Products, LLC, the United States District Court for the District of ..
An Update on Virginia’s Medical Malpractice Reporting Bill An Update on Virginia’s Medical Malpractice Reporting Bill

A prior analysis examined the Virginia legislature’s rejection of a sweeping proposal to overhaul..
State Pay Transparency Laws in 2026- Maine and Virginia Join the Ranks [Video] State Pay Transparency Laws in 2026- Maine and Virginia Join the Ranks [Video]

What employers should know about key developments this week:Virginia and Maine Pay Transparency..
EB-2 PERM vs. EB-2 NIW: Which Green Card Path Is Right for You? EB-2 PERM vs. EB-2 NIW: Which Green Card Path Is Right for You?

The choice between the EB-2 Labor Certification (PERM) and the EB-2 National Interest Waiver..
Summary of NLRB Decisions for Week of April 20 - 24, 2026 Summary of NLRB Decisions for Week of April 20 - 24, 2026

The Summary of NLRB Decisions is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to..
Privileged Matters- A Closer Look at Attorney-Client Privilege [Podcast] Privileged Matters- A Closer Look at Attorney-Client Privilege [Podcast]

In this episode, Limo Cherian and Nora Becerra focus on key issues faced by in-house counsel and..
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