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Future of Climate Liability Litigation Up in the Air in Suncor Future of Climate Liability Litigation Up in the Air in Suncor

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to consider whether federal law, including the Clean Air Act,..
Connecticut Enacts Omnibus Bill With Sweeping Changes to the Workplace Connecticut Enacts Omnibus Bill With Sweeping Changes to the Workplace

On May 11, 2026, Governor Ned Lamont signed into law Substitute House Bill No. 5003, Public Act No. ..
OFAC Enforcement: A Practical, Profession Overview For Compliance, Legal, and Risk Teams OFAC Enforcement: A Practical, Profession Overview For Compliance, Legal, and Risk Teams

1) What OFAC enforcement isThe U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control — ..
SEC Proposes Significant Overhaul of Filer Status Framework SEC Proposes Significant Overhaul of Filer Status Framework

On May 19, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed significant amendments to..
Verification Texts Are Not Automatically TCPA Ads, New Jersey Court Holds Verification Texts Are Not Automatically TCPA Ads, New Jersey Court Holds

On May 20, 2026, in Zelma v. Wonder Group Inc. (D.N.J. May 20, 2026), a federal court in New Jersey ..
AI Transcription Tools in Health Care: What In-House Counsel Needs to Get Right AI Transcription Tools in Health Care: What In-House Counsel Needs to Get Right

Key TakeawaysIn-house counsel should treat artificial intelligence (AI) governance as a legal and..
FDA Warns Against “Over-Reliance” on AI Pharmaceutical Manufacturing . . . But How Much Reliance Is .. FDA Warns Against “Over-Reliance” on AI Pharmaceutical Manufacturing . . . But How Much Reliance Is ..

Pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturers using artificial intelligence (AI) to support compliance..
The Next Legal Trend in Job Posting Requirements: Pay Transparency Makes Way for Hiring Transparency The Next Legal Trend in Job Posting Requirements: Pay Transparency Makes Way for Hiring Transparency

Over the last few years, employers adjusted to an expanding patchwork of pay transparency laws..
Chicago Pauses Its Tip Credit Phaseout Chicago Pauses Its Tip Credit Phaseout

On May 20, 2026, the Chicago City Council moved to delay a planned phaseout of the tip credit for..
New Jersey Codifies ABC Test for Independent Contractor Classification New Jersey Codifies ABC Test for Independent Contractor Classification

New Jersey has adopted regulations codifying the ABC test for determining whether a worker is an..
California DPR Announces Proposed New Rule to Regulate Pesticide-Treated Seeds California DPR Announces Proposed New Rule to Regulate Pesticide-Treated Seeds

On May 15, 2026, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) announced a proposed..
The French Experimental Framework for Games with Monetisable Digital Objects (so-called JONUM) The French Experimental Framework for Games with Monetisable Digital Objects (so-called JONUM)

French Decree No. 2026-60 of 4 February 2026, which entered into force on 7 February 2026, has..
The Cyber Brief | What Every Board Needs to Know About Cyber Risk Oversight The Cyber Brief | What Every Board Needs to Know About Cyber Risk Oversight

Summary:Cybersecurity is an enterprise risk that requires active Board‑level oversight.Cyber..
Texas Attorney General Announces Investigation into Drone Company over Data Privacy, Surveillance.. Texas Attorney General Announces Investigation into Drone Company over Data Privacy, Surveillance..

On May 5, 2026, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into a U.S.-based..
Gambling, Insider Trading, and the Legal Fight Over Prediction Markets Gambling, Insider Trading, and the Legal Fight Over Prediction Markets

Even amid national controversy, lawsuits, and new legislation aimed to curb their growth,..
Why an International Counterfeit Ozempic Investigation Warrants Closer Scrutiny of Assure Global Why an International Counterfeit Ozempic Investigation Warrants Closer Scrutiny of Assure Global

Indian authorities are investigating Vicky Ramancha, who is alleged to have been the key player in..
The Democratic Republic of the Congo as a Near-Term Strategic Opportunity for U.S. Companies | Part .. The Democratic Republic of the Congo as a Near-Term Strategic Opportunity for U.S. Companies | Part ..

This post is the third in our series examining legal, compliance, and operational risk in the..
Recent Federal Appeals Court Decision Reiterates That Full-Time Remote Work Is Rarely Reasonable.. Recent Federal Appeals Court Decision Reiterates That Full-Time Remote Work Is Rarely Reasonable..

For years following the COVID-19 pandemic, employers have been grappling with employee requests to..
Florida’s Major Changes to Civil Rights Claim Filing Rules Florida’s Major Changes to Civil Rights Claim Filing Rules

On May 22, 2026, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill (HB) 1407, which revises the procedural..
Data Center Project Finance- How to Structure a Financeable Deal [Podcast] Data Center Project Finance- How to Structure a Financeable Deal [Podcast]

Data center demand is booming, but getting a project financed is harder than it looks. In this..
Forever Chemicals and the Family Farm- What NC Growers Need to Know About PFAS on Agricultural Land Forever Chemicals and the Family Farm- What NC Growers Need to Know About PFAS on Agricultural Land

North Carolina’s farmers face a new contamination risk, and for many, the source may already be in..
California AG Settlement Signals Heightened Scrutiny of Corporate Practice of Medicine and Dentistry California AG Settlement Signals Heightened Scrutiny of Corporate Practice of Medicine and Dentistry

Key Takeaways:California’s Attorney General opened a new front in the state’s war against private..
Top Attorney Marketing Tips for 2026: Effective Strategies to Generate Leads Top Attorney Marketing Tips for 2026: Effective Strategies to Generate Leads

Clients aren’t just looking for a lawyer… they’re looking for the right lawyer! They’re looking for ..
Supreme Court to Review Whether Title IX Allows Employee Discrimination Claims Supreme Court to Review Whether Title IX Allows Employee Discrimination Claims

The Supreme Court of the United States will consider whether a former Georgia Tech head women’s..
No Easy Walkaway: Skechers Must Face Email Marketing Claims No Easy Walkaway: Skechers Must Face Email Marketing Claims

The latest ruling in Liss v. Skechers USA Inc., No. 3:25-CV-05861-DGE, 2026 WL 1392327 (W.D. Wash...
SCOTUS Sides With Pension Fund in Withdrawal Liability Calculation Dispute SCOTUS Sides With Pension Fund in Withdrawal Liability Calculation Dispute

On May 21, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States, resolving a circuit court split, ruled in..
EPA Withdraws Proposed Rule That Would Have Expanded the Definition of Hazardous Waste for Purposes .. EPA Withdraws Proposed Rule That Would Have Expanded the Definition of Hazardous Waste for Purposes ..

On May 8, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) withdrew its 2024 proposed..
Virginia Enacts Automatic Renewal Consumer Protection Law Virginia Enacts Automatic Renewal Consumer Protection Law

Virginia’s recent amendments to its existing law governing auto-renewal subscriptions, effective..
EB-2 NIW Case Study: Jamaican Digital Transformation Strategist Approved to Strengthen Small.. EB-2 NIW Case Study: Jamaican Digital Transformation Strategist Approved to Strengthen Small..

Digital Transformation StrategistColombo & Hurd secured approval of an EB-2 National Interest..
$103 Million “Thermonuclear” Age Discrimination Verdict Overturned In Los Angeles $103 Million “Thermonuclear” Age Discrimination Verdict Overturned In Los Angeles

In a welcome reminder that eye-popping punitive damage awards still face meaningful judicial..
Litigation Minute: Preserving AI-Generated ESI in Anticipation of Litigation Litigation Minute: Preserving AI-Generated ESI in Anticipation of Litigation

As use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools in daily operations grows, organizations ..
Musk v. Altman and the New Economics of AI Executive Compensation: Implications for Economic Experts Musk v. Altman and the New Economics of AI Executive Compensation: Implications for Economic Experts

The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence company compensation, from capped profit interests..
EPA Proposal Aims to Clarify Scope of Construction Activities Allowed Prior to Issuance of NSR.. EPA Proposal Aims to Clarify Scope of Construction Activities Allowed Prior to Issuance of NSR..

To clarify the Clean Air Act’s preconstruction permitting requirements, EPA issued a proposed rule..
CFPB Final Rule Narrows Small Business Lending Data Collection Requirements CFPB Final Rule Narrows Small Business Lending Data Collection Requirements

Go-To Guide:On May 1, 2026, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) published a..
Private Market Talks: Investing in an Uncertain Market with CVC’s Lorne Somerville [Podcast] Private Market Talks: Investing in an Uncertain Market with CVC’s Lorne Somerville [Podcast]

How do you invest with conviction in an uncertain market?In this episode of Private Market Talks,..
Virginia Governor Vetoes Cannabis Bill Virginia Governor Vetoes Cannabis Bill

For the third year in a row, Virginia’s Governor has vetoed a bill that would have established a..
Sharing the Road: Drivers and Motorcyclists Working Together Sharing the Road: Drivers and Motorcyclists Working Together

When the snow clears and temperatures rise, thousands of motorcyclists return to Michigan roads...
The EB-1A High Salary Criterion: What USCIS Is Actually Evaluating The EB-1A High Salary Criterion: What USCIS Is Actually Evaluating

Many EB-1A petitioners wonder whether their salary is high enough to qualify under the high salary..
The Most Powerful Whistleblower Law Ever Passed is at Risk – You Can Help Save It The Most Powerful Whistleblower Law Ever Passed is at Risk – You Can Help Save It

The public comment period on FinCEN's proposed rules for the Anti-Money Laundering Whistleblower..
Colorado Legislature Doubles Back on Risk-Based AI Act Colorado Legislature Doubles Back on Risk-Based AI Act

Overview: On May 9, 2026, the Colorado legislature passed Senate Bill 189, a bill that repeals and..