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FTC Ceases Biden-Era Ban on Noncompete Agreements FTC Ceases Biden-Era Ban on Noncompete Agreements

The Office of California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the largest settlement for violations ..
SCAM Act Legislation Introduced to Punish Platforms for Deceptive Ads SCAM Act Legislation Introduced to Punish Platforms for Deceptive Ads

On February 4, 2026 Senators Gellego (D-AZ) and Moreno (R-OH) introduced bipartisan legislation to..
Top 10 Legal Issues Family Offices Should Prioritize in 2026 Top 10 Legal Issues Family Offices Should Prioritize in 2026

Family offices enter 2026 amid structural changes across tax policy, fiduciary law, and regulatory..
United States: Who Could Have Guessed? Multiple Sponsors File for Prediction Market Based ETFs United States: Who Could Have Guessed? Multiple Sponsors File for Prediction Market Based ETFs

In the last week, multiple ETF sponsors filed for first-of-their-kind ETFs based on event contracts ..
“No Tax on Tips” and “No Tax on Overtime”: Key Considerations for Employers “No Tax on Tips” and “No Tax on Overtime”: Key Considerations for Employers

Despite the simple and catchy sound-bites, the “no tax on tips” and “no tax on overtime”..
EPA Pulls Trigger on Greenhouse Gas Regulatory Rollbacks EPA Pulls Trigger on Greenhouse Gas Regulatory Rollbacks

On February 12, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its repeal of the..
Episode 56- Bankruptcy Meets Withdrawal Liability [Podcast] Episode 56- Bankruptcy Meets Withdrawal Liability [Podcast]

In this first episode of a two-part conversation, senior counsel Neil Shah is joined by..
Treasury Department and IRS Issue Proposed Rule Regarding Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, .. Treasury Department and IRS Issue Proposed Rule Regarding Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, ..

The Department of the Treasury (Treasury Department) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued..
Understanding EBITDA Understanding EBITDA

If you don’t know your numbers, you don’t know your business.That may sound harsh, but it reflects..
Can courts excuse late removals to federal court? Can courts excuse late removals to federal court?

As many law students learn in their civil procedure course, when a plaintiff files suit in state..
SDNY Addresses Privilege and Work Product Implications of Using Unsecured Public AI Tools SDNY Addresses Privilege and Work Product Implications of Using Unsecured Public AI Tools

On February 10, 2026, Judge Jed Rakoff of the Southern District of New York ruled in United States..
DC Download-S1 E 11: From Executive Orders to Enforcement: Polsinelli’s 2026 Playbook [Podcast] DC Download-S1 E 11: From Executive Orders to Enforcement: Polsinelli’s 2026 Playbook [Podcast]

From rapid-fire executive orders to the growing role of AI in agency enforcement, 2026 is already..
Qui Tam Litigation: Answers to Frequent Whistleblower Questions Qui Tam Litigation: Answers to Frequent Whistleblower Questions

Whistleblower law stands at a crossroads of public integrity, federal enforcement strategy, and..
New FDA Drug Reforms: Congress Extends Voucher Incentive, Clarifies Orphan Exclusivity and Provides .. New FDA Drug Reforms: Congress Extends Voucher Incentive, Clarifies Orphan Exclusivity and Provides ..

Key TakeawaysIn legislation enacted on Feb. 3, 2026, Congress reauthorized the rare pediatric..
GeTtin' SALTy Episode 70 | Premiums, Policy, and Clarity: Navigating Washington’s Insurance Tax.. GeTtin' SALTy Episode 70 | Premiums, Policy, and Clarity: Navigating Washington’s Insurance Tax..

In this episode of the GeTtin’ SALTy Podcast, host Nikki Dobay is joined by Jim Shea (Senior Vice..
The Hidden Risks of AI Notetakers: What Organizations Need to Evaluate Before Deployment The Hidden Risks of AI Notetakers: What Organizations Need to Evaluate Before Deployment

Key Takeaways:Organizations are rapidly deploying AI notetaking tools, creating new legal, privacy..
Navigating Contracts and Compliance: Legal Services for Miami’s Service Industry Navigating Contracts and Compliance: Legal Services for Miami’s Service Industry

Miami’s service industry is dynamic and diverse, spanning beauty salons, hospitality businesses,..
Reasonable Accommodation Lessons From the EEOC’s New Telework Guidance Reasonable Accommodation Lessons From the EEOC’s New Telework Guidance

As return-to-office mandates rise, so, too, do employee requests for telework accommodations under..
Treasury and IRS Issue Guidance on Foreign Entity of Concern Rules for Clean Energy Tax Credits Treasury and IRS Issue Guidance on Foreign Entity of Concern Rules for Clean Energy Tax Credits

The US Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Notice ..
Beltway Buzz, February 13, 2026 Beltway Buzz, February 13, 2026

The Beltway Buzz is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway..
Big Law Redefined: Immigration Insights Episode 22 | Top 26 EB-5 Insights for 2026: Grandfathering, .. Big Law Redefined: Immigration Insights Episode 22 | Top 26 EB-5 Insights for 2026: Grandfathering, ..

In this episode of the Immigration Insights podcast, Kate Kalmykov, co-chair of Greenberg Traurig’s ..
Announcement of opinions for Tuesday, February 24 Announcement of opinions for Tuesday, February 24

On Tuesday, Feb. 24, we will be live blogging as the court releases opinions in one or more argued..
To Be or Not to Be: When Using a Professional Entity Makes Sense To Be or Not to Be: When Using a Professional Entity Makes Sense

Selecting the right business structure is one of the most important early decisions a licensed..
An Overview of the 2025 National Drug Price Negotiations and NRDL Update An Overview of the 2025 National Drug Price Negotiations and NRDL Update

California resident Nathaniel Bee filed a lawsuit this week alleging that the ATP Tour’s website..
Groundbreaking Lawsuit Tests Whether AI Hiring Tools Trigger FCRA Compliance Groundbreaking Lawsuit Tests Whether AI Hiring Tools Trigger FCRA Compliance

A company selling artificial intelligence (AI)-powered applicant assessment tools has been hit with ..
FTC Finalizes Consent Order Requiring Employer to End Blanket Noncompete Agreements FTC Finalizes Consent Order Requiring Employer to End Blanket Noncompete Agreements

In the first enforcement action by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) since the Trump..
Federal Government Contractors Facing Uneven and Uncertain Subcontracting Risks Relating to DEI Federal Government Contractors Facing Uneven and Uncertain Subcontracting Risks Relating to DEI

Federal contractors and grant recipients are operating in a period of unusual transition. The..
China’s Amended Cybersecurity Law Takes Effect China’s Amended Cybersecurity Law Takes Effect

The amended Cybersecurity Law of China (CSL) entered into force on Jan. 1, 2026. These amendments,..
Mexico’s Labor Law in 2026- Key Developments Include Workplace Violence Prevention and 40-Hour.. Mexico’s Labor Law in 2026- Key Developments Include Workplace Violence Prevention and 40-Hour..

The first two months of 2026 have already delivered significant developments in Mexican labor law...
The Coalition for Chemical Innovations Offers Four Principles to Guide Congress’s Efforts to.. The Coalition for Chemical Innovations Offers Four Principles to Guide Congress’s Efforts to..

As reported in our January 27, 2026, memorandum, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on..
NLRB Relinquishes Jurisdiction Over SpaceX, Abandoning Yearslong Legal Battle NLRB Relinquishes Jurisdiction Over SpaceX, Abandoning Yearslong Legal Battle

On February 9, 2026, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or the “Board”) dismissed its..
Protecting Overseas Suppliers from US Courts: Personal Jurisdiction, Market Selection, and Product.. Protecting Overseas Suppliers from US Courts: Personal Jurisdiction, Market Selection, and Product..

The US market is both coveted and feared by overseas consumer‑product suppliers. Coveted for its..
OFSI Fines the Bank of Scotland for Sanctions Breach: Key Compliance Lessons OFSI Fines the Bank of Scotland for Sanctions Breach: Key Compliance Lessons

On 26 January 2026, the United Kingdom’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI)..
Dunkin’ Refreshers Suit Dismissed; Labels Describe Flavor, Not Ingredients Dunkin’ Refreshers Suit Dismissed; Labels Describe Flavor, Not Ingredients

A New York federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit (Law360 subscription required) claiming that..
California’s CCPA New Cybersecurity Audit Rules: Applicability Thresholds, Audit Scope, and.. California’s CCPA New Cybersecurity Audit Rules: Applicability Thresholds, Audit Scope, and..

On January 1, 2026, new California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) regulations went into effect,..
Result-Oriented Patent Claims Dismissed under Rule 12(b)(6) as being Ineligible Result-Oriented Patent Claims Dismissed under Rule 12(b)(6) as being Ineligible

In a precedential opinion analyzing eligibility of software and web-based patents, the US Court of..
An interim docket with long-term effects An interim docket with long-term effects

Last week, the Supreme Court issued a one-sentence order that cleared the way for California to use ..
Ninth Circuit’s FOIA Ruling Moves Toward Implementation in EEO‑1 Disclosure Case Ninth Circuit’s FOIA Ruling Moves Toward Implementation in EEO‑1 Disclosure Case

On February 5, 2026, the parties in Center for Investigative Reporting v. U.S. Department of..
California Rolls Out New Venture Capital Diversity Reporting Requirements California Rolls Out New Venture Capital Diversity Reporting Requirements

Part I: Who Is Covered and When Must You Register/Report?Key TakeawaysCalifornia’s new law, Fair..
What PBMs and Group Health Plans Need to Know About the Department of Labor’s Proposed PBM Fee.. What PBMs and Group Health Plans Need to Know About the Department of Labor’s Proposed PBM Fee..

On January 30, 2026, the Department of Labor released a proposed rule (Proposed Rule) that would..