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SEC Raises Threshold for ‘Qualified Client’ Status, Effective June 29, 2026 SEC Raises Threshold for ‘Qualified Client’ Status, Effective June 29, 2026

On April 28, 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued an Order increasing..
The AI Arbitrator Is Here: Are You Ready? Is Your Lawyer? The AI Arbitrator Is Here: Are You Ready? Is Your Lawyer?

It is often said that one of the main advantages of arbitration is that it is generally faster and..
ACCESS Model: Technology as Key to Managing Chronic Conditions ACCESS Model: Technology as Key to Managing Chronic Conditions

Providers caring for patients with chronic conditions have for years faced a persistent mismatch..
Sweet Victory in ‘Nutritional Drink’ Labeling Suit Sweet Victory in ‘Nutritional Drink’ Labeling Suit

In a sweet win for food-and-beverage defendants, the Eastern District of California dismissed, with ..
Supreme Court Holds Freight Broker Liable for Negligent Hiring Supreme Court Holds Freight Broker Liable for Negligent Hiring

On May 14, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that a negligent-hiring claim against ..
Workplace Technology: Smart Glasses and Workplace Privacy Concerns Workplace Technology: Smart Glasses and Workplace Privacy Concerns

As technology advances, private consumers now have access to devices that were once limited to..
Suspension and Debarment- What Government Contractors Should Do After Receiving Notice Suspension and Debarment- What Government Contractors Should Do After Receiving Notice

Receiving a notice of suspension or proposed debarment is one of the most serious events a federal..
Medicaid Behavioral Health Investigations and Payment Suspensions in D.C. Are Increasing – How.. Medicaid Behavioral Health Investigations and Payment Suspensions in D.C. Are Increasing – How..

Behavioral health providers in the District of Columbia (“District” or “D.C.”) are operating in an..
Trending in Telehealth: April 2026 Trending in Telehealth: April 2026

Trending in Telehealth highlights monthly state legislative and regulatory developments that impact ..
Transformative Documentary Use, Work Made for Hire Doctrine Defeat Copyright Claims Transformative Documentary Use, Work Made for Hire Doctrine Defeat Copyright Claims

Elaborating on the application of the fair use doctrine in the documentary context, the US Court of ..
China’s 2026 Legislative Work Plan – Trademark Law Not Included China’s 2026 Legislative Work Plan – Trademark Law Not Included

On May 11, 2026, China’s Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress released their 2026..
DOL Makes It Official- 2024 Overtime Rule Is Gone DOL Makes It Official- 2024 Overtime Rule Is Gone

Well, that’s that.The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a final rule, scheduled for publication..
IRS Whistleblower Program: A Strategic Tool for Uncovering Tax Fraud and Securing Substantial.. IRS Whistleblower Program: A Strategic Tool for Uncovering Tax Fraud and Securing Substantial..

I. IntroductionThe IRS Whistleblower Program is one of the most powerful — and financially..
USCIS Rule Raises Stakes for Signature Defects in Immigration Benefit Requests USCIS Rule Raises Stakes for Signature Defects in Immigration Benefit Requests

On May 11, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published an interim final rule..
IRS roundup: May 1 – May 11, 2026 IRS roundup: May 1 – May 11, 2026

Check out our summary of significant Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance and relevant tax..
META PEN REGISTER CLAIM DISMISSED- Northern District of California Has No Desire To Further Stretch .. META PEN REGISTER CLAIM DISMISSED- Northern District of California Has No Desire To Further Stretch ..

Hi, CIPAWorld! Kelly Sandberg here, with a new case on Meta’s use of their modified “Meta Pixel”..
EB-5 Visa from Ecuador to the U.S.: Requirements, Process & Costs (2026) EB-5 Visa from Ecuador to the U.S.: Requirements, Process & Costs (2026)

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program offers Ecuadorian nationals a path to U.S. permanent residency..
Supreme Court Paves the Way for State Investigatory Subpoena Challenges in Federal Court Supreme Court Paves the Way for State Investigatory Subpoena Challenges in Federal Court

HighlightsImmediate federal forum: The Supreme Court unanimously held that a state investigatory..
EPA Releases Final Risk Evaluation for 1,2-Dichloroethane, Finds Unreasonable Risk of Injury to.. EPA Releases Final Risk Evaluation for 1,2-Dichloroethane, Finds Unreasonable Risk of Injury to..

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on May 5, 2026, the availability of the..
AI, eDiscovery, and Privilege: The Train Tracks That Are Now Colliding AI, eDiscovery, and Privilege: The Train Tracks That Are Now Colliding

The Privilege Problem: How AI is Reformulating eDiscovery’s Most Sensitive IssueAI has arrived in..
The Bargaining Chip Doctrine in OFAC Sanction: Strategic Leverage, Legal Foundations, and Practical .. The Bargaining Chip Doctrine in OFAC Sanction: Strategic Leverage, Legal Foundations, and Practical ..

I. Introduction: Sanctions as a Negotiation Instrument Rather Than a Static PunishmentSanctions..
FTC Bans Data Broker From Selling Sensitive Location Data FTC Bans Data Broker From Selling Sensitive Location Data

On May 4, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission announced that it will prohibit data broker Kochava..
Industry Comments Received on New Clean Fuels Proposed Rule: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Industry Comments Received on New Clean Fuels Proposed Rule: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Almost 500 stakeholders submitted comments to the Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the..
FINRA Enhancing Enforcement FINRA Enhancing Enforcement

On March 2, 2026, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) announced a series of..
From Future Requirement to Present Risk: California Privacy Audit Readiness From Future Requirement to Present Risk: California Privacy Audit Readiness

California companies may have less time than they think to prepare for privacy audits. The..
Kenneth J. Wolfe Appointed as New OFCCP Director Kenneth J. Wolfe Appointed as New OFCCP Director

Kenneth J. Wolfe is the new director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), ..
NYDFS Reaffirms State Fair Lending Obligations NYDFS Reaffirms State Fair Lending Obligations

On April 22, the NYDFS issued an industry letter reminding entities regulated under the New York..
FDA Proposal Would Leave Semaglutide, Tirzepatide, and Liraglutide Off 503B Bulks List FDA Proposal Would Leave Semaglutide, Tirzepatide, and Liraglutide Off 503B Bulks List

On April 30, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a proposal to exclude..
Federal Circuit Reminds Practitioners: Institution Challenges Remain Outside Appellate Review Federal Circuit Reminds Practitioners: Institution Challenges Remain Outside Appellate Review

A recent precedential Federal Circuit decision further clarifies the limited scope of judicial..
UK Government's Fraud Strategy Framework: 2026 to 2029 UK Government's Fraud Strategy Framework: 2026 to 2029

On 9 March 2026, the UK government published the Fraud Strategy 2026–2029: Disrupting crime,..
Top 25 Questions Government Contractors Ask (and the Answers You Actually Need) Top 25 Questions Government Contractors Ask (and the Answers You Actually Need)

Government contracting can feel like learning a new language. Even sophisticated commercial vendors ..
Dietary Supplement Companies, Natural Medicine Group Sue FDA Over Health Claims Dietary Supplement Companies, Natural Medicine Group Sue FDA Over Health Claims

A group of dietary supplement companies, joined by an alternative medicine advocacy group, sued..
Senate Bill Intends to Strengthen the Science Used for TSCA Risk Evaluations Senate Bill Intends to Strengthen the Science Used for TSCA Risk Evaluations

The Sound Science Act (S. 4397), introduced by Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) on April 27, 2026,..
Second Circuit Sidesteps “Server Test” in Embedded Video Copyright Ruling, Highlighting How.. Second Circuit Sidesteps “Server Test” in Embedded Video Copyright Ruling, Highlighting How..

On April 23, 2026, the Second Circuit issued a multi-part decision addressing copyright..
Vacation Approved but Spent on Strike—German Labor Court Denies Pay and Leave Vacation Approved but Spent on Strike—German Labor Court Denies Pay and Leave

In its ruling of January 29, 2026 (Ref. No. 4 SLa 290/24), Germany’s Saxony Regional Labor Court..
Nasdaq Announces Higher Listing Thresholds for Special Purpose Acquisition Companies Nasdaq Announces Higher Listing Thresholds for Special Purpose Acquisition Companies

On April 15, 2026, the Nasdaq Stock Market announced new rules to raise listing standards for..
FDA’s Budget Proposals Seek to Increase User Fees, Advance MAHA Agenda FDA’s Budget Proposals Seek to Increase User Fees, Advance MAHA Agenda

FDA published its proposed FY2027 budget in early April, and the headline number of $7.2 billion..
Supreme Court Opens the Door for Non-Profits Targeted by State Regulators to Sue in Federal Court.. Supreme Court Opens the Door for Non-Profits Targeted by State Regulators to Sue in Federal Court..

Last week, the Supreme Court held that organizations have the right to challenge subpoenas seeking..
We’re Engaged! Engaged in a Fraudulent Transfer We’re Engaged! Engaged in a Fraudulent Transfer

Lucas Albrecht was underwater and heading toward bankruptcy. But he lived in a Raleigh home worth..
The Government Mandated “Kill Switch” Coming to a Vehicle Near You The Government Mandated “Kill Switch” Coming to a Vehicle Near You

Every so often a law that was passed years ago quietly becomes a present-day compliance reality...