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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..
CLICK, AGREE, AND YOUR KIDS ARE BOUND- Court Compels Minor Children To Arbitrate Personal Data.. CLICK, AGREE, AND YOUR KIDS ARE BOUND- Court Compels Minor Children To Arbitrate Personal Data..

In A.A. et al. v. Roku, Inc., six minor children, through their guardians, sued Roku for allegedly..
V2.0 Certification of French Health Data Hosting Service Providers (HDS) now Fully Effective V2.0 Certification of French Health Data Hosting Service Providers (HDS) now Fully Effective

French law requires that where hosting services providers host certain types of health data, they..
New Jersey's New Independent Contractor Rules: What Franchisors Need to Know New Jersey's New Independent Contractor Rules: What Franchisors Need to Know

The ABC TestNew Jersey has given businesses like franchisors relying on independent contractor..
New York WARN Act: No AI-Related Layoffs Reported in First Year of Adding AI-Related Disclosure to.. New York WARN Act: No AI-Related Layoffs Reported in First Year of Adding AI-Related Disclosure to..

In 2025, the New York Department of Labor updated the state’s Worker Adjustment and Retraining..
Why Next FDA Commissioner Will Have Historically Consequential Role in Cannabis and Psychedelic.. Why Next FDA Commissioner Will Have Historically Consequential Role in Cannabis and Psychedelic..

Dr. Marty Makary resigned as FDA commissioner last week, barely a year after his Senate..
Back to 2019: DOL Rescinds 2024 Overtime Rule Back to 2019: DOL Rescinds 2024 Overtime Rule

On May 14, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced that it is formally rescinding the..
Data Center Dispute Reinforces Broad Duty to Defend Standard Data Center Dispute Reinforces Broad Duty to Defend Standard

A federal court decision in Navigators Specialty Insurance Company v. SVO Building One,..
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..