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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..
The Texas Legal and Regulatory Landscape for Data Center Development The Texas Legal and Regulatory Landscape for Data Center Development

The Data Center Counsel Podcast returns for an episode on the evolving legal and regulatory..
SCOTUStoday for Monday, February 9 SCOTUStoday for Monday, February 9

Yesterday marked 85 years since the death of Justice Willis Van Devanter. Van Devanter served on..
EB-2 NIW Case Study: German Business Consultant Advancing U.S. Foreign Direct Investment EB-2 NIW Case Study: German Business Consultant Advancing U.S. Foreign Direct Investment

International Business Administration ConsultantForeign direct investment brings capital,..
New Jersey State Court Addresses Scope of NJEPA New Jersey State Court Addresses Scope of NJEPA

Does the New Jersey Diane B. Allen Equal Pay Act (NJEPA) apply retroactively to claims for unequal..
Perspective- The Fox is Now Guarding the Hen House Perspective- The Fox is Now Guarding the Hen House

On March 9, 2026, it becomes official: the civil service protections guaranteed to federal..
Slip, Snow, and the Law- What Is New Jersey’s “Ongoing Storm Rule,” Anyway? Slip, Snow, and the Law- What Is New Jersey’s “Ongoing Storm Rule,” Anyway?

New Jersey winters can turn a simple trip to the store into an obstacle course of snow, slush, and..
Colorado Implements Changes to Wage and Hour Rules for 2026 Colorado Implements Changes to Wage and Hour Rules for 2026

Several important changes will impact legal compliance for Colorado employers in 2026. This article ..
Home Care Agencies and Sign-On Bonuses: Understanding the Recent Advisory Opinion of HHS’s Office.. Home Care Agencies and Sign-On Bonuses: Understanding the Recent Advisory Opinion of HHS’s Office..

On December 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General ..
CONSENT IS (STILL) KING- Court Dismisses ECPA, WESCA, and Invasion of Privacy Claims Against Cigna, .. CONSENT IS (STILL) KING- Court Dismisses ECPA, WESCA, and Invasion of Privacy Claims Against Cigna, ..

In a significant win for defendants relying on online consent through privacy notices, Chief Judge..
New Jersey Expands Family Leave and Job Protections to Small Employers New Jersey Expands Family Leave and Job Protections to Small Employers

On January 7, 2026, as one of his final acts as governor of New Jersey, Phil Murphy signed into law ..
2025 DOJ Fraud Section Year in Review- Sustained High-Impact Enforcement, Organizational Expansion, .. 2025 DOJ Fraud Section Year in Review- Sustained High-Impact Enforcement, Organizational Expansion, ..

The Fraud Section of the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Criminal Division released its 2025..
Florida Community Association Law Update: Video Conference Meetings and Proposed Court Reforms Florida Community Association Law Update: Video Conference Meetings and Proposed Court Reforms

Recent changes to Florida condominium law and proposed legislation affecting homeowners’..
Hands Up: Thrills and Chills of Labor Relations with the NLRB Hands Up: Thrills and Chills of Labor Relations with the NLRB

At Ward and Smith’s recent annual Employment Law Symposium, two attorneys from the firm’s labor and ..
2025 California Proposition 65 Trends 2025 California Proposition 65 Trends

The proliferation of Prop 65 enforcement continues. Private enforcers issued over 5,000 notices of..
How academic briefs shape Supreme Court decisions How academic briefs shape Supreme Court decisions

Empirical SCOTUS is a recurring series by Adam Feldman that looks at Supreme Court data, primarily..
Foley Automotive Update: February 5, 2026 Foley Automotive Update: February 5, 2026

Analysis by Julie Dautermann, Competitive Intelligence AnalystFoley is here to help you through all ..
Judge Issues Public Admonition + $12,000 Sanctions for Hallucinations Judge Issues Public Admonition + $12,000 Sanctions for Hallucinations

In a strongly worded order, Judge Julie A. Robinson of the U.S. District Court for the District of..
FTC Approves Revised HSR Filing Thresholds and Filing Fees FTC Approves Revised HSR Filing Thresholds and Filing Fees

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently revised the filing thresholds and filing fees..
FDA Announces Update to “No Artificial Colors” Claims, Approves Two Color Additive Petitions FDA Announces Update to “No Artificial Colors” Claims, Approves Two Color Additive Petitions

On February 5, 2026, FDA announced via a letter to food manufacturers that the Agency intends to..
Top 10 Energy Issues for 2026: What to Watch and Why It Matters Top 10 Energy Issues for 2026: What to Watch and Why It Matters

2026 will be a pivotal year for US energy policy and markets. We predict it will be defined by..
German Federal Labor Court: No Works Councils for Mere Delivery Zones German Federal Labor Court: No Works Councils for Mere Delivery Zones

The German quadrennial works council elections in spring 2026 are approaching. The modern..
Intellectual Property Court of the Supreme People’s Court Releases 2025 Annual Report – Punitive.. Intellectual Property Court of the Supreme People’s Court Releases 2025 Annual Report – Punitive..

On January 28, 2026, the Intellectual Property Court (IPC) of China’s Supreme People’s Court (SPC)..
In birthright citizenship fight, Justice Department selectively interprets the original meaning of.. In birthright citizenship fight, Justice Department selectively interprets the original meaning of..

Immigration Matters is a recurring series by César Cuauhtémoc García Hernández that analyzes the..