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Deputy Director Paoletta Assumes CFPB Acting Director Role Deputy Director Paoletta Assumes CFPB Acting Director Role

Mark Paoletta became Acting Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on August 1, 2026, ..
District Court Declines to Stay TPS EAD Cap Under H.R. 1 District Court Declines to Stay TPS EAD Cap Under H.R. 1

On Aug. 5, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts denied plaintiffs’..
Policy Change Effective Immediately Foretells Uptick in USCIS Denials Policy Change Effective Immediately Foretells Uptick in USCIS Denials

On August 5, 2026, USCIS issued a Policy Alert giving adjudicators full discretion to deny..
Cyberattacks Against State Water Supplies Continue—12 to Date Cyberattacks Against State Water Supplies Continue—12 to Date

Following the coordinated attack against 30 Minnesota water and wastewater utilities from July..
Embedded Tech, Real Privacy Risk: Courts Scrutinize Shopify Checkout Tools and NBA Tracking.. Embedded Tech, Real Privacy Risk: Courts Scrutinize Shopify Checkout Tools and NBA Tracking..

Recent privacy litigation against Shopify and the NBA highlights a shared theme: companies may face ..
Privacy Tip #502 – Kids’ Online Safety Privacy Tip #502 – Kids’ Online Safety

The families of four teenagers who died by suicide recently sued Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, and..
The DPA That Didn’t Go Away: Court Grants Summary Judgment Based on Admissions Made in Criminal.. The DPA That Didn’t Go Away: Court Grants Summary Judgment Based on Admissions Made in Criminal..

In ongoing multidistrict antitrust litigation alleging price-fixing by numerous generic drug..
A Guide for New Jersey Employers on AI + Workplace Algorithmic Discrimination Risks A Guide for New Jersey Employers on AI + Workplace Algorithmic Discrimination Risks

In January 2025, the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) issued guidance explaining the New..
New Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac Lending Guidelines Take Effect New Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac Lending Guidelines Take Effect

Starting August 3, 2026, the newly tightened Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac lending guidelines began to ..
What the FDA's Botox Warning Letter Means for DSCSA Compliance [Podcast] What the FDA's Botox Warning Letter Means for DSCSA Compliance [Podcast]

In this episode, Gabe Scott, Natalia Nino, and Darrell White discuss the Drug Supply Chain Security ..
Is Your AI Strategy Putting Your Trade Secrets at Risk? Is Your AI Strategy Putting Your Trade Secrets at Risk?

Key TakeawaysEmployees’ use of public generative AI platforms can expose proprietary information..
The Top Ten Legal Directories That Every Law Firm Should Be Listed On in 2026 The Top Ten Legal Directories That Every Law Firm Should Be Listed On in 2026

Getting discovered online by prospective clients is a multi-front battle for law firms and is a..
Australia Court Confirms Proceedings May Be Split Between Court and Arbitration Australia Court Confirms Proceedings May Be Split Between Court and Arbitration

A recent decision of the New South Wales Court of Appeal1 addressed the operation of section 7 of..
Dying Without a Will- Intestate Succession Dying Without a Will- Intestate Succession

Although in most instances people prepare last wills and testaments prior to their passing, there..
Resilience Under Fire: Israeli Tech Companies Navigate the US Capital Markets Resilience Under Fire: Israeli Tech Companies Navigate the US Capital Markets

From a transformative SEC regulatory reset and landmark insider-reporting rules to the shadow of..
Fifth NSI Act Annual Report: More Notifications, Fewer Interventions Fifth NSI Act Annual Report: More Notifications, Fewer Interventions

Key TakeawaysBuild sufficient time into transactions. With the median time to accept notifications..
CMS releases FY 2027 IPPS final rule CMS releases FY 2027 IPPS final rule

On July 31, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the fiscal year (FY)..
“Duration of Status” for F, J, Some I Nonimmigrants Ends on September 15 “Duration of Status” for F, J, Some I Nonimmigrants Ends on September 15

Summary of ChangesIn a significant regulatory shift, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has..
GAO Assesses Current and Emerging Genetically Engineered Microbe Technologies for Waste Cleanup GAO Assesses Current and Emerging Genetically Engineered Microbe Technologies for Waste Cleanup

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report on July 14, 2026,..
Houston’s Minority Contracting Programs Declared Unconstitutional Houston’s Minority Contracting Programs Declared Unconstitutional

A federal judge in Houston has struck down the race-based aspects of two local contracting programs ..
$545,000 Wire Fraud Raises the Stakes for Contract Payments $545,000 Wire Fraud Raises the Stakes for Contract Payments

A $545,000 wire fraud loss recently made national headlines when a South Carolina coastal town sent ..
Walking the Line: Navigating AKS Risk in Pharmaceutical Speaker Programs and Patient Support Walking the Line: Navigating AKS Risk in Pharmaceutical Speaker Programs and Patient Support

Speaker programs and patient support programs (PSPs) offered by pharmaceutical manufacturers remain ..
Alabama State Bar Issues AI Ethics Guidance for Lawyers: Key Questions and Practical Answers Alabama State Bar Issues AI Ethics Guidance for Lawyers: Key Questions and Practical Answers

The Alabama State Bar has joined a growing number of jurisdictions providing formal guidance on..
Taking Sides- How a ‘Takings’ Clause Took Down a Landlord’s Rent Claim Taking Sides- How a ‘Takings’ Clause Took Down a Landlord’s Rent Claim

Recently, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals for the State of New York issued a significant..
Five Warning Signs Your Business Partner Is Preparing for Litigation—And What You Should Do Five Warning Signs Your Business Partner Is Preparing for Litigation—And What You Should Do

Most business divorces do not begin with a lawsuit. They begin with subtle changes in behavior. For ..
The Government Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct- Standards and Practices The Government Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct- Standards and Practices

Companies that do any business with the federal government either as a prime contractor or..
21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Becomes Law: Implications for Large Institutional Investors 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Becomes Law: Implications for Large Institutional Investors

As discussed in our prior GT Alerts, there has been a legislative push to expand housing supply and ..
State Department Makes Visa Bond Pilot Program Permanent State Department Makes Visa Bond Pilot Program Permanent

Effective today, August 3, 2026, the U.S. Department of State’s 12-month Visa Bond Pilot Program..
FAA Proposes New Framework for Supersonic Overland Flight as Congress Considers Supersonic Aviation .. FAA Proposes New Framework for Supersonic Overland Flight as Congress Considers Supersonic Aviation ..

Go-To GuideThe United States has undertaken a strategy to enable supersonic and hypersonic..
NYC DOF Finalizes Rules and Sends Notices Implementing the New Pied-à-Terre Tax NYC DOF Finalizes Rules and Sends Notices Implementing the New Pied-à-Terre Tax

In our June 9, 2026, blog post, What Taxpayers Need to Know About the Proposed NYC Pied-à-Terre Tax ..
What We Are Reading: Environmental & Energy Series What We Are Reading: Environmental & Energy Series

Week of July 27From restricting exports of critical minerals, nuclear waste lifecycle plans,..
Credibility- Your Most Valuable Currency in Legal Writing Credibility- Your Most Valuable Currency in Legal Writing

If there’s one thing that separates effective legal writers from the rest, it’s not vocabulary,..
The End of an Era? EEOC Votes to Scrap 60-Year-Old Workforce Demographic Reporting Requirements The End of an Era? EEOC Votes to Scrap 60-Year-Old Workforce Demographic Reporting Requirements

HighlightsThe EEOC voted to approve a proposed rule that would eliminate the EEO-1 report and all..
Beltway Buzz, July 31, 2026 Beltway Buzz, July 31, 2026

The Beltway Buzz is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway..
Pennsylvania’s New Telemarketing Law Dials In on Texts and Robocalls Pennsylvania’s New Telemarketing Law Dials In on Texts and Robocalls

On July 20, 2026, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed SB 992, updating and expanding..
Florida Enacts Stablecoin Licensing Framework and Government Payment Pilot Florida Enacts Stablecoin Licensing Framework and Government Payment Pilot

On June 26, Florida enacted House Bill 175 and Senate Bill 1568, establishing a state licensing..
Alaska Modernizes Money Transmission Framework to Cover Virtual Currency Alaska Modernizes Money Transmission Framework to Cover Virtual Currency

On June 30, Alaska enacted Senate Bill 86 (Ch. 48 SLA 26), a money transmission modernization law..
Court Limits “Get Out of Arbitration Free” Card for “Implausible” Sexual Harassment Claims Court Limits “Get Out of Arbitration Free” Card for “Implausible” Sexual Harassment Claims

Ever since the enactment of the federal Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual..
New OCR “Dear Colleague Letter” on Employee Sexual Misconduct- Implications for K–12 Schools and.. New OCR “Dear Colleague Letter” on Employee Sexual Misconduct- Implications for K–12 Schools and..

On July 10, 2026, the US Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued a Dear..
Countdown to September 2026: How Italy’s New Rules Preview the EU’s Empowering Consumers for the.. Countdown to September 2026: How Italy’s New Rules Preview the EU’s Empowering Consumers for the..

Italy recently implemented Directive EU 2024/825 of the European Parliament and of the Council of..