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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...
How AI, Digital Doubles, and New Laws Are Rewriting Fashion and Beauty How AI, Digital Doubles, and New Laws Are Rewriting Fashion and Beauty

Artificial intelligence (AI) has gone from buzzword to backstage workhorse in the fashion, apparel, ..
Quantum Computing Is Coming: Is Your Privacy and Cybersecurity Program Ready? Quantum Computing Is Coming: Is Your Privacy and Cybersecurity Program Ready?

IntroductionQuantum computing is on the near horizon. While leaders may have begun to prepare for..
FDA Signals it Has No Appetite to Add Popular GLP-1 Drug Substances to the 503B Bulks List FDA Signals it Has No Appetite to Add Popular GLP-1 Drug Substances to the 503B Bulks List

Key TakeawaysFDA has proposed excluding semaglutide, tirzepatide and liraglutide from the 503B..
The Colorado AI Act Hits a Wall: Litigation, Legislative Uncertainty, and an Enforcement Standstill The Colorado AI Act Hits a Wall: Litigation, Legislative Uncertainty, and an Enforcement Standstill

The Colorado AI Act (SB24-205) is effectively frozen just weeks before its June 30, 2026 effective..
QUIET HOUR KILLER: Court Holds TCPA Quiet Hours Claims Cannot be Brought By Plaintiff Who.. QUIET HOUR KILLER: Court Holds TCPA Quiet Hours Claims Cannot be Brought By Plaintiff Who..

Over the past couple a years TCPAWorld has been hammered with a huge number of quiet hours TCPA..
EB-2 NIW vs. EB-3: Why High-Skilled Professionals Should Know the Difference EB-2 NIW vs. EB-3: Why High-Skilled Professionals Should Know the Difference

Many high-skilled professionals start planning for their green card and ask the same question:..
There and Back Again - DOL Proposes New Joint Employer Rule There and Back Again - DOL Proposes New Joint Employer Rule

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has reentered the joint-employer arena with a new proposed rule..
State and federal courts jockey for power in the Roundup case and other mass public harms State and federal courts jockey for power in the Roundup case and other mass public harms

This Week in 340B- April 21 – 27, 2026 This Week in 340B- April 21 – 27, 2026

Find the week’s updates on 340B litigation to help you stay in the know on how 340B cases are..
Spring Cleaning for Life Science Employers: An Employment Law Checklist for 2026 Spring Cleaning for Life Science Employers: An Employment Law Checklist for 2026

Spring is the season for clearing out the old and putting one’s house in order—and for life science ..
Still Hot in Here: OSHA Turns Up the Temperature on Enforcement Still Hot in Here: OSHA Turns Up the Temperature on Enforcement

In our September 2024 blog post, we tracked OSHA’s ambitious proposal to create a first-of-its-kind ..
What Employers Need to Know about the DOJ’s Reclassification of Certain Marijuana Products What Employers Need to Know about the DOJ’s Reclassification of Certain Marijuana Products

Over the last three decades, 40 states have legalized the sale and use of medical marijuana in one..
OCC Proposes to Modify Public Welfare Investment Authority, Prompting Closer Focus on Investment.. OCC Proposes to Modify Public Welfare Investment Authority, Prompting Closer Focus on Investment..

Key TakeawaysThe OCC has proposed to remove references to “minority- and women-owned entities” from ..
Unlocking the Power of Legal Directories: A Guide for US Lawyers (Part II) Unlocking the Power of Legal Directories: A Guide for US Lawyers (Part II)

In Part I of this look at the power of legal directories, we explained what a legal directory is,..
States Continue Targeting Virtual Currency Kiosks with New Licensing and Consumer Protection Laws States Continue Targeting Virtual Currency Kiosks with New Licensing and Consumer Protection Laws

Earlier this month, Virginia (HB 665), Kentucky (SB 189) and Wisconsin (Act 226) enacted new laws..
Seventh Circuit Reins in BIPA Exposure Seventh Circuit Reins in BIPA Exposure

Privacy compliance obligations continue to evolve quickly, as lawmakers and regulators refine rules ..
Church autonomy returns to SCOTUS Church autonomy returns to SCOTUS

The NRC Seeks Public Comment by May 18 on Interim Guidance About Reactor Designs Previously.. The NRC Seeks Public Comment by May 18 on Interim Guidance About Reactor Designs Previously..

Key TakeawaysWhat Happened: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued draft interim staff ..
Mississippi Federal Court Finds Social Engineering Endorsement Required Pre-Existing Business.. Mississippi Federal Court Finds Social Engineering Endorsement Required Pre-Existing Business..

A new decision from a Mississippi federal court highlights how subtle limitations in policy wording ..
US State Law Roundup - April 29, 2026 US State Law Roundup - April 29, 2026

State and local legislatures were active throughout the first quarter of 2026 in passing employment ..
California Proposes Adding ‘Criminal History’ as a Protected Characteristic California Proposes Adding ‘Criminal History’ as a Protected Characteristic

California employers familiar with the state’s already complex anti-discrimination laws will want..