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Reclassifying Employees to Independent Contractors Just Became Easier — Or Did It? Reclassifying Employees to Independent Contractors Just Became Easier — Or Did It?

The February 26, 2026, “Newish” Independent Contractor TestThe independent contractor test under..
When Federal Contracts Meet Insurance Coverage – Part 3: Liabilities for Workers Under FAR 52.228-3 .. When Federal Contracts Meet Insurance Coverage – Part 3: Liabilities for Workers Under FAR 52.228-3 ..

In Part 1 of this series, we introduced the Federal Acquisition Regulation’s (FAR) approach to..
Supreme Court grants Republicans’ request to pause order to redraw New York congressional map Supreme Court grants Republicans’ request to pause order to redraw New York congressional map

The Supreme Court on Monday night cleared the way for New York to go forward with the 2026..
Ensuring Compliance with the Part 2 Final Rule: Required Updates for SUD Treatment Providers Ensuring Compliance with the Part 2 Final Rule: Required Updates for SUD Treatment Providers

Substance use disorder (SUD) providers who are subject to the federal Confidentiality of Substance..
NYC Employers: Are You Ready for a Protected Time Off Law (ESSTA) Enforcement Blitz? NYC Employers: Are You Ready for a Protected Time Off Law (ESSTA) Enforcement Blitz?

New York City employers are facing significant new compliance obligations with the newly effective..
From Patchwork to Framework- NRC Moves to Standardize U.S. Fusion Regulations From Patchwork to Framework- NRC Moves to Standardize U.S. Fusion Regulations

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has formally released proposed regulations for fusion energy..
Declinations in Weeks: SDNY's New Voluntary Self-Disclosure Regime Declinations in Weeks: SDNY's New Voluntary Self-Disclosure Regime

On 24 February 2026, the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) unveiled ..
EB-2 NIW Case Study: Mexican Engineer Advancing U.S. Water Treatment Systems EB-2 NIW Case Study: Mexican Engineer Advancing U.S. Water Treatment Systems

Environmental EngineerAcross the United States, water service providers are working to modernize..
China’s State Administration for Market Regulation Releases Regulations on the Protection of Trade.. China’s State Administration for Market Regulation Releases Regulations on the Protection of Trade..

On February 28, 2026, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) released the..
Nasdaq Implements Accelerated Delisting for Securities Trading Below $0.10 for Ten Consecutive.. Nasdaq Implements Accelerated Delisting for Securities Trading Below $0.10 for Ten Consecutive..

IntroductionOn December 5, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved Nasdaq’s..
Fifth Circuit Confirms: Oral Consent Is Enough Under the TCPA Fifth Circuit Confirms: Oral Consent Is Enough Under the TCPA

In our August 2025 article, Supreme Shift: How McLaughlin is Reshaping the TCPA, we previewed the..
Navigating California’s New Venture Capital Reporting Framework Beginning March 1, 2026 Navigating California’s New Venture Capital Reporting Framework Beginning March 1, 2026

Key TakeawaysCalifornia’s venture capital reporting law is in effect, requiring “covered entities”..
Gender-Sensitive Language Was Not the Decisive Factor in Employee’s Invalid Termination, Hamburg.. Gender-Sensitive Language Was Not the Decisive Factor in Employee’s Invalid Termination, Hamburg..

The Regional Labor Court of Hamburg (Landesarbeitsgericht (LAG)) (Ref. Nos. 1 SLa 18/25 and 1 SLa..
Federal Lawsuit Challenges 2026 State Department Immigrant Visa Pause: Examining Administrative.. Federal Lawsuit Challenges 2026 State Department Immigrant Visa Pause: Examining Administrative..

On Feb. 2, 2026, a coalition of immigrant advocacy groups and individual plaintiffs filed a federal ..
Why Hiring DUI Lawyers in Thailand Protects Your Rights Why Hiring DUI Lawyers in Thailand Protects Your Rights

Discover the importance of experienced DUI lawyers in Thailand and contact Siam Legal International ..
Lawsuits Target Soy Lecithin and Xanthan Gum in Relation to “No Artificial Preservative” Claims Lawsuits Target Soy Lecithin and Xanthan Gum in Relation to “No Artificial Preservative” Claims

Plaintiffs’ attorney Spencer Sheehan has filed two very similar lawsuits in the New York Supreme..
All Things Chemical - Global Trade Dynamics: Chemical Industry Insights — A Conversation with James .. All Things Chemical - Global Trade Dynamics: Chemical Industry Insights — A Conversation with James ..

This week, I was pleased to welcome back to the studio Jim Aidala, Senior Government Affairs..
A PAINFUL PREMIUM: Insurance Brokerage Firm Hit with a Class Action Lawsuit Alleging Violations of.. A PAINFUL PREMIUM: Insurance Brokerage Firm Hit with a Class Action Lawsuit Alleging Violations of..

Hi TCPAWorld!It’s no secret many folks pay a high premium and have a high deductible for their..
What’s Old Is New Again- DOL Proposes to Revert to the 2021 Independent Contractor Framework What’s Old Is New Again- DOL Proposes to Revert to the 2021 Independent Contractor Framework

Today, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking..
Affordable Housing Reform in Congress: An Update on ROAD and 21st Century Bills Affordable Housing Reform in Congress: An Update on ROAD and 21st Century Bills

The Affordable Housing Team at Nelson Mullins is tracking potential affordable housing legislation..
Georgia Supreme Court Examines Constitutional Limits of Direct Sales Ban in Dealer Law Case Georgia Supreme Court Examines Constitutional Limits of Direct Sales Ban in Dealer Law Case

On February 17, 2026, the Supreme Court of Georgia issued its decision in Lucid Group USA, Inc. v...
California “Fair Investment Practices by Venture Capital Companies” Law Practical Q&A California “Fair Investment Practices by Venture Capital Companies” Law Practical Q&A

1) “We are a growth equity fund, not ‘VC.’ Are we covered?”Maybe. Coverage does not turn solely on..
Bedazzled, but Protectable? The Trademark Questions Behind “MURRRDER” Merch Dispute Bedazzled, but Protectable? The Trademark Questions Behind “MURRRDER” Merch Dispute

If you’ve been following the drama unfolding on the TV show “The Traitors” (U.S.), you’re already..
Court to hear argument on whether and when drug users may possess firearms Court to hear argument on whether and when drug users may possess firearms

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Monday in United States v. Hemani, the second..
United States: It’s Official-The SEC Issues a Revised Enforcement Manual for the First Time in.. United States: It’s Official-The SEC Issues a Revised Enforcement Manual for the First Time in..

Understanding the SEC’s Revised Enforcement ManualUnderstanding the SEC’s enforcement approach is..
January 2026 Bounty Hunter Plaintiff Claims January 2026 Bounty Hunter Plaintiff Claims

California’s Proposition 65 (“Prop. 65”), the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986,..
HRSA Issues Request for Information on 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program HRSA Issues Request for Information on 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program

On February 17, 2026, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) published a Request..
Department of State Releases March 2026 Visa Bulletin- Key Employment-Based Filing Opportunities.. Department of State Releases March 2026 Visa Bulletin- Key Employment-Based Filing Opportunities..

The U.S. Department of State has published its March 2026 Visa Bulletin, and U.S. Citizenship and..
Who Gets the Tariff Refund? How Retailers and Downstream Buyers Can Recover Their Share of IEEPA.. Who Gets the Tariff Refund? How Retailers and Downstream Buyers Can Recover Their Share of IEEPA..

If your business imports goods through third-party importers, wholesalers, or manufacturers, there..
Paradigm Shift in Environmental Review of Deepwater Ports 50 Years in the Making Paradigm Shift in Environmental Review of Deepwater Ports 50 Years in the Making

The National Defense Authorization Act of 2026 (NDAA) marked an end to the process used by the..
FMCSA New Rule Cracks Down on Non-Citizen Commercial Driver’s Licenses, Creating Carrier Burdens FMCSA New Rule Cracks Down on Non-Citizen Commercial Driver’s Licenses, Creating Carrier Burdens

TakeawaysReplacing a contested interim rule, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration..
From Podium to the Patent Office: IP at the Winter Olympics From Podium to the Patent Office: IP at the Winter Olympics

DecathaLAW Series 2026: Article 4With the spotlight turning to the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic..
FinCEN Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule Still Alive — Effective March 1, 2026 FinCEN Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule Still Alive — Effective March 1, 2026

HighlightsThe U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has adopted..
The Lobby Shop- Tariffs on Trial: The Supreme Court Strikes Down Key Tariffs — Now What? [Podcast] The Lobby Shop- Tariffs on Trial: The Supreme Court Strikes Down Key Tariffs — Now What? [Podcast]

The Supreme Court just upended a core piece of the administration’s tariff strategy. Co-hosts Josh..
New Provider-Based Requirements for Off-Campus Hospital Outpatient Departments New Provider-Based Requirements for Off-Campus Hospital Outpatient Departments

On February 3, 2026, Congress enacted the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026 (the Act), which..
The AVOID ACT: The Impact on Risk Transfer and Potential New Dangers to the “Wait and See” Approach .. The AVOID ACT: The Impact on Risk Transfer and Potential New Dangers to the “Wait and See” Approach ..

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Avoiding Vexatious Overuse of Impleading to Delay Act..
EB-2 NIW Case Study: German Hand Surgeon Establishing Surgical Training Programs in the United.. EB-2 NIW Case Study: German Hand Surgeon Establishing Surgical Training Programs in the United..

Medical SurgeonThere is a growing need in the United States for advanced training in hand and..
Standing in and after Bost Standing in and after Bost

Controlling Opinions is a recurring series by Richard Re that explores the interaction of law,..
Post-SCOTUS Tariff Reset: Trump Replaces IEEPA Duties with Temporary Section 122 10% Import.. Post-SCOTUS Tariff Reset: Trump Replaces IEEPA Duties with Temporary Section 122 10% Import..

Key TakeawaysInternational Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) duties: President Trump terminated ..
NAD Signals Increased Scrutiny of AI Advertising Claims NAD Signals Increased Scrutiny of AI Advertising Claims

As artificial intelligence (AI) functionality becomes a central selling point across industries,..