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Maine Enacts First-in-the-Nation EPR Law for Electronic Smoking Devices Maine Enacts First-in-the-Nation EPR Law for Electronic Smoking Devices

On April 23, 2026, Maine enacted Public Law Chapter 769, An Act to Create a Stewardship Program for ..
Hospice Medicare Suspension or Medicaid Suspension? Your Seven Next Steps Hospice Medicare Suspension or Medicaid Suspension? Your Seven Next Steps

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and its audit contractors have the authority to..
First Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Data Breach Class Action for Lack of Traceable Injury First Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Data Breach Class Action for Lack of Traceable Injury

Santos-Pagán v. Bayamón Medical Center Reinforces Standing Limits in Data Breach LitigationThe..
Federal Judge Vacates Five State SNAP Waivers Federal Judge Vacates Five State SNAP Waivers

On June 22, 2026, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia  vacated..
NY Appeals Court Affirms Universities Owed Broad Defense Coverage Despite Certain Excluded Losses NY Appeals Court Affirms Universities Owed Broad Defense Coverage Despite Certain Excluded Losses

Hunton’s insurance coverage team recently secured an important appellate victory for clients St...
Bad News, Good Lawyers - Australia’s Social Media Age Restrictions: Unpacking the New Legal.. Bad News, Good Lawyers - Australia’s Social Media Age Restrictions: Unpacking the New Legal..

Australia has taken a bold step in regulating youth access to social media, adopting legislation..
SpaceX IPO Governance: How Public Investors Lost Their Rights SpaceX IPO Governance: How Public Investors Lost Their Rights

The SpaceX IPO asked public investors to accept significant financial risk with minimum..
What the Binance Decision Means for Ontario Workplace Safety Investigations What the Binance Decision Means for Ontario Workplace Safety Investigations

The Ontario Court of Appeal ruled in Binance Holdings Limited v. Ontario Securities Commission,..
Using AI in Recruiting, Hiring or Other Employment Decisions? Beware of Connecticut’s New Law Using AI in Recruiting, Hiring or Other Employment Decisions? Beware of Connecticut’s New Law

On May 29, 2026, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed into law comprehensive online safety..
PBM Challenges Public Disclosure Laws in Texas to Protect Confidential Information PBM Challenges Public Disclosure Laws in Texas to Protect Confidential Information

On June 9, 2026, Express Scripts, Inc. (Express Scripts) filed an action against Texas Attorney..
OFAC Issues General License Authorizing Certain Transactions Incident and Necessary to the Sale,.. OFAC Issues General License Authorizing Certain Transactions Incident and Necessary to the Sale,..

Recent events in the Middle East have resulted in a surprising turnaround in U.S. policy toward..
SBA Proposes to Eliminate the Rebuttable Presumption of Social Disadvantage for Individually Owned.. SBA Proposes to Eliminate the Rebuttable Presumption of Social Disadvantage for Individually Owned..

SummaryThe U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) published a proposed rule on June 11, 2026,..
Lights, Camera, Action: Is D.C. Setting the Stage for a Sequel to Medicaid Changes? Lights, Camera, Action: Is D.C. Setting the Stage for a Sequel to Medicaid Changes?

Key Takeaways:Federal regulators have intensified Medicaid oversight as H.R. 1 approaches its..
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Releases Revised National Enforcement Plan for Fiscal Years .. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Releases Revised National Enforcement Plan for Fiscal Years ..

On 4 June 2026, the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released its new National..
Australia- An AFS Licensee First- Receiving an Order to Pay AU$2.5 Million for Cybersecurity.. Australia- An AFS Licensee First- Receiving an Order to Pay AU$2.5 Million for Cybersecurity..

In a key decision against an Australian financial services licence (AFSL) holder, the Federal Court ..
Investor who Controlled Blockholder Director, Not Subject to Delaware Jurisdiction Investor who Controlled Blockholder Director, Not Subject to Delaware Jurisdiction

The Delaware Court of Chancery recently analyzed whether the ultimate non-resident decisionmaker..
Where Your Personal Injury Firm Is Getting Passed Over, Without You Even Knowing It Where Your Personal Injury Firm Is Getting Passed Over, Without You Even Knowing It

Personal injury law firms are competing in the urgent hours after an accident when people need..
O-1A Visa Case Study: Visa Approval for Translator and Interpreter from Argentina O-1A Visa Case Study: Visa Approval for Translator and Interpreter from Argentina

Translator and InterpreterColombo & Hurd secured approval of anO-1A petition for a translator and..
FinCEN and Banking Agencies Propose Customer Identification Program Rule for Stablecoin Issuers FinCEN and Banking Agencies Propose Customer Identification Program Rule for Stablecoin Issuers

IntroductionOn June 18, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement..
FERC Orders Six RTOs To Address Specific Reforms To Effectuate Speed To Power That Will Facilitate.. FERC Orders Six RTOs To Address Specific Reforms To Effectuate Speed To Power That Will Facilitate..

Today, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) took a significant step to expedite the..
EB-1A Premium Processing in 2026: How to Get Your Green Card in Months EB-1A Premium Processing in 2026: How to Get Your Green Card in Months

For most employment-based green card applicants, the wait for a green card is measured in years...
ShinyHunters Targeting Higher Education Sector ShinyHunters Targeting Higher Education Sector

Researchers from Mandiant and Google Threat Intelligence Group are warning the higher education..
New Jersey Launches Initiative Targeting Consumer “Junk Fees” New Jersey Launches Initiative Targeting Consumer “Junk Fees”

On June 15, New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill and Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced a..
HSR Form Dispute: Where Things Stand HSR Form Dispute: Where Things Stand

On March 25, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)..
Following the Money- The Financial Implications of Medical Marijuana Rescheduling — Uplisting.. Following the Money- The Financial Implications of Medical Marijuana Rescheduling — Uplisting..

The April order rescheduling DEA-approved medications and state-licensed medical marijuana to..
Victorian Work from Home Bill Introduced Victorian Work from Home Bill Introduced

On 16 June 2026, the Victorian government introduced the Equal Opportunity Amendment (Work from..
Michigan’s New Construction Zone Speed Cameras: What It Means for Your Commute Michigan’s New Construction Zone Speed Cameras: What It Means for Your Commute

Every time you drive through a construction zone, there are workers only feet away from your..
Your 401(k) Committee Playbook: AI Minutes, Privilege Risk, and Getting the Right People in the Room Your 401(k) Committee Playbook: AI Minutes, Privilege Risk, and Getting the Right People in the Room

Your benefits committee just wrapped up its quarterly meeting. Someone asks whether Copilot or..
Health Care Law Today Episode 39: Let’s Talk Compliance: Not All wRVU’s are Created Equal (Part 2).. Health Care Law Today Episode 39: Let’s Talk Compliance: Not All wRVU’s are Created Equal (Part 2)..

In this episode, Jana Kolarik, a partner in Foley’s Health Care Practice Group, and Angie Caldwell, ..
Paid Sick Leave and Paid Family and Medical Leave Coming to Virginia Paid Sick Leave and Paid Family and Medical Leave Coming to Virginia

Notable leave developments are coming to Virginia. The state has enacted a significant expansion of ..
New Wage Disclosure and Salary History Obligations for Employers in Maine and Virginia New Wage Disclosure and Salary History Obligations for Employers in Maine and Virginia

Maine and Virginia have become the latest states to join the trend of enacting wage disclosure laws...
EU Nears Approval of Agreement to Delay Rules for AI Use in Employment Decisions EU Nears Approval of Agreement to Delay Rules for AI Use in Employment Decisions

The European Union (EU) recently reached a provisional agreement on amendments to the EU Artificial ..
EUON Publishes Nanopinion on How Simple Rules Can Guide the Design of Boron Nanomaterials EUON Publishes Nanopinion on How Simple Rules Can Guide the Design of Boron Nanomaterials

 On June 9, 2026, the European Union (EU) Observatory for Nanomaterials (EUON) published a..
EPA Updates New Approach Methods to Replace Animal Testing for Chemical Assessments EPA Updates New Approach Methods to Replace Animal Testing for Chemical Assessments

In a significant move toward modernizing chemical safety assessments, on June 2, 2026, the U.S...
2 Tax Measures, 1 Ballot: San Francisco Parcel Tax, Regional Sales Tax Move Forward 2 Tax Measures, 1 Ballot: San Francisco Parcel Tax, Regional Sales Tax Move Forward

In late May 2026, proponents of two San Francisco tax measures – one local parcel tax and one..
DOJ Concludes EEOC Disparate-Impact Guidelines Violate the Constitution DOJ Concludes EEOC Disparate-Impact Guidelines Violate the Constitution

Key HighlightsThe U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Legal Counsel issued an opinion concluding ..
China’s National Intellectual Property Administration Warns of 14,460 Companies Misrepresenting.. China’s National Intellectual Property Administration Warns of 14,460 Companies Misrepresenting..

On June 15, 2026, China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) warned in a Public..
European Commission Opens Consultation on CS3D Implementation Guidelines European Commission Opens Consultation on CS3D Implementation Guidelines

IntroductionOn 12 June 2026, the European Commission (Commission) launched a public consultation on ..
Supreme Court Holds That Section 47(b) of the Investment Company Act Does Not Create a Private.. Supreme Court Holds That Section 47(b) of the Investment Company Act Does Not Create a Private..

On June 11, 2026, the United States Supreme Court issued its decision in FS Credit Opportunities..
School’s Out for Summer, but Minnesota’s Amara’s Law Still Assigns PFAS Reporting Homework School’s Out for Summer, but Minnesota’s Amara’s Law Still Assigns PFAS Reporting Homework

Minnesota’s comprehensive per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) pollution prevention law,..