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Automated Decision-Making – Lessons (To Be) Learned Automated Decision-Making – Lessons (To Be) Learned

Last week, a European Data Protection Authority imposed a substantial fine for a company’s use of..
States Are Regulating AI Faster Than Washington—What Employers Must Know Now [Video] States Are Regulating AI Faster Than Washington—What Employers Must Know Now [Video]

What employers should know about key developments this week:State-Led Artificial Intelligence (AI)..
The Case for North Carolina as America’s Corporate Capital The Case for North Carolina as America’s Corporate Capital

Every July, CNBC releases its annual America’s Top State for Business rankings, prompting headlines ..
Navigating a New UK REACH Registration for an Existing Substance Without a Lead Registrant Navigating a New UK REACH Registration for an Existing Substance Without a Lead Registrant

Following the United Kingdom’s (UK) exit from the European Union (EU), any legal entity based in..
Colorado Changes Notice Filing Requirements for SEC-Registered Investment Advisers Colorado Changes Notice Filing Requirements for SEC-Registered Investment Advisers

The Colorado Division of Securities passed recent rules that may affect SEC registered advisers’..
D.C. Circuit Upholds EPA’s Designation of PFOA and PFOS as Hazardous Substances Under CERCLA: What.. D.C. Circuit Upholds EPA’s Designation of PFOA and PFOS as Hazardous Substances Under CERCLA: What..

On August 18, 2026, the D.C. Circuit upheld EPA’s designation of PFOA and PFOS as hazardous..
Federal Court Vacates DEI Conditions, Compliance Certification Connected to HHS, HUD Grants Federal Court Vacates DEI Conditions, Compliance Certification Connected to HHS, HUD Grants

On August 14, 2026, a judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island vacated new ..
E-2 Employees of Treaty Investors: Eligibility and Visa Requirements E-2 Employees of Treaty Investors: Eligibility and Visa Requirements

The E-2 treaty investor visa is best known as a pathway for the individual who invests in a United..
Automotive Right to Repair Proceeds Cautiously While Awaiting First Circuit Decision Automotive Right to Repair Proceeds Cautiously While Awaiting First Circuit Decision

Developments in the automotive right to repair arena have proceeded cautiously since February 2026, ..
How Coordinated Experts Build the Full Damages Picture in Catastrophic Injury Cases How Coordinated Experts Build the Full Damages Picture in Catastrophic Injury Cases

A medical record can document an injured person’s diagnosis, surgery, medication, and..
USCIS Releases Policy Manual Guidance Implementing New Public Charge Standard USCIS Releases Policy Manual Guidance Implementing New Public Charge Standard

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released updated policy manual guidance..
Canada’s Proposed Food Packaging Framework Would Require Notification of FCMs Canada’s Proposed Food Packaging Framework Would Require Notification of FCMs

Anticipating an increase in the use of recycled plastics, Health Canada has begun a public..
There They Go Again! California Launches Another Attack on Arbitration There They Go Again! California Launches Another Attack on Arbitration

You might think that California employers who seek nothing more than enforcement of a perfectly..
14 Applicants, Five Licenses, and One Very Patient Judge: Where the Alabama Medical Cannabis.. 14 Applicants, Five Licenses, and One Very Patient Judge: Where the Alabama Medical Cannabis..

If you’ve ever watched a bracket-style competition — March Madness, a baking show, take your pick — ..
FinCEN Permanently Exempts U.S. Entities and Persons from Beneficial Ownership Reporting FinCEN Permanently Exempts U.S. Entities and Persons from Beneficial Ownership Reporting

SummaryAll U.S.-formed entities are permanently exempt from beneficial ownership information (BOI)..
FTC Seeks Comment on Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personal Data to Set Pricing FTC Seeks Comment on Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personal Data to Set Pricing

On August 19, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission announced it is seeking public comment on an..
Australia- New Protections in the Superannuation System Australia- New Protections in the Superannuation System

The Government has announced reforms to strengthen consumer protections and the resilience of the..
SBA Proposes Sweeping Overhaul of Small Business Size Standards: What Government Contractors Need.. SBA Proposes Sweeping Overhaul of Small Business Size Standards: What Government Contractors Need..

The U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) has proposed a rule that would reshape how the..
FDA Seeks Public Feedback on Regulatory Approach for Generative AI-Enabled Medical Devices FDA Seeks Public Feedback on Regulatory Approach for Generative AI-Enabled Medical Devices

On August 18, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a discussion paper outlining ..
SEC Staff Updates Policies on Shareholder Proposals SEC Staff Updates Policies on Shareholder Proposals

In an August 14, 2026 statement, the Division of Corporation Finance (CorpFin) of the US Securities ..
AVOIDABLE: Molina Healthcare Settles TCPA Wrong Number Class Action For $1.93MM– and This Doesn’t.. AVOIDABLE: Molina Healthcare Settles TCPA Wrong Number Class Action For $1.93MM– and This Doesn’t..

Another day, another seven figure TCPA class action settlement involving calls to wrong numbers..
One-Sided Arbitration Clauses Are Still Contracts—and Contracts Require Fairness One-Sided Arbitration Clauses Are Still Contracts—and Contracts Require Fairness

Businesses increasingly rely on mediation and arbitration provisions to resolve disputes..
Privacy Tip #504 – What is Spyware? Privacy Tip #504 – What is Spyware?

This week, Apple notified customers in 110 countries around the world (150 countries to date) that..
Unaccepted Proposal, Unpaid Fees- Second DCA Says Insurer’s Policy Language Controls Unaccepted Proposal, Unpaid Fees- Second DCA Says Insurer’s Policy Language Controls

Like most states, Florida enacted a risk-shifting statute for attorneys’ fees and costs when..
UK Supreme Court Clarifies What Directors’ Duty of ‘Good Faith’ Requires UK Supreme Court Clarifies What Directors’ Duty of ‘Good Faith’ Requires

Section 172(1) of the UK Companies Act 2006 requires directors to act in the way they consider, in..
EB-2 NIW for Agricultural Engineers, Agronomists, and Food Scientists: Why Your Field Is Now a.. EB-2 NIW for Agricultural Engineers, Agronomists, and Food Scientists: Why Your Field Is Now a..

On June 25, 2026, the Trump Administration formally identified regenerative agriculture, farm..
Michigan Fatal Crashes Increase Despite National Improvement Michigan Fatal Crashes Increase Despite National Improvement

Pedestrian safety continues to be a pressing traffic issue in Michigan. Preliminary national data..
There Is Reasonable Potential to See PFAS in Your Next NPDES Permit There Is Reasonable Potential to See PFAS in Your Next NPDES Permit

On 12 August 2026, the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Environmental Appeals Board..
Paid Family and Medical Leave is Coming to Maryland: What Employers Need to Know Paid Family and Medical Leave is Coming to Maryland: What Employers Need to Know

Maryland’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program is quickly approaching, bringing..
The Visa Bond Program Becomes Permanent- Considerations for Employers and Business Travelers The Visa Bond Program Becomes Permanent- Considerations for Employers and Business Travelers

U.S. immigration agencies have issued a series of rules, proclamations, and guidance over the past..
Thought Leaders in Health Law Video Series | Enterprise AI: What Health Care Organizations Need to.. Thought Leaders in Health Law Video Series | Enterprise AI: What Health Care Organizations Need to..

Health care organizations are deploying AI into mission-critical operations without fully..
Cal/OSHA Updates Draft Heat Illness Regulations to Align Indoor and Outdoor Rules Cal/OSHA Updates Draft Heat Illness Regulations to Align Indoor and Outdoor Rules

On August 14, 2026, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) published..
BIS Investigations: A Comprehensive Guide to Export Control Enforcement and Defense BIS Investigations: A Comprehensive Guide to Export Control Enforcement and Defense

OverviewA BIS investigation is one of the most serious enforcement risks in international trade...
Everlight Electronics’ $5.15M FCA Settlement Everlight Electronics’ $5.15M FCA Settlement

Everlight Electronics Co., Ltd., a publicly traded Taiwanese LED manufacturer, and its Texas-based ..
EB-2 NIW Green Card Case Study: Approval for Marketing Strategist from El Salvador EB-2 NIW Green Card Case Study: Approval for Marketing Strategist from El Salvador

Marketing StrategistColombo & Hurd secured an EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) green card for a..
Food & Chemicals Unpacked- The Nicotine Scene: PMTAs, Pouches, and Policy [Podcast] Food & Chemicals Unpacked- The Nicotine Scene: PMTAs, Pouches, and Policy [Podcast]

In this episode, Keller and Heckman Partner Azim Chowdhury returns to the podcast to discuss FDA’s..
State of Ohio Announces Emergency Rules Requiring Department of Behavioral Health Certification for .. State of Ohio Announces Emergency Rules Requiring Department of Behavioral Health Certification for ..

On August 10, 2026, Governor Mike DeWine signed Executive Order 2026-03D, which gives the Ohio..
Private Market Talks - Manager Selection, Secondaries, and the Power Law with CF Private Equity's.. Private Market Talks - Manager Selection, Secondaries, and the Power Law with CF Private Equity's..

In this episode of Private Market Talks, CF Private Equity President and CEO Mark Hoeing joins..
REVOCATION BY REJECTION?- Court Holds Refusal to Sign a Consent Form Constitutes Revocation of.. REVOCATION BY REJECTION?- Court Holds Refusal to Sign a Consent Form Constitutes Revocation of..

Many businesses out there like to hit consumers with repeated TCPA consent opt in opportunities–..
Cross-Border Catch-Up- Compliance Strategies in Global Workplace Investigations, Part 2 [Podcast] Cross-Border Catch-Up- Compliance Strategies in Global Workplace Investigations, Part 2 [Podcast]

In part two of this three-part episode of our Cross-Border Catch-Up podcast series, Patty Shapiro..