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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..
FCC Widens Tech Crackdown to Humanoid Robots and Power Inverters FCC Widens Tech Crackdown to Humanoid Robots and Power Inverters

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has significantly expanded its Covered List to include..
CNIPA July 2026 Press Conference: New Goal and Definition for High-Value Patents CNIPA July 2026 Press Conference: New Goal and Definition for High-Value Patents

On July 29, 2026, China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) held a press..
Not a Fan of Shortcuts? Judge Stoll’s Dissent Keeps Egyptian Goddess’s Three-Way Analytical.. Not a Fan of Shortcuts? Judge Stoll’s Dissent Keeps Egyptian Goddess’s Three-Way Analytical..

On July 22, 2026, the Federal Circuit handed down a nonprecedential yet strategically important..
Virginia Employers- Get Ready for Expanded Paid Sick Leave Virginia Employers- Get Ready for Expanded Paid Sick Leave

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger recently signed into law paid sick leave (PSL) entitlements..
Bipartisan Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Enhance Foodborne Illness Monitoring Bipartisan Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Enhance Foodborne Illness Monitoring

On July 20, 2026, Congressman Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) announced a series of bipartisan federal..
Preparing for the Unexpected: Legal Planning Before Your Student Returns to Campus Preparing for the Unexpected: Legal Planning Before Your Student Returns to Campus

Between shopping for essentials and preparing for move-in day, it's easy to overlook an important..
Eyepoint $4.6M FCA Settlement Eyepoint $4.6M FCA Settlement

EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a Watertown, Massachusetts-based specialty drug company, has agreed ..
New Jersey Bans Sale of Sensitive Data and Creates Public Registry for Data Brokers and Collectors New Jersey Bans Sale of Sensitive Data and Creates Public Registry for Data Brokers and Collectors

On June 30, 2026, in a move that mostly went under the radar, just two days after being introduced..
California Local Minimum Wages Rise Again—By Up to 3.7% California Local Minimum Wages Rise Again—By Up to 3.7%

It’s that time of year again – when California’s cities and counties ratchet up the minimum wage!..
Pennsylvania and New Jersey Judgment Enforcement: Practical Considerations for Creditors Pennsylvania and New Jersey Judgment Enforcement: Practical Considerations for Creditors

Obtaining a judgment is always the goal of a plaintiff in litigation, but it is only half the..
The Menopause Market Is Becoming Mainstream: What Employers, Providers, and Investors Need to Know.. The Menopause Market Is Becoming Mainstream: What Employers, Providers, and Investors Need to Know..

Once overlooked and under-researched, menopause has become one of the fastest-moving frontiers in..
Wind Repowering and Greenfield Projects: Building a Robust and Sovereign Electrification by.. Wind Repowering and Greenfield Projects: Building a Robust and Sovereign Electrification by..

The publication of the decree on Multiannual Energy Program (PPE 3) on 12 February 2026, after..
N.J. Supreme Court Holds Undocumented Workers Can Recover for Wage and Hour Violations N.J. Supreme Court Holds Undocumented Workers Can Recover for Wage and Hour Violations

Recently, the New Jersey Supreme Court issued a unanimous opinion in Lopez v. Marmic LLC, holding..
Bring, Buy, or Build? State Utility Laws May Complicate Data Center Power Procurement Strategies Bring, Buy, or Build? State Utility Laws May Complicate Data Center Power Procurement Strategies

Policymakers Increasingly Expect Data Centers to “Bring, Buy, or Build” GenerationRecent policy..
Vietnam's New Aviation Law: Enhanced Creditor Rights and Stronger Cape Town Protections Vietnam's New Aviation Law: Enhanced Creditor Rights and Stronger Cape Town Protections

This publication is issued by K&L Gates Straits Law LLC, a Singapore law firm with full Singapore..
Colorado’s New Strict Requirements on Employment Eligibility Verification Colorado’s New Strict Requirements on Employment Eligibility Verification

Effective June 3, 2026, Colorado revised its law regarding how employers must handle employee..
Not a Difference of Opinion: Anatomy of a 5x Valuation Gap Not a Difference of Opinion: Anatomy of a 5x Valuation Gap

When Fair Starts at 20%The Client, a hard-working man raising his family in Pennsylvania, was a..
Green Card Options for Canadian TN Visa Holders Green Card Options for Canadian TN Visa Holders

Each year, many Canadian professionals make the TN visa to green card transition and go on to build ..
Reminder: Upcoming Deadline to Amend Tax-Qualified Retirement Plans – December 31, 2026 Reminder: Upcoming Deadline to Amend Tax-Qualified Retirement Plans – December 31, 2026

The December 31, 2026 deadline is fast approaching for most non-governmental plan sponsors to amend ..
Caught in the Middle: When State AI Laws and Federal Consumer Protection Law Collide Caught in the Middle: When State AI Laws and Federal Consumer Protection Law Collide

AI companies operating across the United States are increasingly finding themselves pulled in two..
States and Former FDIC Officials Back Colorado in DIDMCA Rate-Exportation Appeal States and Former FDIC Officials Back Colorado in DIDMCA Rate-Exportation Appeal

On July 13 and July 15, a coalition of 11 states and the District of Columbia, followed by two..
CalPrivacy First Sectoral Audit: Gig Platforms CalPrivacy First Sectoral Audit: Gig Platforms

CalPrivacy recently announced the launch of its first sectoral audit, focused on gig workers. The..
US Trade Update: Section 338 Tariffs on Canada, IEEPA Refund Litigation, Trade Fraud Enforcement &.. US Trade Update: Section 338 Tariffs on Canada, IEEPA Refund Litigation, Trade Fraud Enforcement &..

The U.S. trade landscape continues to shift following the Supreme Court decision invalidating the..
California Privacy Regulator Puts Delivery and Transportation Apps Under the Microscope California Privacy Regulator Puts Delivery and Transportation Apps Under the Microscope

California’s privacy regulator has launched its first-ever audit, signaling a new phase of active..
Doeren Mayhew Expands Florida Presence Through Acquisition Doeren Mayhew Expands Florida Presence Through Acquisition

Troy, Mich.-based IPA 100 firm Doeren Mayhew (FY24 net revenue of $170.4 million) completed its..