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Legal Challenge Mounted to New Anti-DEI Executive Order Targeting Federal Contractors Legal Challenge Mounted to New Anti-DEI Executive Order Targeting Federal Contractors

On April 20, 2026, a coalition of higher education/academic and minority trade associations filed a ..
A Tale of Two Standards: Supreme Court Lets Conflicting Rules on Third-Party Harassment Stand A Tale of Two Standards: Supreme Court Lets Conflicting Rules on Third-Party Harassment Stand

The Supreme Court of the United States recently denied certiorari in Bivens v. Zep, Inc., leaving..
The Gold Rush Is Over: Navigating the 2026 Hospice Regulatory Crackdown The Gold Rush Is Over: Navigating the 2026 Hospice Regulatory Crackdown

For years, the hospice industry saw unprecedented growth, particularly in hubs like Los Angeles..
How to Protect Your Business from a Counterparty's Financial Crisis [Podcast] How to Protect Your Business from a Counterparty's Financial Crisis [Podcast]

When a key business relationship shows signs of financial distress, your next move could protect..
What VDPP v. Volkswagen Could Mean for Patent Settlements and Marking What VDPP v. Volkswagen Could Mean for Patent Settlements and Marking

A pending Federal Circuit decision may force licensing counsel to rethink one of the most routine..
Virginia Further Limits Noncompete Agreements Virginia Further Limits Noncompete Agreements

Under recently enacted Virginia legislation, employers will be prohibited from enforcing noncompete ..
Second Circuit Clarifies Scope of Liability for Securities Act Claims Second Circuit Clarifies Scope of Liability for Securities Act Claims

In a matter of first impression, the Second Circuit recently affirmed the district court’s..
California Courts Chart Their Own Course on Ministerial Exception in Wage and Hour Cases California Courts Chart Their Own Course on Ministerial Exception in Wage and Hour Cases

Recent California appellate decisions are reshaping how religious organizations may need to think..
Back to the Future: Recent DOL Guidance on Fiduciary Implications of Investment Selection and Advice Back to the Future: Recent DOL Guidance on Fiduciary Implications of Investment Selection and Advice

In the last month, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) has released several pieces of guidance..
Final Rule Exempts ICHRAs and Other Account-Based Plans from Medicare Part D-Creditable Coverage.. Final Rule Exempts ICHRAs and Other Account-Based Plans from Medicare Part D-Creditable Coverage..

On April 6, 2026, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a final rule formally ..
Texas Federal Court Vacates Preliminary Injunction Based on Initial USPTO Reexam Office Action,.. Texas Federal Court Vacates Preliminary Injunction Based on Initial USPTO Reexam Office Action,..

Yue v. Reaction Labs, LLC, 2026 WL 157144 (W.D. Tex. 2026)Case HighlightsThe Western District of..
DOS and USCIS Expand Immigration Screening Across Visas and Benefits DOS and USCIS Expand Immigration Screening Across Visas and Benefits

The Department of State (DOS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) have announced..
The Venerable Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence Becomes Engulfed in Controversy: The.. The Venerable Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence Becomes Engulfed in Controversy: The..

The Oversight Project released an astonishing report today claiming that the Federal Judicial..
Changes to Premium Processing: What Petitioners, Applicants Should Know Changes to Premium Processing: What Petitioners, Applicants Should Know

Over the last few years, premium processing – the expedited processing service available for..
Unblocking OFAC-Sanctioned Assets for Personal Needs and Hardship Circumstances Unblocking OFAC-Sanctioned Assets for Personal Needs and Hardship Circumstances

Economic sanctions enforced by the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) are some ..
New DOL Guidance Raises Legal Risk of ESG Investments New DOL Guidance Raises Legal Risk of ESG Investments

On April 1, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published a technical release indicating that..
Minnesota Extends PFAS in Products Reporting Deadline to September 15, 2026 Minnesota Extends PFAS in Products Reporting Deadline to September 15, 2026

Minnesota has again delayed its first-in-the-nation reporting deadline for per- and..
DOJ Announces More Details About the National Fraud Enforcement Division DOJ Announces More Details About the National Fraud Enforcement Division

On April 7, 2026, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche released a memo (the April Memo) outlining..
Click to Join, Hard to Leave: FTC Reopens Negative Option Rulemaking Click to Join, Hard to Leave: FTC Reopens Negative Option Rulemaking

On March 11, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced an Advance Notice of Proposed..
NRC Finalizes New Optional Licensing Framework for Advanced Reactors NRC Finalizes New Optional Licensing Framework for Advanced Reactors

What Happened: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) approved a final rule (that has..
DOL Issues Field Assistance Bulletin No. 2026-01 Signaling a Major Shift in ERISA Enforcement.. DOL Issues Field Assistance Bulletin No. 2026-01 Signaling a Major Shift in ERISA Enforcement..

On April 14, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA)..
EB-2 NIW Case Study: Colombian Financial Manager Approved to Strengthen Small Business Growth EB-2 NIW Case Study: Colombian Financial Manager Approved to Strengthen Small Business Growth

Financial ManagerColombo & Hurd secured EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) approval for a..
FDA Sends Notices to More Than 2,200 Sponsors Regarding Unpublished Clinical Trial Results FDA Sends Notices to More Than 2,200 Sponsors Regarding Unpublished Clinical Trial Results

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on April 13, 2026, that it sent reminder..
Minnesota Extends PFAS Reporting Deadline to September 15, 2026, Provides Resources and Support for .. Minnesota Extends PFAS Reporting Deadline to September 15, 2026, Provides Resources and Support for ..

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) announced on April 15, 2026, that it has extended the ..
FDA Releases Honey Sampling Results FDA Releases Honey Sampling Results

FDA has released the results of sampling conducted on domestic and imported honey in 2025 for..
5th Circuit Affirms Ruling that Home Distillation Ban is Unconstitutional 5th Circuit Affirms Ruling that Home Distillation Ban is Unconstitutional

An April 10, 2026, decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed a..
Why does the government keep showing up at the Supreme Court uninvited? Why does the government keep showing up at the Supreme Court uninvited?

When the justices meet for their private conference on Friday, April 17, they will consider a..
Coming to an Employer Near You: Los Angeles’ Ever-Rising Minimum Wage Coming to an Employer Near You: Los Angeles’ Ever-Rising Minimum Wage

Effective July 1, 2026, the minimum wage rate for the Los Angeles metropolitan area will increase..
Budget Reconciliation and Health Policy: Understanding the Legislative Process and Where Congress.. Budget Reconciliation and Health Policy: Understanding the Legislative Process and Where Congress..

Key TakeawaysThe FY 2027 budget process is underway, with the president submitting his proposal..
DOL Releases Proposed Rule to Clarify ERISA Fiduciary Duties for Alternative Investments in 401(k).. DOL Releases Proposed Rule to Clarify ERISA Fiduciary Duties for Alternative Investments in 401(k)..

The U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) recently published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”)..
Key Health Care Enforcement Trends Under the Trump Administration: FCA, Data Analytics, and.. Key Health Care Enforcement Trends Under the Trump Administration: FCA, Data Analytics, and..

A panel of former federal prosecutors and current health care law practitioners identified key..
401(k) Alternative Assets, NLRB Removal Protections, and Military Leave Requests [Podcast] 401(k) Alternative Assets, NLRB Removal Protections, and Military Leave Requests [Podcast]

What employers should know about key developments this week:DOL Proposes Opening 401(k)..
Justices to consider when federal courts may review state-court decisions Justices to consider when federal courts may review state-court decisions

The justices on Monday will hear argument in T.M. v. University of Maryland Medical System..
National AI Legislative Framework Announced: What Does This Mean for Healthcare Entities? National AI Legislative Framework Announced: What Does This Mean for Healthcare Entities?

On March 20, 2026, the White House issued a National Policy Framework (the “Framework”) for..
White House NLRB Nominations Signal Continuity in Board Direction and Enforcement Priorities White House NLRB Nominations Signal Continuity in Board Direction and Enforcement Priorities

The White House today transmitted two nominations to the United States Senate that, if confirmed,..
DOJ Announces First False Claims Act Case Targeting DEI Programs DOJ Announces First False Claims Act Case Targeting DEI Programs

Nearly a year after launching a new Civil Rights Fraud Initiative aimed at diversity, equity, and..
From Compliance to Competitive Advantage: A Guide to Better Corporate Governance From Compliance to Competitive Advantage: A Guide to Better Corporate Governance

As businesses scale, informal structures and ad-hoc decision-making quickly become ineffective...
Québec- New Framework Limiting the Duty of Religious Accommodation of Private Sector Employers Québec- New Framework Limiting the Duty of Religious Accommodation of Private Sector Employers

On April 2, 2026, the National Assembly of Québec assented to Bill 9, An Act respecting the..
Assemblage Strategy: The Legal Playbook for Aggregating Commercial Real Estate Assemblage Strategy: The Legal Playbook for Aggregating Commercial Real Estate

In 2026, persistent urban land scarcity and robust demand for large-scale mixed-use, multifamily,..
21st Century ROAD to Housing Act: Impact on Large Institutional Investors 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act: Impact on Large Institutional Investors

On March 10, 2026, H.R. 6644, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (Act), which is co-sponsored by..