The Non-Compliant Cat in the Hat

The Non-Compliant Cat in the Hat The Non-Compliant Cat in the Hat

So, just before Easter, in 1957, a little book you may have heard of, called The Cat in the Hat,..
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2025 USPTO Fee Changes Disproportionately Impact Hemp Businesses 2025 USPTO Fee Changes Disproportionately Impact Hemp Businesses

Effective January 18, 2025, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) enacted a new..
The morning read for Friday, April 18 The morning read for Friday, April 18

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CMS Issues CY 2026 Medicare Advantage and Part D Final Rule CMS Issues CY 2026 Medicare Advantage and Part D Final Rule

On April 4, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) released the contract year..
Recent Decision on Nondiscretionary Performance Bonuses in Pay Calculations Has Wide-Ranging.. Recent Decision on Nondiscretionary Performance Bonuses in Pay Calculations Has Wide-Ranging..

In Illinois, nondiscretionary “performance bonuses,” such as bonuses paid in recognition of..
If You Don’t Ask, The Answer’s Always No If You Don’t Ask, The Answer’s Always No

One of the first rules of business is that you don’t leave money on the table. That adage is..
Justices will hear arguments on Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship Justices will hear arguments on Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship

ShareThe Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on May 15 on the federal government’s request to be ..
Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services: Reverse Discrimination and Background Circumstances Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services: Reverse Discrimination and Background Circumstances

Recent changing perspectives in employment law have brought other topics to the forefront of..
CMS Releases Final Rate Announcement for 2026 MA, Part D Payment Rates and Policies CMS Releases Final Rate Announcement for 2026 MA, Part D Payment Rates and Policies

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently finalized the 2026 Medicare Advantage..
New York State Proposes Bill to Ban Noncompetes Except for Highly Compensated Workers and in Sales.. New York State Proposes Bill to Ban Noncompetes Except for Highly Compensated Workers and in Sales..

New York State Senator Sean Ryan recently introduced Senate Bill 4641 (the “Bill”) that proposes to ..
CONSORTIUM OF PRIVACY REGULATORS: Eight States Announce Bipartisan Consumer Privacy Initiative CONSORTIUM OF PRIVACY REGULATORS: Eight States Announce Bipartisan Consumer Privacy Initiative

Eight state regulators have announced a bipartisan initiative to coordinate the implementation and..
Powering Africa’s Digital Future: The Challenge of Energy for Data Center Development Powering Africa’s Digital Future: The Challenge of Energy for Data Center Development

As the global economy increasingly digitizes, the infrastructure supporting this shift must evolve..
SCOTUS Ruling: Freezing $65 Million in Teacher Grants Amid DEI Controversy SCOTUS Ruling: Freezing $65 Million in Teacher Grants Amid DEI Controversy

On April 4, 2025, the United States Supreme Court granted an emergency application to vacate the..
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Safety Basics XII: Key Insights into OSHA Investigations and Inspections [Podcast] Safety Basics XII: Key Insights into OSHA Investigations and Inspections [Podcast]

In episode 12 of Ogletree Deakins’ Safety Basics podcast series, John Surma (shareholder, Houston)..
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The Possible Securities Act Implications Of Harvard's Nyet To Government Civil Rights Reform Demands The Possible Securities Act Implications Of Harvard's Nyet To Government Civil Rights Reform Demands

Last week, the United States General Services Administration, Department of Education, and..
Case Alert: Repetitious Claims in Adjudication Case Alert: Repetitious Claims in Adjudication

Executive SummaryThe South Australian Court of Appeal (Court of Appeal) in Goyder Wind Farm 1 Pty..
DOJ Announces 90-Day Grace Period for Companies to Comply with New Data Security Rules on Foreign.. DOJ Announces 90-Day Grace Period for Companies to Comply with New Data Security Rules on Foreign..

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)’s new data security rule went into effect April 8, 2025. The..
President Trump Issues Executive Order on “Strengthening the Reliability and Security of the United .. President Trump Issues Executive Order on “Strengthening the Reliability and Security of the United ..

On April 8, President Donald Trump issued a series of orders and a proclamation (collectively the..
Best Practices for Employers When Implementing a Reduction in Force (US) Best Practices for Employers When Implementing a Reduction in Force (US)

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Raising the Bar: SEC Evaluating an Increase in Minimum AUM Threshold for Investment Adviser.. Raising the Bar: SEC Evaluating an Increase in Minimum AUM Threshold for Investment Adviser..

On April 8, 2025, Acting SEC Chairman Mark T. Uyeda gave a speech signaling that the SEC may..
EPA Postpones Effective Date of Certain Provisions of TCE Risk Management Rule to June 20, 2025 EPA Postpones Effective Date of Certain Provisions of TCE Risk Management Rule to June 20, 2025

On April 2, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it is postponing..
Portland City Council Member Proposes Increase to Clean Energy Surcharge Rate Portland City Council Member Proposes Increase to Clean Energy Surcharge Rate

On April 10, 2025, Portland’s Climate, Resilience, and Land Use Committee reviewed a proposal from..
NOW WE’RE TALKING!: Healthcare, Inc. Sues TCPA Plaintiff to Recover Damages for Frivolous Suit and.. NOW WE’RE TALKING!: Healthcare, Inc. Sues TCPA Plaintiff to Recover Damages for Frivolous Suit and..

The only way we’re going to stop frivolous TCPA lawsuits– other than by deleting the most-abused..
Sustainability-Related Governance, Incentives and Competence – FCA Confirms No New Rules for Now Sustainability-Related Governance, Incentives and Competence – FCA Confirms No New Rules for Now

BackgroundIn February 2023, the United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) published..
OMB RFI Seeks Proposals to Rescind or Replace Regulations OMB RFI Seeks Proposals to Rescind or Replace Regulations

On April 11, 2025, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) published a request for information to ..
NEW NPRMS ON THE FCC’S UPCOMING APRIL AGENDA: Non-IP Caller ID Authentication Solutions and.. NEW NPRMS ON THE FCC’S UPCOMING APRIL AGENDA: Non-IP Caller ID Authentication Solutions and..

Just last week the FCC announced the agenda for the upcoming April meeting on the 28th. During the..
United States: The SEC Takes Another Key Step Toward Crypto Clarity United States: The SEC Takes Another Key Step Toward Crypto Clarity

On the heels of other guidance issued by the US Securities Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of..
Changes to Long Island Development: Oversight Through Special Use Permits Changes to Long Island Development: Oversight Through Special Use Permits

Go-To Guide:Special use permits are becoming more common for various developments across Long..
Burdensome Portion of TCPA Rule Delayed Through April 2026 Burdensome Portion of TCPA Rule Delayed Through April 2026

Last year, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) issued a rule amending a portion of the..
SEC Issues Crypto Securities Disclosure Statement as IRS DeFi Broker Rule Repealed SEC Issues Crypto Securities Disclosure Statement as IRS DeFi Broker Rule Repealed

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Division of Corporation Finance issued a new statement ..
Institutions’ Title IX Compliance Under the Microscope: DOJ, ED Form Special Investigations Team to .. Institutions’ Title IX Compliance Under the Microscope: DOJ, ED Form Special Investigations Team to ..

TakeawayThe DOJ and ED are allocating resources to increase enforcement of Title IX concerning..


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FCC Grants Narrow One Year Effective Date Extension of TCPA Consent Revocation Requirement FCC Grants Narrow One Year Effective Date Extension of TCPA Consent Revocation Requirement

Readers may recall that in February 2024, the FCC adopted a Report and Order imposing a number of..
California DFPI Proposes Digital Asset Licensing Rule California DFPI Proposes Digital Asset Licensing Rule

On April 4, the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) issued..
Texas Legislature Takes Steps to Extend and Expand Research and Development Credit Texas Legislature Takes Steps to Extend and Expand Research and Development Credit

The 89th Texas legislative session—which runs from Jan. 14 through June 2—has been active. One of..