Department of State Releases March 2026 Visa Bulletin- Key Employment-Based Filing Opportunities and Priority Date Movement

Department of State Releases March 2026 Visa Bulletin- Key Employment-Based Filing Opportunities.. Department of State Releases March 2026 Visa Bulletin- Key Employment-Based Filing Opportunities..

The U.S. Department of State has published its March 2026 Visa Bulletin, and U.S. Citizenship and..
Bedazzled, but Protectable? The Trademark Questions Behind “MURRRDER” Merch Dispute Bedazzled, but Protectable? The Trademark Questions Behind “MURRRDER” Merch Dispute

If you’ve been following the drama unfolding on the TV show “The Traitors” (U.S.), you’re already..
Court to hear argument on whether and when drug users may possess firearms Court to hear argument on whether and when drug users may possess firearms

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Monday in United States v. Hemani, the second..
United States: It’s Official-The SEC Issues a Revised Enforcement Manual for the First Time in.. United States: It’s Official-The SEC Issues a Revised Enforcement Manual for the First Time in..

Understanding the SEC’s Revised Enforcement ManualUnderstanding the SEC’s enforcement approach is..
January 2026 Bounty Hunter Plaintiff Claims January 2026 Bounty Hunter Plaintiff Claims

California’s Proposition 65 (“Prop. 65”), the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986,..
HRSA Issues Request for Information on 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program HRSA Issues Request for Information on 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program

On February 17, 2026, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) published a Request..
Who Gets the Tariff Refund? How Retailers and Downstream Buyers Can Recover Their Share of IEEPA.. Who Gets the Tariff Refund? How Retailers and Downstream Buyers Can Recover Their Share of IEEPA..

If your business imports goods through third-party importers, wholesalers, or manufacturers, there..
Paradigm Shift in Environmental Review of Deepwater Ports 50 Years in the Making Paradigm Shift in Environmental Review of Deepwater Ports 50 Years in the Making

The National Defense Authorization Act of 2026 (NDAA) marked an end to the process used by the..
FMCSA New Rule Cracks Down on Non-Citizen Commercial Driver’s Licenses, Creating Carrier Burdens FMCSA New Rule Cracks Down on Non-Citizen Commercial Driver’s Licenses, Creating Carrier Burdens

TakeawaysReplacing a contested interim rule, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration..
From Podium to the Patent Office: IP at the Winter Olympics From Podium to the Patent Office: IP at the Winter Olympics

DecathaLAW Series 2026: Article 4With the spotlight turning to the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic..
FinCEN Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule Still Alive — Effective March 1, 2026 FinCEN Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule Still Alive — Effective March 1, 2026

HighlightsThe U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has adopted..
The Lobby Shop- Tariffs on Trial: The Supreme Court Strikes Down Key Tariffs — Now What? [Podcast] The Lobby Shop- Tariffs on Trial: The Supreme Court Strikes Down Key Tariffs — Now What? [Podcast]

The Supreme Court just upended a core piece of the administration’s tariff strategy. Co-hosts Josh..
New Provider-Based Requirements for Off-Campus Hospital Outpatient Departments New Provider-Based Requirements for Off-Campus Hospital Outpatient Departments

On February 3, 2026, Congress enacted the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026 (the Act), which..
The AVOID ACT: The Impact on Risk Transfer and Potential New Dangers to the “Wait and See” Approach .. The AVOID ACT: The Impact on Risk Transfer and Potential New Dangers to the “Wait and See” Approach ..

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Avoiding Vexatious Overuse of Impleading to Delay Act..
EB-2 NIW Case Study: German Hand Surgeon Establishing Surgical Training Programs in the United.. EB-2 NIW Case Study: German Hand Surgeon Establishing Surgical Training Programs in the United..

Medical SurgeonThere is a growing need in the United States for advanced training in hand and..
Standing in and after Bost Standing in and after Bost

Controlling Opinions is a recurring series by Richard Re that explores the interaction of law,..
Post-SCOTUS Tariff Reset: Trump Replaces IEEPA Duties with Temporary Section 122 10% Import.. Post-SCOTUS Tariff Reset: Trump Replaces IEEPA Duties with Temporary Section 122 10% Import..

Key TakeawaysInternational Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) duties: President Trump terminated ..
NAD Signals Increased Scrutiny of AI Advertising Claims NAD Signals Increased Scrutiny of AI Advertising Claims

As artificial intelligence (AI) functionality becomes a central selling point across industries,..
Court grapples with disputes over efforts to recover losses from Cuban confiscations Court grapples with disputes over efforts to recover losses from Cuban confiscations

In a pair of oral arguments on Monday, the Supreme Court wrestled with disputes over whether U.S...
United States Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division Issues a Flurry of Opinion Letters.. United States Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division Issues a Flurry of Opinion Letters..

Earlier this year, the United States Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (DOL) issued..
Litigation Minute- Generative AI Data, Attorney-Client Privilege, and the Work-Product Doctrine Litigation Minute- Generative AI Data, Attorney-Client Privilege, and the Work-Product Doctrine

What You Need to Know in a Minute or LessAs generative AI (GenAI) tools become embedded in legal..
Illinois and Philadelphia Grant Menopause-Related Protections Illinois and Philadelphia Grant Menopause-Related Protections

A new law in Illinois requires health plans to cover therapies for menopause, and another..
SCOTUStoday for Monday, February 23: Tariffs SCOTUStoday for Monday, February 23: Tariffs

Happy Monday! Although we here at SCOTUSblog are still recovering from a busy Friday analyzing the..
Texas Court Blocks Enforcement of Texas Warning Label Requirement Texas Court Blocks Enforcement of Texas Warning Label Requirement

The U.S. District Court of the Western District of Texas issued a preliminary injunction last week..
AI and Attorney-Client Privilege: Southern District of New York Holds Free Public AI Use Not.. AI and Attorney-Client Privilege: Southern District of New York Holds Free Public AI Use Not..

As artificial intelligence (AI) adoption accelerates, so too do the number of headlines..
Supreme Court Invalidates IEEPA Tariffs: What Importers Need to Know Supreme Court Invalidates IEEPA Tariffs: What Importers Need to Know

What HappenedOn February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the International Emergency..
BOEM's Proposed Notice of Sale for the BBG3 Lease Sale BOEM's Proposed Notice of Sale for the BBG3 Lease Sale

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21) (OBBBA) seeks to reduce uncertainty for offshore..
FTC Ceases Biden-Era Ban on Noncompete Agreements FTC Ceases Biden-Era Ban on Noncompete Agreements

The Office of California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the largest settlement for violations ..
SCAM Act Legislation Introduced to Punish Platforms for Deceptive Ads SCAM Act Legislation Introduced to Punish Platforms for Deceptive Ads

On February 4, 2026 Senators Gellego (D-AZ) and Moreno (R-OH) introduced bipartisan legislation to..
Top 10 Legal Issues Family Offices Should Prioritize in 2026 Top 10 Legal Issues Family Offices Should Prioritize in 2026

Family offices enter 2026 amid structural changes across tax policy, fiduciary law, and regulatory..
United States: Who Could Have Guessed? Multiple Sponsors File for Prediction Market Based ETFs United States: Who Could Have Guessed? Multiple Sponsors File for Prediction Market Based ETFs

In the last week, multiple ETF sponsors filed for first-of-their-kind ETFs based on event contracts ..
“No Tax on Tips” and “No Tax on Overtime”: Key Considerations for Employers “No Tax on Tips” and “No Tax on Overtime”: Key Considerations for Employers

Despite the simple and catchy sound-bites, the “no tax on tips” and “no tax on overtime”..
EPA Pulls Trigger on Greenhouse Gas Regulatory Rollbacks EPA Pulls Trigger on Greenhouse Gas Regulatory Rollbacks

On February 12, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its repeal of the..
Episode 56- Bankruptcy Meets Withdrawal Liability [Podcast] Episode 56- Bankruptcy Meets Withdrawal Liability [Podcast]

In this first episode of a two-part conversation, senior counsel Neil Shah is joined by..
Treasury Department and IRS Issue Proposed Rule Regarding Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, .. Treasury Department and IRS Issue Proposed Rule Regarding Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, ..

The Department of the Treasury (Treasury Department) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued..
Understanding EBITDA Understanding EBITDA

If you don’t know your numbers, you don’t know your business.That may sound harsh, but it reflects..
Can courts excuse late removals to federal court? Can courts excuse late removals to federal court?

As many law students learn in their civil procedure course, when a plaintiff files suit in state..
SDNY Addresses Privilege and Work Product Implications of Using Unsecured Public AI Tools SDNY Addresses Privilege and Work Product Implications of Using Unsecured Public AI Tools

On February 10, 2026, Judge Jed Rakoff of the Southern District of New York ruled in United States..
DC Download-S1 E 11: From Executive Orders to Enforcement: Polsinelli’s 2026 Playbook [Podcast] DC Download-S1 E 11: From Executive Orders to Enforcement: Polsinelli’s 2026 Playbook [Podcast]

From rapid-fire executive orders to the growing role of AI in agency enforcement, 2026 is already..
Qui Tam Litigation: Answers to Frequent Whistleblower Questions Qui Tam Litigation: Answers to Frequent Whistleblower Questions

Whistleblower law stands at a crossroads of public integrity, federal enforcement strategy, and..
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