HHS OCR Investigates State Licensing: Enforcement Focus on Federal Conscience and Religious-Liberty Protections

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Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) Office for Civil..
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Washington Department of Ecology Adopts Battery Stewardship Rule Washington Department of Ecology Adopts Battery Stewardship Rule

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PA Supreme Court Identifies Broad Exception to Ban Against Voting on Items Not Included on Agenda PA Supreme Court Identifies Broad Exception to Ban Against Voting on Items Not Included on Agenda

In 2021, the Pennsylvania Sunshine Act was amended by the General Assembly to provide additional..
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Capital Matters is a recurring series by Jordan Steiker that covers federal constitutional..
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For instance if the lead seller violates the law with an outbound call resulting in a transfer the..
Colorado Provides First of Its Kind Paid Neonatal Care Leave- What Employers Need to Know for.. Colorado Provides First of Its Kind Paid Neonatal Care Leave- What Employers Need to Know for..

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Life sciences companies operate around long development timelines, high regulatory hurdles, and..
CFPB- Earned Wage Products Are Not Loans Under TILA CFPB- Earned Wage Products Are Not Loans Under TILA

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Oregon Enters $1.56 Million Consent Order Over Alleged Excessive Interest Charges in Bank.. Oregon Enters $1.56 Million Consent Order Over Alleged Excessive Interest Charges in Bank..

On December 8, the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services entered into a consent..
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As 2025 winds down, many employers are focused on year-end reviews, budget planning, and compliance ..
January 2026 Visa Bulletin: Key Movements and EB-5 Advancements for China January 2026 Visa Bulletin: Key Movements and EB-5 Advancements for China

The January 2026 Visa Bulletin appears to deliver positive developments for employment-based..
Unlocking Duty Refunds- How Korean Multinationals Can Benefit from Costco’s International Emergency .. Unlocking Duty Refunds- How Korean Multinationals Can Benefit from Costco’s International Emergency ..

On November 28, 2025, Costco filed a lawsuit against the United States seeking refunds for tariffs..
Beltway Buzz, December 19, 2025 Beltway Buzz, December 19, 2025

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New Year, New Board – NLRB Nominations Confirmed, Board Regains Quorum New Year, New Board – NLRB Nominations Confirmed, Board Regains Quorum

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Prohibition to Prescription: What Trump’s Marijuana Executive Order Really Means Prohibition to Prescription: What Trump’s Marijuana Executive Order Really Means

On December 18, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order, Increasing Medical..
Taking Flight on Another’s Wings — the Potential Abandonment of Twitter’s Iconic Trademarks Taking Flight on Another’s Wings — the Potential Abandonment of Twitter’s Iconic Trademarks

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CLAIM TOSSED- Robocalls Cause “Annoyance” Not “Severe Emotional Distress” Court Holds CLAIM TOSSED- Robocalls Cause “Annoyance” Not “Severe Emotional Distress” Court Holds

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What Data Center Developers Need to Know About Virginia DEQ’s Recent Air Permitting Guidance What Data Center Developers Need to Know About Virginia DEQ’s Recent Air Permitting Guidance

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California Appellate Court Clarifies Whistleblower Protections in Equal Pay Act Case California Appellate Court Clarifies Whistleblower Protections in Equal Pay Act Case

On December 15, 2025, the California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, issued a published ..
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CFPB Finalizes 2026 Increase to Fair Credit Reporting Act Disclosure Fee Cap CFPB Finalizes 2026 Increase to Fair Credit Reporting Act Disclosure Fee Cap

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California Broadly Interprets “Doing Business” for LLC Tax, Finding Nexus Thresholds Are Not a Safe .. California Broadly Interprets “Doing Business” for LLC Tax, Finding Nexus Thresholds Are Not a Safe ..

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Stay-or-Pay or Prey? States Restricting Retention Employment Contract Provisions Stay-or-Pay or Prey? States Restricting Retention Employment Contract Provisions

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CIT Denies Preliminary Injunction in IEEPA Tariff Litigation, Reaffirming its Authority to Order.. CIT Denies Preliminary Injunction in IEEPA Tariff Litigation, Reaffirming its Authority to Order..

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Federal Judge Vacates Trump Administration’s Halt to Wind Energy Permitting Federal Judge Vacates Trump Administration’s Halt to Wind Energy Permitting

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CFTC Launches Digital Assets Pilot Program for Tokenized Collateral in Derivatives Markets CFTC Launches Digital Assets Pilot Program for Tokenized Collateral in Derivatives Markets

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