Inside ACS’s Green Chemistry Challenge — A Conversation with Adelina Voutchkova, Ph.D. and Richard E. Engler, Ph.D.

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This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Adelina Voutchkova, Director of Sustainable..
Updates for Overtime and Tip Reporting Obligations for 2025 Updates for Overtime and Tip Reporting Obligations for 2025

As we wrote on July 14, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA) contains a provision providing..
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Developments that Reshaped Louisiana Appellate Practice in 2025 Developments that Reshaped Louisiana Appellate Practice in 2025

The Louisiana Legislature and Louisiana Supreme Court made some changes to appellate practice in..
Sixth Circuit Rules Out Retaliation Claims Under Rehab Act Section 504: What Smith Means for.. Sixth Circuit Rules Out Retaliation Claims Under Rehab Act Section 504: What Smith Means for..

TakeawaysIn Smith v. Mich. Dep’t of Corr., the Sixth Circuit held that Section 504 of the..
11th Circuit Oral Argument Focuses on History While Considering the FCA’s Constitutionality 11th Circuit Oral Argument Focuses on History While Considering the FCA’s Constitutionality

On Friday, the Eleventh Circuit heard oral arguments in United States ex rel. Zafirovv. Florida..
No Injunction for You- Third Circuit Rejects Employer Bid to Halt NLRB Case, Setting up Circuit.. No Injunction for You- Third Circuit Rejects Employer Bid to Halt NLRB Case, Setting up Circuit..

In a significant decision, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals held on December 3, 2025 that federal ..
Trump Administration Issues Executive Order on National AI Policy Framework Trump Administration Issues Executive Order on National AI Policy Framework

On Dec. 11, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order titled “Ensuring a National Policy..
The Hidden Legal Minefield. Compliance Concerns with AI Smart Glasses, Part 1 – Biometrics The Hidden Legal Minefield. Compliance Concerns with AI Smart Glasses, Part 1 – Biometrics

Smart glasses with AI capabilities have evolved from futuristic concept to everyday reality. The..
A Closer Look at the President’s Latest Executive Order Regarding State AI Legislation A Closer Look at the President’s Latest Executive Order Regarding State AI Legislation

Following failed congressional attempts to limit state AI laws, on December 11, 2025, the President ..
OFCCP Updates Veteran and Disability Jurisdictional Thresholds for Federal Contractors OFCCP Updates Veteran and Disability Jurisdictional Thresholds for Federal Contractors

As of October 1, 2025, the jurisdictional thresholds for two key regulations impacting federal..
Understanding California’s New CCPA Cybersecurity Audit Requirements Understanding California’s New CCPA Cybersecurity Audit Requirements

After years of development and extensive stakeholder engagement, California has finalized..
SCOTUStoday for Monday, December 15 SCOTUStoday for Monday, December 15

You hear a lot about the 12 days of Christmas this time of year, but what about the first 10..
Beltway Buzz, December 12, 2025 Beltway Buzz, December 12, 2025

The Beltway Buzz™ is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway..
Ignorance Is Not Bliss for Employers Asserting Good Faith Defense to Liquidated Damages in Minimum.. Ignorance Is Not Bliss for Employers Asserting Good Faith Defense to Liquidated Damages in Minimum..

On Aug. 21, 2025, the California Supreme Court issued its decision in Iloff v. LaPaille (18 Cal...
Delaware Chancery Litigation Highlights Considerations for GP-Led Secondaries Delaware Chancery Litigation Highlights Considerations for GP-Led Secondaries

An action filed last month in the Delaware Court of Chancery by an investor in a private equity..
Private Market Talks: Building Lasting Value with KPS Capital Partners’ Michael Psaros [Podcast] Private Market Talks: Building Lasting Value with KPS Capital Partners’ Michael Psaros [Podcast]

In this episode of Private Market Talks, Michael Psaros, Co-Founder and Co-Managing Partner of KPS..
Alabama Commission Votes to Issue Four Medical Cannabis Dispensary Licenses Alabama Commission Votes to Issue Four Medical Cannabis Dispensary Licenses

This morning, the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission voted unanimously to issue dispensary..
ICE Enforcement Risks for International Students During Holiday Travel ICE Enforcement Risks for International Students During Holiday Travel

On November 26, a Boston-area college freshman, preparing to fly home to Texas for Thanksgiving,..
Top Five Labor Law Developments for November 2025 Top Five Labor Law Developments for November 2025

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit held that Congress may not constitutionally restrict ..
Trump Gold Card Now Available Trump Gold Card Now Available

The Trump Gold Card announced by Executive Order in September 2025 is now available. The Gold Card..
New Guidance for New York State Health Facility Closures New Guidance for New York State Health Facility Closures

On Dec. 1, 2025, the New York State Department of Health (Department) updated its guidance via a..
Mayoral Override. NYC Employers to Face New Pay Data Reporting Obligations Mayoral Override. NYC Employers to Face New Pay Data Reporting Obligations

On December 4, 2025, the New York City Council overrode a mayoral veto to enact two new pay data..
Texas Puts Registration on Hold for Consent-Based Marketing Texas Puts Registration on Hold for Consent-Based Marketing

On November 6, 2025, Texas reached a settlement regarding Senate Bill 140 (SB 140), which set forth ..
Why Your Company Must Review Its Website Privacy Policy and Online Disclosures Annually Why Your Company Must Review Its Website Privacy Policy and Online Disclosures Annually

Is your website’s privacy policy up-to-date? For businesses covered by the California Consumer..
Cyber Insurer Offers Product for Deepfakes Cyber Insurer Offers Product for Deepfakes

Deepfakes continue to be problematic for organizations and individuals. They are hard to detect and ..
Employers Assurance. 11th Circuit Clarifies Compensable Work Time Under Portal-to-Portal Act Employers Assurance. 11th Circuit Clarifies Compensable Work Time Under Portal-to-Portal Act

In Villarino et al. v. Pacesetter Personnel Service, Inc., time spent waiting at a temporary-labor..
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Once you’ve done the mental legwork and have candidates to consider as an expert witness, how do..
The Cost of Free: What Removing FDA User Fees Could Mean for Drug Innovation and Public Health The Cost of Free: What Removing FDA User Fees Could Mean for Drug Innovation and Public Health

In the ongoing debate over regulatory reform, the MAHA Commission’s proposal to eliminate FDA user..
Employee Was Wrongfully Terminated After Failing Polygraph Test Employee Was Wrongfully Terminated After Failing Polygraph Test

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Texas Leads with California in Ultra-Processed Food Regulation & Litigation Texas Leads with California in Ultra-Processed Food Regulation & Litigation

In September 2025, a new Texas law took effect requiring food producers doing business in the state ..
Relist rodeo: firearm restrictions, searches incident to arrest, DNA evidence, and “clearly.. Relist rodeo: firearm restrictions, searches incident to arrest, DNA evidence, and “clearly..

The Relist Watch column examines cert petitions that the Supreme Court has “relisted” for its..
Legal Risks in Horse Boarding Contracts Under North Carolina Law and How to Avoid Them Legal Risks in Horse Boarding Contracts Under North Carolina Law and How to Avoid Them

Operating a large boarding facility in North Carolina is rewarding and complex.Stable owners juggle ..
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As 2026 approaches, the UK living sector finds itself at a pivotal moment, shaped by an evolving..
Security That Travels: Cross-Border Perfection in Aviation Finance Security That Travels: Cross-Border Perfection in Aviation Finance

Cross-border aviation finance presents a unique set of legal and practical challenges. As explored..
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Lawyers regularly advise clients on navigating the complex and evolving U.S. sanctions regime..
Supreme Court difficult to read in case on campaign finance limitations Supreme Court difficult to read in case on campaign finance limitations

The Supreme Court on Tuesday considered a challenge to a federal law limiting the amount of money..
Intellectual Property 2025 Year in Review Intellectual Property 2025 Year in Review

As 2025 comes to a close, our Intellectual Property Department is proud to share highlights from a..
How Following “Doctors’ Orders” Provided a Defense in a First Circuit FCA Case How Following “Doctors’ Orders” Provided a Defense in a First Circuit FCA Case

When it comes to False Claims Act (FCA) litigation, clinical laboratories often find themselves in..
Higher Education Mergers & Acquisition. Key Drivers & Recent Developments Higher Education Mergers & Acquisition. Key Drivers & Recent Developments

As the higher education sector undergoes rapid transformation, higher education institutions..
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