Protecting Your Career and Your Income- Why High-Earning Professionals Need Own-Occupation Disability Insurance

Protecting Your Career and Your Income- Why High-Earning Professionals Need Own-Occupation.. Protecting Your Career and Your Income- Why High-Earning Professionals Need Own-Occupation..

For high-earning professionals with years of education, training, and dedication behind them, the..
Cal/OSHA Appeals Board Retracts Recent Decision Cal/OSHA Appeals Board Retracts Recent Decision

On March 27, 2026, California’s Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board retracted a..
EPA Publishes Updated Drinking Water Contaminant List EPA Publishes Updated Drinking Water Contaminant List

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published its proposed Sixth Contaminant..
FDA Releases FY 2027 Budget Request, Includes Legislative Wish-List FDA Releases FY 2027 Budget Request, Includes Legislative Wish-List

Yesterday FDA released its fiscal year (FY) 2027 budget request of approximately 7.2 billion, an..
Proposed Legislation Pending in Oklahoma State Legislature Would Impact Responsibility for Payment.. Proposed Legislation Pending in Oklahoma State Legislature Would Impact Responsibility for Payment..

Several proposed bills targeting data centers have been proposed in the 2026 session of the..
SCOTUStoday for Friday, April 10 SCOTUStoday for Friday, April 10

On April 10, 1869, Congress passed legislation increasing the number of Supreme Court justices from ..
Treasury Proposes State-Regime Framework under GENIUS Act Treasury Proposes State-Regime Framework under GENIUS Act

On April 1, the U.S. Department of the Treasury issued its first notice of proposed rulemaking..
Structuring Discounts Arrangements in Compliance with Federal Anti-Kickback Law- OIG's Advisory.. Structuring Discounts Arrangements in Compliance with Federal Anti-Kickback Law- OIG's Advisory..

Offering discounts on pricing of medical products is often proposed as an advantageous business..
Oklahoma Adopts Broad Consumer Privacy Framework Oklahoma Adopts Broad Consumer Privacy Framework

On March 20, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed Senate Bill 546, the Oklahoma Data Privacy Act,..
Cemex Survives- Board Declines Chance to Overturn Novel Representation Framework Cemex Survives- Board Declines Chance to Overturn Novel Representation Framework

On March 25, 2026, the National Labor Relations Board issued a decision in St. John’s College, Case ..
The Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request: A Historic Investment in US Maritime Dominance The Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request: A Historic Investment in US Maritime Dominance

On 5 April 2026, the White House released its fiscal year 2027 (FY27) budget request, proposing..
Private Credit Developments: Regulatory Signals and Emerging Litigation Trends Private Credit Developments: Regulatory Signals and Emerging Litigation Trends

The retailization of private credit markets has received significant media attention. As access to..
This Week in 340B- March 31 – April 6, 2026 This Week in 340B- March 31 – April 6, 2026

Find the week’s updates on 340B litigation to help you stay in the know on how 340B cases are..
OFAC Sanctions Cartel-Linked Timeshare Resort in Mexico: What Hospitality and Travel Companies.. OFAC Sanctions Cartel-Linked Timeshare Resort in Mexico: What Hospitality and Travel Companies..

On February 19, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ..
EB-2 NIW Case Study: Colombian Doctor Approved to Advance Kidney Disease Research EB-2 NIW Case Study: Colombian Doctor Approved to Advance Kidney Disease Research

Doctor of MedicineColombo & Hurd secured approval of an EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW)..
Where Identity Meets Precedent: The EEOC Addresses Bathroom and Locker Room Access Under Title VII Where Identity Meets Precedent: The EEOC Addresses Bathroom and Locker Room Access Under Title VII

Key HighlightsThe Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has held Title VII permits federal..
Texas Business Court Reinforces Standing Rules for LLC Derivative Lawsuits Texas Business Court Reinforces Standing Rules for LLC Derivative Lawsuits

The Texas Business Court continues to reinforce and incorporate fundamental principles of Texas law ..
China’s National Data Administration Issues Draft Guidelines for Data Property Registration (Trial) .. China’s National Data Administration Issues Draft Guidelines for Data Property Registration (Trial) ..

On April 3, 2026, China’s National Data Administration (NDA) issued the Draft Guidelines for Data..
The Democratic Republic of the Congo as a Near-Term Strategic Opportunity for U.S. Companies | Part .. The Democratic Republic of the Congo as a Near-Term Strategic Opportunity for U.S. Companies | Part ..

Part 2: Entry Readiness in the DRC — The Governance and Compliance Risks Washington Will JudgeIn..
California Bill Would Expand Background Check Restrictions for Employers California Bill Would Expand Background Check Restrictions for Employers

Legislation recently introduced in the California Assembly would impose new restrictions on when..
Mexico Introduces Provisional Patent Applications Mexico Introduces Provisional Patent Applications

The amendments to the Federal Law for the Protection of Industrial Property (FLPIP), published..
Threatened Termination Fees Push Commercial Contract Dispute Into Chapter 93A Territory Threatened Termination Fees Push Commercial Contract Dispute Into Chapter 93A Territory

On March 25, 2026, in Thrive Operations, LLC v. Gecko Robotics, Inc., the Massachusetts Superior..
Risk #5- Private Litigation Risk for GP-Led Secondary Transactions Risk #5- Private Litigation Risk for GP-Led Secondary Transactions

GP-led secondary transactions continued to soar in popularity in 2025. With mixed economic..
USPTO Introduces Patent Owner Pre Order Submission on SNQ in Ex Parte Reexam USPTO Introduces Patent Owner Pre Order Submission on SNQ in Ex Parte Reexam

In an Official Gazette notice dated 1 April 2026, the USPTO announced a new procedure allowing..
SCOTUStoday for Tuesday, April 7 SCOTUStoday for Tuesday, April 7

President Donald Trump is not done complaining about the Supreme Court’s tariffs ruling. Keep..
Cambodian Villagers Could Proceed with Human Trafficking Lawsuit Cambodian Villagers Could Proceed with Human Trafficking Lawsuit

Ratha v. Rubicon Resources, LLC, 168 F.4th 541 (9th Cir. 2026) (en bancPlaintiffs are villagers..
Trump Administration Resets Section 232 Metals Tariffs, Retaining 50% Duties on Most Primary Metals .. Trump Administration Resets Section 232 Metals Tariffs, Retaining 50% Duties on Most Primary Metals ..

Key TakeawaysPresident Trump has overhauled the Section 232 tariffs on metals, instituting a system ..
IRS Roundup: March 23 – March 31, 2026 IRS Roundup: March 23 – March 31, 2026

Check out our summary of significant Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance and relevant tax..
An Overview of the New DEI Executive Order: Scope and Limitations An Overview of the New DEI Executive Order: Scope and Limitations

On March 26, 2026, President Trump signed Executive Order 14398 (“EO 14398”) titled “Addressing DEI ..
State AGs Sue HUD Over Guidance Narrowing Fair Housing Enforcement State AGs Sue HUD Over Guidance Narrowing Fair Housing Enforcement

On March 16, a coalition of attorneys general from 15 states and the District of Columbia filed a..
New Jersey Employment Legislation Update 2026 New Jersey Employment Legislation Update 2026

Just two months into New Jersey’s 2026 legislative session, state lawmakers are advancing a slate..
Ticket to Ride- USPTO Requires Counsel for Foreign Patent Applicants Ticket to Ride- USPTO Requires Counsel for Foreign Patent Applicants

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) adopted a final rule requiring..
Muddy Paws? Franchisor’s Unclean Hands Precludes Full Equitable Relief Muddy Paws? Franchisor’s Unclean Hands Precludes Full Equitable Relief

The US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit affirmed a district court’s partial denial of a..
Artificial Turf Ruling May Make It Safer to Provide Legal Assistance to New Hires Artificial Turf Ruling May Make It Safer to Provide Legal Assistance to New Hires

A recent decision from a Georgia federal court offers hope that hiring employers may be able to..
Risk #4- Five Guidelines for ESG Disclosures in 2026- Choose Your Words Carefully Risk #4- Five Guidelines for ESG Disclosures in 2026- Choose Your Words Carefully

Choose your words carefully because careless words cost.Never has this been more true than in..
Court appears sympathetic to death-row inmate’s attempt to challenge racial discrimination in jury.. Court appears sympathetic to death-row inmate’s attempt to challenge racial discrimination in jury..

The Supreme Court on Tuesday seemed sympathetic to a Mississippi man who argues that a district..
Trump’s Second Administration: Impact on the Pharmaceutical Industry Trump’s Second Administration: Impact on the Pharmaceutical Industry

The second Trump administration has been in office for just over one year, but the whirlwind of..
AB 2321 Would Require Workplace Accident Investigation Referrals to District Attorneys AB 2321 Would Require Workplace Accident Investigation Referrals to District Attorneys

Assembly Member Liz Ortega (D–District 20), chair of the California State Assembly’s Committee on..
This Week in 340B: March 24 – March 30, 2026 This Week in 340B: March 24 – March 30, 2026

Find the week’s updates on 340B litigation to help you stay in the know on how 340B cases are..
CNIPA Warns Against Using AI Agents Including OpenClaw in Drafting Patent Application Documents CNIPA Warns Against Using AI Agents Including OpenClaw in Drafting Patent Application Documents

On March 31, 2026, China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) issued a warning..
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