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SCOTUStoday for Monday, March 23 SCOTUStoday for Monday, March 23

Good morning, and welcome to the March argument session, which includes the argument on birthright..
Compliance Considerations from Reported DOJ Corporate Espionage Probe Compliance Considerations from Reported DOJ Corporate Espionage Probe

Disputes between competing companies and their employees over confidential and proprietary..
Court to hear Temporary Protected Status cases on final day of April argument session Court to hear Temporary Protected Status cases on final day of April argument session

The Supreme Court on Friday morning announced that it will hear arguments on April 29 – the last..
Court to hear argument on claim of racial discrimination in jury selection Court to hear argument on claim of racial discrimination in jury selection

The Supreme Court will hear oral argument on Tuesday in Pitchford v. Cain, the case of a..
Oklahoma Joins Comprehensive State Privacy Law Landscape Oklahoma Joins Comprehensive State Privacy Law Landscape

On March 20, 2026, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed into law Enrolled Senate Bill No. 546, a..
DOL Proposed Rule Would Increase Wage Levels for H-1B Visas, PERM Labor Certifications DOL Proposed Rule Would Increase Wage Levels for H-1B Visas, PERM Labor Certifications

On March 26, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) ..
FDA Releases Long-Awaited Risk Assessment on Untreated Biological Soil Amendments of Animal.. FDA Releases Long-Awaited Risk Assessment on Untreated Biological Soil Amendments of Animal..

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) released a comprehensive risk assessment on March 12, ..
Justices debate arbitration exemption for “last-mile” drivers Justices debate arbitration exemption for “last-mile” drivers

Yesterday brought the justices another of the term’s cases about the federal statute forcing the..
SCOTUStoday for Thursday, March 26 SCOTUStoday for Thursday, March 26

Do you like piña coladas? What about getting caught in the rain? We here at SCOTUSblog liked..
EPA Proposes to Extend Compliance Dates for PCE and CTC TSCA Risk Management Rules EPA Proposes to Extend Compliance Dates for PCE and CTC TSCA Risk Management Rules

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on March 24, 2026, that it will propose to ..
Update: Federal District Court Vacates FinCEN's Final Residential Real Estate Rule Update: Federal District Court Vacates FinCEN's Final Residential Real Estate Rule

This Advisory provides a brief update on recent litigation regarding the US Treasury Department’s..
A Reminder About Florida’s Ban on Offshore Health Data Storage: What Providers and Vendors Should.. A Reminder About Florida’s Ban on Offshore Health Data Storage: What Providers and Vendors Should..

In May 2023, Florida enacted a significant change to its health data laws. Senate Bill 264 amended..
Negating Attorney-Client Privilege- Don’t Let AI Put a Fox in Your Company’s Henhouse Negating Attorney-Client Privilege- Don’t Let AI Put a Fox in Your Company’s Henhouse

The recent rise in prevalence of AI chatbots and tools have generated significant conversations in..
Accommodations for Pregnant College Students Under Title IX Accommodations for Pregnant College Students Under Title IX

Title IX’s prohibition on sex-based discrimination includes an obligation to accommodate—and not..
KKDIK Update: Temporary Registration Pathways Clarified KKDIK Update: Temporary Registration Pathways Clarified

The Turkish Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change (MoEUCC) has released an..
Alamo Title Company v. WFG National Title Company of Texas, LLC: Texas Business Court Takes Broad.. Alamo Title Company v. WFG National Title Company of Texas, LLC: Texas Business Court Takes Broad..

The Texas Business Court recently released an opinion in Alamo Title Company v. WFG National Title..
100% Apple Juice Lawsuit Moves Forward 100% Apple Juice Lawsuit Moves Forward

A federal judge in California has ruled that a class action lawsuit (Law360 subscription required)..
Justice Scalia’s uncertain legacy Justice Scalia’s uncertain legacy

Controlling Opinions is a recurring series by Richard Re that explores the interaction of law,..
Temporary Protected Status and the Supreme Court: an explainer Temporary Protected Status and the Supreme Court: an explainer

The Supreme Court announced last week that it will hear argument in late April on the Trump..
CIT Judge Notes CBP Has Made ‘Satisfactory Progress’ on Its Tariff Refund Portal CIT Judge Notes CBP Has Made ‘Satisfactory Progress’ on Its Tariff Refund Portal

As noted in our March 13 GT Alert, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is developing a refund..
Trump Administration Unveils New AI Policy Framework Calling on Congress to Act Trump Administration Unveils New AI Policy Framework Calling on Congress to Act

On March 20, 2026, the White House released its long-awaited policy framework for governing the use ..
Florida’s Infill Redevelopment Act Unlocks New Residential Development Opportunities on Impacted.. Florida’s Infill Redevelopment Act Unlocks New Residential Development Opportunities on Impacted..

Consistent with other recent legislative initiatives to address housing scarcity and affordability, ..
EB-2 NIW for Software Engineers and Tech Professionals EB-2 NIW for Software Engineers and Tech Professionals

The EB-2 National Interest Waiver (EB-2 NIW) allows qualified professionals to self-petition for a..
Oregon’s Groundbreaking Unemployment Law for Striking Workers: What’s Happening and Why It Matters Oregon’s Groundbreaking Unemployment Law for Striking Workers: What’s Happening and Why It Matters

Oregon made labor history in 2025 when Governor Tina Kotek signed Senate Bill 916, making Oregon..
Game Changer: CFTC Clarifies Sports Contracts Listing Standards and Seeks Input on Event Contracts.. Game Changer: CFTC Clarifies Sports Contracts Listing Standards and Seeks Input on Event Contracts..

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC or Commission) made waves on March 12 with two..
Unanimous court allows street preacher’s free speech case to move forward Unanimous court allows street preacher’s free speech case to move forward

A unanimous court on Friday sided with a Mississippi street preacher who sued to block future..
Thirteen AGs Sue Major Installment Lender Over Add-On Packing; Former CFPB Attorneys Lead the Charge Thirteen AGs Sue Major Installment Lender Over Add-On Packing; Former CFPB Attorneys Lead the Charge

A bipartisan coalition of thirteen state AGs filed a complaint in the Southern District of New York ..
Too Late to Help: Inventorship Fix Fails to Revive Forfeited Argument Too Late to Help: Inventorship Fix Fails to Revive Forfeited Argument

The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the Patent Trial & Appeal Board,..
Domestic Industry Comes to the PTAB? Domestic Industry Comes to the PTAB?

On March 11, 2026, USPTO Director John A. Squires issued a memorandum introducing new discretionary ..
New York Moves to Tighten Third-Party Practice: Key Changes to CPLR 1007 New York Moves to Tighten Third-Party Practice: Key Changes to CPLR 1007

Effective April 18, 2026, the New York Legislature enacted the Avoiding Vexatious Overuse of..
New York Moves to Curb “AI Impersonation” of Licensed Professionals New York Moves to Curb “AI Impersonation” of Licensed Professionals

New York legislators are taking aim at artificial intelligence (“AI”) chatbots that may blur the..
Getting Ready for the Complaints Regime Under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 Getting Ready for the Complaints Regime Under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025

On 19 June 2026, one year after the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (“DUAA”) received Royal Assent,..
When Is Personal Not Personal? EDPB Asks Stakeholders When Is Personal Not Personal? EDPB Asks Stakeholders

The European Data Protection Board recently issued a summary of an event it held late last year,..
Third Circuit Predicts New Jersey Will Abandon ‘Background Circumstances Rule’ Third Circuit Predicts New Jersey Will Abandon ‘Background Circumstances Rule’

On March 6, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued a ruling reviving a white..
Top Ten Regulatory and Litigation Risks for Private Funds in 2026 Top Ten Regulatory and Litigation Risks for Private Funds in 2026

If we had to define the mood for 2026 in three words, we would choose alert, intentional and..
Strategic Environmental Compliance Audits: Key Benefits and Practical Considerations Strategic Environmental Compliance Audits: Key Benefits and Practical Considerations

Strategic environmental compliance audits are voluntary reviews that help companies identify and..
Defensible Decisions: Leaning Into the Law After EEOC Rescinds Anti-Harassment Guidance [Podcast] Defensible Decisions: Leaning Into the Law After EEOC Rescinds Anti-Harassment Guidance [Podcast]

In this episode of our Defensible Decisions podcast, Scott Kelly (shareholder, Birmingham) and..
Beyond the Screen: Clickwrap Principles Reach Crypto Kiosks Beyond the Screen: Clickwrap Principles Reach Crypto Kiosks

A recent decision from an Indiana federal court underscores that the principles behind what makes..
Interior Department Convenes Rare Endangered Species ‘God Squad’ Committee Meeting on Gulf Oil and.. Interior Department Convenes Rare Endangered Species ‘God Squad’ Committee Meeting on Gulf Oil and..

On March 16, 2026, the Department of the Interior announced a rare meeting of the Endangered..
Washington State Tells Employers Not to Get Under Their Employees’ Skin: New Law Limits Ability to.. Washington State Tells Employers Not to Get Under Their Employees’ Skin: New Law Limits Ability to..

On March 11, 2026, Washington state Governor Bob Ferguson signed a law prohibiting employers from..
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