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Remote Work, Disability Accommodation, and the Limits of the ADA: What Hayes v. GStek Could Mean.. Remote Work, Disability Accommodation, and the Limits of the ADA: What Hayes v. GStek Could Mean..

Remote work has become a central issue in disability accommodation law. A key question has emerged..
New Federal PFAS Proposals Address Compliance Timeline and Scope of Regulation New Federal PFAS Proposals Address Compliance Timeline and Scope of Regulation

On Wednesday, May 20, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed two rules that will..
CFTC Division of Enforcement Issues New Cooperation Policy CFTC Division of Enforcement Issues New Cooperation Policy

On May 19, 2026, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)’s Division of Enforcement..
The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 and the New Right for Individuals to Complain to Controllers:.. The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 and the New Right for Individuals to Complain to Controllers:..

The UK’s data protection framework continues to evolve following the enactment of the Data (Use and ..
Ninth Circuit Vacates Order Requiring EPA to Regulate Fluoridation of Drinking Water under TSCA Ninth Circuit Vacates Order Requiring EPA to Regulate Fluoridation of Drinking Water under TSCA

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has vacated the district court order that required..
Tennessee Limits Non‑Compete Agreements for Lower‑Wage Workers: What Employers Need to Know Tennessee Limits Non‑Compete Agreements for Lower‑Wage Workers: What Employers Need to Know

Last month, Tennessee passed a law limiting non-compete agreements for low-wage workers. The law..
Still Grounded: Why Rescheduling Doesn’t Mean Truckers and Pilots Can Light Up Still Grounded: Why Rescheduling Doesn’t Mean Truckers and Pilots Can Light Up

Good news for people who don’t want their airline pilots any higher than they already are.If you’ve ..
HUD Issues New Guidance on Emotional Support Animals Under the Fair Housing Act HUD Issues New Guidance on Emotional Support Animals Under the Fair Housing Act

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) withdrew its 2013 and 2020 guidance on..
The Power Grid Passed Its Report Card. But Read the Fine Print The Power Grid Passed Its Report Card. But Read the Fine Print

What NERC’s 2026 Summer Reliability Assessment tells energy executives about where the power grid..
California Executive Order Signals More Scrutiny of AI’s Workplace Impact California Executive Order Signals More Scrutiny of AI’s Workplace Impact

California Governor Gavin Newsom has issued Executive Order N-6-26, a “first-in-the-nation” order..
The Clock Is Ticking: DOJ Sets Timeline for FCA Investigations Involving “Benefits Fraud” The Clock Is Ticking: DOJ Sets Timeline for FCA Investigations Involving “Benefits Fraud”

The Civil Division of the US Department of Justice (DOJ) recently issued a memorandum outlining..
AI in Private Credit: Key Considerations for Market Participants AI in Private Credit: Key Considerations for Market Participants

The private credit market is navigating a complex environment, one in which artificial intelligence ..
HHS-OIG Issues Favorable Opinion on Free Companion Diagnostic Test Program for Drug Eligibility HHS-OIG Issues Favorable Opinion on Free Companion Diagnostic Test Program for Drug Eligibility

HighlightsHHS-OIG released a favorable opinion regarding a pharmaceutical manufacturer’s program..
FinCEN’s Proposed AML Rule Disregards Confidentiality Protections for Whistleblowers FinCEN’s Proposed AML Rule Disregards Confidentiality Protections for Whistleblowers

Whistleblower advocates were quick to raise the alarm about the recent proposed rule implementing..
EB-2 NIW Green Card Approval for an Egyptian Real Estate Professional EB-2 NIW Green Card Approval for an Egyptian Real Estate Professional

Colombo & Hurd secured an EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) green card for an Egyptian real..
CFTC Letter 25-50: Revival of the QEP Exemption from CPO Registration Offers Reduction in.. CFTC Letter 25-50: Revival of the QEP Exemption from CPO Registration Offers Reduction in..

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (“CFTC”) Market Participants Division (the..
Mandatory USPTO PIER Pilot Creates New Risks for PCT National Stage Filings Mandatory USPTO PIER Pilot Creates New Risks for PCT National Stage Filings

Key TakeawaysThe USPTO’s new PIER pilot program requires applicants with selected § 371..
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Adopts Model Interconnection Tariff for Large Load Customers Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Adopts Model Interconnection Tariff for Large Load Customers

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) issued a Final Order on 12 May 2026, establishing..
Environmental Developments to Watch in Washington State Environmental Developments to Watch in Washington State

Budget issues dominated much of Washington’s 2026 legislative session, but also reflected the..
Employee Who Settled Qui Tam Action Receives Interest On Attorneys’ Fees From Time Of Entry Of Order Employee Who Settled Qui Tam Action Receives Interest On Attorneys’ Fees From Time Of Entry Of Order

Thrower v. Academy Mortg. Corp., 172 F.4th 703 (9th Cir. 2026)Gwen Thrower was awarded attorneys’..
Federal NDA Proposal Highlights Renewed Employer Interest in Confidentiality Agreements Federal NDA Proposal Highlights Renewed Employer Interest in Confidentiality Agreements

The Trump Administration has proposed requiring current and future federal workers to sign..
Exxon Shareholders Approve Redomestication to Texas: A Milestone for Corporate Mobility Exxon Shareholders Approve Redomestication to Texas: A Milestone for Corporate Mobility

In a significant development for corporate governance and jurisdictional strategy, shareholders of..
R&W Insurance in M&A: Benefits, Limitations, and Why Counsel Matters R&W Insurance in M&A: Benefits, Limitations, and Why Counsel Matters

Our September 2024 overview, “Closing with Confidence: Representations and Warranties Insurance in..
Chancery Bars Claim Based on Latches Regarding Price for Redemption of Units Chancery Bars Claim Based on Latches Regarding Price for Redemption of Units

In a mercifully concise decision, the Court of Chancery in Shaw v. MFP Holdings, LLC,C.A. No...
Chancery Addresses Issue of First Impression Regarding Anti-SLAPP Statute and Contract-Related.. Chancery Addresses Issue of First Impression Regarding Anti-SLAPP Statute and Contract-Related..

A recent Chancery decision in Tesaro, Inc. v. Anaptyseio, Inc., C.A. No. 2025-1357-KSJM (Del. Ch...
For National Elder Law Month, Christine Barone, Certified Elder Law Attorney and Principal in.. For National Elder Law Month, Christine Barone, Certified Elder Law Attorney and Principal in..

The Illinois Medicaid numbers may be more than you think and so are your options.Think you or your..
What Every Multinational Should Know About … The New Rules for Section 232 Tariffs on Steel,.. What Every Multinational Should Know About … The New Rules for Section 232 Tariffs on Steel,..

The U.S. government has fundamentally changed how Section 232 tariffs apply to steel, aluminum, and ..
FTC Begins Enforcement of the TAKE IT DOWN Act: New Risks and Tools for Businesses FTC Begins Enforcement of the TAKE IT DOWN Act: New Risks and Tools for Businesses

On May 19, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) began enforcement of the Tools to Address Known ..
SEC Proposes Two Major Rule Changes That Could Reshape the Public Company Landscape SEC Proposes Two Major Rule Changes That Could Reshape the Public Company Landscape

On May 19, 2026, the SEC published two significant rule proposals that, if adopted, would..
SAP’s New API Policy Raises New Compliance and Continuity Risks SAP’s New API Policy Raises New Compliance and Continuity Risks

In late April 2026, SAP published a new API Policy on the SAP Help Portal as part of the product..
Tokenisation in UK Wholesale Market- the FCA and Bank of England Publish Long-Term Vision Tokenisation in UK Wholesale Market- the FCA and Bank of England Publish Long-Term Vision

On 18 May 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) and the Bank of England (“BoE”), including..
Are Prenups the New 401(k)? Why Business Owners Should Consider Providing Prenup Benefits to Their.. Are Prenups the New 401(k)? Why Business Owners Should Consider Providing Prenup Benefits to Their..

Employee Benefits During Times of Financial StressIf you have ever taken a vacation with paid time..
SEC Announces New Inflation-Adjusted Qualified Client Thresholds SEC Announces New Inflation-Adjusted Qualified Client Thresholds

Beginning on June 29, 2026 (the “Effective Date”), SEC-registered investment advisers charging..
When the Deal Closes, the Trade Secrets Don't: Enforcing Sale-of-Business Covenants Under Judicial.. When the Deal Closes, the Trade Secrets Don't: Enforcing Sale-of-Business Covenants Under Judicial..

Restrictive covenants entered in connection with the sale of a business occupy a different place..
LIBERTAD Act Unlocked: Supreme Court Allows Claims for Holders of Confiscated Cuban Property LIBERTAD Act Unlocked: Supreme Court Allows Claims for Holders of Confiscated Cuban Property

Last week, the US Supreme Court held that property confiscated by the Cuban Government after the..
How AI Governance Is Being Built in Real Time, and What Comes Next How AI Governance Is Being Built in Real Time, and What Comes Next

We have seen this pattern before. Washington debates, states move, and Congress eventually responds,..
The Trump Administration Is Ramping Up Medicaid Fraud Enforcement Efforts The Trump Administration Is Ramping Up Medicaid Fraud Enforcement Efforts

What Happened: The Trump administration has stepped up its Medicaid fraud enforcement efforts, as..
New York Budget Amends the State’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act New York Budget Amends the State’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act

As part of New York State’s 2026 Enacted Budget, the Legislature will pass several amendments to..
Colorado’s AI Law Gets Major Rewrite – What Now For Employers? Colorado’s AI Law Gets Major Rewrite – What Now For Employers?

Quick HitColorado’s landmark artificial intelligence law, previously covered here, has been..
The Presumption of Standing Yields to Expert Affidavits Establishing Lack of Injury The Presumption of Standing Yields to Expert Affidavits Establishing Lack of Injury

Cline v. Planning Board of Framingham involved a dispute arising from the Framingham Planning..