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New York Senate Passes Bill to Cap Retail Installment Charges at 16% New York Senate Passes Bill to Cap Retail Installment Charges at 16%

On March 23, the New York Senate passed S5600, a bill that would cap the credit service charge..
The Employee Retention Credit: Ninth Circuit Affirms Denial of Injunction, but Leaves Door Open on.. The Employee Retention Credit: Ninth Circuit Affirms Denial of Injunction, but Leaves Door Open on..

Case:ERC Today, LLC v. McInelly, Case No. 25-2642 (9th Cir. Mar. 17, 2026)We previously discussed..
States Challenge USDA’s Anti-DEI Funding Conditions States Challenge USDA’s Anti-DEI Funding Conditions

On March 23, 2026, a coalition of twenty U.S. states and the District of Columbia sued the U.S...
DEI in the Crosshairs: New Executive Order Targets Federal Contractors DEI in the Crosshairs: New Executive Order Targets Federal Contractors

On March 26, 2026, President Donald Trump signed an executive order (EO) titled “Addressing DEI..
Implications of the Rules of the Pharmaceutical Investment Promotion Committee in México. Implications of the Rules of the Pharmaceutical Investment Promotion Committee in México.

On February 23, 2026, the Rules of the Pharmaceutical Investment Promotion Committee were published,..
Carfax Motion to Dismiss Denied in DPPA Crash-Report Data Sales Case Carfax Motion to Dismiss Denied in DPPA Crash-Report Data Sales Case

Carfax, Inc. faced an early loss in a closely-watched privacy case under the federal Driver’s..
Don’t Undermine Daubert: Second Circuit Should Affirm Trial Court's Exclusion of Unreliable Expert.. Don’t Undermine Daubert: Second Circuit Should Affirm Trial Court's Exclusion of Unreliable Expert..

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit soon will issue its opinion in In re: Acetaminophen – ..
Trump Administration Issues 60-Day Jones Act Waiver Amid the Iran War Trump Administration Issues 60-Day Jones Act Waiver Amid the Iran War

Based on a request of the Department of War, the Trump Administration announced a 60-day limited..
Understanding Colombia’s Landmark Labor Reform: Law 2466 of 2025 Understanding Colombia’s Landmark Labor Reform: Law 2466 of 2025

Groundbreaking labor reform in Colombia enacted on June 25, 2025—encapsulated in Law 2466 of..
Deepfakes—An Employment Law Perspective From Germany Deepfakes—An Employment Law Perspective From Germany

Deepfakes—deceptively realistic image, video, and audio content generated by artificial..
Corresponding Disclosed Structure? Only What’s Necessary to Perform a Recited Function Corresponding Disclosed Structure? Only What’s Necessary to Perform a Recited Function

The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit held that the disclosure of an added function in..
When the Supreme Court let a president get away with redefining birthright citizenship When the Supreme Court let a president get away with redefining birthright citizenship

The president finds the long-settled meaning of the citizenship clause to be an intolerable..
Brady violations, child abduction, qualified immunity, and confessions of error Brady violations, child abduction, qualified immunity, and confessions of error

The Relist Watch column examines cert petitions that the Supreme Court has “relisted” for its..
Driving Home the Point – Accommodating Employee Commutes Driving Home the Point – Accommodating Employee Commutes

While employers are typically aware of their obligations to engage in the interactive process in..
Simplified Roadmap for OTC Markets Quotation Simplified Roadmap for OTC Markets Quotation

IntroductionSmall- and mid-cap companies seeking to gain access to capital markets and improved..
Insurance Coverage for Emerging AI and Social Media Liabilities Insurance Coverage for Emerging AI and Social Media Liabilities

HighlightsA Delaware court denied Meta insurance coverage for thousands of social media addiction..
Washington State Bans Almost All Noncompetes Washington State Bans Almost All Noncompetes

Washington state has joined a growing list of states banning almost all noncompetes between..
The 2026 OPPS Drug Acquisition Cost Survey: Response Deadline Extended The 2026 OPPS Drug Acquisition Cost Survey: Response Deadline Extended

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has confirmed that it is extending the..
Health Care Litigation: Selecting the Right Expert is Critical for a Successful Case Health Care Litigation: Selecting the Right Expert is Critical for a Successful Case

Health care litigation is often inherently complex, regardless of the nature of the health care..
EB-5 Brazil Visa to the U.S.: A Complete Guide for Brazilian Investors (2026) EB-5 Brazil Visa to the U.S.: A Complete Guide for Brazilian Investors (2026)

The EB-5 visa offers Brazilian investors a direct path to U.S. permanent residency through a..
Birthright citizenship: more on Pete Patterson’s claims Birthright citizenship: more on Pete Patterson’s claims

Attorney Pete Patterson’s latest post on birthright citizenship repeats the biggest mistakes of his ..
Article III Judge Required: Deceptive Advertising Just Got Harder (and More Public) for the FTC to.. Article III Judge Required: Deceptive Advertising Just Got Harder (and More Public) for the FTC to..

On March 20, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a sweeping decision that..
The Supreme Court and voting identification The Supreme Court and voting identification

Courtly Observations is a recurring series by Erwin Chemerinsky that focuses on what the Supreme..
Cross-Border Catch-Up: Mutual Separation Agreements Across Multinational Jurisdictions [Podcast] Cross-Border Catch-Up: Mutual Separation Agreements Across Multinational Jurisdictions [Podcast]

In this episode of our Cross-Border Catch-Up podcast series, Kristyn Lambert (New Orleans) and..
False Claims Act Enforcement in 2026 False Claims Act Enforcement in 2026

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) reported a record year for False Claims Act (FCA) enforcement in ..
Green-Eyeshades Not Needed- Contractor Awarded Partial Fees in Partial Victory Green-Eyeshades Not Needed- Contractor Awarded Partial Fees in Partial Victory

We previously reported on the dispute between AECOM and Exxon over work performed at Exxon’s..
OIG Issues Favorable Advisory Opinion on Clinical Trial Cost-Sharing Subsidies OIG Issues Favorable Advisory Opinion on Clinical Trial Cost-Sharing Subsidies

HighlightsThe arrangement involved a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Service (CMS)-approved..
Texas Business Court Signals Broad IP Jurisdiction, Opening Door to Patent‑Adjacent Disputes Texas Business Court Signals Broad IP Jurisdiction, Opening Door to Patent‑Adjacent Disputes

The Texas Business Court quickly is becoming a go-to venue for trade secrets disputes in the state. ..
Planning to Give It Away? Why Charitable Giving Should Be Addressed in a Prenup Planning to Give It Away? Why Charitable Giving Should Be Addressed in a Prenup

Charitable giving is a great way to give back to your community and support causes that really..
FTC Reverts to Prior HSR Form After Fifth Circuit Denies Stay Pending Appeal FTC Reverts to Prior HSR Form After Fifth Circuit Denies Stay Pending Appeal

On March 19, 2026, the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit denied the Federal Trade..
The Clarity Act Advances Slowly, and The SEC and CFTC Anticipate Passage With A New Interpretation- .. The Clarity Act Advances Slowly, and The SEC and CFTC Anticipate Passage With A New Interpretation- ..

There has been movement forward on the Clarity Act, and the SEC and CFTC have anticipated its..
What Moving Marijuana to Schedule III Means for Your Workplace [Podcast] What Moving Marijuana to Schedule III Means for Your Workplace [Podcast]

In this podcast, Tae Phillips (Birmingham) sits down with Jennifer Pacicco (Philadelphia), Andrew..
Cookies, “Significant Risk,” and 2026 CCPA Assessments Cookies, “Significant Risk,” and 2026 CCPA Assessments

Is a risk assessment on your 2026 roadmap? If your website uses cookies to serve behavioral or..
NYC Mayor Mamdani Administration Holds First Junk Fees Task Force Meeting NYC Mayor Mamdani Administration Holds First Junk Fees Task Force Meeting

On March 18, 2026, the Mamdani Administration held its first Citywide Junk Fees Task Force Meeting..
April 2026 Visa Bulletin for Brazilians: EB-2 Current Despite Immigrant Visa Pause April 2026 Visa Bulletin for Brazilians: EB-2 Current Despite Immigrant Visa Pause

For Brazilian professionals pursuing a green card, the April 2026 Visa Bulletin opens a rare window...
Oregon Battery EPR Bill Headed to Governor for Signature Oregon Battery EPR Bill Headed to Governor for Signature

IntroductionOn March 5, 2026, the Oregon Legislature passed House Bill 4144 (the Bill), which would ..
CFTC Staff Issues FAQs on Crypto Assets, Blockchain Technologies in Derivatives Markets CFTC Staff Issues FAQs on Crypto Assets, Blockchain Technologies in Derivatives Markets

On March 20, 2026, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)’s Market Participants Division..
How the Expansion of the B Visa Bond Pilot Program May Impact Some Foreign Nationals How the Expansion of the B Visa Bond Pilot Program May Impact Some Foreign Nationals

The U.S. Department of State has expanded its visa bond pilot program for B1/B2 visitor visas,..
Hyperscalers, Reliability and the Return of Natural Gas Paired With Carbon Capture Hyperscalers, Reliability and the Return of Natural Gas Paired With Carbon Capture

Hyperscale data centers being developed to provide energy for artificial intelligence (AI) are..
Fifth District Limits Cook Decision, Bolstering Enforceability of Employment Arbitration Agreements .. Fifth District Limits Cook Decision, Bolstering Enforceability of Employment Arbitration Agreements ..

California employers can breathe a sigh of relief. On March 17, the Fifth District Court of Appeal..