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California Court Affirms Waiver of Arbitration Rights in Wage and Hour Class Action Case California Court Affirms Waiver of Arbitration Rights in Wage and Hour Class Action Case

On December 9, 2025, the California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, issued a published..
Reputation (High Court’s Version)- Bed Bath ‘N’ Table v Global Retail Brands Australia Reputation (High Court’s Version)- Bed Bath ‘N’ Table v Global Retail Brands Australia

The High Court of Australia has allowed Bed Bath ‘N’ Table Pty Ltd’s (BBNT) appeal from the..
The Chemicals Omnibus File and the Use of CMRs in Cosmetics- a First Halt to Simplification? The Chemicals Omnibus File and the Use of CMRs in Cosmetics- a First Halt to Simplification?

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Beltway Buzz, January 16, 2026 Beltway Buzz, January 16, 2026

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Blank Slate or Bargaining Chip?- Additional Section 301 Tariffs on Chinese Semiconductors Set for.. Blank Slate or Bargaining Chip?- Additional Section 301 Tariffs on Chinese Semiconductors Set for..

On December 23, 2025, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced new tariffs on Chinese..
CBP Guidance Regarding Section 232 Dutiable Metal Content Valuation CBP Guidance Regarding Section 232 Dutiable Metal Content Valuation

Key Takeaways:  CBP has informally outlined its position on how importers should calculate Section..
FEOC Rules for Clean Energy Tax Credits FEOC Rules for Clean Energy Tax Credits

What Are the FEOC Rules and How Do They Impact Clean Energy Tax Credit Eligibility?The One Big..
Emerging Trends in Employment Arbitration in 2026- What Employers Need to Know Emerging Trends in Employment Arbitration in 2026- What Employers Need to Know

Employment arbitration agreements provide employers and employees with a fair and efficient way to..
Top 3 Labor Law Developments to Watch in 2026 Top 3 Labor Law Developments to Watch in 2026

We will likely see a mountain of changes (or at a minimum, activity) on the labor law front in 2026 ..
Mountain of Work- Newly Constituted Labor Board Faces Immense Backlog of Cases Mountain of Work- Newly Constituted Labor Board Faces Immense Backlog of Cases

After nearly a year, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) finally has a quorum again. That's..
The State of Employment Law- Local Laws Can Complicate State Laws Even Further The State of Employment Law- Local Laws Can Complicate State Laws Even Further

In this series, we will explore some of the ways states vary from one another in their employment..
From Door to Doctor- DOL Clarifies That FMLA Leave Covers Travel Time From Door to Doctor- DOL Clarifies That FMLA Leave Covers Travel Time

A new opinion letter from the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division explains that ..
Court holds that all candidates can challenge rules governing vote counting in elections Court holds that all candidates can challenge rules governing vote counting in elections

In a surprisingly sweeping opinion issued Wednesday, a five-justice majority in Bost v. Illinois..
SCOTUStoday for Thursday, January 15 SCOTUStoday for Thursday, January 15

Hat tip to The Hill for noticing that Justice Neil Gorsuch is apparently a jokester not just during ..
FAA Orders Surrender of Aircraft Registration Certificates Issued to Southern Aircraft Consultancy.. FAA Orders Surrender of Aircraft Registration Certificates Issued to Southern Aircraft Consultancy..

On Jan. 13, 2026, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) notified Southern Aircraft Consultancy..
New York’s FAIR Business Practices Act- What the Final Bill Changes and Why It Matters New York’s FAIR Business Practices Act- What the Final Bill Changes and Why It Matters

New York has taken a significant step toward reshaping its consumer and market-protection framework ..
Supreme Court to Resolve Circuit Split on SEC Disgorgement Powers Supreme Court to Resolve Circuit Split on SEC Disgorgement Powers

On Jan. 9, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court granted certiorari in Sripetch v. SEC, agreeing to resolve..
Navigating FMLA: DOL’s New Opinion Letter Clarifies Travel Time Navigating FMLA: DOL’s New Opinion Letter Clarifies Travel Time

TakeawaysThe DOL confirmed in a 01.05.26 opinion letter that FMLA leave may be used for time spent..
FDA Loosens the Reins on Wearable Tech FDA Loosens the Reins on Wearable Tech

FDA updated its General Wellness policy to clarify and take a step back from previous positions on..
EB-1A Visa for Colombians- 2026 Guide to U.S. Permanent Residence EB-1A Visa for Colombians- 2026 Guide to U.S. Permanent Residence

The Employment-Based First Preference Extraordinary Ability (EB-1A) immigrant classification is..
PFAS Air Emissions Finds Itself On Lawmakers’ Radars (Again) PFAS Air Emissions Finds Itself On Lawmakers’ Radars (Again)

Just before the holidays in 2025, a group of seven bipartisan House lawmakers introduced..
Recent IRS Guidance on Branch Profits Tax Treaty Benefits for Foreign Reverse Hybrid Entities Recent IRS Guidance on Branch Profits Tax Treaty Benefits for Foreign Reverse Hybrid Entities

The IRS recently issued a Chief Counsel Advice Memorandum (AM 2025-002) (the CCA) that provides..
Why Your 401(k) Plan May Want to Retain an Investment Manager Why Your 401(k) Plan May Want to Retain an Investment Manager

The recent decision in Wanek v. Russell Investments demonstrates how retaining a 3(38) investment..
DHS Finalizes Weighted H 1B Selection System for FY 2027 Registration Season Effective February 27, .. DHS Finalizes Weighted H 1B Selection System for FY 2027 Registration Season Effective February 27, ..

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final rule establishing a weighted,..
Update- NLRB Has a Quorum Update- NLRB Has a Quorum

The National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “Board”) has a quorum for the first time in nearly a..
Upcoming HIPAA Compliance Deadline- HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices Updates Required by February.. Upcoming HIPAA Compliance Deadline- HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices Updates Required by February..

Group health plan sponsors should take note of the February 16, 2026 deadline to update HIPAA..
Judge Murphy, Originalism, and Friedrich August von Hayek Judge Murphy, Originalism, and Friedrich August von Hayek

The Sixth Circuit completed a hat-trick when the NYU’s Classical Liberal Institute invited Judge..
CA Civil Code § 8850- What Private Multi-state Owners and Developers Building in California in 2026 .. CA Civil Code § 8850- What Private Multi-state Owners and Developers Building in California in 2026 ..

Owners and developers building in California must be aware of a new statute, CA Civil Code § 8850,..
Recent SEC Whistleblower Award Denial Unnecessarily Risks Agency’s Ability to Compensate Harmed.. Recent SEC Whistleblower Award Denial Unnecessarily Risks Agency’s Ability to Compensate Harmed..

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued an order in August denying a whistleblower ..
OIG’s Latest Advisory Opinion- When is a Discount a “Discount”? OIG’s Latest Advisory Opinion- When is a Discount a “Discount”?

Key TakeawaysOIG clarified what does and does not qualify as a “discount” under the Discount Safe..
NEW TEXAS REGISTRATION § 302.101 CLAIM FILED OVER UNCONSENTED TEXT MESSAGES —Are There More to Come? NEW TEXAS REGISTRATION § 302.101 CLAIM FILED OVER UNCONSENTED TEXT MESSAGES —Are There More to Come?

Texas’s telemarketing registration law may still apply to unconsented text messages.The latest..
SEC Proposes Expanded “Small Entity” Definitions for Purposes of the Regulatory Flexibility Act SEC Proposes Expanded “Small Entity” Definitions for Purposes of the Regulatory Flexibility Act

On January 7, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) proposed updates to the..
CNIPA Releases Guidelines on Trademark Registration for Industrial Cluster Brands and Regional.. CNIPA Releases Guidelines on Trademark Registration for Industrial Cluster Brands and Regional..

On January 8, 2026, China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) released the..
Foley Automotive Update: January 9, 2026 Foley Automotive Update: January 9, 2026

Key Legal Insights from Foley’s Automotive TeamFoley is here to help you through all aspects of..
Drug Prices Fell. Premiums Rose. Where Did the Money Go? Drug Prices Fell. Premiums Rose. Where Did the Money Go?

Recent industry data highlight a growing disconnect in US health care costs. Insurers frequently..
Engineers and the O-1 Visa: A Practical Guide for Technical Professionals Building Careers in the.. Engineers and the O-1 Visa: A Practical Guide for Technical Professionals Building Careers in the..

Engineers shape the systems that modern life depends on. Some work in academic labs, others inside..
AI and the National Interest- What 2025 Policy Signals Mean for EB-2 NIW in 2026 AI and the National Interest- What 2025 Policy Signals Mean for EB-2 NIW in 2026

As 2026 begins, artificial intelligence (AI) stands out as one of the most consistently emphasized..
Could European Courts Soon Be Litigating and Enforcing U.S. Patents? Could European Courts Soon Be Litigating and Enforcing U.S. Patents?

Key TakeawaysEuropean courts test jurisdiction over U.S. patents for the first time. Onesta IP, LLC,..
NO MORE EXCUSES- Data Brokers Fined for Failing to Register as Required Under Delete Act NO MORE EXCUSES- Data Brokers Fined for Failing to Register as Required Under Delete Act

The California Privacy Protection Agency (CalPrivacy) Board issued two new decisions (and a fine)..
USDA’s New Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030, Include Focus on Chemicals in the Food.. USDA’s New Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030, Include Focus on Chemicals in the Food..

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its Dietary Guidelines for Americans,..
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