Elder Financial Exploitation

Elder Financial Exploitation Elder Financial Exploitation

Fraud of all sorts remains on the rise. The federal regulatory banking agencies seem to be focusing ..
California Supreme Court Cases Employers Should Watch in 2026 California Supreme Court Cases Employers Should Watch in 2026

Several employment-related cases are currently pending before the California Supreme Court, and..
Authentication Approved- § 314(d) Doesn’t Bar Review of IPR Petition Scope Authentication Approved- § 314(d) Doesn’t Bar Review of IPR Petition Scope

The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a Patent Trial & Appeal Board inter..
Game Plan Backfires- Mark Cancelled Game Plan Backfires- Mark Cancelled

The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the Trademark Trial & Appeal Board’s..
Institution Decisions Off Limits- Federal Circuit Rejects Mandamus Petitions Based on Due Process,.. Institution Decisions Off Limits- Federal Circuit Rejects Mandamus Petitions Based on Due Process,..

The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit denied mandamus relief to three petitioners after..
Employers Beware - Illinois Rolls Out Strict No-Match, Document Discrepancy Notice Response Rules Employers Beware - Illinois Rolls Out Strict No-Match, Document Discrepancy Notice Response Rules

TakeawaysIllinois employers may not rely solely on SSA “no-match,” IRS discrepancy notices, or..
Why Every Health Care Organization Needs Accurate, Up-to-Date Contracts Why Every Health Care Organization Needs Accurate, Up-to-Date Contracts

In today’s highly regulated healthcare industry, hospitals and medical practices depend on a..
Benefits Basics – When an Employee Gets Divorced: A Resource Guide for HR & Benefits Professionals Benefits Basics – When an Employee Gets Divorced: A Resource Guide for HR & Benefits Professionals

While America’s divorce rate has generally been declining over recent years, over 1.8 million..
ISS and Glass Lewis Benchmark Policy Updates for the 2026 Proxy Season ISS and Glass Lewis Benchmark Policy Updates for the 2026 Proxy Season

Both Institutional Shareholder Services, Inc. (ISS) and Glass Lewis & Co., Inc. (Glass Lewis)..
EB-2 NIW Case Study: Venezuelan Physician Develops Innovative Protocols to Reduce.. EB-2 NIW Case Study: Venezuelan Physician Develops Innovative Protocols to Reduce..

VenezuelaOur client, a Venezuelan physician who secured EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW)..
When the Fairways Aren’t So Fair- Golf Liability in New Jersey Part I – The First Swing When the Fairways Aren’t So Fair- Golf Liability in New Jersey Part I – The First Swing

Golf can seem so serene—beautiful green fairways, fresh air, sunshine, the sound of a perfect tee..
FCA at a Crossroads- Eleventh Circuit Case Could Upend Qui Tam Actions FCA at a Crossroads- Eleventh Circuit Case Could Upend Qui Tam Actions

Key TakeawaysEleventh Circuit Hears Landmark Qui Tam Appeal: The Eleventh Circuit heard oral..
New Cal/OSHA Standard for Confined Spaces in Construction Takes Effect on January 1, 2026 New Cal/OSHA Standard for Confined Spaces in Construction Takes Effect on January 1, 2026

On November 4, 2025, the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (Cal/OSHA..
White House Issues Executive Order Seeking a National AI Policy Framework White House Issues Executive Order Seeking a National AI Policy Framework

On December 11, the White House issued a sweeping Executive Order (EO) that sets a national policy..
District Court Rulings Highlight Key Pleading Requirements for Mass. Chapter 93A Personal.. District Court Rulings Highlight Key Pleading Requirements for Mass. Chapter 93A Personal..

In a pair of cases, the District of Massachusetts addressed personal jurisdiction in the context of ..
SFO Publishes New Guidance on Evaluating Corporate Compliance Programmes SFO Publishes New Guidance on Evaluating Corporate Compliance Programmes

On 26 November 2025, the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) published its Updated Guidance on how it would..
Top Causes of Semi-Truck Accidents in Nevada And Who is Legally Responsible Top Causes of Semi-Truck Accidents in Nevada And Who is Legally Responsible

Semi-truck crashes are devastating accidents that frequently cause serious harm and fatalities. A..
DHS Terminates TPS for Ethiopia DHS Terminates TPS for Ethiopia

This post serves as a regularly updated resource to keep employers informed regarding TPS..
Could You Qualify for Full Discharge of Your Federal Student Loans Under Borrower Defense? Could You Qualify for Full Discharge of Your Federal Student Loans Under Borrower Defense?

Many Americans carry student loan debt for programs that didn’t live up to their promises. Some..
Top Tips for Non-US Companies to Address US Privacy Laws Top Tips for Non-US Companies to Address US Privacy Laws

In a recent webinar, we gave practical recommendations for those non-US companies who are looking..
Data License Restrictions in the AI Spotlight- Careful Drafting Is More Important Than Ever Data License Restrictions in the AI Spotlight- Careful Drafting Is More Important Than Ever

On November 26, 2025, legal research platform Fastcase, Inc. (“Fastcase”) sued legal AI company..
PHMSA Requests Comments on Modernizing Hazardous Materials Regulations to Facilitate Safe.. PHMSA Requests Comments on Modernizing Hazardous Materials Regulations to Facilitate Safe..

On December 4, 2025, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued..
Trump Issues Executive Order on AI, Seeking to Curb State Regulation Trump Issues Executive Order on AI, Seeking to Curb State Regulation

HighlightsThe Trump Administration is seeking to create a uniform federal policy to promote the..
Great – Just When I Discovered Consumable Hemp Products, They’re About to Be Illegal? Great – Just When I Discovered Consumable Hemp Products, They’re About to Be Illegal?

I suspect my entry into the hemp market was similar to many of yours. I have never been a regular..
Court to hear case on racial discrimination in jury selection Court to hear case on racial discrimination in jury selection

The Supreme Court on Monday morning agreed to take up the case of a Mississippi man who contends..
Columbus, Ohio, Enacts New Pay Transparency Ordinance Requiring Salary Ranges in Job Postings Columbus, Ohio, Enacts New Pay Transparency Ordinance Requiring Salary Ranges in Job Postings

The city of Columbus, Ohio, recently enacted an ordinance that will require most employers to..
FSIS Announces Updated Label Approval Guideline FSIS Announces Updated Label Approval Guideline

On December 10, 2025, USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced the availability..
“Compliance First”. What EPA’s Updated Priorities Mean for Industry “Compliance First”. What EPA’s Updated Priorities Mean for Industry

What HappenedOn December 5, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Enforcement..
New York City Council Expands Safe and Sick Leave Laws New York City Council Expands Safe and Sick Leave Laws

New York City employers should prepare to comply with additional changes to the Earned Safe and..
New EPA Webpage Compiles Clean Air Act Resources for Data Center & AI Projects New EPA Webpage Compiles Clean Air Act Resources for Data Center & AI Projects

In response to President Trump’s Executive Order 14179, “Removing Barriers to American Leadership..
Eleventh Circuit to Weigh the Constitutionality of the False Claims Act’s Qui Tam Provisions Eleventh Circuit to Weigh the Constitutionality of the False Claims Act’s Qui Tam Provisions

On December 12, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit is scheduled to hear oral..
President Trump Signs EO to Stop State and Local Regulation of AI President Trump Signs EO to Stop State and Local Regulation of AI

On December 11, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order (EO) seeking to stop local U...
Shutdown Redux Shutdown Redux

It appears increasingly likely that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other..
SEC Releases 2026 Examination Priorities Highlighting Compliance, Information Security, and.. SEC Releases 2026 Examination Priorities Highlighting Compliance, Information Security, and..

On November 17, 2025, the SEC’s Division of Examinations released its examination priorities for..
New Employee-Friendly Laws- What Illinois Employers Need to Know Entering 2026 New Employee-Friendly Laws- What Illinois Employers Need to Know Entering 2026

The Illinois legislature was busy in 2025, changing laws for employers with operations in the state...
Return of the BIOSECURE Act: What Life Sciences Companies Need to Know Return of the BIOSECURE Act: What Life Sciences Companies Need to Know

Key TakeawaysHouse advances BIOSECURE Act as part of NDAA legislation. The latest version would bar ..
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..
Oregon Court of Appeals Reinforces Legal Standard for Wrongful Discharge Claims Oregon Court of Appeals Reinforces Legal Standard for Wrongful Discharge Claims

The Court of Appeals of the State of Oregon recently held in Trumper v. Women’s Healthcare..
The Down-Low on Data for Value-Based Enterprises and Their Participating Providers [Podcast] The Down-Low on Data for Value-Based Enterprises and Their Participating Providers [Podcast]

Value-based enterprises depend on timely, accurate data, yet the rules that govern how that data..
California Lists Bisphenol S for Reproductive Toxicity Under Prop 65 California Lists Bisphenol S for Reproductive Toxicity Under Prop 65

The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) announced the addition of..
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