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SEC Approves Nasdaq’s $25 Million IPO Requirement for China-Based Companies SEC Approves Nasdaq’s $25 Million IPO Requirement for China-Based Companies

On May 14, 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approved Nasdaq’s proposed rule..
Navy Shipbuilding Plan Signals Industrial Shift Navy Shipbuilding Plan Signals Industrial Shift

The Department of the Navy’s May 2026 Shipbuilding Plan outlines how the Navy intends to generate..
DOE Issues Updated Guidance for Energy Dominance Financing Program DOE Issues Updated Guidance for Energy Dominance Financing Program

The Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) released updated program..
California Air Resources Board Advances CCUS Program with Draft Concepts for Potential Regulations California Air Resources Board Advances CCUS Program with Draft Concepts for Potential Regulations

On May 7, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced “Concepts for Potential Regulations..
China’s National Medical Products Administration Releases Implementation Measures for Drug Trial.. China’s National Medical Products Administration Releases Implementation Measures for Drug Trial..

On May 15, 2026, China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) released the..
Weighing Bankruptcy and Alternative Solutions for Distressed Situations: A Conversation With Harold .. Weighing Bankruptcy and Alternative Solutions for Distressed Situations: A Conversation With Harold ..

In the latest episode of the TMA Chicago/Midwest Podcast, I sat down with Harold Israel and Jack..
It Takes a Rogue to Catch Rogue: Balancing Priorities in FinCEN’s Proposed AML Rule It Takes a Rogue to Catch Rogue: Balancing Priorities in FinCEN’s Proposed AML Rule

Whistleblower advocates were quick to raise the alarm about the recent proposed rule, implementing..
NY DEC Finalizes SEQRA Regulations to Implement Environmental Justice Siting Law NY DEC Finalizes SEQRA Regulations to Implement Environmental Justice Siting Law

On April 28, 2026, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) filed a Notice ..
CMS Freezes New Medicare Enrollment for Home Health Agencies and Hospices: What Providers and.. CMS Freezes New Medicare Enrollment for Home Health Agencies and Hospices: What Providers and..

Earlier this week, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a six-month nationwide..
Connecticut Passes Legislation Regulating the Use of AI in Employment Decisions Connecticut Passes Legislation Regulating the Use of AI in Employment Decisions

Connecticut has joined the growing number of states regulating the use of artificial intelligence..
From Farm to Fork: Understanding FDA’s Food Traceability From Farm to Fork: Understanding FDA’s Food Traceability

Traceability has become a central part of FDA’s approach to food safety, and manufacturers are..
Mass Wins Act Seeks to Accelerate Housing and Development Through Site Plan Reform Mass Wins Act Seeks to Accelerate Housing and Development Through Site Plan Reform

On April 16, 2026, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey unveiled her proposed economic development..
CMS Announces Nationwide Moratoria on Medicare Enrollment of Home Health Agencies CMS Announces Nationwide Moratoria on Medicare Enrollment of Home Health Agencies

As part of an effort to crack down on publicized fraud, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid..
SEC's Second Podcast Spotlights a 'Spring Cleaning' of Corporate Disclosure SEC's Second Podcast Spotlights a 'Spring Cleaning' of Corporate Disclosure

On May 12, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released the second episode of its podcast, ..
Supreme Court Temporarily Restores Telehealth Access to Mifepristone Supreme Court Temporarily Restores Telehealth Access to Mifepristone

The Supreme Court of the United States (“SCOTUS”) temporarily reinstated[1] the ability of patients ..
One Frame is Enough- Second Circuit Narrows De Minimis Use, Limits Fair Use at Pleading Stage One Frame is Enough- Second Circuit Narrows De Minimis Use, Limits Fair Use at Pleading Stage

The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed in part and reversed in part a judgment on..
Words Matter- How to Draft Arbitration Agreements That Hold Up in Court [Video] Words Matter- How to Draft Arbitration Agreements That Hold Up in Court [Video]

What employers should know about key developments this week:Arbitration Agreement Drafting..
EU's 20th Russia Sanctions Package: Key Changes and Compliance Implications EU's 20th Russia Sanctions Package: Key Changes and Compliance Implications

On 23 April 2026, the EU Council adopted its 20th package of restrictive measures against Russia,..
Opt Out of Quarterly Reporting? Read Your Debt Documents First Opt Out of Quarterly Reporting? Read Your Debt Documents First

The SEC’s proposed Form 10-S Election would allow domestic public companies to publish interim..
NNI Publishes Supplement to the President’s FY 2026 Budget Request NNI Publishes Supplement to the President’s FY 2026 Budget Request

On April 9, 2026, the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) published its supplement to the..
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Holds Municipal Stormwater Charge Is a Tax Pennsylvania Supreme Court Holds Municipal Stormwater Charge Is a Tax

On April 30, 2026, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued a significant decision affecting how..
New Jersey’s Right to Farm Act Part Three – Typical Actions Filed Under The Act New Jersey’s Right to Farm Act Part Three – Typical Actions Filed Under The Act

Part three of the three-part series will discuss common claims bought under the Right to Farm Act...
The Clock Is Already Running on Your Right to Get Paid The Clock Is Already Running on Your Right to Get Paid

What Oilfield Services Companies Need to Know About Texas Mineral Liens Before a Customer Gets Into ..
Texas Business Court Weighs Transfer and Approval Provisions for Texas LLC Membership Units Texas Business Court Weighs Transfer and Approval Provisions for Texas LLC Membership Units

The Texas Business Court continues to shape the landscape of corporate litigation in Texas, and a..
North Dakota Supreme Court Blocks Greenpeace's Collateral Attack on a Jury's Verdict North Dakota Supreme Court Blocks Greenpeace's Collateral Attack on a Jury's Verdict

Greenpeace International (GPI) suffered a setback in its attempt to sidestep a $345 million..
Texas Business Court Clarifies Fiduciary Duties in Texas LLCs Texas Business Court Clarifies Fiduciary Duties in Texas LLCs

On April 23, 2026, the Texas Business Court (Third Division) issued its opinion in Enosis..
SEC Proposes Optional Semiannual Reporting Regime For Public Companies SEC Proposes Optional Semiannual Reporting Regime For Public Companies

On 5 May 2026, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed rule and form..
The Justice Gap in Practice: New Study Reveals How Americans Perceive Access to the Legal System The Justice Gap in Practice: New Study Reveals How Americans Perceive Access to the Legal System

Nearly eight in 10 Americans perceive the U.S. legal system as unfair, according to new national..
Washington Becomes Latest State to Ban Non-Compete Agreements Washington Becomes Latest State to Ban Non-Compete Agreements

As of March 2026, Washington joined California, Minnesota, North Dakota, Oklahoma, and Washington,..
Dubai Confirms the Allocation of Jurisdiction Over the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign.. Dubai Confirms the Allocation of Jurisdiction Over the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign..

IntroductionThe Dubai Conflicts of Jurisdiction Tribunal (CJT), an independent judicial authority..
RECORD SETTING: TCPA Class Actions Hit a Record in March, 2026– But Year-To-Date Numbers “Only” 19% .. RECORD SETTING: TCPA Class Actions Hit a Record in March, 2026– But Year-To-Date Numbers “Only” 19% ..

It is not your imagination.More TCPA class actions have been filed in the first quarter of 2026..
California AG Issues Warning Letter to Baby Food Manufacturers re Heavy Metal Testing Disclosures California AG Issues Warning Letter to Baby Food Manufacturers re Heavy Metal Testing Disclosures

On March 6, 2026, California Attorney General, Rob Bonta, issued an enforcement letter to baby food ..
DOJ Lawsuit Against Cloudera Alleges Discrimination Tied to PERM‑Related Hiring Practices DOJ Lawsuit Against Cloudera Alleges Discrimination Tied to PERM‑Related Hiring Practices

The U.S. Department of Justice, through its Immigrant and Employee Rights Section (IER), has filed..
FAA Proposes New Process for Restricting Drone Flights Over Critical Infrastructure FAA Proposes New Process for Restricting Drone Flights Over Critical Infrastructure

Go-To Guide:The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking..
Key Takeaways from the SEC Division of Enforcement’s FY2025 Results Key Takeaways from the SEC Division of Enforcement’s FY2025 Results

On April 7, 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC or the Commission) Division of ..
The Devil’s in the (Jurisdictional) Details: Facts Matter in Establishing Personal Jurisdiction The Devil’s in the (Jurisdictional) Details: Facts Matter in Establishing Personal Jurisdiction

Issues of personal jurisdiction are inherently fact specific. But the First Circuit’s recent..
Net Working Capital (NWC) in M&A: The Quiet Concept That Moves the Purchase Price Net Working Capital (NWC) in M&A: The Quiet Concept That Moves the Purchase Price

In almost every middle-market deal, net working capital (“NWC”) is the quiet line item that can..
NYC DCWP Sues Tow Truck Operator for Alleged Junk Fees NYC DCWP Sues Tow Truck Operator for Alleged Junk Fees

On May 4, 2026, the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) announced..
Is America Finally Getting a National Data Privacy Law? Is America Finally Getting a National Data Privacy Law?

A sweeping new federal legislative proposal could reshape how American companies collect, use, and..
Can Annulled Arbitral Awards Still be Enforced? Key Insights Across Major Jurisdictions Can Annulled Arbitral Awards Still be Enforced? Key Insights Across Major Jurisdictions

Does the annulment of an arbitral award by the courts of the arbitration seat necessarily preclude..