Beltway Buzz, May 22, 2026The Beltway Buzz is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway..
When Clear Drafting is Not Enough: Fifth Circuit Rejects a “Sole Discretion” Arbitration ClauseParties use arbitration provisions for a variety of reasons, including enhanced efficiency and..
CBP Requests Comments on Proposed Import Disclosure RequirementsOn September 2, 2026, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published an Advanced Notice of..
Unlawful Co-Pay Subsidy Scheme – Dompe US Inc. 32M FCA SettlementThe U.S. Department of Justice announced on September 10, 2026, that Dompe U.S. Inc. will pay $32..
Israel's Energy Decade: Why U.S. Investors Should Move Now, Not LaterHow gas expansion, grid reform, and a wave of cross-border deals are opening a rare early window..
OECD Posts Guidance Document on Toxicokinetics to Accommodate Testing of (Nano)particlesOn August 10, 2026, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) posted..
New York State Grants Employees the Right to Access Personnel FilesNew York State has enacted a law granting employees the right to access their personnel records,..
Tips, Meal Breaks, and Volunteer Work: DOL Issues Smorgasbord of Opinion LettersOn September 7, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) released..
Connecticut Expands Pay Transparency Requirements Starting October 1, 2026Connecticut employers soon face new pay transparency requirements. Beginning October 1, 2026,..
Continuing Resolution Extends EPA’s TSCA Fee AuthorityOn September 2, 2026, President Trump signed the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 ..
Fifth Circuit Strikes Down Key Rules Governing the No Surprises ActHighlightsOn Aug. 11, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, sitting en banc, ruled that..
WEBSITE TRACKING UNDER CIPA: Surviving Motion to Dismiss Without Technical Specificity.In D’Antonio v. Smith & Wesson Inc., No. 5:25-CV-03085-PCP, 2026 WL 2653811, at *1 (N.D. Cal. Sept. ..
Litigation Minute: Text-Message Marketing in Texas, One Year After SB 140Texas Senate Bill 140 (SB 140) took effect 1 September 2025, and applies to conduct occurring on or ..
Maine Packaging EPR Program Faces New Uncertainty After DEP Receives No BidsMaine’s implementation of its packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program faces..
Meanwhile in Florida: The Hon. Aileen M. Cannon Just Reminded Everyone Cell Phones are Not..Well it is a pretty exciting day around TCPAWorld.Just a few moments ago I dropped word of a new..
A More Tailored Approach: Second Circuit Rejects NLRB’s Dress Code StandardOn September 2, 2026, in Siren Retail Corp., d/b/a Starbucks Reserve Roastery v. NLRB, the U.S...
Big Tech’s AI Commitments: Factors to ConsiderA recent Wall Street Journal analysis, “Why Big Tech’s AI Spending Is $3 Trillion Higher Than It..
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AI and Social Media: An In-House View [Video]In the first episode of our AI Perspectives video series, international affairs advisor Matthew..
FTC, State of Connecticut Secure $4 million Settlement with Vehicle DealershipThe Federal Trade Commission and state of Connecticut recently secured a $4 million settlement with ..
O-1 Visa for Cybersecurity Professionals: O-1A Criteria and EvidenceCybersecurity is central to how organizations protect infrastructure, data, and business continuity ..
25 Years After 9/11: Employer Obligations to Inform Affected Workers of Victim Compensation FundsWith the twenty-fifth anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, New York employers may..
EPA Releases Glyphosate Human Health Open Literature Search Document for Public CommentOn August 25, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of an ..
Live Chat, Messaging, and the FCC’s Accessibility RulesA company can come within the FCC’s accessibility requirements for people with disabilities simply..
ShinyHunters Hits Florida DMV DatabaseRansomware group ShinyHunters alleges on its online platform that it has compromised the Florida..
IMO Net-Zero Framework: MEPC 84 Advances Negotiations Amid Political HeadwindsThe International Maritime Organization’s (“IMO”) Marine Environmental Protection Committee..
Shared Function Sufficient for a Proper Markush GroupIn a recently designated informative decision, the Patent Trial & Appeal Board reversed an..
FinReg Monthly Update: AugustWelcome to the FinReg Monthly Update, a regular bulletin highlighting the latest developments in UK,..
Recent Award Highlights the Advantages of SMA ArbitrationA recent consolidated arbitration conducted under the rules of the Society of Maritime Arbitrators, ..
Proposed IRS Regulations on Affirmative Action, DEI Threaten 501(c)(3) Status for Private SchoolsInstitutions that receive federal funds or favorable tax treatment have long been required, as a..
NLRB Upholds Confidentiality Provision in Arbitration Agreement in PartThe National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently issued a decision that found a confidentiality..
The Tick-ing Time Bomb: Repellents, Regulation, and a Growing Public Health ChallengeTicks have long been an unwelcome consequence of spending time outdoors, but the public health..
Proposed Reform to Mexico’s Foreign Investment Law: National Security Screening for Investments in..Proposed Reform to Mexico’s Foreign Investment Law: National Security Screening for Investments in..
USDA Reorganization ChallengedA coalition of Plaintiffs, including non-profit organizations and unions representing USDA..
Crafting a Closing Statement That Gets Jurors TalkingA closing argument is the bridge between trial and deliberations. It is the attorney's final..
Is Your New Jersey Restrictive Covenant Enforceable? Checklist for EmployersFor New Jersey employers, whether your employment non-compete and non-solicitation agreements are..
When Does California Employment Law Follow a Remote Worker Out of State? Lessons from Saberin v...The widespread adoption of remote work has disrupted longstanding assumptions regarding which..
USDA Appeals SNAP Waiver Decision but Directs Delayed Implementation in SC and NDIn June the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia vacated five state Supplemental..
Multiemployer Pension Plans Challenge PBGC’s Processing of SFA ApplicationsTwenty-two multiemployer pension plans (MEPPs), representing more than 25,000 participants, have..
