Florida’s CHOICE Act Offers Employers Unprecedented Tools for Non-Compete + Garden Leave Agreements

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TakeawaysThe Florida Legislature’s recently passed CHOICE Act allows covered non-compete and garden ..
Federal Court Challenges USCIS’s EB-1A Final Merits Denial: What It Means for Extraordinary Ability .. Federal Court Challenges USCIS’s EB-1A Final Merits Denial: What It Means for Extraordinary Ability ..

When an EB-1A Denial Raises Legal Red Flags A federal district court in Nebraska recently..
EB-2 NIW Visa Canada to US: Your Path to U.S. Permanent Residency & What to Expect in 2026 EB-2 NIW Visa Canada to US: Your Path to U.S. Permanent Residency & What to Expect in 2026

Canadian professionals may qualify for U.S. permanent residence through the EB-2 National Interest..
Your AI Conversations Are Not Privileged: What a New SDNY Ruling Means for Every Lawyer and Client Your AI Conversations Are Not Privileged: What a New SDNY Ruling Means for Every Lawyer and Client

A federal judge just confirmed what many suspected, but few wanted to hear: conversations with AI..
Federal Court Vacates FTC’s New HSR Rules Federal Court Vacates FTC’s New HSR Rules

On February 12, 2026, the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas set aside and vacated ..
Texas Regulatory Action Underscores Insurer Accountability for TPA Compliance Texas Regulatory Action Underscores Insurer Accountability for TPA Compliance

Key Takeaways:A Florida-based insurer was recently fined by the Texas Department of Insurance for..
LWDA Announces Proposed PAGA Regulations LWDA Announces Proposed PAGA Regulations

The California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) has issued a Notice of Proposed..
The BR International Trade Report: February 2026 The BR International Trade Report: February 2026

Recent DevelopmentsOFAC issues new general licenses and guidance regarding authorized business with ..
The AI Power Crunch- 3 Ways Renewable Developers Can Win the Data Center Game The AI Power Crunch- 3 Ways Renewable Developers Can Win the Data Center Game

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is hungry for power. By 2030, data centers could consume nearly 9% of..
Announcement of opinions for Friday, February 20 Announcement of opinions for Friday, February 20

On Friday, Feb. 20, we will be live blogging as the court releases opinions in one or more argued..
How Clients Really Choose Law Firms Today, and the Five Moves That Win Their Business How Clients Really Choose Law Firms Today, and the Five Moves That Win Their Business

Most people do not hire a lawyer the way firms think they do. Even when the situation is serious or ..
CIPA Demand Letters Are Here to Stay; Reducing Risk from Chat, Session Replay, and Analytics CIPA Demand Letters Are Here to Stay; Reducing Risk from Chat, Session Replay, and Analytics

Until California’s legislature provides clearer guardrails, companies should expect continued class ..
Defensible Decisions: EEOC Enforcement in 2026—New Rules, New Risks for Employers [Podcast] Defensible Decisions: EEOC Enforcement in 2026—New Rules, New Risks for Employers [Podcast]

In this episode of our Defensible Decisions podcast, Scott Kelly (shareholder, Birmingham) and..
NJ Family Leave Act Expands Coverage Starting July 2026 NJ Family Leave Act Expands Coverage Starting July 2026

What You Need to KnowMore Employers Covered: Starting July 2026, employers with as few as 15..
DOJ’s Antitrust Division Makes First-Ever Whistleblower Award DOJ’s Antitrust Division Makes First-Ever Whistleblower Award

On January 29, 2026, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) Antitrust Division issued its first-ever..
Impact to Advertisers of White House Withdrawal of EPA Climate Change Endangerment Finding Impact to Advertisers of White House Withdrawal of EPA Climate Change Endangerment Finding

In a move that divests EPA of the authority to restrict emissions of carbon dioxide, methane, and..
U.S. Bill Would Create Board to Review Self-determined, Pre-2000 GRAS Substances U.S. Bill Would Create Board to Review Self-determined, Pre-2000 GRAS Substances

On February 3, 2026, Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) introduced the GRAS Oversight and Transparency Act,..
English Court of Appeal Clarifies High Threshold for Withholding Disclosure on Grounds of Foreign.. English Court of Appeal Clarifies High Threshold for Withholding Disclosure on Grounds of Foreign..

In Various Claimants v Standard Chartered plc [2025] EWCA Civ 1581, the English Court of Appeal..
Big Law Redefined: Digital Health Miniseries Episode 1 | Navigating the New Frontier: Digital.. Big Law Redefined: Digital Health Miniseries Episode 1 | Navigating the New Frontier: Digital..

In this premiere episode of Greenberg Traurig’s Big Law Redefined Podcast: Digital Health..
Medicare Fraud Reporting: Whistleblower Program Overview and Common Questions Medicare Fraud Reporting: Whistleblower Program Overview and Common Questions

Medicare fraud costs taxpayers billions of dollars annually and undermines the integrity of..
How the FTC Calculates Monetary Civil Penalties for Rule Violations How the FTC Calculates Monetary Civil Penalties for Rule Violations

The Federal Trade Commission is empowered to seek monetary civil penalties for violations of rules..
Massachusetts Zoning Bylaws Update: DOER Pushes for Consistency in Solar Massachusetts Zoning Bylaws Update: DOER Pushes for Consistency in Solar

Across the United States, zoning is highly inconsistent, even within the same state. Fewer than 15..
Which of Trump’s Supreme Court nominees is the “weakest link”? Which of Trump’s Supreme Court nominees is the “weakest link”?

Empirical SCOTUS is a recurring series by Adam Feldman that looks at Supreme Court data, primarily..
Ninth Circuit Ruling Sets the Stage for the Release of Thousands of EEO-1 Reports Ninth Circuit Ruling Sets the Stage for the Release of Thousands of EEO-1 Reports

Over two years ago, the Northern District of California issued an order requiring the OFCCP to..
USCIS Finalizes Wage Weighted H-1B Cap Selection Rule, Effective Feb. 27, 2026 USCIS Finalizes Wage Weighted H-1B Cap Selection Rule, Effective Feb. 27, 2026

USCIS has finalized a major restructuring of the H-1B cap selection process. In the upcoming FY..
New York May Adopt Limited Policy Expanding Coronary Interventions in Ambulatory Surgical Centers New York May Adopt Limited Policy Expanding Coronary Interventions in Ambulatory Surgical Centers

The New York State Public Health and Health Planning Council (PHHPC) may consider a limited policy..
Upcoming SECURE 2.0 Amendment Deadline- Has Your Plan Been Amended? Upcoming SECURE 2.0 Amendment Deadline- Has Your Plan Been Amended?

The SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (SECURE 2.0) introduced many required and optional changes affecting..
2026 Estate and Gift Tax Update 2026 Estate and Gift Tax Update

The scheduled sunset of the enhanced federal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer (GST)..
What the Proposed TSCA Amendments Signal about Chemical Policy in the Next Congress What the Proposed TSCA Amendments Signal about Chemical Policy in the Next Congress

The release of a discussion draft to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) offers an early..
Out in the Cold: Eddie Bauer Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in New Jersey Out in the Cold: Eddie Bauer Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in New Jersey

Eddie Bauer LLC, the retail operator of approximately 180 Eddie Bauer stores across the U.S. and..
2025 Insurance Year in Review 2025 Insurance Year in Review

If recent years have taught insurance practitioners anything, it is that the most consequential..
H-1B Lottery 2027 Registration Opens March 4 H-1B Lottery 2027 Registration Opens March 4

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the initial registration period for the ..
OIG’s New Medicare Advantage Program Compliance Guidance: What Providers Need to Know OIG’s New Medicare Advantage Program Compliance Guidance: What Providers Need to Know

Key TakeawaysOIG’s new Medicare Advantage Industry Segment-Specific Compliance Program Guidance (MA ..
Big Law Redefines: Florida 2026 Legislative Session Discussion: Property Taxes, AI, and Policy.. Big Law Redefines: Florida 2026 Legislative Session Discussion: Property Taxes, AI, and Policy..

In this kickoff episode of Greenberg Traurig's 2026 Florida legislative podcast miniseries, our..
Weekly Bankruptcy Alert February 9, 2026 (For the Week Ending February 8, 2026) Weekly Bankruptcy Alert February 9, 2026 (For the Week Ending February 8, 2026)

Covering reported business bankruptcy filings in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Rhode..
Charging Homeland Security bosses: obstruction of justice and the Supreme Court Charging Homeland Security bosses: obstruction of justice and the Supreme Court

ScotusCrim is a recurring series by Rory Little focusing on intersections between the Supreme Court ..
WIPO Issues a Recommendation for the Designation of IMPI as an ISA/IPEA Authority. WIPO Issues a Recommendation for the Designation of IMPI as an ISA/IPEA Authority.

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has recognized the leadership of the Mexican..
When AI Clicks “Pay”: The Emerging Compliance Risks of Agentic Commerce When AI Clicks “Pay”: The Emerging Compliance Risks of Agentic Commerce

AI-driven “agentic commerce” is no longer theoretical. Today’s AI assistants can already search for ..
Beltway Buzz, February 6, 2026 Beltway Buzz, February 6, 2026

The Beltway Buzz is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway..
McDermott+ Check-Up: February 6, 2026 McDermott+ Check-Up: February 6, 2026

This Week's DosePartial government shutdown ends. Congress passed a package that funds the US..
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