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Recent FTC Cases Against Auto Dealers Suggest Regulators Are Keeping Foot on Accelerator Recent FTC Cases Against Auto Dealers Suggest Regulators Are Keeping Foot on Accelerator

A record $20 million settlement with Leader Automotive is a jarring pothole in what appeared to be..
USDA Reorganization Challenged USDA Reorganization Challenged

A coalition of Plaintiffs, including non-profit organizations and unions representing USDA..
Crafting a Closing Statement That Gets Jurors Talking Crafting a Closing Statement That Gets Jurors Talking

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Is Your New Jersey Restrictive Covenant Enforceable? Checklist for Employers Is Your New Jersey Restrictive Covenant Enforceable? Checklist for Employers

For 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... 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 ND USDA Appeals SNAP Waiver Decision but Directs Delayed Implementation in SC and ND

In June the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia vacated five state Supplemental..
Multiemployer Pension Plans Challenge PBGC’s Processing of SFA Applications Multiemployer Pension Plans Challenge PBGC’s Processing of SFA Applications

Twenty-two multiemployer pension plans (MEPPs), representing more than 25,000 participants, have..
Comments Due: Vermont EPR for Household Hazardous Waste Program Plan Public Comment Period Closes.. Comments Due: Vermont EPR for Household Hazardous Waste Program Plan Public Comment Period Closes..

In 2023, Vermont became the first state to enact an extended producer responsibility (EPR) program..
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan for Copyright Work Calls for AI Training Data and Generative AI Rules China’s 15th Five-Year Plan for Copyright Work Calls for AI Training Data and Generative AI Rules

China’s National Copyright Administration has released its Copyright Work Plan for the 15th..
Venezuela's Reopening- Investment, Infrastructure, and Technology Opportunities in a Rebuilding.. Venezuela's Reopening- Investment, Infrastructure, and Technology Opportunities in a Rebuilding..

As we enter the latter part of 2026, eight months after the removal of Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela is ..
Retaliation Claims Under CO Equal Pay, Anti-Discrimination Laws: No Gender Discrimination.. Retaliation Claims Under CO Equal Pay, Anti-Discrimination Laws: No Gender Discrimination..

TakeawaysIn Verheggen v. Adams County Department of Human Services, the Colorado Court of Appeals..
SEVP Ramps Up Scrutiny of Curricular Practical Training Authorizations SEVP Ramps Up Scrutiny of Curricular Practical Training Authorizations

U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement’s (ICE) Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) issued ..
UK Retail Product Disclosure Regime for Consumer Composite Investments: From UCITS KIIDs and PRIIPs .. UK Retail Product Disclosure Regime for Consumer Composite Investments: From UCITS KIIDs and PRIIPs ..

September 2026The United Kingdom has introduced a new disclosure regime for investment products..
Minnesota’s September 15, 2026, PFAS Reporting Deadline Is Fast Approaching Minnesota’s September 15, 2026, PFAS Reporting Deadline Is Fast Approaching

As we discussed in our recent podcast episode, manufacturers of products sold, offered for sale, or ..
Quitting Cold Turkey: Federal Agencies Suspend Enforcement of Back-Pay Requirement for Employee.. Quitting Cold Turkey: Federal Agencies Suspend Enforcement of Back-Pay Requirement for Employee..

For many employees, the benefits of maintaining a healthy lifestyle aren’t just physical; they are..
On the Chopping Block: NLRB GC Issues Memorandum Detailing Policy Priorities On the Chopping Block: NLRB GC Issues Memorandum Detailing Policy Priorities

On August 26, 2026, NLRB General Counsel Crystal Carey issued Memorandum GC 26-04, following the..
This Week in 340B- August 25 – 31, 2026 This Week in 340B- August 25 – 31, 2026

Find the week’s updates on 340B litigation to help you stay in the know on how 340B cases are..
Housing Finance — When Helping a Deal Can Cross a Regulatory Line Housing Finance — When Helping a Deal Can Cross a Regulatory Line

Communities are increasingly using creative financing to produce attainable and “missing middle”..
The Breach Is Over- The Defense Costs Are Just Beginning The Breach Is Over- The Defense Costs Are Just Beginning

When a cyberattack occurs, companies often focus on the immediate response—investigating the breach,..
California Prop 65 Defense: Attorney Insights for Targeted Businesses California Prop 65 Defense: Attorney Insights for Targeted Businesses

Companies throughout the United States need to comply with California Proposition 65. Formally..
China’s Supreme People’s Procuratorate Releases Five Typical Cases on Technical Support in IP Case.. China’s Supreme People’s Procuratorate Releases Five Typical Cases on Technical Support in IP Case..

On September 2, 2026, the Supreme People’s Procuratorate (SPP) publicly released five typical cases ..
A Preview of SEC Fall Rulemaking for Public Companies A Preview of SEC Fall Rulemaking for Public Companies

After a brief summer pause, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing to release ..
Good Different, or Not Different Enough? Aldi Infringes Hampden’s Copyright in Snack Packaging Good Different, or Not Different Enough? Aldi Infringes Hampden’s Copyright in Snack Packaging

The Full Federal Court of Australia has handed down its appeal decision in Aldi Foods Pty Limited v ..
ALPR Update: Recent Developments in ALPR Standing ALPR Update: Recent Developments in ALPR Standing

The latest development with respect to statutory standing under California’s Automated License..
KKR Agrees to Historic $250 Million Penalty for Alleged Violations of HSR Act KKR Agrees to Historic $250 Million Penalty for Alleged Violations of HSR Act

On August 26, 2026, the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice announced a proposed..
Oregon's Extended Producer Responsibility Law Upheld Following Constitutional Challenges in.. Oregon's Extended Producer Responsibility Law Upheld Following Constitutional Challenges in..

The first federal lawsuit addressing the constitutionality of a state extended producer..
The Great Wealth Transfer: What Family Business Owners Should Do Now The Great Wealth Transfer: What Family Business Owners Should Do Now

Key takeawaysBegin planning early. For those who own family-held and closely held businesses, the..
Executive Order Increases Scrutiny of Immigration-Tied Financial Activity Executive Order Increases Scrutiny of Immigration-Tied Financial Activity

Government guidance issued pursuant to a May 2026 Trump administration executive order directing..
Section 47(iv) Relief Upheld for Intra-Group Share Sale Ahead of Fast-Track Merger Section 47(iv) Relief Upheld for Intra-Group Share Sale Ahead of Fast-Track Merger

Once the statutory conditions in Section 47(iv) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 are satisfied, the..
When an Oral Business Deal Goes Bad: Lessons From a New Jersey Dispute Over a Book, $42,000 in.. When an Oral Business Deal Goes Bad: Lessons From a New Jersey Dispute Over a Book, $42,000 in..

Business relationships often start with a simple understanding. Someone has an idea. Someone else..
U.S. Court of Appeals Decision Highlights Retaliation Risks During Employee Separations U.S. Court of Appeals Decision Highlights Retaliation Risks During Employee Separations

A recent decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit provides an important..
Qatar Introduces Significant Amendments to the Labour Law Qatar Introduces Significant Amendments to the Labour Law

OverviewQatar has enacted law number 9 of 2026, amending certain provisions of law number 14 of..
When AI Enters the Group Chat: Protecting Privileged and Confidential Communications in the Age of.. When AI Enters the Group Chat: Protecting Privileged and Confidential Communications in the Age of..

AI tools can now access encrypted messaging platforms like iMessage, creating confidentiality,..
No Ban, No Problem- Ninth Circuit Upholds EPA’s PBT Exemption Rule No Ban, No Problem- Ninth Circuit Upholds EPA’s PBT Exemption Rule

On August 26, the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied all petitions for review..
Welcome to Texas! Liability Protections Fuel the DExit: 3 Strategic Moves for Business Owners to.. Welcome to Texas! Liability Protections Fuel the DExit: 3 Strategic Moves for Business Owners to..

Texas isn’t just bigger — it’s also better, having become a more favorable place for private..
Building an AI Governance Program That Satisfies Both DOJ and SEC Compliance Expectations Building an AI Governance Program That Satisfies Both DOJ and SEC Compliance Expectations

When conducting investigations or determining whether to bring charges, the Department of Justice..
GRATIFYING BUT WRONG?: Court Allows Law Firm’s TCPA DNC Claim to Proceed Against Merchant Funder.. GRATIFYING BUT WRONG?: Court Allows Law Firm’s TCPA DNC Claim to Proceed Against Merchant Funder..

For anyone who has ever owned a business these merchant funding emails just saturate your inbox..
Data Brokers on Notice: California Says Stop Making Opt-Outs So Hard Data Brokers on Notice: California Says Stop Making Opt-Outs So Hard

California’s privacy watchdog, CalPrivacy, fined a data broker $116,490 over an allegedly..
Many Claims, Many Occurrences Many Claims, Many Occurrences

The Tenth Circuit recently addressed whether multiple injuries allegedly resulting from an..
Beltway Buzz, August 28, 2026 Beltway Buzz, August 28, 2026

The Beltway Buzz is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway..
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