Big Law Redefined: Immigration Insights Episode 11 | Immigration Executive Actions and What This Means for Employers [Podcast]

Big Law Redefined: Immigration Insights Episode 11 | Immigration Executive Actions and What This.. Big Law Redefined: Immigration Insights Episode 11 | Immigration Executive Actions and What This..

Hosts Kate Kalmykov and Faraz Qaisrani delve into immigration directives, including increased visa..
MTC Uniformity Committee Propels Airline Sourcing Regulations to a Vote While Broadcasting Rules.. MTC Uniformity Committee Propels Airline Sourcing Regulations to a Vote While Broadcasting Rules..

During a special meeting held on Feb. 2, the Uniformity Committee of the Multistate Tax Commission..
FDA Adds 15 New Substances to its Inventory of Effective FCS Notifications FDA Adds 15 New Substances to its Inventory of Effective FCS Notifications

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently added 15 new substances to its Inventory of..
MIXED BAG: Court Grants in Part and Denies in Part Plaintiff’s Motion to Compel Discovery in TCPA.. MIXED BAG: Court Grants in Part and Denies in Part Plaintiff’s Motion to Compel Discovery in TCPA..

Hi TCPAWorld! The Baroness here and I have an interesting discovery ruling to report.In Robert Nock ..
IRS Finalizes Group Tax Exemption Procedures IRS Finalizes Group Tax Exemption Procedures

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently finalized new procedures for section 501(c)..
DOL Compliance Tools & PBM Regulation, NLRB Intake Updates [Podcast] DOL Compliance Tools & PBM Regulation, NLRB Intake Updates [Podcast]

This week, we discuss the Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) new compliance tools, its proposed pharmacy ..
Touchdown or Tax Down? – How Will the IRS View Sports Contract Gains and Losses Touchdown or Tax Down? – How Will the IRS View Sports Contract Gains and Losses

If you watched the Super Bowl this year, you might have noticed a surge of advertisements for..
Preparing for a Third-Party Sale of a Family Business- Key Business Considerations for Owners Preparing for a Third-Party Sale of a Family Business- Key Business Considerations for Owners

As part of the Great Wealth Transfer, privately owned businesses with an aggregate value estimated..
Betting on the Future-Enforcement Risks in Prediction Markets Betting on the Future-Enforcement Risks in Prediction Markets

Last month, the world watched two remarkable events unfold in quick succession: the U.S. operation..
Novo Nordisk Files Patent Infringement Suit Involving Compounded Semaglutide Products Novo Nordisk Files Patent Infringement Suit Involving Compounded Semaglutide Products

Novo Nordisk filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware on February 9, 2026,..
OIG Issues Guidance, Request for Information on DTC Programs OIG Issues Guidance, Request for Information on DTC Programs

Last week, the OIG posted two important issuances on Direct to Consumer drug programs, including..
Standing Near the Grenade: BIPA Doesn’t Reach Entities That Facilitate—But Do Not.. Standing Near the Grenade: BIPA Doesn’t Reach Entities That Facilitate—But Do Not..

On January 30, 2026, the Appellate Court of Illinois affirmed summary judgment in Salinas v. Arthur ..
Greenhushing: The Indirect Consequence of the Crackdown on Greenwashing? Greenhushing: The Indirect Consequence of the Crackdown on Greenwashing?

The term “greenwashing” was first coined by Jay Westerveld in 1986 when criticising the hotel..
State‑Level GRAS Disclosure Bills Regain Momentum in NY and NJ State‑Level GRAS Disclosure Bills Regain Momentum in NY and NJ

State‑level scrutiny of the Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) framework continues, with recent..
No invitation necessary: when the solicitor general weighs in unsolicited No invitation necessary: when the solicitor general weighs in unsolicited

For decades, the U.S. solicitor general’s most familiar role at the certiorari stage has been..
Defensible Decisions- The EEOC’s New Direction and Courts’ Expanding View of Workplace Harm Defensible Decisions- The EEOC’s New Direction and Courts’ Expanding View of Workplace Harm

In this episode of our Defensible Decisions podcast, Scott Kelly (shareholder, Birmingham) sits..
FCC Bans Import of Foreign Drones and Critical Components FCC Bans Import of Foreign Drones and Critical Components

On Dec. 22, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) expanded its Covered List,..
Federal Court Strikes Down Texas Anti-ESG Investment Law Federal Court Strikes Down Texas Anti-ESG Investment Law

Policymakers at the federal, state, and local levels have questioned whether investment decisions..
A Proactive Approach to Infrastructure Modernization A Proactive Approach to Infrastructure Modernization

Nashville’s Winter Storm Exposes Infrastructure Vulnerabilities That New State Legislation Could..
The Second Amendment landscape The Second Amendment landscape

Now that the Supreme Court appears to have filled out its oral argument docket for the 2025-26 term ..
CNIPA Revokes Three Chinese Patent Firms’ Licenses for Fabricating Partners CNIPA Revokes Three Chinese Patent Firms’ Licenses for Fabricating Partners

On February 6, 2026, China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) released three..
Land to Lots™ Podcast: The Rise of Texas MMDs with Ross Martin of Winstead PC[Podcast] Land to Lots™ Podcast: The Rise of Texas MMDs with Ross Martin of Winstead PC[Podcast]

Listen to Episodes 91 & 92 of the “Land to Lots” podcast, hosted by Carter Froelich with guest..
NLRB Refrain From Overturning Biden-Era Precedent – For Now NLRB Refrain From Overturning Biden-Era Precedent – For Now

The National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or the “Board”) regained a quorum late last year. Many..
Kansas Passes Legislation to Restrict Transgender Bathroom Access in Government Buildings Kansas Passes Legislation to Restrict Transgender Bathroom Access in Government Buildings

Kansas recently became the latest state to pass legislation to restrict transgender individuals’..
EEOC Consolidates Power, Signaling Aggressive, ‘America First’ Agenda Enforcement EEOC Consolidates Power, Signaling Aggressive, ‘America First’ Agenda Enforcement

In January 2026, through a series of party-line votes, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity..
Key Takeaways- Health-Related Provisions In the FY 2026 Minibus Key Takeaways- Health-Related Provisions In the FY 2026 Minibus

On February 3, 2026, a comprehensive fiscal year (FY) 2026 appropriations package advanced through..
China State Tobacco Monopoly Administration Expands Oversight to Nicotine Pouches and Smokeless.. China State Tobacco Monopoly Administration Expands Oversight to Nicotine Pouches and Smokeless..

On January 9, 2026, China’s top tobacco regulator, the State Tobacco Monopoly Administration (STMA),..
The State of Employment Law: Menstruation Accommodation Laws Could Be the Next Trend in Women’s.. The State of Employment Law: Menstruation Accommodation Laws Could Be the Next Trend in Women’s..

In this series, we will explore some of the ways states vary from one another in their employment..
REMINDER: Upcoming OSHA Deadline for Electronic Injury Submission, 300A Posting REMINDER: Upcoming OSHA Deadline for Electronic Injury Submission, 300A Posting

While most employers understand that OSHA requires them to record and report workplace injuries..
NSCEB Fact Sheet Offers Biotechnology Solutions for Critical Minerals NSCEB Fact Sheet Offers Biotechnology Solutions for Critical Minerals

On February 4, 2026, the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) announced..
From Compliance to Litigation: How Data Privacy Practices Are Driving Class Actions in Canada From Compliance to Litigation: How Data Privacy Practices Are Driving Class Actions in Canada

Recent decisions by the Superior Court of Québec and the Ontario Superior Court to certify consumer ..
Case Exterminated Too Soon- DTSA and CFAA Claims Survive Case Exterminated Too Soon- DTSA and CFAA Claims Survive

The US Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit partially reversed and partially affirmed a series of ..
ICE at the Door- How to Prepare for and Respond to a Visit ICE at the Door- How to Prepare for and Respond to a Visit

As immigration enforcement actions continue to rise, employers can prepare for inspections and..
Attorney-Client Privilege and AI: What Florida Attorneys Must Know Attorney-Client Privilege and AI: What Florida Attorneys Must Know

As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in legal workflows, managing partners and..
USCIS Announces H-1B Cap Registration Period for FY 2027 USCIS Announces H-1B Cap Registration Period for FY 2027

On January 30, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the initial..
SCOTUStoday for Thursday, February 5 SCOTUStoday for Thursday, February 5

As we’ve noted many times before, we read a lot of news stories in the process of preparing this..
Proposed Rules Issued on Recent NYC Earned Safe and Sick Time Act Amendments Proposed Rules Issued on Recent NYC Earned Safe and Sick Time Act Amendments

Proposed rules have been released in advance of recent amendments to the NYC Earned Safe and Sick..
The Importance and Impact of Practice Plans for Lawyers The Importance and Impact of Practice Plans for Lawyers

A practice plan can best be described as a process that results in a set of priorities for an..
Michigan Federal Court Rejects Trump Administration Efforts to Quash Michigan State Action on.. Michigan Federal Court Rejects Trump Administration Efforts to Quash Michigan State Action on..

The federal trial court decision in United States v. State of Michigan represents a setback for the ..
There was a surge in executions in 2025. Here’s how the Supreme Court responded. There was a surge in executions in 2025. Here’s how the Supreme Court responded.

In 2025, the United States saw a surge in executions after a period of decline. According to the..
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