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I have seen the line Independence now, independence forever! attributed to Daniel Webster but I..
Unanimous court rebuffs higher standard for discrimination claims by children with disabilities Unanimous court rebuffs higher standard for discrimination claims by children with disabilities

In A.J.T. v. Osseo Area Schools, Independent School District No. 279, the Supreme Court considered..
La. Legislation Prohibits Class Action Lawsuits Against the La. Department of Revenue La. Legislation Prohibits Class Action Lawsuits Against the La. Department of Revenue

Yesterday, the Louisiana Legislature passed House Bill 416 and sent it to Governor Landry for his..
“Supreme Court Shakes Things Up: Reversal of the ‘Background Circumstances’ Rule Marks Major Legal.. “Supreme Court Shakes Things Up: Reversal of the ‘Background Circumstances’ Rule Marks Major Legal..

Before June 5, 2025, the law (at least in some jurisdictions) was that majority-group employees (e..
SCOTUS Levels the Field for “Reverse” Discrimination: Potential Consequences SCOTUS Levels the Field for “Reverse” Discrimination: Potential Consequences

Writing for a unanimous Court, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson states that Title VII does not require ..
Amidst EPA’s Reconsideration, PADEP Publishes Proposed State Plan for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from .. Amidst EPA’s Reconsideration, PADEP Publishes Proposed State Plan for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from ..

On May 31, 2025, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) published notice..
The Dispatch hires Kelsey Dallas as SCOTUSblog managing editor The Dispatch hires Kelsey Dallas as SCOTUSblog managing editor

The Dispatch has named Kelsey Dallas as managing editor of SCOTUSblog, further cementing its legal..
SSA Pauses Automatic Issuance of SSNs for Certain Immigration Applicants SSA Pauses Automatic Issuance of SSNs for Certain Immigration Applicants

TakeawaysAs of March 19, 2025, the SSA has paused automatic SSN issuance for many immigrant..
Trump Administration Targets State Climate Laws Trump Administration Targets State Climate Laws

U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi is expected to release a report any day detailing the Justice..
PART 3: Data Categories and Surveillance Pricing: Ferguson’s Nuanced Approach to Privacy Innovation PART 3: Data Categories and Surveillance Pricing: Ferguson’s Nuanced Approach to Privacy Innovation

As FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson establishes his enforcement priorities, his positions on data..
Cloud Control: Alabama’s Newest Nicotine Regulation That’s Just Too “Juicy” to Ignore Cloud Control: Alabama’s Newest Nicotine Regulation That’s Just Too “Juicy” to Ignore

On May 14, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed Alabama HB8 into law. Effective June 1, HB8 introduced..
Reporters call for live-streaming opinion announcements Reporters call for live-streaming opinion announcements

On June 7, 2024, a large group of reporters covering the Supreme Court (including this reporter)..
Subscription Shake-Up: Navigating the FTC’s Click-to-Cancel Rule Subscription Shake-Up: Navigating the FTC’s Click-to-Cancel Rule

In October 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) updated its 1973 Negative Option Rule to..
Full Cost Recovery Proposed for Application Fees Under Australia's Mandatory Merger Clearance Regime Full Cost Recovery Proposed for Application Fees Under Australia's Mandatory Merger Clearance Regime

In BriefThe Australian Treasury and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has..
The morning read for Wednesday, June 11 The morning read for Wednesday, June 11

Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court...
Trump’s New Cybersecurity Executive Order: What Contractors Need to Know Trump’s New Cybersecurity Executive Order: What Contractors Need to Know

On June 6, 2025, the Trump Administration released a new Executive Order (“EO”) on cybersecurity..
The Bottom Line: Cost and Pricing Updates | Act of God or Compensable Delay? The Bottom Line: Cost and Pricing Updates | Act of God or Compensable Delay?

Appeal of Gideon Contracting, LLC, ASBCA No. 63561 (May 12, 2025)The Bottom Line: When the..
USCIS Issues Updated Guidance on Terminated Venezuela TPS Following SCOTUS Decision USCIS Issues Updated Guidance on Terminated Venezuela TPS Following SCOTUS Decision

USCIS has issued updated guidance following the U.S. Supreme Court’s May 19, 2025, decision to..
Mission Creep Watch: A non-relisted case the Supreme Court might grant Mission Creep Watch: A non-relisted case the Supreme Court might grant

The Relist Watch column examines cert petitions that the Supreme Court has “relisted” for its..
Investment Advisers to Launch AML Programs January 1, 2026 Investment Advisers to Launch AML Programs January 1, 2026

Beginning January 1, 2026, many investment advisers will be required under federal law to implement ..
First Amendment Freedoms and Federal Funds: Why Harvard’s Stand Matters for All Americans First Amendment Freedoms and Federal Funds: Why Harvard’s Stand Matters for All Americans

On April 11, 2025, the Trump Administration sent its now-infamous demand letter to Harvard..
What Do Recent DEI Training-Focused Federal Agency Guidance and Court Decisions Mean for Employers? What Do Recent DEI Training-Focused Federal Agency Guidance and Court Decisions Mean for Employers?

TakeawaysRecent legal developments underscore the importance of program design.Assessing employee..
Distinguishing Deceptive Trade Practices From Negligent Care: Exploring the Boundaries Between.. Distinguishing Deceptive Trade Practices From Negligent Care: Exploring the Boundaries Between..

Hospitals and health systems are familiar with traditional medical malpractice cases, but as..
Weekly Bankruptcy Alert June 9, 2025 (For the Week Ending June 8, 2025) Weekly Bankruptcy Alert June 9, 2025 (For the Week Ending June 8, 2025)

Covering reported business bankruptcy filings in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Rhode..
Pride and Prejudice: Federal Court in Texas Vacates Portions of the EEOC’s Workplace Guidance.. Pride and Prejudice: Federal Court in Texas Vacates Portions of the EEOC’s Workplace Guidance..

On May 15, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas issued a significant..
DOL Plans to Replace ESG Rule for Retirement Plan Fiduciaries DOL Plans to Replace ESG Rule for Retirement Plan Fiduciaries

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) indicated in court documents that it intends to begin new..
How the New Pennsylvania Distracted Driving Law Affects Drivers Starting June 2025 How the New Pennsylvania Distracted Driving Law Affects Drivers Starting June 2025

Starting June 5, 2025, Pennsylvania will take a significant step toward improving road safety with..
New Travel Restrictions: Critical Information for Affected Nationals, Their Families & Employers New Travel Restrictions: Critical Information for Affected Nationals, Their Families & Employers

Quick summaryThe White House has reinstated and significantly expanded travel restrictions..
New Travel Ban Takes Effect Today New Travel Ban Takes Effect Today

On June 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order restricting the entry of certain..
FAR 2.0 Rollout Begins FAR 2.0 Rollout Begins

We recently wrote about the Trump administration’s efforts to streamline the Federal Acquisition..
Local Announcement: What Qualifies for Wrongful Termination in Massachusetts? Local Announcement: What Qualifies for Wrongful Termination in Massachusetts?

Check out the latest community post from one of your neighbors. (The views expressed in this post..
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Trump Security Plan Equals New Travel Ban Trump Security Plan Equals New Travel Ban

The Trump Administration announced a new travel ban impacting 19 countries earlier this week,..
Beltway Buzz, June 6, 2025 Beltway Buzz, June 6, 2025

The Beltway Buzz™ is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway..
EDPB Finalizes Guidelines on Data Transfers to Third Country Authorities and Training Materials on.. EDPB Finalizes Guidelines on Data Transfers to Third Country Authorities and Training Materials on..

Data Transfers to Third Country AuthoritiesOn June 4, 2025, the European Data Protection Board..
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SEC Continues to Scrutinize Investment Adviser Fee Disclosures SEC Continues to Scrutinize Investment Adviser Fee Disclosures

Although certain enforcement priorities of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have..
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A law review article authored by a Vice Chancellor of the Delaware Court of Chancery that..
Martoccio Law Group - Employment Attorney | Wrongful Termination Lawyer Atlanta, GA | Podcastindex.. Martoccio Law Group - Employment Attorney | Wrongful Termination Lawyer Atlanta, GA | Podcastindex..

Wrongful Termination Lawyer Atlanta, GAHow can I demonstrate that I was fired illegally? To prove..
By Any Other Name: Rules Limiting Alternative Pleading in Professional Liability Actions By Any Other Name: Rules Limiting Alternative Pleading in Professional Liability Actions

Most states allow former clients to assert claims against a licensed professional in either tort or ..
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