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Federal Court Blocks Trump’s Anti-DEI Executive Orders Nationwide Federal Court Blocks Trump’s Anti-DEI Executive Orders Nationwide

OverviewShortly after taking office, President Donald Trump issued two executive orders (EOs)..
Cal. Appellate Court Upholds Multi-Version Arbitration Agreement Cal. Appellate Court Upholds Multi-Version Arbitration Agreement

On April 7, 2026, a California appellate court enforced an arbitration agreement spanning three..
What’s that Sound? FinCEN Proposes Long-Awaited Regulations Implementing its Whistleblower Bounty.. What’s that Sound? FinCEN Proposes Long-Awaited Regulations Implementing its Whistleblower Bounty..

On April 1, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network..
Healthcare Preview for the Week of: April 27, 2026 [Podcast] Healthcare Preview for the Week of: April 27, 2026 [Podcast]

Hospital systems in the spotlightThis week’s main healthcare item is the much-anticipated House..
US Department of Labor Proposes New Rule on Joint Employer Status US Department of Labor Proposes New Rule on Joint Employer Status

On 22 April 2026, the US Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division announced a proposed..
Overturning Religious Precedent Overturning Religious Precedent
Key Trends and Developments in White Collar Litigation and Investigations Key Trends and Developments in White Collar Litigation and Investigations

The landscape of white-collar criminal defense and government investigations continues to evolve at ..
When NASA made Scalia turn on judicial restraint When NASA made Scalia turn on judicial restraint
Supreme Court to hear argument on whether corporations can be held liable as accomplices in.. Supreme Court to hear argument on whether corporations can be held liable as accomplices in..
Final arguments of the term Final arguments of the term

Welcome to what’s expected to be the final week of arguments for the 2025-26 term.
China Reports Progress on Intellectual Property Development in 2025 at April 2026 Press Conference China Reports Progress on Intellectual Property Development in 2025 at April 2026 Press Conference

On April 23, 2026, the State Council Information Office held a press conference on China’s 2025..
Beltway Buzz, April 24, 2026 Beltway Buzz, April 24, 2026

The Beltway Buzz is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway..
This Space Is Getting Hot: The DOJ’s Final Order Rescheduling Medical Marijuana to Schedule III Is.. This Space Is Getting Hot: The DOJ’s Final Order Rescheduling Medical Marijuana to Schedule III Is..

After years of false starts, stalled hearings, a retired judge, a fired attorney general, and a..
New Suit Seeks to Enjoin EO 14398: Implications for Government Contractors New Suit Seeks to Enjoin EO 14398: Implications for Government Contractors

Less than one month after the issuance of Executive Order 14398 (“EO 14398”), “Addressing DEI..
Illinois Court Orders County to Issue Permits for Six Solar Energy Projects Illinois Court Orders County to Issue Permits for Six Solar Energy Projects

A Will County circuit court ordered the county board to issue permits for six solar energy projects ..
Maine Could Ban New Data Centers – And What it Means for Everyone Else Maine Could Ban New Data Centers – And What it Means for Everyone Else

The Maine Legislature recently passed L.D. 307, temporarily pausing construction of new large data..
A Refresher on Religious Accommodation A Refresher on Religious Accommodation

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, many employers received more religious accommodation ..
Seven relists walk into a bar Seven relists walk into a bar

Since our last post, the Supreme Court has done a bit of spring cleaning of the relist rolls.
Court holds that 30-day deadline for removing cases to federal court is mandatory Court holds that 30-day deadline for removing cases to federal court is mandatory
For Those About to Agentic, We Salute You! Of Mythos and Agentic AI. For Those About to Agentic, We Salute You! Of Mythos and Agentic AI.

Agentic AI holds as much promise as it does risk. Frontier models are becoming more and more..
Sotomayor vs. Kavanaugh? Sotomayor vs. Kavanaugh?
SEC Office of Inspector General Announces New Cash Awards Program to Reduce Fraud and Waste SEC Office of Inspector General Announces New Cash Awards Program to Reduce Fraud and Waste

Last week, the SEC Office of Inspector General (OIG) launched a new Cash Awards Program to..
Can Local Governments in Western Australia Use AI to Assess Tenders and Expressions of Interest? Can Local Governments in Western Australia Use AI to Assess Tenders and Expressions of Interest?

EOIs and Tenders by Local GovernmentsA local government (LG) in Western Australia will frequently..
Earnout Dispute Fails as Court Refuses to Expand Chapter 93A Beyond Contract Earnout Dispute Fails as Court Refuses to Expand Chapter 93A Beyond Contract

On March 4, 2026, the Massachusetts Superior Court granted summary judgment to the defendants on..
May 2026 Visa Bulletin: EB-2 Is Current for Green Card Filing May 2026 Visa Bulletin: EB-2 Is Current for Green Card Filing

The May 2026 Visa Bulletin is out. For EB-2 applicants from most countries, the Final Action Dates..
BREAKING- DOL Unveils New Proposed Rule for Joint Employer Liability BREAKING- DOL Unveils New Proposed Rule for Joint Employer Liability

On April 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) released a..
Texas AG Investigates Lululemon for Potential Presence of PFAS in Activewear Texas AG Investigates Lululemon for Potential Presence of PFAS in Activewear

Texas Attorney General (AG) Ken Paxton announced on April 13, 2026, that he issued a Civil..
Texas Turns Up Heat on Medicaid Fraud Texas Turns Up Heat on Medicaid Fraud

Key Takeaways:Texas has launched investigations into dozens of Medicaid providers using newly..
Foley Automotive Update: April 21, 2026 Foley Automotive Update: April 21, 2026

Analysis by Julie Dautermann, Competitive Intelligence AnalystFoley is here to help you through all ..
Delay Defeats Arbitration: Nevada High Court Finds 17 Months Too Long Delay Defeats Arbitration: Nevada High Court Finds 17 Months Too Long

While arbitration clauses are ubiquitous in contracts, they are meaningless if the parties do not..
DOJ’s Extension of Government Website Accessibility Guidelines May Impact Private Sector Websites DOJ’s Extension of Government Website Accessibility Guidelines May Impact Private Sector Websites

Just days before the first compliance deadline (April 24, 2026) for the U.S. Department of..
Litigating Permanent Partial Disability: Strategic Valuation Under Nevada Workers’ Compensation Law Litigating Permanent Partial Disability: Strategic Valuation Under Nevada Workers’ Compensation Law

A workers' compensation claim fractures the moment a doctor writes the words Maximum Medical..
What Every Multinational Should Know About … Filing for IEEPA Refunds Using CAPE What Every Multinational Should Know About … Filing for IEEPA Refunds Using CAPE

Okay, so we recognize that the historic record for Jim Croce actually singing about tariff refunds..
NO SPECIFIC VIDEO, NO VPPA CLAIM- Court Draws a Clear Line. NO SPECIFIC VIDEO, NO VPPA CLAIM- Court Draws a Clear Line.

There is a certain rhythm to the recent wave of Video Privacy Protection Act litigation. Plaintiffs ..
Disclosure in England and Wales: Where to Next on the AI Journey? Disclosure in England and Wales: Where to Next on the AI Journey?

Nineteenth century English engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel understood that advances in technology..
Beltway Buzz, April 17, 2026 Beltway Buzz, April 17, 2026

The Beltway Buzz is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway..
California’s Packaging EPR Deadlines Are Approaching: What Producers Need to Know About Source.. California’s Packaging EPR Deadlines Are Approaching: What Producers Need to Know About Source..

Key TakeawaysWhat Happened? Despite delayed implementing regulations, Circular Action Alliance..
Washington State Enacts First-of-Its-Kind Chatbot Disclosure Law Washington State Enacts First-of-Its-Kind Chatbot Disclosure Law

Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson recently signed House Bill 2225 (the Chatbot Disclosure Act) ..
McDermott+ Check-Up: April 17, 2026 McDermott+ Check-Up: April 17, 2026

This Week's DoseTrump administration officials head to Capitol Hill to testify on FY 2027 budget..
Fourth Circuit Holds That “Contingent” Proof of Claim Did Not Trigger Statute of Limitations to.. Fourth Circuit Holds That “Contingent” Proof of Claim Did Not Trigger Statute of Limitations to..

In International Painters and Allied Trades Industry Pension Fund v. Florida Glass of Tampa Bay,..
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