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

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)..
Judge Allows Justice Department’s iPhone Monopolization Suit to Proceed Judge Allows Justice Department’s iPhone Monopolization Suit to Proceed

OverviewOn June 30, 2025, the US District Court for the District of New Jersey denied Apple’s..
FTC Takes Action to Prevent Anticompetitive Effects of Retail Gas Station Deal FTC Takes Action to Prevent Anticompetitive Effects of Retail Gas Station Deal

Today, the Federal Trade Commission took action to protect Americans from paying higher prices at..
Pennsylvania to Require Licenses for Virtual Currency Transmitters Pennsylvania to Require Licenses for Virtual Currency Transmitters

On June 27, Pennsylvania enacted Senate Bill 202, which significantly expands the Commonwealth’s..
OFCCP Proposes Changes to Employment Discrimination Complaint Forms OFCCP Proposes Changes to Employment Discrimination Complaint Forms

The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) is..
FDA Publishes Proposed 2025 Human Foods Program Guidance Agenda FDA Publishes Proposed 2025 Human Foods Program Guidance Agenda

On Monday, June 30, 2025, FDA’s Human Food Program published its proposed 2025 guidance agenda..
One Big Beautiful Bill Effect on Schools One Big Beautiful Bill Effect on Schools

The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) includes some provisions relevant to private schools and donors..
California’s Latest Dose of Enforcement Regarding Health Data California’s Latest Dose of Enforcement Regarding Health Data

On July 1, 2025, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a settlement with Healthline Media ..
State Department Updates Foreign Affairs Manual: Stricter Rules for Immigrant Visas Linked to.. State Department Updates Foreign Affairs Manual: Stricter Rules for Immigrant Visas Linked to..

Overview of the Recent FAM UpdateOn June 10, 2025, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) updated the..
Blockchain+ Bi-Weekly; Highlights of the Last Two Weeks in Web3 Law: July 3, 2025 Blockchain+ Bi-Weekly; Highlights of the Last Two Weeks in Web3 Law: July 3, 2025

It’s been an eventful stretch in crypto law and regulation. The Senate passed the GENIUS Act — the..
Texas Legislature Passes Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act Texas Legislature Passes Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act

On May 30, 2025, the Texas legislature passed the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence..
Ninth Circuit Reviews Website Tracking Class Actions and the Reach of California’s Privacy Law Ninth Circuit Reviews Website Tracking Class Actions and the Reach of California’s Privacy Law

Key Takeaways:The Ninth Circuit court of appeals reviewed three separate proposed class actions..
Mass. Appeals Court Limits Chapter 93A Claims in Commercial Lending Disputes Mass. Appeals Court Limits Chapter 93A Claims in Commercial Lending Disputes

The Massachusetts Appeals Court, in Stranberg v. Cooperative Bank, recently concluded that “every..
Australia: Preparing for Australia’s Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing ACT.. Australia: Preparing for Australia’s Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing ACT..

In preparation for the changes to the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act..
California CCPA Settlement: Health Website Penalized for Tracking Non-Compliance California CCPA Settlement: Health Website Penalized for Tracking Non-Compliance

On July 1, 2025, the California attorney general (AG) announced a $1.55 million settlement (pending ..
NSCEB Seeks Input to Modernize Biotechnology Product Regulation NSCEB Seeks Input to Modernize Biotechnology Product Regulation

The National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) announced on July 1, 2025, that..
Effective Immediately: CEQA Reform Legislation Effective Immediately: CEQA Reform Legislation

On June 30, 2025, Governor Newsom signed two budget trailer bills into law: Assembly Bill 130 and..
Florida Legislative Session 2025: Health Care Highlights Florida Legislative Session 2025: Health Care Highlights

The Florida Regular Legislative Session began on March 4, 2025, and ended on June 6, 2025. Below is ..
#WorkforceWednesday: What Employers Need to Know—Key Labor and Employment Developments in.. #WorkforceWednesday: What Employers Need to Know—Key Labor and Employment Developments in..

This week, we explore Washington State’s new employment laws on reductions in force and background..
U.S. Senate Strikes Proposed 10-Year Ban on State and Local AI Regulation From Spending Bill U.S. Senate Strikes Proposed 10-Year Ban on State and Local AI Regulation From Spending Bill

On July 1, 2025, the U.S. Senate nearly unanimously voted to remove a proposed ten-year ban that..
First Six Months of the Trump Administration — A Conversation with James V. Aidala [Podcast] First Six Months of the Trump Administration — A Conversation with James V. Aidala [Podcast]

This week, I was pleased to welcome back to the studio Jim Aidala, Senior Government Affairs..
If You’re Experiencing a Massive Jury Verdict, Hang Up and Dial 911! If You’re Experiencing a Massive Jury Verdict, Hang Up and Dial 911!

A California jury did it again!  Last Thursday, a Los Angeles jury awarded $27.5 million to a..
California Appellate Court Affirms Employer’s Decertification of Meal and Rest Period Class Action California Appellate Court Affirms Employer’s Decertification of Meal and Rest Period Class Action

The California Court of Appeal, First Appellate District, recently affirmed a trial court ruling..
District Courts Empowered to Independently Analyze FCC TCPA Interpretations District Courts Empowered to Independently Analyze FCC TCPA Interpretations

In a much-awaited decision, the U.S. Supreme Court (Supreme Court) has ruled that in civil..
INVITATION: Court Refuses to Allow Litigators to Manufacture TCPA Claims–Holds A Company Can Safely .. INVITATION: Court Refuses to Allow Litigators to Manufacture TCPA Claims–Holds A Company Can Safely ..

Really interesting one here.Common situation– consumer calls a business number (perhaps by mistake) ..
Florida District Court Declines to Expand ERISA Disclosure Requirements Florida District Court Declines to Expand ERISA Disclosure Requirements

A Florida district court recently gave TECO Energy, Inc. another victory in an ERISA case when it..
OFCCP Unveils Regulation Changes Winding Down Federal Contractor Affirmative Action Mandates OFCCP Unveils Regulation Changes Winding Down Federal Contractor Affirmative Action Mandates

The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has..
Minnesota’s Paid Leave Law Is Final: Here’s How Employers Can Prepare Now Minnesota’s Paid Leave Law Is Final: Here’s How Employers Can Prepare Now

TakeawaysThe state’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Law survived the legislative session with..
In Case You Missed It: DOL Prohibited From Collecting Liquidated Damages in Wage & Hour.. In Case You Missed It: DOL Prohibited From Collecting Liquidated Damages in Wage & Hour..

In case you missed it, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued a News Release on Friday, June 27, 2025,..
New York Legislature Amends Pay Frequency Law to Limit Damages for First-Time Offenders New York Legislature Amends Pay Frequency Law to Limit Damages for First-Time Offenders

The New York State Legislature has amended New York Labor Law (“the Law”) to reduce statutory..
The Supreme Court Reins in Agency Power Again: What McKesson Means for TCPA Litigation The Supreme Court Reins in Agency Power Again: What McKesson Means for TCPA Litigation

The Supreme Court recently signaled a further shift away from judicial deference to administrative..
Court adds seven new cases to the 2025-26 term Court adds seven new cases to the 2025-26 term

The Supreme Court on Monday morning added seven new cases, covering issues ranging from..
U.S. Department of Labor Reinstates Policy Prohibiting Seeking Liquidated Damages in Pre-Litigation .. U.S. Department of Labor Reinstates Policy Prohibiting Seeking Liquidated Damages in Pre-Litigation ..

On June 27, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL” or the “Department”) issued Field Assistance..
ACLU Sues Tennessee Over Immigration Law Making it a Felony to Vote for Sanctuary City Policies ACLU Sues Tennessee Over Immigration Law Making it a Felony to Vote for Sanctuary City Policies

In February 2025, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed a bill into law strengthening immigration..
Constellation and Meta PPA: Tech AI and Clean Energy Goals Preserve Existing Nuclear Generation Constellation and Meta PPA: Tech AI and Clean Energy Goals Preserve Existing Nuclear Generation

On June 3, 2025, Constellation and Meta announced a 20-year virtual power purchase agreement (the..
Federal Courts Issue First Key Rulings on Fair Use Defense in Generative AI Copyright Claims Federal Courts Issue First Key Rulings on Fair Use Defense in Generative AI Copyright Claims

The courts held that training large language models (LLMs) on copyrighted materials can be..
The Potential For One Long Moratorium on AI Regulation The Potential For One Long Moratorium on AI Regulation

The federal budget bill titled One Big Beautiful Bill aims to unharness artificial intelligence..
Pending State Housing Laws: Expedited Approval of Post-Entitlement Permits Pending State Housing Laws: Expedited Approval of Post-Entitlement Permits

Various state housing bills are currently making their way through the California State Legislature ..
Supreme Court Rules Federal District Courts Likely Lack Authority for Universal Injunctions Supreme Court Rules Federal District Courts Likely Lack Authority for Universal Injunctions

On June 27, 2025, the Supreme Court of the United States held that federal district courts likely..
Accidentally Deceased: Can a Consumer Reporting Agency be Liable for a Mistake? Accidentally Deceased: Can a Consumer Reporting Agency be Liable for a Mistake?

Last week, U.S. District Judge Joshua D. Wolson of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania denied..
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