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From the Pickup Line to the Picket Line: What Employers Need to Know About the Gig Economy Labor.. From the Pickup Line to the Picket Line: What Employers Need to Know About the Gig Economy Labor..

The gig economy has emerged as a defining aspect of the modern workforce, transforming how people..
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,..
Trade Developments- CBP to Launch Phase 1 of IEEPA Tariff Refund Portal on April 20 While White.. Trade Developments- CBP to Launch Phase 1 of IEEPA Tariff Refund Portal on April 20 While White..

In the year since President Trump’s April 2, 2025 “Liberation Day,” U.S. trade policy has rapidly..
ICE Updates Form I-9 Inspection Guidance, Expands Substantive Violations: Employer Considerations ICE Updates Form I-9 Inspection Guidance, Expands Substantive Violations: Employer Considerations

On March 16, 2026, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) updated its Form I-9 Inspection..
NFIP Flood Insurance Policy Pitfalls: What South Carolina Policyholders Should Know Before Disaster .. NFIP Flood Insurance Policy Pitfalls: What South Carolina Policyholders Should Know Before Disaster ..

If you own property in South Carolina, particularly along the coast from Hilton Head to Myrtle..
Court to consider rights of lawful permanent residents accused of committing a crime Court to consider rights of lawful permanent residents accused of committing a crime

During oral argument on Wednesday in Blanche v. Lau, the justices will consider the rights of..
Opinion(s) on the way Opinion(s) on the way

Good morning, and welcome to what’s expected to be April’s first opinion day. We will be live..
FinCEN Proposes Major Revisions to AML/CFT Program Requirements FinCEN Proposes Major Revisions to AML/CFT Program Requirements

On April 7, FinCEN announced a proposed rule that would significantly revise anti-money laundering..
Refund Rollout: Getting Your House in Order Refund Rollout: Getting Your House in Order

On April 10, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that, beginning April 20,..
New Section 232 Tariff Overhaul: Winners, Losers, and Unintended Consequences New Section 232 Tariff Overhaul: Winners, Losers, and Unintended Consequences

On April 2, 2026, President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation modifying the Section 232 tariff..
Competition Currents | April 2026 Competition Currents | April 2026

United StatesA. Federal Trade Commission (FTC)1. FTC Chairman commits to pursuing merger challenges ..
Social Engineering Schemes Target C-Suite Executives Social Engineering Schemes Target C-Suite Executives

March was a busy month for former Black Basta affiliates who are using old social engineering..
Where’s Waldo? Inventorship Error Fatal When Omitted Coinventor Cannot be Found Where’s Waldo? Inventorship Error Fatal When Omitted Coinventor Cannot be Found

Addressing the limits of correcting inventorship, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit..
Preparing a Family Business for Sale in the UK – Things to Consider Preparing a Family Business for Sale in the UK – Things to Consider

The sale of a family business is a complex process. Almost invariably, it will raise issues that..
Treasury and FinCEN Announce Heightened Focus on Healthcare Fraud Treasury and FinCEN Announce Heightened Focus on Healthcare Fraud

The Headline. The US Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has ..
Those Unpredictable Teen Years: A Practical Guide to Considerations for Maturing ESOPs Those Unpredictable Teen Years: A Practical Guide to Considerations for Maturing ESOPs

Employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) have proven to be powerful tools for aligning employee..
Drawing the Line: Crafting Clear, Enforceable Exclusives in Commercial Leases Drawing the Line: Crafting Clear, Enforceable Exclusives in Commercial Leases

Last month, in KRG Bayonne Urban Renewal, LLC v. Wal-Mart Stores East, LP, the Superior Court of..
How You Can Prevent Your Dog from Biting How You Can Prevent Your Dog from Biting

Each April, National Dog Bite Prevention Week is a reminder that dog bites are largely preventable..
Real Smart - Inside High-Stakes Disputes: What Business Leaders Need to Know [Video, Podcast] Real Smart - Inside High-Stakes Disputes: What Business Leaders Need to Know [Video, Podcast]

How do top trial lawyers stay calm under pressure — and help leaders make smarter decisions when..
The Insurance Implications of AI in Your Business- Is Your Current Coverage Keeping Up? The Insurance Implications of AI in Your Business- Is Your Current Coverage Keeping Up?

Artificial intelligence is no longer a future consideration for business owners. It is a present..
Dividing and Conquering- Best Method Obligations Follow Every Divisional Patent Application Dividing and Conquering- Best Method Obligations Follow Every Divisional Patent Application

In an important decision, the Full Federal Court in The NOCO Company v Brown and Watson..
Consumer Legal Funding as Local Economic Support: Sustaining Households and Strengthening.. Consumer Legal Funding as Local Economic Support: Sustaining Households and Strengthening..

Public discussion around consumer legal funding often focuses on its role within the litigation..
Government Relations Networking in Michigan: Strengthening Policy Engagement Government Relations Networking in Michigan: Strengthening Policy Engagement

Learn how networking supports effective governmental consultation in Michigan, benefiting..
California’s New Digital Financial Assets Law Requires Application for Cryptocurrency Licenses to.. California’s New Digital Financial Assets Law Requires Application for Cryptocurrency Licenses to..

Entities subject to California’s new Digital Financial Assets Law (“DFAL”), signed by Governor..
GAO Sustains Protest Over Unreasonable Response Times in RFQ Amendments GAO Sustains Protest Over Unreasonable Response Times in RFQ Amendments

In a decision that underscores the limits of “speed” in federal procurement, the Government..
Incentives for Whistleblowers Remain, Even When the Government Declines a Case Incentives for Whistleblowers Remain, Even When the Government Declines a Case

Mortgage lenders and other entities submitting claims for payment to the federal government should..
FCC Adds Foreign-Produced Consumer Routers to Banned Equipment List FCC Adds Foreign-Produced Consumer Routers to Banned Equipment List

On March 23, 2026, the FCC released a Public Notice announcing that new, foreign-produced consumer..
Washington’s Recently Amended Non-Competition Restrictions Render Past or Existing Covenants.. Washington’s Recently Amended Non-Competition Restrictions Render Past or Existing Covenants..

TakeawaysWashington will effectively ban all employment non-compete agreements as of 06.30.27, with ..
Growth, Pressure, and Planning- Why North Carolina Farmers Need Legal Counsel Now More Than Ever Growth, Pressure, and Planning- Why North Carolina Farmers Need Legal Counsel Now More Than Ever

Most farmers did not get into farming because they dreamed of sitting across a table from an..
2026 340B Program Update – 340B Rebate Model RFI Comments Due and Manufacturers Continue.. 2026 340B Program Update – 340B Rebate Model RFI Comments Due and Manufacturers Continue..

Key TakeawaysHRSA has extended the deadline for comments on its proposed 340B rebate model pilot..
EPA Looks to Evaluate Microplastics under the Safe Drinking Water Act EPA Looks to Evaluate Microplastics under the Safe Drinking Water Act

On April 6, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the draft of its sixth..
IRS Roundup April 1 – April 9, 2026 IRS Roundup April 1 – April 9, 2026

Check out our summary of significant Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance and relevant tax..
Washington State Takes on AI “Deepfakes” Washington State Takes on AI “Deepfakes”

Washington state joined Tennessee in amending existing law to prohibit AI deepfakes. Whereas..
CROCS AFTER DARK: A Quiet Hours Claim That’s Not So Loud CROCS AFTER DARK: A Quiet Hours Claim That’s Not So Loud

In Gonzalez v. Crocs, Inc., a new TCPA class action out of the Southern District of Florida, the..
Sweden’s Plan to Integrate EU Pay Transparency Directive into Discrimination Act Faces Uncertainty Sweden’s Plan to Integrate EU Pay Transparency Directive into Discrimination Act Faces Uncertainty

Sweden’s planned implementation of the EU pay transparency directive (Directive (EU) 2023/970)..
FTC Announces StubHub Refunding $10MM in Fees to Consumers for Alleged Deceptive Ticket Pricing FTC Announces StubHub Refunding $10MM in Fees to Consumers for Alleged Deceptive Ticket Pricing

On April 9, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission announced that StubHub, the nation’s largest ticket..
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