Pennsylvania’s Proposed Ban on Driver’s Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants: What It Means for the Commonwealth

Pennsylvania’s Proposed Ban on Driver’s Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants: What It Means for the .. Pennsylvania’s Proposed Ban on Driver’s Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants: What It Means for the ..

Pennsylvania is once again at the center of a heated political debate—this time over a proposed..
Supreme Court Agrees to Weigh in on Disgorgement Supreme Court Agrees to Weigh in on Disgorgement

The Supreme Court recently agreed to hear an appeal in the case of Ongkaruck Sripetch v. U.S...
CNIPA Releases 2025 Statistics – Total Patent Grants Down 16% YoY CNIPA Releases 2025 Statistics – Total Patent Grants Down 16% YoY

China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has recently released full year..
New York AG Requests Information on Algorithmic Pricing from Instacart New York AG Requests Information on Algorithmic Pricing from Instacart

On January 8, 2026, New York Attorney General Letitia James (the “NY AG”) sent a letter to..
Digital Health Policy- FDA Relaxes Restrictions over Wearables and AI Decision Making Tools in Two.. Digital Health Policy- FDA Relaxes Restrictions over Wearables and AI Decision Making Tools in Two..

On January 6, 2026, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) updated two guidance documents..
Recent FTC Warning Letters Remind Companies of Obligations Regarding Consumer Reviews & Testimonials Recent FTC Warning Letters Remind Companies of Obligations Regarding Consumer Reviews & Testimonials

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently sent warning letters to 10 companies advising them of..
11th Circuit Confirms ICC Tribunal’s Power to Pierce the Corporate Veil 11th Circuit Confirms ICC Tribunal’s Power to Pierce the Corporate Veil

In Pott v. World Capital Properties, the 11th Circuit held that an international arbitral tribunal..
Data Centers Bring High Stakes Zoning Hearings Data Centers Bring High Stakes Zoning Hearings

As the prevalence of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to grow, so have the power needs..
A Case Study for Founders and CEOs: Lessons from the Bezos-Scott Divorce A Case Study for Founders and CEOs: Lessons from the Bezos-Scott Divorce

In light of MacKenzie Scott’s reported $7.2 billion in philanthropic donations in 2025, taking her..
Carbon Quarterly–Volume 13 Carbon Quarterly–Volume 13

Carbon Quarterly is a newsletter covering developments in carbon policy, law, and innovation. No..
Army Corps Phasing Out Regional General Permits in New England Army Corps Phasing Out Regional General Permits in New England

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ New England District is phasing out regional general permits..
A Potential Fundraising Boost for Venture Capital Investing- U.S. House Passes INVEST Act A Potential Fundraising Boost for Venture Capital Investing- U.S. House Passes INVEST Act

On December 11, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Incentivizing New Ventures and..
BREAKING- Video Privacy Set To Be Latest Battleground As Supreme Court Considers Definition of.. BREAKING- Video Privacy Set To Be Latest Battleground As Supreme Court Considers Definition of..

This morning, the Supreme Court granted a petition asking it to determine whether the Video Privacy ..
“CRYSTAL CLEAR”- Florida Federal Court Stays Discovery in TCPA SMS Case– Says Congress May Have.. “CRYSTAL CLEAR”- Florida Federal Court Stays Discovery in TCPA SMS Case– Says Congress May Have..

Just a beautiful case to report this morning.In McGonigle v. Pure Green 2026 WL 111338 (S.D. Fl...
Significant Talc MDL Expert Rulings- A Complete Overview Significant Talc MDL Expert Rulings- A Complete Overview

In June of 2025, retired U.S. District Judge Freda Wolfson was appointed as a limited-purpose..
SCOTUStoday for Monday, January 26 SCOTUStoday for Monday, January 26

Former Supreme Court Justice Joseph McKenna was sworn in on this day in 1898. McKenna’s Oyez..
U.S. Work Visa for Brazilian Professional and Investors- How to Get a Visa from Brazil to the U.S. U.S. Work Visa for Brazilian Professional and Investors- How to Get a Visa from Brazil to the U.S.

Brazilian professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, and investors are increasingly seeking..
FERC Seeks Comments on Proposed Oil Pipeline Index for the Five-Year Period Commencing July 1, 2026 FERC Seeks Comments on Proposed Oil Pipeline Index for the Five-Year Period Commencing July 1, 2026

On January 20, 2026, reply comments were filed in response to The Federal Energy Regulatory..
Ascend Platform Firms Complete New Mergers Ascend Platform Firms Complete New Mergers

Ascend, a platform backed by private equity firm Alpine Investors, has announced that two..
EB-2 NIW Case Study- Indian Fintech Professional Secures Approval for Scalable AI-Driven Fraud.. EB-2 NIW Case Study- Indian Fintech Professional Secures Approval for Scalable AI-Driven Fraud..

Mechanical EngineerIn modern card and digital payments systems, a single mislabeled or unauthorized ..
KSM Launches Investment Banking Practice KSM Launches Investment Banking Practice

Indianapolis-based IPA 100 firm KSM (Katz, Sapper & Miller) (FY24 net revenue of $166.04 million)..
Top of the Wheel- A Conversation with North Carolina Labor Commissioner Luke Farley Top of the Wheel- A Conversation with North Carolina Labor Commissioner Luke Farley

At its annual Employment Law Symposium, Ward and Smith, P.A. invited North Carolina Labor..
California Employers- Reminder to Post 2026 OSHA Form 300A by February 1 California Employers- Reminder to Post 2026 OSHA Form 300A by February 1

Unless exempt, California employers must post their annual summary of work-related injuries and..
Opening a New Playbook- How the House Settlement and NLRB Are Reshaping Labor Rights in College.. Opening a New Playbook- How the House Settlement and NLRB Are Reshaping Labor Rights in College..

The landscape of college athletics is entering uncharted territory. On June 6, 2025, final approval ..
The Agentic AI Revolution – Managing Legal Risks The Agentic AI Revolution – Managing Legal Risks

Meta’s eye-catching end-of-year acquisition of Manus, a Singapore-based developer of AI agents, for ..
Ohio’s Permanent Escheatment Law May Proceed (For Now) Ohio’s Permanent Escheatment Law May Proceed (For Now)

While state unclaimed property or escheatment laws, at least in theory, exist to help reunite..
Washington Court Denies B&O Tax Refund to IT Company in Apportionment Dispute Washington Court Denies B&O Tax Refund to IT Company in Apportionment Dispute

In Valente Solutions, LLC v. Department of Revenue, the Washington Court of Appeals addressed..
Privacy Tip #476 – What is a Bikini or Non-nude Deepfake? Privacy Tip #476 – What is a Bikini or Non-nude Deepfake?

On January 13, 2026, eight United States Senators sent a letter to Alphabet, Meta, Reddit, Snap,..
Miscellaneous PAGA Developments Miscellaneous PAGA Developments

LaCour v. Marshalls of CA, LLC, 2025 WL 3731034 (Cal. Ct. App. 2025) (Arbitration agreement that..
If it’s Tuesday, There’s a New California Regulation for That – This Time Against Venture Capital.. If it’s Tuesday, There’s a New California Regulation for That – This Time Against Venture Capital..

A new California law imposes significant new registration and reporting requirements on a broad..
Copy That: Secondary Liability in the Age of AI Copy That: Secondary Liability in the Age of AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) makes it easy to create, remix, and distribute content at scale, and..
Case Was Properly Dismissed Under 5-1/2 Year Rule Case Was Properly Dismissed Under 5-1/2 Year Rule

Randolph v. Trustees of the Cal. State Univ., 2025 WL 3763384 (Cal. Ct. App. 2025)Teresa Randolph..
Arbitrator’s Error in Awarding Attorney’s Fees Did Not Warrant Vacatur Arbitrator’s Error in Awarding Attorney’s Fees Did Not Warrant Vacatur

VIP Mortg. Inc. v. Gates, 162 F.4th 1010 (9th Cir. 2025)The district court confirmed an arbitration ..
Happy New Year! - Employee Benefit Plan Changes for 2026 Happy New Year! - Employee Benefit Plan Changes for 2026

2026 is upon us! As always, the new year brings changes and new requirements to the employee..
Fifth Circuit to Determine Enforcement of PWFA Against the State of Texas Fifth Circuit to Determine Enforcement of PWFA Against the State of Texas

On January 14, 2026, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a split decision reached by its..
California’s “Shine the Light” Trap- A Simple Request Right with Real Litigation Risk California’s “Shine the Light” Trap- A Simple Request Right with Real Litigation Risk

We know that California has a lot of privacy laws, but the Shine the Light law is one of the oldest ..
Open Justice and Access to Court Documents- What to Expect When Litigating in Europe Open Justice and Access to Court Documents- What to Expect When Litigating in Europe

While the United States has long embraced broad public access to court proceedings and records,..
Where Carbon Monoxide Detectors Matter Most in Winter Where Carbon Monoxide Detectors Matter Most in Winter

Carbon monoxide poisoning is a serious and often preventable danger that affects thousands of..
Easing Restrictions on Trade in Services for Regulated Professions in Canada Easing Restrictions on Trade in Services for Regulated Professions in Canada

Labour mobility in Canada allows certain workers who are licensed or registered in their home..
New Year, New Laws- 2026 Updates in Canadian Employment Standards New Year, New Laws- 2026 Updates in Canadian Employment Standards

On January 1, 2026, a number of important legislative changes came into effect in several provinces ..
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