Reviving lenity

Reviving lenity Reviving lenity

Civil Rights and Wrongs is a recurring series by Daniel Harawa covering criminal justice and civil..
CARB Issues Proposed Regulations Implementing SB 253 and SB 261 CARB Issues Proposed Regulations Implementing SB 253 and SB 261

I. Recap of where we are with SB 253 and SB 261a. SB 253 and SB 261In 2023, California passed..
AI Executive Order Opens Door to Federal-State Legal Battles AI Executive Order Opens Door to Federal-State Legal Battles

On December 11, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order, Ensuring a National Policy..
Federal Circuit Upholds Setting Side of Jury Verdict Where Trade Secrets Not Identified With.. Federal Circuit Upholds Setting Side of Jury Verdict Where Trade Secrets Not Identified With..

The Federal Circuit recently confirmed the importance of properly identifying the trade secrets..
H-1B Program Update- DC Court Upholds Presidential Proclamation as DHS Finalizes Wage-Weighted.. H-1B Program Update- DC Court Upholds Presidential Proclamation as DHS Finalizes Wage-Weighted..

Recent developments reflect a coordinated policy shift toward increased executive control over H-1B ..
Illinois Employment Law Update for 2026 Illinois Employment Law Update for 2026

The Illinois State Legislature wrapped up another busy year enacting and amending a wide range of..
Saudi Arabia’s Data Centre Expansion- Regulatory Framework and Strategic Considerations Saudi Arabia’s Data Centre Expansion- Regulatory Framework and Strategic Considerations

Artificial intelligence (AI) and data centres have moved from niche technology topics to central..
Looking back at 2025: the Supreme Court and the Trump administration Looking back at 2025: the Supreme Court and the Trump administration

Courtly Observations is a recurring series by Erwin Chemerinsky that focuses on what the Supreme..
Recent Developments in Artificial Intelligence and Privacy Legislation in New York State Recent Developments in Artificial Intelligence and Privacy Legislation in New York State

New York State’s 2025 legislative session marked a notable moment in the evolution of artificial..
German Higher Regional Court Validates Termination of Managing Director for Favoritism German Higher Regional Court Validates Termination of Managing Director for Favoritism

On November 20, 2025, the Higher Regional Court of Frankfurt am Main (Ref. 5 U 15/24) ruled that..
Court announces it will hear case on gun rights among several others in February sitting Court announces it will hear case on gun rights among several others in February sitting

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on March 2 in a case on the federal government’s efforts ..
Lights, Camera, [AI] Action- India’s Recent Celebrity Deepfake Lawsuits Lights, Camera, [AI] Action- India’s Recent Celebrity Deepfake Lawsuits

December 2025 saw India’s courts in New Delhi and Mumbai tackle a new breed of lawsuits: leading..
An Update on “Unsworn” Attorney Affirmations Under the New CPLR 2106- Recent Rulings Offer a Path.. An Update on “Unsworn” Attorney Affirmations Under the New CPLR 2106- Recent Rulings Offer a Path..

As previously reported on June 3, 2024, the January 1, 2024 amendments to CPLR 2106 revised the..
New York Labor and Employment Legislation- Governor Hochul Acts on Four Bills Before Year-End New York Labor and Employment Legislation- Governor Hochul Acts on Four Bills Before Year-End

On December 19, 2025, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed three employment-related bills into law ..
SCOTUStoday for Tuesday, December 30 SCOTUStoday for Tuesday, December 30

On this day in 1853, the U.S. minister to Mexico and the president of Mexico signed the Gadsden..
Three Tips for Asking the Right Questions in Litigation Surveys Three Tips for Asking the Right Questions in Litigation Surveys

In past decades, consumer surveys have become an established form of evidence in trademark and..
Reminder- Michigan Minimum Wage Increase Effective January 1 Reminder- Michigan Minimum Wage Increase Effective January 1

Michigan employers should note that a new minimum wage increase takes effect January 1, 2026. Under ..
First Circuit Clarifies FCA Liability for Clinical Labs: Key Takeaways for Compliance First Circuit Clarifies FCA Liability for Clinical Labs: Key Takeaways for Compliance

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit recently provided important clarity—and welcome..
Skrmetti and birth equality (Part V): How the case should have been analyzed Skrmetti and birth equality (Part V): How the case should have been analyzed

Brothers in Law is a recurring series by brothers Akhil and Vikram Amar, with special emphasis on..
Deferrence in Mississippi Tax Appeals – What Does “Official” Really Mean? Deferrence in Mississippi Tax Appeals – What Does “Official” Really Mean?

In an administrative tax appeal, Mississippi law requires the Board of Tax Appeals (the “BTA”)..
What Digital Marketers Need to Know About New York’s New AI Disclosure Law What Digital Marketers Need to Know About New York’s New AI Disclosure Law

AI-generated advertisements are a double-edged sword.  Digital marketers should be properly advised ..
FTC Warns Businesses to Comply with the FTC Consumer Review Rule FTC Warns Businesses to Comply with the FTC Consumer Review Rule

Consumers often rely on reviews to help them choose between everything from home repair companies..
Federal Court Upholds Trump Administration $100,000 Fee for Certain H-1B Petitions Federal Court Upholds Trump Administration $100,000 Fee for Certain H-1B Petitions

A federal judge has granted the Trump Administration’s motion for summary judgment and upheld the..
Navigating Family and Criminal Law Challenges in Fort Worth Navigating Family and Criminal Law Challenges in Fort Worth

Navigate complex legal challenges with Sparks Law Firm, your trusted criminal defense lawyers in..
New York Enacts FAIR Business Practices Act Expanding State Consumer Protection Law New York Enacts FAIR Business Practices Act Expanding State Consumer Protection Law

On December 19, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law S8416, amending New York’s General..
HM Treasury and FCA Publish Comprehensive Cryptoasset Regulatory Framework HM Treasury and FCA Publish Comprehensive Cryptoasset Regulatory Framework

On 16 December 2025, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a comprehensive set of..
NLRB Regains Quorum, Trump Nominees Confirmed By Senate NLRB Regains Quorum, Trump Nominees Confirmed By Senate

On December 18, 2025, the Senate confirmed President Trump’s three nominees to the National Labor..
EB-2 NIW Approval for a Brazilian Technology Professional Supporting Cybersecurity and Digital.. EB-2 NIW Approval for a Brazilian Technology Professional Supporting Cybersecurity and Digital..

Technology consultantU.S. small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly exposed to..
SCOTUStoday for Wednesday, December 24 SCOTUStoday for Wednesday, December 24

Merry Christmas to all who celebrate it! SCOTUStoday will be back in your inboxes on Monday, Dec...
SEC Issues Risk Alert to Remind Advisers of Core Compliance Expectations SEC Issues Risk Alert to Remind Advisers of Core Compliance Expectations

On December 16, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Examinations..
FERC Issues Order Clarifying Data Center and Large Load Interconnection Procedures in PJM FERC Issues Order Clarifying Data Center and Large Load Interconnection Procedures in PJM

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC” or the “Commission”) issued an order on December..
New York Adopts Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program New York Adopts Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program

On December 1, 2025, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) adopted..
NY State Bans “Stay or Pay” Agreements with Workers NY State Bans “Stay or Pay” Agreements with Workers

Effective immediately, New York employers are barred from utilizing certain “stay or pay” contracts ..
NY Gov. Hochul Signs Political Party Disenrollment Bill into Law NY Gov. Hochul Signs Political Party Disenrollment Bill into Law

On December 19, 2025, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law bill S.7111-A/A.7862-A, a bill..
Weekly Bankruptcy Alert  December 23, 2025 (For the week ending December 21, 2025) Weekly Bankruptcy Alert December 23, 2025 (For the week ending December 21, 2025)

Covering reported business bankruptcy filings in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Rhode..
FCA Consults on Reforms to Client Categorisation and Conflicts of Interest Rules FCA Consults on Reforms to Client Categorisation and Conflicts of Interest Rules

On 8 December 2025, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a consultation paper (CP25/36)..
IRS Notice Provides Guidance to Establish Secure Geological Storage for Purposes of Code Section 45Q IRS Notice Provides Guidance to Establish Secure Geological Storage for Purposes of Code Section 45Q

Notice 2026-1 (the Notice) provides important guidance under Section 45Q of the Internal Revenue..
DHS Announces Phased End of TPS for Burma, Ethiopia, Haiti, South Sudan, Beginning Early 2026 DHS Announces Phased End of TPS for Burma, Ethiopia, Haiti, South Sudan, Beginning Early 2026

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that Temporary Protected Status (TPS)..
EPA Issues “Compliance First” Enforcement Policy EPA Issues “Compliance First” Enforcement Policy

EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (OECA) recently announced a major shift in the ..
CJEU Clarifies Scope of Protection for Works of Applied Art CJEU Clarifies Scope of Protection for Works of Applied Art

On Dec. 4, 2025, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued a decision reaffirming..
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