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The Latest Attack on Consumer Arbitration Agreements The Latest Attack on Consumer Arbitration Agreements

The war against arbitration agreements continues apace. The latest volley comes from the U.S. Court ..
Cases to Watch in 2026 Cases to Watch in 2026

As we enter 2026, we turn our attention to litigation within the fashion, apparel, and beauty..
How MoCRA Is Reshaping FDA Oversight of Cosmetics in 2026 How MoCRA Is Reshaping FDA Oversight of Cosmetics in 2026

The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) is the most significant change to U.S...
Where Premiums Will Be Paid: Fashion & Beauty M&A Trends from 2025 to 2026 Where Premiums Will Be Paid: Fashion & Beauty M&A Trends from 2025 to 2026

Introduction: The 2025 M&A LandscapeFrom Prada’s headline-grabbing purchase of Versace to e.l.f...
McDermott+ Check-Up: May 1, 2026 McDermott+ Check-Up: May 1, 2026

THIS WEEK’S DOSEHouse Ways and Means Committee hears from hospital and health system executives..
Beware of FLSA Violations with Unpaid Interns Beware of FLSA Violations with Unpaid Interns

With summer approaching, many employers are looking to hire interns to increase staffing during a..
Navigating U.S. Arrival: A Guide for Vessels on Port Entry and Inspections on Arrival Navigating U.S. Arrival: A Guide for Vessels on Port Entry and Inspections on Arrival

When a vessel arrives in a U.S. port, its owners, operators, and crew face a complex regulatory..
When justices turn on each other When justices turn on each other
Government Agencies Report Whistleblowers Increase Efficiency and Deter Fraud Government Agencies Report Whistleblowers Increase Efficiency and Deter Fraud

Information from the public is an integral tool for government investigations and asset recovery...
3 Provisions in Your Governing Documents to Facilitate Exits and Minimize Partners’ Disputes 3 Provisions in Your Governing Documents to Facilitate Exits and Minimize Partners’ Disputes

You and your partners have spent years building your business. Together, you survived the early..
Timing Is Everything: An Overview of Environmental Claims and Their Limitations Periods: Part III – .. Timing Is Everything: An Overview of Environmental Claims and Their Limitations Periods: Part III – ..

This is the final article in our three-part series on the different types of environmental claims..
CCPA Employee Data Rulemaking Could Reshape Employer Privacy Compliance in California CCPA Employee Data Rulemaking Could Reshape Employer Privacy Compliance in California

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) continues to stand apart as the only comprehensive state ..
Justices poised to protect generics manufacturers from liability for decisions of pharmacists about .. Justices poised to protect generics manufacturers from liability for decisions of pharmacists about ..
An Assessment of EPA’s Progress in Deploying Artificial Intelligence in Regulatory Decision-Making An Assessment of EPA’s Progress in Deploying Artificial Intelligence in Regulatory Decision-Making

The use of artificial intelligence in agency decision-making across the federal government is a..
Cal. Court Says Employer’s Arbitration Win Precludes Representative PAGA Claim Cal. Court Says Employer’s Arbitration Win Precludes Representative PAGA Claim

A California appellate court recently issued a decision that reinforced the growing trend that an..
Trending in Telehealth: March 2026 Trending in Telehealth: March 2026

Trending in Telehealth highlights monthly state legislative and regulatory developments that impact ..
Court seems likely to narrow ability of plaintiffs to bring claims for violations of international.. Court seems likely to narrow ability of plaintiffs to bring claims for violations of international..

The Supreme Court on Tuesday appeared poised to further narrow the extent to which U.S. courts can..
UK Businesses, Take Note: The UK Consumer Law Regulator Exercises New Consumer Enforcement Powers.. UK Businesses, Take Note: The UK Consumer Law Regulator Exercises New Consumer Enforcement Powers..

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has taken two steps under the Digital Markets,..
Marijuana – Some Products Reclassified to Schedule III: What It Means, What It Doesn’t, and What.. Marijuana – Some Products Reclassified to Schedule III: What It Means, What It Doesn’t, and What..

On April 23, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)..
Court to consider visa program for farmworkers Court to consider visa program for farmworkers

Today is Justice Elena Kagan’s birthday. Born in 1960 in New York City, Kagan has served on the..
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..
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