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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 ..
SEC Issues Extension for Compliance with Section 16(a) SEC Issues Extension for Compliance with Section 16(a)

As discussed in our Dec. 23, 2025, GT Alert and our March 9, 2026, GT Alert, Congress enacted the..
New York FY 2026-27 Executive Budget Advances Proposed Expansion of Healthcare Transaction Oversight New York FY 2026-27 Executive Budget Advances Proposed Expansion of Healthcare Transaction Oversight

As New York’s FY 2026-27 budget process moves from joint legislative hearings that concluded last..
DOJ Adopts a Uniform Corporate Enforcement and Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy DOJ Adopts a Uniform Corporate Enforcement and Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy

On 10 March 2026, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) adopted a single corporate enforcement and..
What USCIS Officers Look for in an EB-2 National Interest Waiver Petition: Insights from a Former.. What USCIS Officers Look for in an EB-2 National Interest Waiver Petition: Insights from a Former..

Every year, thousands of highly skilled professionals apply for an EB-2 National Interest Waiver..
EB-2 NIW Case Study: Ecuadorian Physician Approved for Diabetes and Obesity Management Initiative EB-2 NIW Case Study: Ecuadorian Physician Approved for Diabetes and Obesity Management Initiative

Colombo & Hurd secured approval of an EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition for a physician..
DOJ’s New Corporate Enforcement & Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy: Implications for Government.. DOJ’s New Corporate Enforcement & Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy: Implications for Government..

The U.S. Department of Justice recently expanded and clarified its Corporate Enforcement and..
FTC Encourages Use of Technologies for Age Verification in COPPA Statement FTC Encourages Use of Technologies for Age Verification in COPPA Statement

The FTC recently issued a COPPA enforcement policy statement regarding age verification. This..
Is Justice Alito jumping the gun on voting rights? Is Justice Alito jumping the gun on voting rights?

Cases and Controversies is a recurring series by Carolyn Shapiro, primarily focusing on the effects ..
Does legislative history have a judicial future? Does legislative history have a judicial future?

Major Questions is a recurring series by Adam White, which analyzes the court’s approach to..
Making Heads and Tails of the U.S. Penny Shortage’s Legal Implications Making Heads and Tails of the U.S. Penny Shortage’s Legal Implications

For years, the cost to mint a penny has exceeded its face value. In February 2025, President Trump..
Privacy Tip #483 – Whistleblower Alleges DOGE Employee Stole Social Security Data on a Thumb Drive Privacy Tip #483 – Whistleblower Alleges DOGE Employee Stole Social Security Data on a Thumb Drive

The Washington Post has published a report detailing a whistleblower complaint alleging that a..
North Korean Threat Groups Using AI in Remote Technical Employee Schemes North Korean Threat Groups Using AI in Remote Technical Employee Schemes

Microsoft Threat Intelligence issued a report on March 6, 2026, entitled, “AI as tradecraft: How..
Good-Faith Investigation Defeats Preindictment Delay Challenge Good-Faith Investigation Defeats Preindictment Delay Challenge

Addressing the constitutional limits of preindictment delay in a trade secret and wire fraud..
BOEM Proposes to Loosen Supplemental Financial Assurance Requirements for Offshore Oil and Gas.. BOEM Proposes to Loosen Supplemental Financial Assurance Requirements for Offshore Oil and Gas..

On March 9, 2026, in response to Executive Order 14154 of January 20, 2025, Unleashing American..
SJC Affirms Whistleblower Protection for Employees Involved in the Wrongdoing They Report SJC Affirms Whistleblower Protection for Employees Involved in the Wrongdoing They Report

In its recent decision, Galvin v. Roxbury Community College, No. SJC-13754 (January 27, 2026), the..
Treasury Department Unveils Website for Reporting Fraud and Money Laundering Treasury Department Unveils Website for Reporting Fraud and Money Laundering

On February 13, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network..
40-Hour Workweek Is Now a Reality in Mexico: Dos and Don’ts for Employers 40-Hour Workweek Is Now a Reality in Mexico: Dos and Don’ts for Employers

On March 3, 2026, the Political Constitution of the United Mexican States was amended to reduce the ..
EB-2 NIW Case Study: Colombian Engineer Designing Sustainable Water Solutions EB-2 NIW Case Study: Colombian Engineer Designing Sustainable Water Solutions

Civil and Environmental EngineerColombo & Hurd secured approval of an EB-2 National Interest Waiver ..
The Regulatory Pendulum of Independent Contractors: Does the New DOL Test Grant More Independents? The Regulatory Pendulum of Independent Contractors: Does the New DOL Test Grant More Independents?

As the Department of Labor’s (DOL) composition ebbs and flows from administration to administration,..
Episode 58- Withdrawal Liability “Cheat Codes”- Section 4204 [Podcast] Episode 58- Withdrawal Liability “Cheat Codes”- Section 4204 [Podcast]

In this first installment of a two-part conversation, Neil Shah and Rob Projansky unpack one of..
SEC Grants Section 16(a) Reporting Exemptions for Directors and Officers of Certain Foreign Private .. SEC Grants Section 16(a) Reporting Exemptions for Directors and Officers of Certain Foreign Private ..

HighlightsIn an order released on March 5, 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)..
Don’t Let Your Hospitality Promotions Become a Legal Liability Don’t Let Your Hospitality Promotions Become a Legal Liability

Key TakeawaysSocial-media promotions for hotels, resorts, and spas can unintentionally trigger..
New gTLD Program 2026: Application Process and Considerations for Brand Protection New gTLD Program 2026: Application Process and Considerations for Brand Protection

Later this year, the domain name system will once again expand with the addition of numerous new,..
AI in Healthcare: What We Learned at ViVE 2026 (and What It Means for Your Organization) AI in Healthcare: What We Learned at ViVE 2026 (and What It Means for Your Organization)

Sheppard’s Digital Health & Innovation Team attended the 2026 ViVE Conference in Los Angeles where..
CIT Issues IEEPA Order: Why Importers Should Still File Individual Actions CIT Issues IEEPA Order: Why Importers Should Still File Individual Actions

The U.S. Court of International Trade (“CIT”) issued a significant ruling on March 4, 2026 that..
HHS Asks the Public: How Can Federal Action Help Accelerate AI Use in Clinical Care? HHS Asks the Public: How Can Federal Action Help Accelerate AI Use in Clinical Care?

In January 2026, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (“HHS”) and the Assistant Secretary ..
Arizona Considers Legislation to Deter DEI Programs and Policies Arizona Considers Legislation to Deter DEI Programs and Policies

A bill that has advanced to the Arizona Senate would allow employees to seek damages and injunctive ..
What Every Multinational Should Know About … the Court of International Trade’s Order to Refund all .. What Every Multinational Should Know About … the Court of International Trade’s Order to Refund all ..

The litigation over the now-invalidated IEEPA tariffs continues to move at a remarkable pace. Just..
Trademark Damages Ask What the Infringer Made. They Should Ask What the Brand Lost. Trademark Damages Ask What the Infringer Made. They Should Ask What the Brand Lost.

Why courts should be measuring brand equity lost, not just infringer profits made.Hermès went to..
UPDATE: Texas Senate Bill 840—Reshaping Multifamily Development UPDATE: Texas Senate Bill 840—Reshaping Multifamily Development

On May 28, 2025, Shareholder Tommy Mann shared his initial insight into the direct and indirect..
The emergency docket’s critics have it backwards The emergency docket’s critics have it backwards

Ratio Decidendi is a recurring series by Stephanie Barclay exploring the reasoning – from practical ..
A Closer Look at HHS’s RFI on Accelerating the Adoption of AI in Clinical Care [Podcast] A Closer Look at HHS’s RFI on Accelerating the Adoption of AI in Clinical Care [Podcast]

In this episode, Rebecca Schaefer and Clarita Sullivan break down the Department of Health and..
China’s ‘Two Sessions’ – IP Excerpts from China’s Work Report China’s ‘Two Sessions’ – IP Excerpts from China’s Work Report

On March 5, 2026, Premier Li Qiang delivered the Government Work Report to the Fourth Session of..
A Compliance Wave Is Coming: Data Brokers Brace for DROP Deletion Requests Under the Delete Act A Compliance Wave Is Coming: Data Brokers Brace for DROP Deletion Requests Under the Delete Act

Data brokers are lining up to comply with California’s one-stop deletion tool requirement under the ..
Privacy Tip #482 – ShinyHunters Hits Wynn Resorts Privacy Tip #482 – ShinyHunters Hits Wynn Resorts

ShinyHunters continues to wreak havoc against well-known brands; most recently, Wynn Resorts. Wynn..
Privacy & Cybersecurity Law Blog Update Privacy & Cybersecurity Law Blog Update

Below are the top posts from the past month:FTC Issues COPPA Policy Statement Encouraging Adoption..
LWDA’s New Proposed PAGA Regulations LWDA’s New Proposed PAGA Regulations

On February 6, 2026, the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (“LWDA”) provided a..
Court grapples with whether federal law supersedes negligent hiring claims against freight brokers Court grapples with whether federal law supersedes negligent hiring claims against freight brokers

The Supreme Court on Wednesday heard argument in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC, a case on..
FERC Reaffirms Strict Recertification Timing Requirement for QFs: Lessons for Transaction Teams FERC Reaffirms Strict Recertification Timing Requirement for QFs: Lessons for Transaction Teams

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission recently reaffirmed a June 2025 decision requiring seven..
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