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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 ..
The Heat Trap: How Mitigating a Workplace Hazard Is Becoming a Corporate Liability The Heat Trap: How Mitigating a Workplace Hazard Is Becoming a Corporate Liability

Occupational heat is no longer just a workplace safety issue. It is now a theory of boardroom..
Recent Executive Actions Affecting Critical Minerals and Materials Recent Executive Actions Affecting Critical Minerals and Materials

Four recent executive actions build on the Trump Administration’s efforts to secure critical..
Latest Updates on Per- and Polyfluorinated Substances (PFAS) – July Update Latest Updates on Per- and Polyfluorinated Substances (PFAS) – July Update

EUROPEAN UNIONEU – EFSA lowers acceptable daily intake of trifluoroacetic acid (‘TFA’). The..
J-1 to O-1 Visa: Eligibility, Process, and Section 212(e) Considerations J-1 to O-1 Visa: Eligibility, Process, and Section 212(e) Considerations

As their careers develop, J-1 exchange visitors may want to consider O-1 status to extend their..
New Guidance Published on Liability for AI Harms Under English and Welsh Common Law New Guidance Published on Liability for AI Harms Under English and Welsh Common Law

Last month, the UK Jurisdiction Taskforce (UKJT) published its much anticipated Legal Statement on..
OMB Extends Disability Self-ID Form for Covered Federal Contractors to July 2029 OMB Extends Disability Self-ID Form for Covered Federal Contractors to July 2029

Federal contractors and subcontractors subject to Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973..
Vermont Joins Growing Consortium of State Privacy Regulators Vermont Joins Growing Consortium of State Privacy Regulators

The Consortium of Privacy Regulators has added a new member to its ranks. On Aug. 4, 2026, Vermont..
When AI Sets the Bargaining Table [Podcast] When AI Sets the Bargaining Table [Podcast]

Like any form of workplace automation, AI is accelerating employee concerns over displacement,..
New U.S. Restrictions on Export of Black Mass from Recycling Lithium-Ion Batteries Pose Major.. New U.S. Restrictions on Export of Black Mass from Recycling Lithium-Ion Batteries Pose Major..

On August 6, 2026, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) within the U.S. Department of Commerce ..
Key WARN Act Compliance Takeaways for Employers Key WARN Act Compliance Takeaways for Employers

The federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires certain employers to..
The Hidden Risk of Outdated Life Insurance: Building Annual Review Triggers into.. The Hidden Risk of Outdated Life Insurance: Building Annual Review Triggers into..

IntroductionFamily law agreements are often drafted at a single moment in time. The problem is that ..
Patent Infringement Litigation Update- EBay’s Abolition of the Presumption of Irreparable Harm for.. Patent Infringement Litigation Update- EBay’s Abolition of the Presumption of Irreparable Harm for..

BackgroundUntil 2006, district courts routinely granted permanent injunctions, along with damages,..
Illinois Employers Face New Paid Leave for Jury Service + Stronger Protections for Volunteer.. Illinois Employers Face New Paid Leave for Jury Service + Stronger Protections for Volunteer..

TakeawaysAll Illinois employers are required to provide jury duty leave. Starting 01.01.27,..
Australia- Net Tangible Asset Requirement Set to Increase for Responsible Entities Australia- Net Tangible Asset Requirement Set to Increase for Responsible Entities

ASIC has announced that it will increase the net tangible assets (NTA) requirement for responsible..
USCIS Updates Policy Manual, Expanding Authority to Deny Incomplete Filings Without First Issuing.. USCIS Updates Policy Manual, Expanding Authority to Deny Incomplete Filings Without First Issuing..

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on Aug. 5, 2026, issued Policy Alert..
Court of Chancery Reaffirms That Minority Members of Manager-Managed LLCs Do Not Ordinarily Owe.. Court of Chancery Reaffirms That Minority Members of Manager-Managed LLCs Do Not Ordinarily Owe..

These highlights were prepared by Maliheh Zare, a corporate and commercial litigation associate in..
Beltway Buzz, August 7, 2026 Beltway Buzz, August 7, 2026

 The Beltway Buzz is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway..
FinReg Monthly Update: August 2026 FinReg Monthly Update: August 2026

Welcome to the FinReg Monthly Update, a regular bulletin highlighting the latest developments in UK,..
New CMS Applied Behavior Analysis Toolkit, Congressional Investigations Reflect Growing Enforcement .. New CMS Applied Behavior Analysis Toolkit, Congressional Investigations Reflect Growing Enforcement ..

The autism therapy industry is a growing target for government enforcement. As I discussed recently ..
A 58.8% FEE AWARD?: Class Counsel Awarded Well Over Half of a TCPA Class Action Settlement Pot and.. A 58.8% FEE AWARD?: Class Counsel Awarded Well Over Half of a TCPA Class Action Settlement Pot and..

The discrepancy between the huge sums of money awarded to Plaintiff’s lawyers in TCPA class actions ..
Is Third-Party Litigation Funding Raising Tort Costs? Is Third-Party Litigation Funding Raising Tort Costs?

For over a decade, I have been on the front line of the fight against predatory litigation funding..
EU-US Data Privacy Framework Under the Spotlight Following FTC Independence Ruling EU-US Data Privacy Framework Under the Spotlight Following FTC Independence Ruling

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has called on the European Commission to assess the..
Appeals Court Leaves the Door Open for the Builder’s Remedy in the Coastal Zone Appeals Court Leaves the Door Open for the Builder’s Remedy in the Coastal Zone

California remains in a continuing housing crisis of historic proportions. In the past ten years,..
AI Meeting Tools Face Wiretapping Wake-Up Call AI Meeting Tools Face Wiretapping Wake-Up Call

A new California federal lawsuit against AI notetaking provider Granola highlights a growing..
NJ Supreme Court Reaffirms Ongoing Storm Rule NJ Supreme Court Reaffirms Ongoing Storm Rule

In 2021, the New Jersey Supreme Court adopted the ongoing storm rule in Pareja v. Princeton..
TMA Chicago/Midwest Podcast | Navigating Distress in Wine and Spirits and Driving Durable Value: A.. TMA Chicago/Midwest Podcast | Navigating Distress in Wine and Spirits and Driving Durable Value: A..

In the latest episode of the TMA Chicago/Midwest Podcast, I sat down with Teneo Senior Managing..
Not Even a Thread Left- Single Reference Anticipation, Missing Claim Limitation Entitle Defendant.. Not Even a Thread Left- Single Reference Anticipation, Missing Claim Limitation Entitle Defendant..

The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reversed a judgment of infringement, concluding..
Seventh Circuit Finds for Indiana Employer’s Vacation Buy-In Program, Clarifies CAFA Home-State.. Seventh Circuit Finds for Indiana Employer’s Vacation Buy-In Program, Clarifies CAFA Home-State..

TakeawaysThe Seventh Circuit found in Creason v. Elanco that an Indiana employer’s voluntary..
Maritime Law in Action: Lessons from Savannah's Waters [Podcast] Maritime Law in Action: Lessons from Savannah's Waters [Podcast]

Colin McRae and David Sipple (ret.), partners in HunterMaclean's admiralty and maritime practice in ..
Beyond the Data, Part I: Using AI Tools to Turn Workforce Data Into Preventive Compliance Beyond the Data, Part I: Using AI Tools to Turn Workforce Data Into Preventive Compliance

The challenge for employers has never been collecting workforce data. Most employers already have..
Nevada Doubles Mandatory Arbitration Threshold to $100,000: What AB 3 Means for Civil Lawsuits Nevada Doubles Mandatory Arbitration Threshold to $100,000: What AB 3 Means for Civil Lawsuits

Nevada made a major shift in how civil lawsuits are handled with the passage of Assembly Bill 3 (AB ..
Client Alert- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Finalize Comprehensive Care for Joint.. Client Alert- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Finalize Comprehensive Care for Joint..

On July 31, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule..
From EPA to Industry- Lessons Learned That Revolutionize Food and Chemical Safety — A Conversation.. From EPA to Industry- Lessons Learned That Revolutionize Food and Chemical Safety — A Conversation..

This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Susanna W. Blair, Senior Director of Regulatory..
Government Contract Debriefings- How Contractors Can Get the Most Out of Every Debriefing Government Contract Debriefings- How Contractors Can Get the Most Out of Every Debriefing

For government contractors, a debriefing is much more than a procedural step following an..
No Take-Backs: Court Limits Agencies' Post-Award Grant Terminations No Take-Backs: Court Limits Agencies' Post-Award Grant Terminations

Key TakeawaysA federal district court held that agencies may not rely on the Termination Clause..
Texas Halts Data Center Grid Connections Pending a Statewide Audit Texas Halts Data Center Grid Connections Pending a Statewide Audit

The OrderGov. Greg Abbott sent a letter today to Public Utility Commission (PUC) Chairman Thomas..
Philadelphia’s Updated ‘Ban the Box’ Requirements: Employers Get a New Checklist Philadelphia’s Updated ‘Ban the Box’ Requirements: Employers Get a New Checklist

TakeawaysEmployers now have an updated Philadelphia “Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards..
Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) Technology: A Potential New Wave of Privacy Litigation Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) Technology: A Potential New Wave of Privacy Litigation

If you have heard of CIPA, BIPA, GIPA, or TCPA litigation, you may have an idea of where this post..
Minnesota Adopts New Rules Clarifying Earned Sick and Safe Time Requirements Minnesota Adopts New Rules Clarifying Earned Sick and Safe Time Requirements

Following a multi-year process, the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (MNDOLI) adopted..
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