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The morning read for Wednesday, February 7 The morning read for Wednesday, February 7

Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links..
CLIA at a Crossroads: CMS and CDC Seek Input on the Future of Laboratory Regulation CLIA at a Crossroads: CMS and CDC Seek Input on the Future of Laboratory Regulation

On July 16, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Centers for Disease..
DRILLING DOWN ON PRIVACY ALLEGATIONS: Northern District Of California Dismisses Data Privacy Claims DRILLING DOWN ON PRIVACY ALLEGATIONS: Northern District Of California Dismisses Data Privacy Claims

Hi, CIPAWorld! Kelly Sandberg here, with a case on the importance of properly pleading data privacy ..
September 2026 Visa Bulletin: EB-5 Unreserved Visa Numbers Remain Unavailable for India September 2026 Visa Bulletin: EB-5 Unreserved Visa Numbers Remain Unavailable for India

The September 2026 Visa Bulletin states that EB-5 unreserved visa numbers are unavailable for..
Back to Status Quo- Eleventh Circuit Upholds FCA’s Qui Tam Provisions Against Appointments Clause.. Back to Status Quo- Eleventh Circuit Upholds FCA’s Qui Tam Provisions Against Appointments Clause..

HighlightsIn a highly anticipated opinion, the Eleventh Circuit reversed a first-of-its-kind..
When an NPE’s License Becomes a Marking Problem When an NPE’s License Becomes a Marking Problem

Key TakeawaysThe Federal Circuit affirmed dismissal of VDPP’s infringement claims after finding the ..
Alaska Becomes 49th State Authorized to Administer Federal RCRA Hazardous Waste Program Alaska Becomes 49th State Authorized to Administer Federal RCRA Hazardous Waste Program

On July 29, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) granted Alaska final authorization ..
BIOSECURE Act Update: Court Enjoins WuXi AppTec’s 1260H Designation, but Strategic and Compliance.. BIOSECURE Act Update: Court Enjoins WuXi AppTec’s 1260H Designation, but Strategic and Compliance..

Go-To Guide:The ruling: On Aug. 7, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia..
EDF Blog Item States Country-Specific Exposure, Use Patterns, and Regulatory Requirements Matter.. EDF Blog Item States Country-Specific Exposure, Use Patterns, and Regulatory Requirements Matter..

The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) posted a blog item on August 27, 2026, entitled “American..
FTC Says Amazon Promised Advertisers an Auction, Then Set Its Own Price FTC Says Amazon Promised Advertisers an Auction, Then Set Its Own Price

Transparency in the bidding process is a theme that cuts across all digital..
Registration for Maryland’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program is Now Live Registration for Maryland’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program is Now Live

Registration for Maryland’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (“FAMLI”) program is officially open,..
Second Circuit Rejects Application of NLRB’s Tesla Framework to Workplace Dress Code and Uniform.. Second Circuit Rejects Application of NLRB’s Tesla Framework to Workplace Dress Code and Uniform..

On September 2, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued a decision that could ..
CMS Makes Telehealth Enrollment Flexibilities Permanent: What Providers Need to Know CMS Makes Telehealth Enrollment Flexibilities Permanent: What Providers Need to Know

Key UpdatesProviders who furnish telehealth services from their homes and have a separate physical..
SJC Rules White Stadium Site Is Not Article 97 Parkland, Clearing Path for Pro Soccer in Franklin.. SJC Rules White Stadium Site Is Not Article 97 Parkland, Clearing Path for Pro Soccer in Franklin..

In its decision last week in Emerald Necklace Conservancy, Inc. v. City of Boston (pdf), the..
Operation Economic Outcast: What Financial Institutions Need to Know About the Treasury.. Operation Economic Outcast: What Financial Institutions Need to Know About the Treasury..

On August 28, 2026, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a notice of proposed..
Workplace AI Regulation in 2026: How Employers Can Navigate the Changing Legal Landscape Workplace AI Regulation in 2026: How Employers Can Navigate the Changing Legal Landscape

Employers tracking workplace artificial intelligence (AI) regulations and legislation may know that ..
Qualified Small Business Stock, Recapitalizations and Code Section 305 Qualified Small Business Stock, Recapitalizations and Code Section 305

Many founders of start-up companies organize those businesses as C corporations for a variety of..
Digital Advertising Gross Revenue Tax Comprehensively Struck Down by Maryland Tax Court – with.. Digital Advertising Gross Revenue Tax Comprehensively Struck Down by Maryland Tax Court – with..

IntroductionOn August 14, 2026, the Maryland Tax Court struck down the state’s Digital Advertising..
AI Governance Is Not Just a Contracting Exercise AI Governance Is Not Just a Contracting Exercise

AI governance is often framed as a matter of compliance, internal policy, or innovation strategy...
House Financial Services Committee to Consider H.R. 7866 and the Intended Scope of DIDMCA’s Opt-Out .. House Financial Services Committee to Consider H.R. 7866 and the Intended Scope of DIDMCA’s Opt-Out ..

Hearing will focus on whether Section 525 permits an opt-out state to regulate loans made by..
AI, Privilege, and Discovery- Risks In-House Counsel Face [Video] AI, Privilege, and Discovery- Risks In-House Counsel Face [Video]

Watch: What General Counsel and Business Leaders Need to KnowOpen-Source AI Puts Privilege at..
Don't Let Technology Get in the Way of People Don't Let Technology Get in the Way of People

We live in a world designed for convenience. We text instead of calling. We email instead of..
Grid Security Redux: What Executive Order 14420 Means for Utilities, Project Developers, and the.. Grid Security Redux: What Executive Order 14420 Means for Utilities, Project Developers, and the..

On August 26, 2026, President Trump issued Executive Order 14420, “Declaring a National Emergency..
The False Claims Act Takes Center Stage in the Trump Administration’s Anti-Fraud Strategy The False Claims Act Takes Center Stage in the Trump Administration’s Anti-Fraud Strategy

Over the past year, the Trump Administration has prioritized the False Claims Act (“FCA”) as a..
U.S. Considers New Six-Figure Fees Following Appellate Court Decision U.S. Considers New Six-Figure Fees Following Appellate Court Decision

HighlightsU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) proposed a $103,265 fee for all..
D.C. Circuit Upholds the EPA's Designation of PFOA and PFOS as Hazardous Substances Under CERCLA D.C. Circuit Upholds the EPA's Designation of PFOA and PFOS as Hazardous Substances Under CERCLA

HighlightsOn Aug. 18, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit denied industry group..
New Jersey Enacts a Kids Code Act New Jersey Enacts a Kids Code Act

New Jersey has joined California, Maryland, and Vermont in attempting to regulate how businesses..
GB PIC List Updated GB PIC List Updated

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the Prior Informed Consent (PIC) Designated National..
When AI Takes Notes: Court Allows Privacy Claims Against Otter.ai to Proceed When AI Takes Notes: Court Allows Privacy Claims Against Otter.ai to Proceed

Otter.ai’s AI notetaker tool has been accused of violating Illinois’s biometric privacy law, and..
Tocopherol Class Actions: A Defense Playbook for Food and Beverage Companies Tocopherol Class Actions: A Defense Playbook for Food and Beverage Companies

If your company has received a demand letter or complaint alleging that your “All Natural” or “No..
Oregon Judge Upholds EPR Scheme in Full Against Constitutional Attacks Oregon Judge Upholds EPR Scheme in Full Against Constitutional Attacks

First-of-its-kind ruling signals that industry should prepare for extended producer responsibility..
ACCESS to Better Care- Things to Know About CMS’s ACCESS Innovation Model ACCESS to Better Care- Things to Know About CMS’s ACCESS Innovation Model

In this episode, Nora Becerra is joined by partner Kevin Alonso and associate Morgan Lee to explore ..
Federal Agencies Rescind 2022 Special Purpose Credit Program Guidance Federal Agencies Rescind 2022 Special Purpose Credit Program Guidance

On August 25, seven federal agencies rescinded their 2022 interagency statement addressing Special..
SEC Staff Grants No-Action Relief for Digital Asset Custody SEC Staff Grants No-Action Relief for Digital Asset Custody

Go-To Guide:Securities and Exchange Commission staff granted Franklin Templeton no-action relief..
The Same but Different: The CFTC Proposes to Re-Codify Regulation 4.13(A)(4)... Sort Of The Same but Different: The CFTC Proposes to Re-Codify Regulation 4.13(A)(4)... Sort Of

How Did We Get Here?More than 14 years after rescinding former Regulation 4.13(a)(4), the Commodity ..
CT AG Focused on Privacy—Announces 2 Settlements with Meta + TaxAct CT AG Focused on Privacy—Announces 2 Settlements with Meta + TaxAct

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong announced in the past week that his office has entered..
TSCA Reform, Ten Years Later — Panel 2: Risk Management [Podcast] TSCA Reform, Ten Years Later — Panel 2: Risk Management [Podcast]

The bipartisan 2016 Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (Lautenberg)..
Ninth Circuit Reviews Challenge to California’s Captive Audience Law Ninth Circuit Reviews Challenge to California’s Captive Audience Law

On July 7, 2026, the Ninth Circuit heard oral argument over California Senate Bill 399 (“SB 399”),..
A Prescription for Liability- Injunction in Gray-Market Drug Case Based on Material Differences A Prescription for Liability- Injunction in Gray-Market Drug Case Based on Material Differences

Affirming a preliminary injunction, the US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit found that..
Is Your Business Partner Pulling Their Weight? A Back-to-School Lesson for Business Owners Is Your Business Partner Pulling Their Weight? A Back-to-School Lesson for Business Owners

It’s back-to-school time! Many of us remember the days of group projects where you did all the work ..
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