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Compensating Victims of Deep Fake Fraud- Global Responses Compensating Victims of Deep Fake Fraud- Global Responses

Our firm has a pro bono client who lost thousands of dollars trusting someone she met online. Over..
EPA Extends Deadline for Reporting Health and Safety Data for 16 Chemicals EPA Extends Deadline for Reporting Health and Safety Data for 16 Chemicals

On May 22, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) extended the reporting deadline for ..
Supreme Court Expands FAA’s Arbitration Exemption to “Last-Mile” Delivery Drivers Supreme Court Expands FAA’s Arbitration Exemption to “Last-Mile” Delivery Drivers

Key HighlightsThe U.S. Supreme Court unanimously held that the FAA’s transportation worker..
Governmentwide NDAs Proposed for Federal Employees: Key Takeaways for Government Contractors Governmentwide NDAs Proposed for Federal Employees: Key Takeaways for Government Contractors

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has issued a significant proposal that could reshape how..
Seventh Circuit Addresses Counsel’s Obligations When AI‑Generated Hallucinations Appear in an.. Seventh Circuit Addresses Counsel’s Obligations When AI‑Generated Hallucinations Appear in an..

On March 30, 2026, the Seventh Circuit[1] addressed sanctions for an attorney citing AI-generated..
Prop 65 Pulse: April 2026 Bounty Hunter Plaintiff Claims Prop 65 Pulse: April 2026 Bounty Hunter Plaintiff Claims

California’s Proposition 65 (“Prop. 65”), the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986,..
APHIS Extends Determination of Nonregulated Status to Another Pioneer Corn Variety Developed Using.. APHIS Extends Determination of Nonregulated Status to Another Pioneer Corn Variety Developed Using..

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service..
Kansas Shows the Nation How to Regulate Consumer Legal Funding: A Bipartisan Blueprint for Consumer .. Kansas Shows the Nation How to Regulate Consumer Legal Funding: A Bipartisan Blueprint for Consumer ..

On July 1, 2026, Kansas will become one of the newest states to implement comprehensive regulation..
Big Law Redefined: From QOZ 1.0 to 2.0: Capital, Zones, and What Changed [Podcast] Big Law Redefined: From QOZ 1.0 to 2.0: Capital, Zones, and What Changed [Podcast]

The Qualified Opportunity Zone program is entering a new era. In this episode of Greenberg..
Massachusetts High Court Emphasizes Judicial Control Over Class Settlements and Limits Nonparty.. Massachusetts High Court Emphasizes Judicial Control Over Class Settlements and Limits Nonparty..

In Ortins v. Lincoln Property Company, the Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) of Massachusetts addressed..
Trademark Holders Should Consider Acting During .PAY Domain Sunrise Period Trademark Holders Should Consider Acting During .PAY Domain Sunrise Period

Trademark holders now have an additional two months in which to claim new .PAY web domain names..
Congress Returns, Medicaid Rules Loom [Podcast] Congress Returns, Medicaid Rules Loom [Podcast]

Congress returns, Medicaid rules loomJune 1, 2026, marks the end of the recess period for the House ..
Old North State Report – May 29, 2026 Old North State Report – May 29, 2026

UPCOMING EVENTSJune 10:  Annual NC General Assembly Appreciation EventJuly 15:  North Carolina..
AI Hallucinations in Court Filings Continue: Florida Supreme Court Responds with a New.. AI Hallucinations in Court Filings Continue: Florida Supreme Court Responds with a New..

Artificial intelligence has quickly become part of the modern lawyer’s toolkit. Attorneys are using ..
Weekly Bankruptcy Alert June 1, 2026 (For the Week Ending May 31, 2026) Weekly Bankruptcy Alert June 1, 2026 (For the Week Ending May 31, 2026)

Covering reported business bankruptcy filings in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Rhode..
FBI Cyber Officials Suggest Best Practices and Potential Benefits of Promptly Reporting.. FBI Cyber Officials Suggest Best Practices and Potential Benefits of Promptly Reporting..

HighlightsThe Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Cyber Division (FBI Cyber) recently convened a..
Ohio Toughens Medicaid Fraud Prevention with New Initiatives Ohio Toughens Medicaid Fraud Prevention with New Initiatives

On May 13, 2026, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced new Medicaid fraud prevention initiatives..
Data Centers, Grid Reliability, and Large Load Regulation: Recent Developments in Pennsylvania and.. Data Centers, Grid Reliability, and Large Load Regulation: Recent Developments in Pennsylvania and..

Pennsylvania’s data center market continues to evolve rapidly as policymakers, regulators, and grid ..
When Your Franchisee Files for Bankruptcy: What Every Franchisor Needs to Know Right Now When Your Franchisee Files for Bankruptcy: What Every Franchisor Needs to Know Right Now

The ARC Burger story is a franchisor’s worst-case scenario. ARC Burger LLC, once one of Hardee’s..
Virginia Employers Brace for Expanded Paid Sick Leave Requirements Virginia Employers Brace for Expanded Paid Sick Leave Requirements

TakeawaysA new Virginia law expands paid sick leave to nearly all employees, with phased coverage..
Managing Corporate Carbon Emissions with Book-and-Claim Managing Corporate Carbon Emissions with Book-and-Claim

Corporations across sectors are exploring new ways to manage carbon reductions in their supply..
Certification Of Class Action Should Not Have Been Denied On Grounds Of Atypicality Of Claims Certification Of Class Action Should Not Have Been Denied On Grounds Of Atypicality Of Claims

Martinez v. Sierra Lifestar, Inc., 119 Cal. App. 5th 1303 (2026)Adam Martinez filed this putative..
Maryland Expands Scope of Virtual Currency Kiosk Law Maryland Expands Scope of Virtual Currency Kiosk Law

On May 12, Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed Senate Bill 741, revising the state’s framework..
USPTO Reports Faster Design Patent Examinations: What It Means for Seasonal Consumer Products USPTO Reports Faster Design Patent Examinations: What It Means for Seasonal Consumer Products

Key TakeawaysDesign patents are powerful tools for protecting the visual appearance of products,..
Connecticut Posts PFAS Reporting Form for Manufacturers; Will Post Fillable Version in Early June Connecticut Posts PFAS Reporting Form for Manufacturers; Will Post Fillable Version in Early June

Beginning July 1, 2026, Connecticut will prohibit the manufacture, sale, and distribution of..
ECJ Ruling on Data Subject Access Requests: Some Welcome Relief for European Employers, or Not.. ECJ Ruling on Data Subject Access Requests: Some Welcome Relief for European Employers, or Not..

Following on from our blog earlier in the week concerning the ECJ’s recent decision on data subject ..
New USCIS Policy Memorandum Addresses Adjustment of Status Adjudications New USCIS Policy Memorandum Addresses Adjustment of Status Adjudications

On May 21, 2026, USCIS issued Policy Memorandum PM-602-0199, outlining a change to the adjustment..
Delaware Court of Chancery Examines Duties of Blockholder Directors Delaware Court of Chancery Examines Duties of Blockholder Directors

A recent decision from the Delaware Court of Chancery should be in the toolbox of all corporate and ..
USCIS Reframes Adjustment of Status as 'Extraordinary' Relief: What U.S. Employers and Foreign.. USCIS Reframes Adjustment of Status as 'Extraordinary' Relief: What U.S. Employers and Foreign..

HighlightsThe memo characterizes Adjustment of Status as discretionary, not routine. Satisfying..
USCIS Issues Policy Memo Impacting Green Card Processing, Practices, and Procedures USCIS Issues Policy Memo Impacting Green Card Processing, Practices, and Procedures

On May 21, 2026, U.S. Citizen & Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a policy memo disrupting the..
Latest PBM Reform Developments Keep Vertical Integration in the Crosshairs Latest PBM Reform Developments Keep Vertical Integration in the Crosshairs

The PBM industry continues to evolve through legislative action, litigation, and voluntary industry ..
Germany Updates Federal Film Funding with Draft Guidelines Germany Updates Federal Film Funding with Draft Guidelines

Earlier this year, the total annual budget for German federal film production funding doubled to..
Colorado’s New AI Act Targets Automated Decision-Making for Consequential Decisions Colorado’s New AI Act Targets Automated Decision-Making for Consequential Decisions

Colorado’s newly rewritten artificial intelligence (AI) law is meaningfully narrower than the 2024..
OHCA Publishes Draft Regulations Implementing AB 1415 to Capture Health Care Transactions with.. OHCA Publishes Draft Regulations Implementing AB 1415 to Capture Health Care Transactions with..

Key TakeawaysOHCA has published draft regulations that expand its pre-transaction notice..
FTC Warning Letter Highlights New Risks for Employers That Seek to Enforce Noncompete Agreements in .. FTC Warning Letter Highlights New Risks for Employers That Seek to Enforce Noncompete Agreements in ..

On May 8, 2026, Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Andrew Ferguson sent a public warning..
Five Cases Health Care and Life Sciences GCs Should Keep Watching in 2026 Five Cases Health Care and Life Sciences GCs Should Keep Watching in 2026

In 2026, several federal cases are poised to shape regulatory risk, reimbursement, and False Claims ..
Does Rescheduling Make Medical Marijuana Expansion More Likely? A State-by-State Assessment Does Rescheduling Make Medical Marijuana Expansion More Likely? A State-by-State Assessment

One of the questions I have been asked most often since the Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche..
Swiss Cantonal Court Upholds Dismissal of Multi-Million Franc Sequestration Against PJSC.. Swiss Cantonal Court Upholds Dismissal of Multi-Million Franc Sequestration Against PJSC..

In an important ruling involving Swiss asset-freeze laws and settlement agreements, the Cantonal..
The AI Reckoning Has Arrived: The Case that Will Rewrite AI Laws in Products Liability The AI Reckoning Has Arrived: The Case that Will Rewrite AI Laws in Products Liability

In the quiet shadows of the corners of the San Francisco’s Superior Court, a consequential legal..
Discount Or Deception? Coles Found to Have Misled Consumers in Down Down Promotions Discount Or Deception? Coles Found to Have Misled Consumers in Down Down Promotions

IN BRIEFOn 14 May 2026, the Federal Court of Australia (the Court), in a prosecution commenced by..