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Tips for Employers to Stay Compliant with Privacy Protections Under HIPAA, ADA, and 42 CFR Part 2 Tips for Employers to Stay Compliant with Privacy Protections Under HIPAA, ADA, and 42 CFR Part 2

When an employee requests a reasonable accommodation for a health condition, it may be confusing..
Title VI Oversight Meets Data Reality- Comments on the ACTS Proposal Analyzed—Key Takeaways for.. Title VI Oversight Meets Data Reality- Comments on the ACTS Proposal Analyzed—Key Takeaways for..

With the comment period now closed on the U.S. Department of Education’s proposed Admissions and..
Originalism and judicial oversight: A report from the Federalist Society’s 2025 National Lawyers.. Originalism and judicial oversight: A report from the Federalist Society’s 2025 National Lawyers..

Late last week, Justices Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett took center stage at the Federalist..
Courts Renew Scrutiny of the False Claims Act’s Qui Tam Provisions Courts Renew Scrutiny of the False Claims Act’s Qui Tam Provisions

Key TakeawaysCourts Revisit the Constitutionality of the FCA: Recent federal decisions reflect..
IRS Announces 2026 Employee Benefit Plan Limits IRS Announces 2026 Employee Benefit Plan Limits

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced the cost-of-living adjustments to the applicable..
'Thryving' or Surviving: NLRB’s Remedial Powers Take Another Hit 'Thryving' or Surviving: NLRB’s Remedial Powers Take Another Hit

On Nov. 5, 2025, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit restricted the National..
IRS Published 2026 Inflation-Adjusted Plan Limits IRS Published 2026 Inflation-Adjusted Plan Limits

On November 13, 2025, the IRS published its annual cost of living adjustments for various..
New Jersey Federal Court Says Remote Employee’s Retaliation Claims Belong in Pennsylvania New Jersey Federal Court Says Remote Employee’s Retaliation Claims Belong in Pennsylvania

The U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey ruled that a claim by a remote employee in..
‘Tis the Season for Safer Shopping- New Jersey’s Gift Card Fraud Notice and Packaging Requirements ‘Tis the Season for Safer Shopping- New Jersey’s Gift Card Fraud Notice and Packaging Requirements

Gift cards are a perennial favorite for holiday shoppers. They’re easy to wrap, universally..
Federal Courts Quash Administrative Subpoenas and Review First Amendment Subpoena Challenge, Paving .. Federal Courts Quash Administrative Subpoenas and Review First Amendment Subpoena Challenge, Paving ..

HighlightsOn Sept. 9, 2025, the Western District of Massachusetts issued In re: Administrative..
Key Principles in Securities Law Compliance Key Principles in Securities Law Compliance

Corporate governance and securities compliance continue to evolve rapidly as the Securities and..
Supreme Court will hear cases in January on transgender athletes, gun rights, and Trump’s firing of .. Supreme Court will hear cases in January on transgender athletes, gun rights, and Trump’s firing of ..

The Supreme Court will kick off 2026 with a series of arguments in blockbuster cases. In a..
GRAS Reporting Law Introduced in New Jersey’s Senate GRAS Reporting Law Introduced in New Jersey’s Senate

On October 27, 2025, the New Jersey Senate introduced Bill S4748 which would in effect require that ..
Use of “Drop Cowboy” Platform Leads to $3.8MM TCPA Settlement for NexGen Air Conditioning Use of “Drop Cowboy” Platform Leads to $3.8MM TCPA Settlement for NexGen Air Conditioning

Aww ringless voicemail.Causing TCPA problems since 2015.Platform operators famously told people the ..
California Tightens Pay Transparency- What Employers Need to Know About SB 642 and SB 464 California Tightens Pay Transparency- What Employers Need to Know About SB 642 and SB 464

The last legislative session in California brought with it a wave of changes to California..
Don’t Let the Stark Law Catch You Off Guard - Risk Remains Despite the Lull Don’t Let the Stark Law Catch You Off Guard - Risk Remains Despite the Lull

Key TakeawaysCMS and DOJ activity related to the Stark Law has been notably quiet in recent years,..
It’s November 11th, Do You Know When Your Private Investment Fund’s VCOC Annual Valuation Period Is? It’s November 11th, Do You Know When Your Private Investment Fund’s VCOC Annual Valuation Period Is?

Similar to the old school public service announcements that used to tell us the time of day and..
My Days of Taking Space Junk Seriously are Certainly Coming to a Middle My Days of Taking Space Junk Seriously are Certainly Coming to a Middle

An hour after writing a blog post about a recent study mapping the large quantity of space debris..
Healthcare Preview for the Week of: November 10, 2025 Healthcare Preview for the Week of: November 10, 2025

Light at the end of the shutdown tunnel?On November 9, 2025, the Senate voted to proceed to..
Contract Formation 101- General Contractor Prevails in Dispute with Framing Subcontractor Contract Formation 101- General Contractor Prevails in Dispute with Framing Subcontractor

A contract is an exchange of promises that a court will enforce. In the fast-paced world of..
Change You Can Bank On - California’s Annual Minimum Wage Increase Change You Can Bank On - California’s Annual Minimum Wage Increase

State Minimum WageOn January 1, 2026, California’s minimum wage will increase from $16.50 to $16..
Context Matters - Eighth Circuit Backs Home Depot’s Ban on BLM Apron Message Due To “Special.. Context Matters - Eighth Circuit Backs Home Depot’s Ban on BLM Apron Message Due To “Special..

On November 6, 2025, the Eighth Circuit vacated and remanded a split decision from the National..
Three Wage-and-Hour Issues for Employers to Prioritize for 2026 Three Wage-and-Hour Issues for Employers to Prioritize for 2026

As 2026 approaches, employers may want to assess the following wage-and-hour compliance issues:..
MPSC Approves Consumers Energy Tariff for Large Data Centers MPSC Approves Consumers Energy Tariff for Large Data Centers

The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) on November 6, 2025, approved Consumers Energy’s..
Federal Circuit Denies Challenges to USPTO Director’s Discretionary Denial Decisions Federal Circuit Denies Challenges to USPTO Director’s Discretionary Denial Decisions

Key TakeawaysThe Federal Circuit upheld the USPTO director’s discretion to deny IPRs, rejecting due ..
California Bans Ultraprocessed Foods in Schools California Bans Ultraprocessed Foods in Schools

Key TakeawaysWhat happened: California enacted the first state ban on certain ultraprocessed foods..
Unqualified “Made in USA Claims” and Recycled Materials Unqualified “Made in USA Claims” and Recycled Materials

Advertisers and manufacturers that utilize unqualified “Made in USA” claim in conjunction with..
Perez v. Romantix Online- Another Privacy Class Action Crashes on the Rocks of Consent Perez v. Romantix Online- Another Privacy Class Action Crashes on the Rocks of Consent

In Perez v. Romantix Online, Inc., Judge Noël Wise (N.D. Cal.) dismissed a putative privacy class..
DFPI Fines Kiosk Operator $675,000 for Alleged Violations of the Digital Financial Assets Law DFPI Fines Kiosk Operator $675,000 for Alleged Violations of the Digital Financial Assets Law

On October 30, the California DFPI announced a consent order against a Nevada-based crypto kiosk..
Federal Court Halts Implementation of CFPB’s Open Banking Rule Federal Court Halts Implementation of CFPB’s Open Banking Rule

On October 29, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky granted a preliminary..
Home Depot Facial Scan Lawsuit Voluntarily Dismissed—What’s Next for Biometric Privacy Compliance? Home Depot Facial Scan Lawsuit Voluntarily Dismissed—What’s Next for Biometric Privacy Compliance?

A recent federal class action lawsuit challenging Home Depot Inc.’s use of facial scanning..
FDA Adds Ten New Substances to its Inventory of Effective FCS Notifications (2025) FDA Adds Ten New Substances to its Inventory of Effective FCS Notifications (2025)

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently added the new substances to its Inventory of..
California Senate Bill 464 Sharpens State’s Pay Reporting Teeth California Senate Bill 464 Sharpens State’s Pay Reporting Teeth

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) No. 464 into law on October 13, 2025,..
Sixth Circuit Says It Again: Outside Counsel’s Internal Investigations Are Privileged and Protected .. Sixth Circuit Says It Again: Outside Counsel’s Internal Investigations Are Privileged and Protected ..

In Summer 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued a strongly worded decision..
“Green” Greenwashing: Emerging Developments in Environmental Marketing Claims “Green” Greenwashing: Emerging Developments in Environmental Marketing Claims

Companies should stay aware of old and new greenwashing trends and take practical actions to guard..
Employers Won’t Be Fined for Incorrect Reporting of 2025 Tips and Overtime, Treasury Department and .. Employers Won’t Be Fined for Incorrect Reporting of 2025 Tips and Overtime, Treasury Department and ..

On November 5, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)..
Ten Minute Interview: Investment Professionals and Family Offices [Video] Ten Minute Interview: Investment Professionals and Family Offices [Video]

Brian Lucareli, director of Foley Private Client Services (PCS) and co-chair of the Family Offices..
Arbitration Acumen: ICC North America: A Decade of Success [Podcast] Arbitration Acumen: ICC North America: A Decade of Success [Podcast]

In this episode of The Arbitration Acumen Podcast, J.P. Duffy sits down with Marek Krasula and..
Tesla’s Defining Vote: Prediction Markets See Musk’s $1 Trillion Pay Plan as Nearly Certain Tesla’s Defining Vote: Prediction Markets See Musk’s $1 Trillion Pay Plan as Nearly Certain

Tesla investors are wrapping up voting on CEO Elon Musk’s controversial new long-term compensation..
Trump’s tariffs: from dollars to donuts Trump’s tariffs: from dollars to donuts

Security around the U.S. Supreme Court building is amped up a bit this morning, almost as if..