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CALIFORNIA PRIVACY PROTECTION AGENCY BARES ITS TEETH: Files First Judicial Action to Enforce.. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY PROTECTION AGENCY BARES ITS TEETH: Files First Judicial Action to Enforce..

In a watershed moment for privacy enforcement in California, the California Privacy Protection..
Federal Office of Personnel Management Issues Memorandum Encouraging Employees’ Religious.. Federal Office of Personnel Management Issues Memorandum Encouraging Employees’ Religious..

On July 28, 2025, the United States Office of Personnel Management (“OPM”) issued..
California Court of Appeal Clarifies Sick Leave Calculation for Outside Sales Employees California Court of Appeal Clarifies Sick Leave Calculation for Outside Sales Employees

A recent California Court of Appeal decision provides clarity for employers with..
Kalshi Acts Swiftly Across Pending Litigation After Adverse Maryland Ruling Kalshi Acts Swiftly Across Pending Litigation After Adverse Maryland Ruling

Shortly after receiving the first adverse ruling in any of the current high-profile matters being..
Nationwide FLSA Lawsuits Just Got Harder—Here’s Why [Video, Podcast] Nationwide FLSA Lawsuits Just Got Harder—Here’s Why [Video, Podcast]

This week, we examine a recent pivotal ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit..
Buyouts: Is This Really the End? Buyouts: Is This Really the End?

Under the category of “be careful what you wish for because you just might get it,” you need to..
Virginia Bureau of Insurance Issues Updated Guidance Regarding Minimum Capital and Surplus,.. Virginia Bureau of Insurance Issues Updated Guidance Regarding Minimum Capital and Surplus,..

On August 6, the Virginia Bureau of Insurance (BOI) issued Administrative Letter 2025-03..
When ‘Independent Contractors’ Are Actually Employees: Lessons from the $9.3M Steadfast Medical.. When ‘Independent Contractors’ Are Actually Employees: Lessons from the $9.3M Steadfast Medical..

TakeawaysThe appeals court conducted an exhaustive review of the factors defining independent..
Supreme Shift: How McLaughlin is Reshaping the TCPA Supreme Shift: How McLaughlin is Reshaping the TCPA

The legal landscape for businesses facing Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) claims may be..
UK Government Publishes Commencement Dates for the UK Data (Use and Access) Act UK Government Publishes Commencement Dates for the UK Data (Use and Access) Act

On July 25, 2025, the UK government published the four key stages for bringing the provisions of..
RACK ROOM SHOES, INC. WIRETAP ACT CLASS ACTION SURVIVES MOTION TO DISMISS: Court Finds Crime-Tort.. RACK ROOM SHOES, INC. WIRETAP ACT CLASS ACTION SURVIVES MOTION TO DISMISS: Court Finds Crime-Tort..

Hi CIPAWorld! In the latest development in the ongoing wave of website tracker litigation, the..
Reciprocal Tariffs Take Effect August 7 Reciprocal Tariffs Take Effect August 7

Key TakeawaysNew reciprocal tariffs take effect August 7, excluding Canada, China and Mexico which..
EPA Proposes Repeal of 2009 Endangerment Finding Impacting Greenhouse Gas Regulations EPA Proposes Repeal of 2009 Endangerment Finding Impacting Greenhouse Gas Regulations

On July 29, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposal to rescind its 2009..
French Judges Rule on Corporate Duty of Vigilance Obligations French Judges Rule on Corporate Duty of Vigilance Obligations

The new Paris Court of Appeal chamber specializing in “emerging litigation (i.e., Chamber 5-12,..
Legal Documents Your Child Needs When They Turn 18 Legal Documents Your Child Needs When They Turn 18

When a child turns 18, they’re legally considered an adult, which means parents no longer have..
Synthetic Media Creates New Authenticity Concerns for Legal Evidence Synthetic Media Creates New Authenticity Concerns for Legal Evidence

When a high school principal's voice went viral making racist and antisemitic comments, the audio..
“False” Sense of Security: DOJ Announces False Claims Act Settlements Related to Failure to Comply.. “False” Sense of Security: DOJ Announces False Claims Act Settlements Related to Failure to Comply..

On July 31, 2025, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a pair of settlements..
The European Space Race and the Family Offices Fueling It The European Space Race and the Family Offices Fueling It

A quiet but consequential race is unfolding across Europe. The goal: orbital autonomy. As access to ..
CFTC Issues No-Action Relief for SEFs on Order Book Obligations CFTC Issues No-Action Relief for SEFs on Order Book Obligations

In a marked departure from its position since 2013, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) ..
Aprio’s $300M AI Commitment Gains Momentum with Acquisition of TimeCredit AI Aprio’s $300M AI Commitment Gains Momentum with Acquisition of TimeCredit AI

Atlanta-based IPA 100 firm Aprio (FY24 net revenue of $485.3 million) announced a five-year, $300..
June & July 2025 PFAS Legislative Developments June & July Legislation Tracking (June 1 – July 31) June & July 2025 PFAS Legislative Developments June & July Legislation Tracking (June 1 – July 31)

Current Trends in Legislation – June & July 2025Federal LegislatureTwo new bills were introduced..
TALK TO A HUMAN OR PAY THE PRICE: Congress Proposes Call Center Bill Mandating AI and Location.. TALK TO A HUMAN OR PAY THE PRICE: Congress Proposes Call Center Bill Mandating AI and Location..

Greetings TCPAWorld!Happy Monday! If you’ve ever been stuck shouting “representative or agent” or..
Court Affirmed A Probate Court’s Granting Of Plea To The Jurisdiction Based On The Estate.. Court Affirmed A Probate Court’s Granting Of Plea To The Jurisdiction Based On The Estate..

In Est. of Smith, the beneficiaries of an estate filed claims that the decedent was mentally..
Trump Administration Proposes to Repeal 2009 Endangerment Finding Trump Administration Proposes to Repeal 2009 Endangerment Finding

On July 29, 2025, EPA proposed that the Clean Air Act (CAA) does not authorize the agency to..
New Federal Religious Expression and Accommodations Guidance May Impact Private Employers New Federal Religious Expression and Accommodations Guidance May Impact Private Employers

In July 2025, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) issued two important memos regarding..
Deadline Approaches for Comments on NASAA Proposed Model Franchise Broker Law Deadline Approaches for Comments on NASAA Proposed Model Franchise Broker Law

Key Takeaways:The North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) has proposed a Model ..
McDermott+ Check-Up – August 1, 2025 McDermott+ Check-Up – August 1, 2025

THIS WEEK’S DOSESenate HELP Committee advances legislation, examines healthcare affordability. The..
Court asks for new briefs in Louisiana redistricting case Court asks for new briefs in Louisiana redistricting case

The Supreme Court on Friday afternoon instructed the parties in a Louisiana redistricting dispute..
Ninth Circuit Hands Employers Split Decision on Key Procedural Aspects of FLSA Collective Actions Ninth Circuit Hands Employers Split Decision on Key Procedural Aspects of FLSA Collective Actions

TakeawaysThe Ninth Circuit joins the solid majority of federal circuits in holding the U.S. Supreme ..
How the ICJ Climate Change Advisory Opinion Raises Global Legal and Compliance Risks for.. How the ICJ Climate Change Advisory Opinion Raises Global Legal and Compliance Risks for..

The climate debate has whipsawed in recent years. Businesses frequently have been caught in the..
United States: In Cash or In-Kind—EC Approves Options for Creations and Redemptions of Crypto ETP.. United States: In Cash or In-Kind—EC Approves Options for Creations and Redemptions of Crypto ETP..

On 29 July 2025, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued an order approving proposed ..
USPTO Removes Reliance on Applicant Admitted Prior Art in IPR Proceedings USPTO Removes Reliance on Applicant Admitted Prior Art in IPR Proceedings

On July 31, 2025, the acting Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)..
The morning read for Friday, August 1 The morning read for Friday, August 1

Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court...
The Future of the CFPB Open Banking Rule Remains…Open The Future of the CFPB Open Banking Rule Remains…Open

On July 29, 2025, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) stated in a legal briefing that..
New Tax-favored Benefit for Employees with Children New Tax-favored Benefit for Employees with Children

Takeaways:Trump Accounts are a new type of custodial savings account for children under 18,..
Safer States Publishes Takeaways from 2025 Legislative Session on Toxic Chemicals and Plastics,.. Safer States Publishes Takeaways from 2025 Legislative Session on Toxic Chemicals and Plastics,..

On July 23, 2025, Safer States published its takeaways from the 2025 legislative session on toxic..
Washington’s Mini-WARN Act Goes into Effect Washington’s Mini-WARN Act Goes into Effect

What You Need to Know:Washington’s new mini-WARN Act applies to smaller employers with 50 or more..
Contractors: VETS-4212 Filing Window Will Be Open from August 1 Until September 30, 2025 Contractors: VETS-4212 Filing Window Will Be Open from August 1 Until September 30, 2025

Federal contractors and subcontractors meeting the VEVRAA eligibility threshold of having 50 or..
China Issues a Notice on DPO Reporting Requirements China Issues a Notice on DPO Reporting Requirements

On July 18, 2025, the Cybersecurity Administration of China (the “CAC”) issued a notice on..
It’s Not Monkey Business: NFTs Can be Trademarked It’s Not Monkey Business: NFTs Can be Trademarked

The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit concluded that a non-fungible token (NFT) is a “good” ..