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Can AI Chatbots Replace Lawyers- Not If a NY Senate Bill Can Help It Can AI Chatbots Replace Lawyers- Not If a NY Senate Bill Can Help It

Some years ago, I listened to Richard Susskind speak about the “Future of Professions” and, in his..
EB-2 NIW RFE: What It Means and How to Respond EB-2 NIW RFE: What It Means and How to Respond

A Request for Evidence (RFE) is often a common part of the EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW)..
Birthright citizenship: Hintopoulos, Harlan II, and “Joltin Joe” – mid-century elements of American .. Birthright citizenship: Hintopoulos, Harlan II, and “Joltin Joe” – mid-century elements of American ..

“Of course.” “No one wants to change that.” As mid-20th century American leaders both on and off..
First Circuit Evaluates PIP as Evidence of Age Discrimination First Circuit Evaluates PIP as Evidence of Age Discrimination

On March 13, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit ruled in Walsh v. HNTB Corp...
The Democratic Republic of the Congo as a Near-Term Strategic Opportunity for U.S. Companies The Democratic Republic of the Congo as a Near-Term Strategic Opportunity for U.S. Companies

Part 1: The OpportunityThe Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as a Near-Term Strategic..
The Doctor Is In—Breach: Six Pitfalls In Physician Employment Agreements The Doctor Is In—Breach: Six Pitfalls In Physician Employment Agreements

Physician employment contracts are a fact of life for healthcare employers everywhere. But drafting ..
No Papers, No Excuse: New Jersey Supreme Court Safeguards Wage Protections for Undocumented Workers No Papers, No Excuse: New Jersey Supreme Court Safeguards Wage Protections for Undocumented Workers

Key TakeawaysThe New Jersey Supreme Court ruled that employers cannot evade state wage obligations..
U.S. Department of Labor Issues Six Opinion Letters Addressing FLSA and FMLA U.S. Department of Labor Issues Six Opinion Letters Addressing FLSA and FMLA

Since the enactment of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) in the late 1930s, the U.S. Department..
A $1 Trillion Order Book and a Palo Alto Living Room- What GTC 2026 and Hard Things Taught Us This.. A $1 Trillion Order Book and a Palo Alto Living Room- What GTC 2026 and Hard Things Taught Us This..

Palo Alto, CA: Nvidia just disclosed a $1 trillion order book. Uber committed to deploying..
Feedback on Frictionless Opt-Outs: CalPrivacy Seeks Comments from Businesses on Experience with.. Feedback on Frictionless Opt-Outs: CalPrivacy Seeks Comments from Businesses on Experience with..

The California Privacy Protection Agency (CalPrivacy) is considering potential regulatory changes..
Clock Beats Commissioner: IRS Concedes $48M Easement Case Clock Beats Commissioner: IRS Concedes $48M Easement Case

Key TakeawaysOn March 23, 2026, the U.S. Tax Court entered a stipulated decision in Agate Holdings..
UK Competition and Market Authority Provides New Green Marketing Guidance for All Supply Chain.. UK Competition and Market Authority Provides New Green Marketing Guidance for All Supply Chain..

What Happened: On January 22, 2026, the United Kingdom Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)..
CLASS IS STILL OUT: Court Again Affirms Denial of Class Certification in TCPA Lawsuit CLASS IS STILL OUT: Court Again Affirms Denial of Class Certification in TCPA Lawsuit

Hi TCPAWorld!It seems that at the same time students are out of school for a break, motions for..
Third-Party Lab Testing and the New Wave of Consumer Product Litigation: What Manufacturers Need to .. Third-Party Lab Testing and the New Wave of Consumer Product Litigation: What Manufacturers Need to ..

A common thread connects a growing number of consumer product class actions filed over the past two ..
Trump Administration’s EO on Cybercrime and a Cyber Strategy for America Trump Administration’s EO on Cybercrime and a Cyber Strategy for America

On Friday, March 6, 2026, the White House issued a sweeping Executive Order (EO) titled, “Combating ..
State Enforcers Step Up Scrutiny of Foreign Data Transfers: What Organizations Should Know State Enforcers Step Up Scrutiny of Foreign Data Transfers: What Organizations Should Know

U.S. organizations have long focused on federal requirements governing international data transfers...
Employment Reform in Motion – Why Additional Time May Not Heal the System Employment Reform in Motion – Why Additional Time May Not Heal the System

From 1 December, the Acas early conciliation period was extended from six to twelve weeks. The..
Federal Circuit Widens Net for Corresponding Structure under §112(f) – Three Takeaways for Patent.. Federal Circuit Widens Net for Corresponding Structure under §112(f) – Three Takeaways for Patent..

Key FindingsThe Federal Circuit corrected the district court’s legal test for indefiniteness and..
PFAS Warning Labels On Consumer Goods – New Mexico Leads the Way PFAS Warning Labels On Consumer Goods – New Mexico Leads the Way

During 2025, the New Mexico Legislature passed the PFAS Protection Act (HB 212) that aimed to..
California Employers Face March 30, 2026, Deadline to Offer Emergency Contact Designation California Employers Face March 30, 2026, Deadline to Offer Emergency Contact Designation

By March 30, 2026, California employers are required to notify existing employees of the..
White House Releases National AI Legislative Framework as Debate Over Federal vs. State Authority.. White House Releases National AI Legislative Framework as Debate Over Federal vs. State Authority..

HighlightsThe White House’s National AI Legislative Framework is best understood as a..
The Future of Data Center Power: Federal Policy Trends The Future of Data Center Power: Federal Policy Trends

The federal government is reshaping the rules for how data centers obtain power. In the past four..
Utah’s New Workplace Violence Reporting Law- What Hospitals Need to Know Utah’s New Workplace Violence Reporting Law- What Hospitals Need to Know

Workplace violence in healthcare is not a new issue, but it is an escalating one. In response, Utah ..
TPS Update for Burma, Ethiopia, Haiti, and More- Employer I-9, E-Verify Checklists Following Agency .. TPS Update for Burma, Ethiopia, Haiti, and More- Employer I-9, E-Verify Checklists Following Agency ..

TakeawaysCurrent work authorization remains valid, for now.Employers should update Form I-9s with..
Distressed Cannabis Sale-Leaseback Companies- What Investors and Operators Need to Know Distressed Cannabis Sale-Leaseback Companies- What Investors and Operators Need to Know

The cannabis industry has experienced dramatic highs and lows over the past several years. While..
California Workplace AI Notice and Disclosure Bill Would Impose Hefty Penalties California Workplace AI Notice and Disclosure Bill Would Impose Hefty Penalties

Introduced by Assembly Member Nick Schultz on February 12, 2026, Assembly Bill 1898 (AB 1898) would ..
Healthcare Preview for the Week of: March 23, 2026 [Podcast] Healthcare Preview for the Week of: March 23, 2026 [Podcast]

Clock is ticking as recess nearsBoth chambers will be in session this week, although congressional..
What’s Old is New Again: The DOL’s 1975 Investment Advice Fiduciary Rule Five-Part Test is.. What’s Old is New Again: The DOL’s 1975 Investment Advice Fiduciary Rule Five-Part Test is..

On March 20, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) published guidance (the “2026 Guidance”)..
AI Platforms and Privilege- Tax Departments Should be Wary About What They Share AI Platforms and Privilege- Tax Departments Should be Wary About What They Share

Today’s artificial intelligence (AI) platforms have shown impressive capabilities that keep..
Attorney Accountability Is the Missing Layer in Legal AI Attorney Accountability Is the Missing Layer in Legal AI

The practice of law has long been built on an apprenticeship model grounded in accountability...
What Private Fund Sponsors Need to Know About The SEC's New Interpretive Guidance on Digital Assets What Private Fund Sponsors Need to Know About The SEC's New Interpretive Guidance on Digital Assets

Executive SummaryOn March 17, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) issued..
Trump Administration Intensifies Federal Benefits Fraud Enforcement with New Task Force Trump Administration Intensifies Federal Benefits Fraud Enforcement with New Task Force

Key Takeaways:Centralized Anti-Fraud Initiative. A new task force was created to coordinate..
‘We Didn’t Know’ Is No Defense: Lessons for Construction Employers From a Cal/OSHA Appeals Board.. ‘We Didn’t Know’ Is No Defense: Lessons for Construction Employers From a Cal/OSHA Appeals Board..

Every once in a while, the California Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board publishes a..
EB-2 NIW Case Study: Taiwanese Business Strategy Professional Helping U.S. Startups Scale Globally EB-2 NIW Case Study: Taiwanese Business Strategy Professional Helping U.S. Startups Scale Globally

Colombo & Hurd secured approval of an EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition for a business..
Labor Policy Pendulum Swings Again: New Federal Rules Reshape Joint-Employer and Independent.. Labor Policy Pendulum Swings Again: New Federal Rules Reshape Joint-Employer and Independent..

Some employers that rely on staffing arrangements, franchise relationships, or independent..
Proposed Senate Bill Could Bring Sweeping Changes to AI Liability, Section 230, and State.. Proposed Senate Bill Could Bring Sweeping Changes to AI Liability, Section 230, and State..

HighlightsThe Trump America AI Act (the Bill) is a discussion draft that would impose liability and ..
Massachusetts Construction Industry Continues to Wait While Prompt Payment Law Is Put To The Test Massachusetts Construction Industry Continues to Wait While Prompt Payment Law Is Put To The Test

Earlier this month, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) heard argument in J.C...
When a Misdirected Partnership Notice isn’t Fatal under the BBA: Mammoth Cave Property When a Misdirected Partnership Notice isn’t Fatal under the BBA: Mammoth Cave Property

Although many of the procedural rules for auditing partnerships at the federal level have changed..
BaFin beschränkt Stimmrechtszurechnung nach § 34 WpHG – keine Änderungen im WpÜG BaFin beschränkt Stimmrechtszurechnung nach § 34 WpHG – keine Änderungen im WpÜG

Die BaFin hat am 20. März 2026 eine Aufsichtsmitteilung zu den Auswirkungen des EuGH-Urteils vom 12...
Massachusetts Executive Order Requires Policies for Higher Education Institutions on Interactions.. Massachusetts Executive Order Requires Policies for Higher Education Institutions on Interactions..

On January 29, 2026, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey issued Executive Order No. 650,..
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