'Close Our Borders?' Senate Judiciary Committee Examines Economics, Legal Predicate for Mass Deportation Proposal

'Close Our Borders?' Senate Judiciary Committee Examines Economics, Legal Predicate for Mass.. 'Close Our Borders?' Senate Judiciary Committee Examines Economics, Legal Predicate for Mass..

I fear the consequences of mass deportation on a personal level, on a community level and on a..
Federal Circuit Addresses Prosecution History Estoppel, Disclosure-Dedication Rule in Affirming.. Federal Circuit Addresses Prosecution History Estoppel, Disclosure-Dedication Rule in Affirming..

Key TakeawaysThe Federal Circuit held that an ANDA product formulation did not infringe, literally..
Updated Cal/OSHA Workplace Posting Updated Cal/OSHA Workplace Posting

California employers should take note that the Cal/OSHA workplace posting titled “Safety and Health ..
DOL Proposes New Rule Covering Vertical and Horizontal Joint Employer Relationships DOL Proposes New Rule Covering Vertical and Horizontal Joint Employer Relationships

The U.S. Department of Labor recently proposed a rule that would create a uniform standard..
German Federal Labor Court Rules on Right to Information in Suspected Gender Pay Bias German Federal Labor Court Rules on Right to Information in Suspected Gender Pay Bias

On October 23, 2025, Germany’s Federal Labor Court (Bundesarbeitsgericht (BAG)) ruled that a claim..
National Law Review’s Delaware Corporate and Commercial Litigation Monitor National Law Review’s Delaware Corporate and Commercial Litigation Monitor

As the Editor-in-Chief of the National Law Reviews publication called the Delaware Corporate and..
June 2026 Visa Bulletin – Déjà Vu All Over Again: Retrogression Starts with India; May Affect China .. June 2026 Visa Bulletin – Déjà Vu All Over Again: Retrogression Starts with India; May Affect China ..

The State Department has published the June Visa Bulletin. For the first time this fiscal year, the ..
EPA Proposes Rule to Redefine “Begin Actual Construction” Under the NSR Preconstruction Permitting.. EPA Proposes Rule to Redefine “Begin Actual Construction” Under the NSR Preconstruction Permitting..

Key TakeawaysWhat Happened: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently proposed a new..
USCIS Tightens Signature Rules for Immigration Filings: What Employers, Applicants Should Know USCIS Tightens Signature Rules for Immigration Filings: What Employers, Applicants Should Know

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued an interim final rule that changes how U..
When Marriage Becomes a Business Liability: Lessons from Celebrity Divorce Battles When Marriage Becomes a Business Liability: Lessons from Celebrity Divorce Battles

High-profile divorces increasingly involve more than personal fallout. Divorce can impact..
CMS Imposes Nationwide Enrollment Moratoria on Hospices and Home Health Agencies What Buyers.. CMS Imposes Nationwide Enrollment Moratoria on Hospices and Home Health Agencies What Buyers..

On May 13, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services imposed two separate 6-month..
USCIS Requires Final Action Dates for Employment-Based Filings in June 2026 USCIS Requires Final Action Dates for Employment-Based Filings in June 2026

The U.S. Department of State’s June 2026 Visa Bulletin confirms that U.S. Citizenship and..
Seeing Stars – Welcome to the Age of Enforcement Under the FTC’s Rule on Reviews and Testimonials! Seeing Stars – Welcome to the Age of Enforcement Under the FTC’s Rule on Reviews and Testimonials!

When the Federal Trade Commission published the final Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and..
The EU’s New Anti-Corruption Directive—What it Means for Global Companies as FCPA Enforcement Shifts The EU’s New Anti-Corruption Directive—What it Means for Global Companies as FCPA Enforcement Shifts

Key TakeawaysOn April 21, 2026, the Council of the European Union formally adopted the Directive on ..
US Navy FY 2027 Budget Request – Key Trends, Risks, and Implications US Navy FY 2027 Budget Request – Key Trends, Risks, and Implications

This is one in a series of GT Alerts examining the president’s FY 2027 budget request to Congress,..
Virginia Law on Rounding Procedures in Cash Transactions Virginia Law on Rounding Procedures in Cash Transactions

On March 12, 2026, we published a blog post discussing the implications of the U.S. Mint ceasing..
SEC Proposes Optional Semiannual Reporting SEC Proposes Optional Semiannual Reporting

On May 5, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission proposed amendments that would permit..
U.S. Establishes New Cuba Sanctions Authority, Including Secondary Sanctions Risk U.S. Establishes New Cuba Sanctions Authority, Including Secondary Sanctions Risk

On May 1, 2026, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14404, titled “Imposing Sanctions on..
Federal Scrutiny of State Medicaid Programs and Medicaid Providers Intensifies Federal Scrutiny of State Medicaid Programs and Medicaid Providers Intensifies

Key TakeawaysCMS and congressional leaders are increasing oversight of state Medicaid programs..
Louisiana Insurance Department Issues Bulletin Emphasizing TPA Due Diligence Obligations Regarding.. Louisiana Insurance Department Issues Bulletin Emphasizing TPA Due Diligence Obligations Regarding..

Key TakeawaysThe Louisiana Insurance Department issued Bulletin 2026-07 reminding TPAs of their due ..
Private Equity’s AI Bet: Strategic Hedge or Structural Conflict? Private Equity’s AI Bet: Strategic Hedge or Structural Conflict?

Three Key TakeawaysAI joint ventures are creating internal portfolio conflicts for private equity..
Sports Showdown in Dallas: Texas Business Court Referees Redemption Dispute Between the Mavericks.. Sports Showdown in Dallas: Texas Business Court Referees Redemption Dispute Between the Mavericks..

A recent decision from the Texas Business Court (First Division) provides guidance on nonwaiver..
DoD Seeks “Unprecedented Level of Visibility” into the Supply Chain Under Newly Proposed Regulations DoD Seeks “Unprecedented Level of Visibility” into the Supply Chain Under Newly Proposed Regulations

The Department of Defense (“DoD”) released a proposed rule on May 7, 2026, that would significantly ..
Key Recent Maryland Environmental and Energy Law Developments Key Recent Maryland Environmental and Energy Law Developments

Key TakeawaysProduct manufacturers, developers, agricultural operators, utilities, and local..
Adapt or Get Left Behind- What Private Employers Need to Know about DOL’s Recent Actions on AI.. Adapt or Get Left Behind- What Private Employers Need to Know about DOL’s Recent Actions on AI..

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and White House have an overarching message for workplaces:..
How EPA Reviews Mixed Metal Oxides Used in Battery Cathode Active Materials How EPA Reviews Mixed Metal Oxides Used in Battery Cathode Active Materials

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has provided new insight into how it reviews mixed..
Late-Stage Deals Dominate Latin American Funding in Q1 Late-Stage Deals Dominate Latin American Funding in Q1

Key Takeaways:Crunchbase data shows Latin American startups raised a combined $1.03 billion in VC..
Tennessee’s New Solicitation Oversight Law Tennessee’s New Solicitation Oversight Law

What HB 2408/SB 2659 Means for Companies That Call or Text Tennessee ConsumersTennessee’s General..
Tennessee Enacts New Restrictions on Noncompete Agreements Tennessee Enacts New Restrictions on Noncompete Agreements

Tennessee has just adopted a new framework for noncompete agreements.On May 7, 2026, Tennessee..
DOL’s Proposed PBM Fee Disclosure Rule: Key Themes from the Public Comments DOL’s Proposed PBM Fee Disclosure Rule: Key Themes from the Public Comments

As previously reported, the Department of Labor (DOL) released a proposed rule (Proposed Rule) on..
The Invisible Disability: An Employer’s Guide to Mental Health and the ADA The Invisible Disability: An Employer’s Guide to Mental Health and the ADA

As Mental Health Awareness Month (annually observed each May) draws attention to the prevalence of..
Federal Judge Blocks End of Yemen TPS Federal Judge Blocks End of Yemen TPS

A Federal Judge blocked the May 4, 2026, termination of the Yemen TPS program, furthering the..
Court Held That District Court Had Concurrent Jurisdiction Over Probate Matters In County With No.. Court Held That District Court Had Concurrent Jurisdiction Over Probate Matters In County With No..

In Shaw v. Simpson, Sarah Shaw inherited her husband Shad’s business interests after his intestate..
No Standing in the Parking Lot: Court Dismisses DPPA Suit No Standing in the Parking Lot: Court Dismisses DPPA Suit

The Driver’s Privacy Protection Act (DPPA) may not draw as much regular attention as statutes like..
Privacy Trends Fashion, Beauty, and Wearable Tech Brands Need to Watch Privacy Trends Fashion, Beauty, and Wearable Tech Brands Need to Watch

Fashion, beauty, and wearable technology brands are heading into 2026 with a lot more to think..
DFPI Secures First Administrative Ruling Upholding CCFPL Enforcement Authority DFPI Secures First Administrative Ruling Upholding CCFPL Enforcement Authority

On May 1, the DFPI announced in its May Monthly Bulletin that it had obtained its first..
CFPB Finalizes Slimmed-Down Section 1071 Small Business Lending Rule CFPB Finalizes Slimmed-Down Section 1071 Small Business Lending Rule

On May 1, the CFPB finalized a substantially revised Section 1071 rule, which implements the small..
SEC Issues Final Order Increasing Qualified Client Thresholds SEC Issues Final Order Increasing Qualified Client Thresholds

On April 28, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued a final order[1] to adjust the..
SEC Increases Qualified Client Thresholds for Performance Fee Arrangements SEC Increases Qualified Client Thresholds for Performance Fee Arrangements

Key Takeaways:The SEC has increased the qualified client thresholds under Rule 205-3 effective June ..
Virginia and Maine Enact Pay Transparency Laws to Take Effect in July 2026 Virginia and Maine Enact Pay Transparency Laws to Take Effect in July 2026

Joining approximately twenty-five other state or local jurisdictions, two states—Maine and..
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