CROWN Act Becomes Effective in Pennsylvania- The PHRA’s New Protections Against Hair Discrimination

CROWN Act Becomes Effective in Pennsylvania- The PHRA’s New Protections Against Hair Discrimination CROWN Act Becomes Effective in Pennsylvania- The PHRA’s New Protections Against Hair Discrimination

On January 24, 2026, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act’s (PHRA) prohibition against race-based..
United States: Second Circuit Applies Loper Bright to Reject Reliance on SEC Definition of.. United States: Second Circuit Applies Loper Bright to Reject Reliance on SEC Definition of..

The SEC has long taken the position that the “expectation” of receiving profits can satisfy the..
Virginia Court Ruling Clarifies State’s Ban on Noncompete Agreements Against Low-Wage Workers Virginia Court Ruling Clarifies State’s Ban on Noncompete Agreements Against Low-Wage Workers

On January 27, 2026, the Court of Appeals of Virginia ruled in Sentry Force Security, LLC v...
CMS’s New DMEPOS Enrollment Moratorium: What Suppliers Need to Know CMS’s New DMEPOS Enrollment Moratorium: What Suppliers Need to Know

On February 25, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced, among other..
EB-2 NIW Case Study: Pediatric Nurse from Colombia EB-2 NIW Case Study: Pediatric Nurse from Colombia

Across the United States, preventable illnesses and childhood injuries continue to place..
AI Hiring Tools and Consumer Reports: Understanding the Eightfold Litigation AI Hiring Tools and Consumer Reports: Understanding the Eightfold Litigation

On January 20, 2026, two job applicants filed a class action lawsuit against Eightfold AI Inc...
Recent Developments in Bargaining Recent Developments in Bargaining

The amendments made by the Secure Jobs, Better Pay and Closing Loopholes legislation to the Fair..
What Every Multinational Should Know About…Managing the Aftermath of the Supreme Court’s IEEPA.. What Every Multinational Should Know About…Managing the Aftermath of the Supreme Court’s IEEPA..

Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision invalidating the IEEPA tariffs, attention is now..
How can the Supreme Court protect electoral integrity? How can the Supreme Court protect electoral integrity?

Justice, Democracy, and Law is a recurring series by Edward B. Foley that focuses on election law..
SCOTUStoday for Thursday, February 26 SCOTUStoday for Thursday, February 26

A new Economist/YouGov poll found that 57% of Americans strongly or somewhat approve of the tariffs ..
Italian Construction and Infrastructure Projects: Legal Risks and Mandatory Rules Impacting Foreign .. Italian Construction and Infrastructure Projects: Legal Risks and Mandatory Rules Impacting Foreign ..

Italy continues to represent a highly attractive jurisdiction for infrastructure and large-scale..
Court Rules on How Client Use of AI for Legal Strategy is Not Protected Court Rules on How Client Use of AI for Legal Strategy is Not Protected

Key TakeawaysA federal court ruled that a defendant’s independent use of a publicly available AI..
Is a Revocable Trust Right for Your Pennsylvania Estate Plan? Is a Revocable Trust Right for Your Pennsylvania Estate Plan?

If you have ever listened to a national financial podcast or read a popular finance blog, you have..
HHS-OIG Issues Favorable Advisory Opinion on Laboratory Arrangement Between Management Entity and.. HHS-OIG Issues Favorable Advisory Opinion on Laboratory Arrangement Between Management Entity and..

HighlightsThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services-Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG)..
Return of the Tariffs: Rise of the Import Surcharge Return of the Tariffs: Rise of the Import Surcharge

In our previous alert, we reported that the U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s ..
Employment Law This Week- How to Respond to Employee Concerns About ICE Investigations [Video,.. Employment Law This Week- How to Respond to Employee Concerns About ICE Investigations [Video,..

Visits from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) can have negative effects on employee morale..
The AI Summit and the Power Behind It: What the New Delhi Summit Means for Energy Companies on Both .. The AI Summit and the Power Behind It: What the New Delhi Summit Means for Energy Companies on Both ..

Last week, New Delhi hosted the largest artificial intelligence summit the world has yet seen. The..
New Jersey Bill Could Strengthen Employment Protections for Medical Marijuana Patients New Jersey Bill Could Strengthen Employment Protections for Medical Marijuana Patients

Recently introduced New Jersey legislation could make it more difficult for New Jersey employers to ..
Florida Legislature Proposes Not to Conform to One Big Beautiful Bill Tax Relief Provisions Florida Legislature Proposes Not to Conform to One Big Beautiful Bill Tax Relief Provisions

On February 24, the Florida House and Senate released their initial tax proposals for the 2026..
Why Employers Need to Review Their Tuition Reimbursement Plans in 2026 Why Employers Need to Review Their Tuition Reimbursement Plans in 2026

Employers offering or considering tuition reimbursement plans are facing significant regulatory..
Justices send litigation about tainted baby food back to state court Justices send litigation about tainted baby food back to state court

Yesterday’s decision in The Hain Celestial Group v Palmquist resolves a technical problem about..
DOL Opinion Letters Provide Practical Insight and Guidance – What Employers Need To Know DOL Opinion Letters Provide Practical Insight and Guidance – What Employers Need To Know

As we reported last month, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL” or “Department”) kicked off the new..
SCOTUStoday for Wednesday, February 25 SCOTUStoday for Wednesday, February 25

Another day, another live blog. Join us to discuss the possible announcement of opinions this..
We Get Contracting: Episode 1 — Top Five Compliance Challenges for Government Contractors in 2026.. We Get Contracting: Episode 1 — Top Five Compliance Challenges for Government Contractors in 2026..

Welcome to We Get Contracting, a series about the employment and labor issues that matter most to..
USCIS Pauses Benefits for Applicants From ‘High-Risk’ Countries USCIS Pauses Benefits for Applicants From ‘High-Risk’ Countries

On Jan. 1, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a new policy..
The Intersection of AI and Attorney-Client Privilege—A Cautionary Tale The Intersection of AI and Attorney-Client Privilege—A Cautionary Tale

Quick HitsA federal judge in New York ruled that documents generated using a publicly available AI..
Does One Defendant’s Bankruptcy Derail My Entire Lawsuit? Does One Defendant’s Bankruptcy Derail My Entire Lawsuit?

Sometimes a business deal doesn’t work out, and the parties decide to see each other in court. What ..
Oh My Word(le), New York Times Succeeds in Invalidating UK WORDLE Trade Mark Without a UK Trade.. Oh My Word(le), New York Times Succeeds in Invalidating UK WORDLE Trade Mark Without a UK Trade..

A significant risk that brands fear is that others may file their trade mark first in a new market, ..
Washington Federal Court Rules FLSA Rights Can Be Waived by Contract Washington Federal Court Rules FLSA Rights Can Be Waived by Contract

In Lomibao v. AGC Biologics, Inc., No. 25-cv-00361 (February 5, 2026), the U.S. District Court for..
Federal Court Denies Manufacturer’s Motion to Dismiss WFDL Claim Federal Court Denies Manufacturer’s Motion to Dismiss WFDL Claim

A federal district court in Wisconsin recently denied a manufacturer’s motion to dismiss a dealer’s ..
Court Revives Lawsuit Challenging Implementation of Endangered Species Act for Coal Mining Projects Court Revives Lawsuit Challenging Implementation of Endangered Species Act for Coal Mining Projects

A federal court has revived a dormant lawsuit challenging a fundamental procedure for..
Old Tariffs, New Tariffs, Future Tariffs – Understanding the Landscape Old Tariffs, New Tariffs, Future Tariffs – Understanding the Landscape

Within a 24-hour period on February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the “IEEPA..
Insurability of Financial Penalties for Personal Data Breaches- Overview of Leading European.. Insurability of Financial Penalties for Personal Data Breaches- Overview of Leading European..

The question of whether financial penalties imposed for personal data breaches—particularly..
Beyond the Usual Suspects- Emerging US Markets for Data Centers [Podcast] Beyond the Usual Suspects- Emerging US Markets for Data Centers [Podcast]

In this episode of the Data Center Counsel podcast, Scott Segal and Tamara McKinzie examine the..
California’s DPR Issues Guidance on Changes to Pesticide Registration Notifications and.. California’s DPR Issues Guidance on Changes to Pesticide Registration Notifications and..

What Happened: On February 12, 2026, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) issued ..
Supreme Court Invalidates Trump Administration’s IEEPA Tariffs Supreme Court Invalidates Trump Administration’s IEEPA Tariffs

Go-To GuideThe U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) has ruled that President Donald Trump’s administration..
FERC Takes Action to Streamline its Environmental Review of Hydropower Projects FERC Takes Action to Streamline its Environmental Review of Hydropower Projects

IntroductionIn its Open Meeting on February 19, 2026, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission..
Top 10 Points for Contractors from DOJ’s February 19 Comments on “DEI” Enforcement Top 10 Points for Contractors from DOJ’s February 19 Comments on “DEI” Enforcement

Yesterday, Brenna Jenny, Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Commercial Litigation Branch,..
The New Year Introduces New Laws to New York Employers The New Year Introduces New Laws to New York Employers

New York State and New York City enacted a host of new and amended employment laws between the end..
FinCEN Order on Suspected Minnesota Fraud Takes Effect FinCEN Order on Suspected Minnesota Fraud Takes Effect

Key TakeawaysFinCEN’s Geographic Targeting Order requires banks and money transmitters in Hennepin..
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