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SCOTUStoday for Thursday, April 2 SCOTUStoday for Thursday, April 2

It was a historic day at the Supreme Court on Wednesday, as President Donald Trump became the first ..
Immigration Pathways for Biomedical Engineers: EB-2 NIW, EB-1A, and Employment-Based Options Immigration Pathways for Biomedical Engineers: EB-2 NIW, EB-1A, and Employment-Based Options

Biomedical engineers pursuing permanent residence in the United States have several pathways..
Performance Management- Employer Strategies as PIPs Come under Scrutiny Performance Management- Employer Strategies as PIPs Come under Scrutiny

TakeawaysThe First Circuit held in Walsh that placing an employee on a performance improvement plan ..
Texas Legislature Sets Its Sights on Data Centers and AI: What You Need to Know Texas Legislature Sets Its Sights on Data Centers and AI: What You Need to Know

Texas House and Senate leadership recently released their interim charges, which serve as “homework ..
Foley Automotive Update: April Foley Automotive Update: April

Key developmentsU.S. new light-vehicle sales in March are projected to reach a SAAR of 16 million..
Payroll Brass Tax: Real-Time Pay, Real-Time Compliance [Podcast] Payroll Brass Tax: Real-Time Pay, Real-Time Compliance [Podcast]

In this installment of our Payroll Brass Tax podcast series, Mike Mahoney (Morristown/New York) and ..
For Your Eyes Only? Not Quite: Shadow AI in the Workplace For Your Eyes Only? Not Quite: Shadow AI in the Workplace

AI‑enabled transcription tools have quickly become a fixture in modern business meetings. Properly..
Home Health Company’s Overtime Settlement: A Cautionary Tale for Healthcare Employers With ‘Program .. Home Health Company’s Overtime Settlement: A Cautionary Tale for Healthcare Employers With ‘Program ..

A Columbus, Ohio–area home health services company recently agreed to pay $975,000 to resolve a..
US Department of Education Voluntarily Dismisses Appeal in DEI Guidance Litigation US Department of Education Voluntarily Dismisses Appeal in DEI Guidance Litigation

On January 21, 2026, the US Department of Education (ED) voluntarily dismissed its appeal in..
Navigating Investment In Venezuela: A Consolidated Guide to Current OFAC Licenses Navigating Investment In Venezuela: A Consolidated Guide to Current OFAC Licenses

Over the past decade, the United States has levied one of its most far-reaching economic sanctions..
USPTO Introduces New Pre-Order Procedure for Substantial New Question Determinations in Ex Parte.. USPTO Introduces New Pre-Order Procedure for Substantial New Question Determinations in Ex Parte..

Key TakeawaysThe USPTO will allow patent owners to file a 30-page pre-order paper before the Office ..
HERE’S THE LATEST SMS HEATMAP: Cases Continue to Pour In the TCPA Split On Whether SMS Messages Are .. HERE’S THE LATEST SMS HEATMAP: Cases Continue to Pour In the TCPA Split On Whether SMS Messages Are ..

It seems pretty straightforward.Nobody thinks of a text message as a “telephone call.”Plainly two..
Overview of US Consumer Privacy Law Landscape State by State Overview of US Consumer Privacy Law Landscape State by State

What HappenedThe SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance issued two new Corporation Finance..
Could New Jersey Soon Offer Height and Weight Protections Under the Law Against Discrimination? Could New Jersey Soon Offer Height and Weight Protections Under the Law Against Discrimination?

The New Jersey Senate recently introduced Bill S1631 to expand the New Jersey Law Against..
A New Era: New CFTC Enforcement Director Outlines Updated Priorities and Cooperation Policy A New Era: New CFTC Enforcement Director Outlines Updated Priorities and Cooperation Policy

Making clear that the era of “regulation by enforcement” is over, Commodity Futures Trading..
Heat Check: Federal Courts Weigh in on Natural Gas Appliance Restrictions Heat Check: Federal Courts Weigh in on Natural Gas Appliance Restrictions

Recent federal court decisions in Maryland and the District of Columbia mark the latest..
DOJ-DHS Trade Fraud Task Force Promotes Availability of Tariff Fraud Whistleblower Rewards DOJ-DHS Trade Fraud Task Force Promotes Availability of Tariff Fraud Whistleblower Rewards

In late 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)..
Update on Prediction Markets Update on Prediction Markets

Since our initial client alert on prediction markets, the legal and regulatory landscape has had..
Food & Chemicals Unpacked: Back in the PPWR: Revisiting the EU Framework for Packaging.. Food & Chemicals Unpacked: Back in the PPWR: Revisiting the EU Framework for Packaging..

You don't know how lucky you are! Keller and Heckman Partner Hazel O’Keeffe returns to the podcast..
Amendment to the Federal Law for the Protection of Industrial Property- What Changes in Trademarks.. Amendment to the Federal Law for the Protection of Industrial Property- What Changes in Trademarks..

On March 18, 2026, a comprehensive amendment to the Federal Law for the Protection of Industrial..
Jury Fails to Reach a Verdict in the Ohio FirstEnergy Corruption Case Jury Fails to Reach a Verdict in the Ohio FirstEnergy Corruption Case

A deadlocked jury in the corruption trial against two former FirstEnergy executives has been..
Implications of Recent and Upcoming Supreme Court Decisions for Government Contractors Implications of Recent and Upcoming Supreme Court Decisions for Government Contractors

The Supreme Court has recently addressed, and will soon further clarify, the scope of liability..
Tracking Pixel Litigation Expands: A State-by-State Guide to Wiretapping Risk Tracking Pixel Litigation Expands: A State-by-State Guide to Wiretapping Risk

Routine website tracking tools are rapidly becoming one of the most significant sources of privacy..
EB-2 NIW Case Study: Neurologist from Colombia Approved to Expand Alzheimer’s Care in Underserved.. EB-2 NIW Case Study: Neurologist from Colombia Approved to Expand Alzheimer’s Care in Underserved..

NeurologistColombo & Hurd recently secured approval of an EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW)..
The Importance of Early Appellate Retention in High-stakes Litigation The Importance of Early Appellate Retention in High-stakes Litigation

As multi-million dollar verdicts rise across the country, a new trend is emerging among defendants..
Poured Out: Sixth Circuit Overturns NLRB Order, Signaling Cracks in Cemex Poured Out: Sixth Circuit Overturns NLRB Order, Signaling Cracks in Cemex

On March 6, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued its decision..
Supreme Court refuses to hear case of Louisiana man sentenced to life imprisonment, “Tiger King”.. Supreme Court refuses to hear case of Louisiana man sentenced to life imprisonment, “Tiger King”..

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to weigh in on a procedural question arising from a pregnancy..
Indiana Prohibits Virtual Currency Kiosks Indiana Prohibits Virtual Currency Kiosks

On March 9, Indiana Governor Mike Braun signed House Bill 1116 into law, prohibiting the operation..
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..
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