Top Biglaw Firm To Open Its First Office Across The Pond In London

Top Biglaw Firm To Open Its First Office Across The Pond In London Top Biglaw Firm To Open Its First Office Across The Pond In London

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Is the Mixture Assessment Factor Still on the REACH Agenda? Is the Mixture Assessment Factor Still on the REACH Agenda?

Following the April 27, 2026, European Parliament Environmental Committee announcement that the..
SBA’s Biggest Size Standards Overhaul in Decades: What Government Contractors Need to Know SBA’s Biggest Size Standards Overhaul in Decades: What Government Contractors Need to Know

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We Get Privacy — Episode 20- AI Procurement and Vendor Risk- Contract Terms Employers Should Watch.. We Get Privacy — Episode 20- AI Procurement and Vendor Risk- Contract Terms Employers Should Watch..

Companies expose themselves to significant legal, compliance and operational risks when contracting ..
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SB 690 PASSES AND THE CA COURT OF APPEAL ISSUES AN IMPORTANT TENANTIVE RULING: Are CIPA Pen.. SB 690 PASSES AND THE CA COURT OF APPEAL ISSUES AN IMPORTANT TENANTIVE RULING: Are CIPA Pen..

On August 21, 2026, the California Court of Appeal issued a tentative ruling in Variety Media, LLC..
State Department Pauses Immigrant Visa Interviews for New Public Charge Guidance Training State Department Pauses Immigrant Visa Interviews for New Public Charge Guidance Training

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Federal Court Upholds Oregon Packaging EPR Law, Providing Important Early Roadmap for EPR Challenges Federal Court Upholds Oregon Packaging EPR Law, Providing Important Early Roadmap for EPR Challenges

On August 27, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon upheld Oregon's packaging..
When Your Bank Fails: A Practical Guide for Financial Services Businesses When Your Bank Fails: A Practical Guide for Financial Services Businesses

IntroductionOn August 21, 2026, Pennsylvania state regulators shuttered Tioga-Franklin Savings Bank,..
GIWC Blog Draft Post – EU CS3D and CSRD- U.S. Government Requests Changes for U.S. Companies GIWC Blog Draft Post – EU CS3D and CSRD- U.S. Government Requests Changes for U.S. Companies

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Sports Bets or Swaps? Ninth Circuit’s Controversial Kalshi Ruling Deepens the Divide Sports Bets or Swaps? Ninth Circuit’s Controversial Kalshi Ruling Deepens the Divide

Does federal derivatives law preempt state gaming regulations when a prediction market lists..
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Following the issuance of Law No. 16 of 2010 regulating electronic commerce and transactions (the..
Fast Facts About the DOL Proposed Rule for Electronic Disclosures for ERISA Group Health Plans Fast Facts About the DOL Proposed Rule for Electronic Disclosures for ERISA Group Health Plans

On July 23, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) proposed a new rule (the “Proposed Rule”) that ..
State Department Pauses Immigrant Visa Interviews Following Court Ruling Vacating 75-Country.. State Department Pauses Immigrant Visa Interviews Following Court Ruling Vacating 75-Country..

TakeawaysThe State Department is pausing immigrant visa interview appointments while consular..
Federal Agencies Weigh in on Tobacco Surcharge Enforcement Federal Agencies Weigh in on Tobacco Surcharge Enforcement

New tri-agency FAQ guidance issued on August 26, 2026, addresses elements of the 2013 wellness..
What Every Multinational Should Know About … Conducting a Supply-Chain Integrity Compliance.. What Every Multinational Should Know About … Conducting a Supply-Chain Integrity Compliance..

As detailed in Parts I, II, and III of this risk-assessment self-check series, we are publishing a..
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TSCA Reform, Ten Years Later — Panel 1: Risk Evaluation [Podcast] TSCA Reform, Ten Years Later — Panel 1: Risk Evaluation [Podcast]

The bipartisan 2016 Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (Lautenberg)..
Off the Mark- NPE Licensees Must Comply with Patent Marking for Pre-Suit Damages Off the Mark- NPE Licensees Must Comply with Patent Marking for Pre-Suit Damages

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WATCHED LIKE HAWX: Hawx Services, LLC Stuck in TCPA Class Action Over Unwanted Pest Control Calls.. WATCHED LIKE HAWX: Hawx Services, LLC Stuck in TCPA Class Action Over Unwanted Pest Control Calls..

TCPA class actions can take a long time to resolve– particularly in the Eastern District of..
HHS-OIG Issues Favorable Advisory Opinion Regarding Independent Charity Patient Assistance Program HHS-OIG Issues Favorable Advisory Opinion Regarding Independent Charity Patient Assistance Program

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UPDATE: FTC Announces 2027 Telemarketer Fees to Access the National Do Not Call Registry UPDATE: FTC Announces 2027 Telemarketer Fees to Access the National Do Not Call Registry

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Interagency Special Purpose Credit Program Statement Rescinded Interagency Special Purpose Credit Program Statement Rescinded

As previously reported, in February 2022, eight federal agencies issued an Interagency Statement..
Meta Settles Multistate Child Safety and Privacy Litigation Meta Settles Multistate Child Safety and Privacy Litigation

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When the Auditor Is an Algorithm: Challenging HHS's AERO Initiative Under the Administrative.. When the Auditor Is an Algorithm: Challenging HHS's AERO Initiative Under the Administrative..

On May 21, 2026, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) announced the launch of..
EU Pay Transparency Directive Update: Legislative Progress in Spain and Portugal EU Pay Transparency Directive Update: Legislative Progress in Spain and Portugal

The EU Pay Transparency Directive (Directive (EU) 2023/970), which required transposition into..
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On July 21, 2026, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr..
THE SEESAW BATTLE CONTINUES- Another New Jersey Court Says Texts Are “Calls,” but the Decision’s.. THE SEESAW BATTLE CONTINUES- Another New Jersey Court Says Texts Are “Calls,” but the Decision’s..

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New Jersey REAL Development Rules in Flux as State Weighs Changes to Flood Zone, Environmental.. New Jersey REAL Development Rules in Flux as State Weighs Changes to Flood Zone, Environmental..

In New Jersey, permitting rules governing development in floodplains and environmentally sensitive..
Dental Monitoring v. Align: Why Provisional Patent Applications Can Shape Competitive Strategy Dental Monitoring v. Align: Why Provisional Patent Applications Can Shape Competitive Strategy

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SEC Launches New Enforcement Unit for Accounting Fraud SEC Launches New Enforcement Unit for Accounting Fraud

On August 5, 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the establishment of ..
Pennsylvania’s Data Center Executive Order Ties Compliance with State's GRID Requirements to.. Pennsylvania’s Data Center Executive Order Ties Compliance with State's GRID Requirements to..

SummaryPennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed Executive Order 2026-05 this week, converting..
OFCCP Issues Final Rules Upending Federal Contractors’ Affirmative Action Obligations OFCCP Issues Final Rules Upending Federal Contractors’ Affirmative Action Obligations

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On August 20, 2026, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) issued a proposed rule (RIN..
New UK Dismissal Rules: What Raised Protections Mean for Global Employers [Video] New UK Dismissal Rules: What Raised Protections Mean for Global Employers [Video]

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Breaking News: OFCCP Eliminates Disability Self-ID Requirement and 7% Utilization Goal for.. Breaking News: OFCCP Eliminates Disability Self-ID Requirement and 7% Utilization Goal for..

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has finalized ..
The EEOC’s Recalibration: How the Agency's New Playbook Reshapes Employer Risk The EEOC’s Recalibration: How the Agency's New Playbook Reshapes Employer Risk

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In Defense of the Family Court In Defense of the Family Court

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