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Weekly Bankruptcy Alert February 2, 2026 (For the Week Ending February 1, 2026) Weekly Bankruptcy Alert February 2, 2026 (For the Week Ending February 1, 2026)

Covering reported business bankruptcy filings in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Rhode..
Outlook 2026: Mexico Environmental Outlook 2026: Mexico Environmental

1. New General Water Law and Reform of the National Water Law — Recent changes in water legislation ..
I Can See Clearly Now the Rain Is Gone- As Major Legislative Deadline Passes, New Laws Governing.. I Can See Clearly Now the Rain Is Gone- As Major Legislative Deadline Passes, New Laws Governing..

As the frozen precipitation is continuing to thaw across the upper part of Mississippi, the..
What a California Mileage Tax Would Mean for Employers What a California Mileage Tax Would Mean for Employers

As California aggressively pursues its transition to electric vehicles, the state faces a..
The Evolving Landscape of Insurance Coverage for False Claims Act (FCA) Probes- Understanding the.. The Evolving Landscape of Insurance Coverage for False Claims Act (FCA) Probes- Understanding the..

Companies operating in heavily regulated industries are becoming increasingly familiar with..
The BR Privacy & Security Download: February 2026 The BR Privacy & Security Download: February 2026

STATE & LOCAL LAWS & REGULATIONSCalifornia AG Announces Surveillance Pricing Enforcement..
What Every Employer Should Know About MIOSHA Top 10 Citations of 2025 What Every Employer Should Know About MIOSHA Top 10 Citations of 2025

MIOSHA published its annual list of its top 10 most frequently cited occupational safety and health ..
Litigation Lens: When Does Night Blindness Trigger ADA Protections? The 6th Circuit Weighs In.. Litigation Lens: When Does Night Blindness Trigger ADA Protections? The 6th Circuit Weighs In..

In this episode of our Litigation Lens podcast series, shareholders Michael Nail (Greenville) and..
Florida House of Representatives Readies Three Property Tax Relief Proposals for Full Consideration Florida House of Representatives Readies Three Property Tax Relief Proposals for Full Consideration

In February 2025, Governor Ron DeSantis publicly announced his desire that the state consider..
DOJ’s $1 Million Award to Antitrust Whistleblower: 4 Key Takeaways for Corporate Compliance Programs DOJ’s $1 Million Award to Antitrust Whistleblower: 4 Key Takeaways for Corporate Compliance Programs

On January 29, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced an award of $1 million paid to..
High Stakes- Traversing the Legal Terrain of Milano Cortina 2026™ High Stakes- Traversing the Legal Terrain of Milano Cortina 2026™

The upcoming Olympic Winter Games™ (6-22 February 2026) and Paralympic Winter Games™ (6-15 March..
SCOTUStoday for Wednesday, February 4 SCOTUStoday for Wednesday, February 4

Chief Justice John Marshall was sworn in on this day in 1801. We wrote about his upbringing,..
BB-REG-Net Suggests Additional Lifecycle Assessment Categories for Biobased and Biodegradable.. BB-REG-Net Suggests Additional Lifecycle Assessment Categories for Biobased and Biodegradable..

BB-REG-NET, a United Kingdom (UK) regulatory science network for biobased and biodegradable..
CODEX ALIMENTARIUS – Main Outcome of the 55th session of the Committee on Food Hygiene (CCFH55) CODEX ALIMENTARIUS – Main Outcome of the 55th session of the Committee on Food Hygiene (CCFH55)

The 55th session of the Codex Alimentarius Commit­tee on Food Hygiene addressed all the topics on..
Of Drugs and DTC Platforms: American Consumerism, TrumpRx, Telehealth, and the Specter of.. Of Drugs and DTC Platforms: American Consumerism, TrumpRx, Telehealth, and the Specter of..

Debated is the genesis of the first direct-to-consumer (DTC) drug concept in the U.S. Going back to ..
United States Eases Sanctions on Venezuelan Oil, Furthering President Trump’s Vision of US.. United States Eases Sanctions on Venezuelan Oil, Furthering President Trump’s Vision of US..

Hours after the US military strike that ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, President Trump ..
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026: Another Lifeline for Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026: Another Lifeline for Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities

This post was co-authored by Paul Palma, legal intern at Robinson+Cole. Paul is not admitted to..
New Year Brings Old Obligations with a Recent Twist: PAMA Reporting is Back New Year Brings Old Obligations with a Recent Twist: PAMA Reporting is Back

After uncertainty over the last few months, the last few weeks saw potential changes to the..
TEXTS ARE CALLS (AGAIN)- Southern District of Texas Court Uses “Mower” Analogy To Find Texts Are.. TEXTS ARE CALLS (AGAIN)- Southern District of Texas Court Uses “Mower” Analogy To Find Texts Are..

We have been tracking the post-McKessonLoper Bright landscape closely, specifically regarding..
'Void' Judgments Are Not Void After All 'Void' Judgments Are Not Void After All

Supreme Court decisions regarding bankruptcy cases usually affect only bankruptcy litigation, but..
Australia's New Mandatory and Suspensory Merger Regime: A Snapshot Australia's New Mandatory and Suspensory Merger Regime: A Snapshot

From 1 January 2026, parties to acquirers of shares or assets in Australia (or affecting Australia) ..
Outlook 2026- Mexico Labor & Employment Outlook 2026- Mexico Labor & Employment

Reduction of the Workweek to 40 Hours. The discussion regarding the labor reform to reduce the..
Domestic Asset Protection Trusts: Protecting Your Wealth in a Litigious World Domestic Asset Protection Trusts: Protecting Your Wealth in a Litigious World

If you are a professional, entrepreneur, investor, or family steward with meaningful personal..
Recruiting and Hiring Without Stepping on Legal Landmines Recruiting and Hiring Without Stepping on Legal Landmines

Hiring a new employee should be exciting. It means growth, new ideas, and added capacity. But from..
Some Useful Tips for Avoiding and Addressing Employment Retaliation Claims Some Useful Tips for Avoiding and Addressing Employment Retaliation Claims

Retaliation is one of the most commonly alleged employment-related claims, often asserted in..
More Trickle than Gusher- OFAC’s New Rules do Not Quite Signal New Venezuelan Oil Rush More Trickle than Gusher- OFAC’s New Rules do Not Quite Signal New Venezuelan Oil Rush

In the month since the U.S. took custody of Venezuelan President, Nicolas Maduro, the U.S. oil..
Citizens of Almost 40 Countries Must Pay $5,000-15,000 Bond for U.S. Visitor Visas Under Pilot.. Citizens of Almost 40 Countries Must Pay $5,000-15,000 Bond for U.S. Visitor Visas Under Pilot..

People from dozens of countries who apply for U.S. visitor visas between January and August this..
DOJ Announces First-Ever Antitrust Whistleblower Award — Is Your Compliance Program Ready? DOJ Announces First-Ever Antitrust Whistleblower Award — Is Your Compliance Program Ready?

On January 29, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division announced its first reward ..
Medicare Part B Lab Spending Increased in 2024- Here’s what the Latest OIG Report Reveals Medicare Part B Lab Spending Increased in 2024- Here’s what the Latest OIG Report Reveals

IntroductionOn January 28, 2026, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of..
DOJ Challenges Minnesota’s Affirmative Action Hiring Program DOJ Challenges Minnesota’s Affirmative Action Hiring Program

Key HighlightsThe U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit against the State of Minnesota..
Understanding the Chapter 11 Plan Understanding the Chapter 11 Plan

A Chapter 11 plan is often described as the heart of a bankruptcy case. A confirmed plan determines ..
Washington State Seeks Input on New Excavation, Trenching, and Shoring Work Plan Rules Washington State Seeks Input on New Excavation, Trenching, and Shoring Work Plan Rules

Washington’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) is moving to make changes to its..
SCOTUStoday for Monday, February 2 SCOTUStoday for Monday, February 2

Saturday marked 20 years since Justice Samuel Alito took his seat on the Supreme Court. The..
No Capital, No Claim: Chapter 93A Rejected in Kirby v. Mousis No Capital, No Claim: Chapter 93A Rejected in Kirby v. Mousis

In Kirby v. Mousis, the Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed judgment for the defendants on the..
Utah Approves AI for Prescription Refill Process as States Test AI Governance Models Utah Approves AI for Prescription Refill Process as States Test AI Governance Models

Key TakeawaysUtah’s approval of a new Regulatory Mitigation Agreement (RMA) to pilot AI in the..
Supreme Court Confirms That State Affidavit-of-Merit Laws Don’t Apply in Federal Court Supreme Court Confirms That State Affidavit-of-Merit Laws Don’t Apply in Federal Court

The Court’s decision in Berk v. Choy resolves a circuit split and adopts the approach the Fourth..
Wisconsin PFAS Drinking Water Regulation Would Mirror Federal Rule Wisconsin PFAS Drinking Water Regulation Would Mirror Federal Rule

Earlier this week, I wrote regarding the ongoing legal challenges to the EPA’s PFAS drinking water..
Practical Guidance for Luxury Brands Navigating Retailer Insolvency Practical Guidance for Luxury Brands Navigating Retailer Insolvency

The ongoing financial distress of luxury brand retailers has raised urgent questions for sellers of ..
NSCEB Paper Outlines Policy Options to Modernize Oversight of Biotechnology Products NSCEB Paper Outlines Policy Options to Modernize Oversight of Biotechnology Products

The National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) has published a January 2026..
DOJ Continues to Scrutinize Medical Director Arrangements DOJ Continues to Scrutinize Medical Director Arrangements

On Jan. 16, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) chose to intervene in False Claims Act..
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