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NYC Finalizes Rules Updating Earned Safe and Sick Time Act for 2026
NYC finalizes new rules for expanded Earned Safe and Sick Time Act, effective July 23, 2026, clarifying employer and employee obligations.
SEC Proposes Regulation E-Delivery to Make Electronic Disclosures Default
SEC proposes Regulation E-Delivery to modernize federal securities disclosures by making electronic delivery the default, impacting compliance and investor communications.
One Held After Arson at NYC ICE Facility Cancels Naturalization Ceremony
One suspect arrested after arson outside NYC ICE facility injures three and cancels naturalization ceremony, FBI investigates motives in politically charged attack.
NJ Court Rejects RNC’s Request for Expanded Voter Data Access
New Jersey court bars RNC from accessing expanded voter rolls, clarifying limits on political parties’ data requests under OPRA.
OCC, FDIC & NCUA Issue Interagency Guidance on Lending to Unauthorized Workers
OCC, FDIC, and NCUA release joint guidance on lending to unauthorized workers, highlighting risk management and fair lending compliance under new federal directives.
Ebola Deaths Pass 930 in Congo as Strikes and Attacks Disrupt Response
Ebola deaths in DRC surpass 930 amid healthcare worker strikes and attacks on response teams, raising legal and compliance challenges.
Federal Judge Pauses $110B Paramount-Warner Bros Merger for 14 Days
A federal judge issued a 14-day halt on the $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros merger citing antitrust concerns, signaling challenges for media M&A and BigLaw.
EB-5 Grandfathering Deadline Looms on Sept. 30, 2026
Podcast highlights key compliance for EB-5 investors before the crucial September 30, 2026, grandfathering deadline under the 2022 Reform and Integrity Act.
New York AI Regulations and Data Center Moratorium Take Effect in 2027
New York's RAISE Act and data center moratorium begin January 1, 2027, impacting AI compliance and infrastructure regulation.
FBI reportedly told to stop investigating ICE confrontations, agencies deny
Reports say FBI was instructed to halt probes into ICE incidents, but DOJ and DHS deny policy change amid scrutiny of ICE enforcement.
Trump Threatens Tariffs on Canada Over Wildfires, Raising Trade Concerns
Trump threatens tariffs on Canada citing wildfire impact, but legal experts say such action likely violates USMCA and WTO rules, escalating trade tensions.
USCIS Revives Public Charge Rule Tightening Green Card Eligibility
USCIS will deny green cards to immigrants using public benefits under a new 2026 policy reinstating the broader public charge rule.
Redi-Bag USA Pays $7.3M for Customs Fraud on Country of Origin
Redi-Bag USA settles for $7.3M over misrepresenting Chinese goods' origin, highlighting DOJ's crackdown on trade compliance.
Senator Wyden Files Hatch Act Complaint Against RFK Jr. for Iowa Calls
Senator Ron Wyden filed a Hatch Act complaint against RFK Jr. alleging improper political pressure on Iowa Libertarian candidates in June 2026.
CMS Proposes Limits on Outsourced Remote Monitoring Under Medicare
CMS proposes new Medicare rules restricting outsourced remote physiologic and therapeutic monitoring, impacting healthcare compliance and contracts.
Court Clears Way for Importers to Recover IEEPA-Imposed Duties
US court rulings enable importers to reclaim tariffs imposed under IEEPA, impacting trade compliance and duty refund claims.
2026 State AG Races Point to Enforcement Shifts Businesses Must Track
State attorney general races in 2026 are drawing record funding and signal shifts in enforcement that legal teams must monitor closely.
USCIS Hits FY 2027 H-1B Visa Cap, Signaling Tight Hiring Market
USCIS reached FY 2027 H-1B visa cap with 85,000 visas allocated and demand strong despite fewer registrations, impacting corporate hiring strategies.
Court Halts Enforcement of California's Truth in Labeling Law
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking California's SB 343 enforcement amid constitutional challenges.
Sixth Circuit Reinstates Builder's Risk Coverage, Rejects Insurer's Denial
The Sixth Circuit rejected an insurer's procedural defense to builder's risk coverage, clarifying legal standards for construction insurance claims.