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DOL Issues New Guidance on Mental Health Parity Enforcement
The Department of Labor released FAB 2026-03 clarifying enforcement of mental health parity under federal law, impacting employers and legal compliance.
Federal Circuit Caps Shape Patent Damages and Settlement Strategies
Federal Circuit rulings and pharma settlements reshape patent damages, forcing litigators to update strategies and royalty calculations.
New York Requires Employers to Give Workers Access to Their Personnel Files
New York's new law, effective Nov 8, 2026, mandates employee access to personnel records within 5 business days of request.
IEEPA Tariff Refunds: Phase III Delayed, Legal Action Now Needed
Importers face delays in IEEPA tariff refund Phase III; lawsuits needed for finally liquidated entries amid ongoing CAPE processing.
Federal Appeals Court Reverses $31.8M Cannabis Contract Verdict
The Sixth Circuit overturned a $31.8 million marijuana contract verdict, underscoring federal prohibition's impact on cannabis litigation.
North Carolina Nets $590M Settlement from DuPont over PFAS Pollution
North Carolina settles for $590M with DuPont and Chemours over PFAS contamination liabilities, funding cleanup and local government costs.
New Trade Secret Risk Guidelines Detail Insider Threat Warning Signs
New guidelines clarify insider threat signs for trade secret protection under the Defend Trade Secrets Act, helping legal teams prevent costly IP losses.
FinCEN Warns Banks of $13B Surge in Digital Asset Scams
FinCEN reports nearly $13 billion in suspected digital asset scams from Sept 2023 to Dec 2023, urging legal teams to strengthen fraud detection.
ShinyHunters Hack Florida DMV, Expose Millions of Records
ShinyHunters breached Florida DMV in 2023, exposing driver and vehicle data of millions. Legal teams must assess notification duties and risk exposures.
IRS Proposes Ending Tax Exemption for Race-Based Admissions
IRS proposes rules to revoke tax-exempt status for private schools using race in admissions, affecting 18,000 schools and 750,000 students nationwide.
Apple details Siri AI audio privacy amid ambient listening concerns
Apple explains privacy safeguards for new Siri AI audio features that offer ambient listening without compromising user data security.
FinCEN and Banks Clarify SAR Confidentiality Rules for Customer Talks
FinCEN and banking agencies jointly clarify Suspicious Activity Report confidentiality, impacting how banks communicate with customers on fraud and account issues.
FDA and SEC Formalize Data Sharing to Boost Oversight
The FDA and SEC signed an MOU to share nonpublic information, enhancing regulatory enforcement for healthcare and securities sectors.
Healthcare, Life Sciences Deals Hit $134B in H1 2026, Driving Legal Shifts
Healthcare and life sciences sectors see $134B in deals in H1 2026, reshaping legal work with regulatory and M&A trends.
FBI, FinCEN Warn of Rising AI-Driven Sextortion Targeting Employees
FBI and FinCEN warn about increased AI-driven sextortion attacks on employees and minors, urging legal and compliance teams to boost prevention efforts.
Colorado Sues EarnIn, Calls Wage Access Product Illegal High-Cost Loan
Colorado sues EarnIn, alleging its earned wage access app violates payday lending laws with high fees and deceptive tipping practices.
Generative AI Patents Surge, Shifting Focus to Physical and Autonomous Systems
Generative AI patent filings exceeded 56,000 worldwide in 2024-25, impacting IP strategies for autonomous tech and legal risk management.
DHS Tightens I-9 Rules and Expands E-Verify Reporting
DHS updates increase I-9 substantive violations and extend E-Verify reporting, raising employer compliance and penalty risks in 2026.
Experts Debate AI’s Impact on Lawyers’ Cognitive Skills and Design Solutions
Legal experts debate AI’s cognitive risks like skill decline and overreliance, urging design that supports lawyers’ critical thinking.
Second Circuit Rejects NLRB Deference on Workplace Dress Codes
Second Circuit rules against NLRB's 2022 Tesla framework, impacting dress code policy enforcement and union insignia display rights.