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New York Expands Employer Rules on Severance, Tuition, Sick Leave
New York updates labor laws including severance pay restrictions, tuition repayment carve-outs, and expanded sick leave requirements.
Federal Rule 707 Proposal Sets AI-Generated Evidence Standards
The Advisory Committee proposes Federal Rule 707 to govern AI-generated evidence admissibility in courts starting December 2027.
USPTO Requires US Representation for All Foreign Patent Filers Starting July 2026
Starting July 20, 2026, USPTO mandates all foreign patent applicants must use registered US patent practitioners, ending foreign pro se filings.
SEC Proposes Regulation E-Delivery for Default Electronic Investor Communications
The SEC proposed Regulation E-Delivery to make electronic delivery the default for investor documents, affecting compliance for corporations and financial firms.
State Telemarketing Laws Now Tighten Rules on Marketing Text Messages
New state laws like Virginia's broaden telemarketing regulations to include marketing texts, despite TCPA Do Not Call exemptions, impacting compliance strategies.
D.C. Circuit Rejects NLRB’s 'Successor Bar' in Unionized Acquisitions
The D.C. Circuit overturned the NLRB's 'successor bar' doctrine, reshaping labor relations after business acquisitions in the U.S.
EU Issues Final Guidelines Clarifying AI Transparency Rules
European Commission publishes definitive guidance on EU AI Act Article 50 transparency obligations, effective August 2, 2026, for AI providers and deployers.
Startup Funding Valuations Typically Five Times Amount Raised, Study Shows
New analysis finds startups often valued at five times total capital raised, impacting legal advice on equity and funding rounds.
First Circuit Keeps Injunction Blocking $100K H-1B Visa Fee
The First Circuit denied stay on the injunction blocking a $100,000 fee for H-1B visas, maintaining current costs amid litigation.
UAE Employment Law Tightens Wage Rules Starting June 2026
UAE raises Wage Protection System compliance to 85% and enforces stricter labor rules from June 2026, impacting global employers.
AI Enforcement Soars Amid Fragmented Global Regulatory Landscape
AI regulation is fragmented but active worldwide, with 218 enforcement actions and new laws like the US AI Kill Switch Act intensifying oversight.
FinCEN Director Signals Stricter BSA/AML Compliance in Congress Testimony
FinCEN Director Andrea Gacki outlines upcoming regulatory changes emphasizing risk-based BSA/AML compliance, signaling increased enforcement for financial firms.
Supreme Court and Fifth Circuit Refine RICO Damages and Predicate Acts
The Supreme Court and Fifth Circuit issued rulings clarifying recoverable damages and predicate acts under RICO, impacting litigation strategies.
FCA Proposes Biggest Overhaul of UK AIFM Regime Since 2013
The UK's FCA publishes major reforms to the AIFM regime, streamlining rules and impacting fund managers and legal advisors.
China Leads Generative AI Patent Filings, Outpaces Rivals Globally
In 2024, China dominated generative AI patent filings, reshaping global IP and legal strategies in tech innovation.
Omnicare and CVS Settle False Claims Act Case for $440M
Omnicare LLC and CVS Health agree to pay $440 million to settle a decade-long False Claims Act lawsuit over alleged fraudulent pharmaceutical billing.
NY Court Lets Peer-to-Peer Payment Fraud Suit Move Forward
New York court allows a class action fraud lawsuit against a peer-to-peer payment platform to proceed amid rising fintech fraud scrutiny.
Oregon’s EPR Trial Wraps; Ruling Due August Could Reshape Producer Laws
Oregon's landmark EPR trial ended July 17; ruling expected by August may affect producer liability and EPR laws in seven states.
US Slaps 50% Tariffs on Canadian Goods Starting Aug 19, 2026
US imposes 50% tariffs on select Canadian goods Aug 19 amid trade tensions and a Supreme Court ruling limiting presidential tariff powers.
Lightyear Capital Buys Majority Stake in Prosperity Partners Legal Firm
Lightyear Capital acquires controlling stake in Prosperity Partners, signaling strong private equity interest in legal services combining technology and consulting.