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R&W Insurance Strengthens M&A Deals but Demands Skilled Legal Oversight
Representations and warranties insurance boosts M&A deal security by shifting risks to insurers, but legal expertise is essential for effective use.
New Jersey Finalizes ABC Test Rules for Worker Status from Oct 2026
New Jersey's Department of Labor adopts clear ABC test regulations effective Oct 1, 2026, redefining employee vs. contractor classification.
IP and Trade Secret Risks Rise with AI in Smart Manufacturing
As AI revolutionizes smart manufacturing, legal teams face new challenges in IP, data ownership, and trade secret protections.
FTC Warns Employers on Risks of Enforcing Noncompete Agreements
FTC Chairman Ferguson issues warning letter highlighting legal risks for employers enforcing noncompetes amid increased regulatory actions.
Ohio Proposes Draft Regulations to Implement AB 1415 on Healthcare Deals
Ohio’s OHCA proposes draft regulations requiring 90-day notice to regulate private equity, hedge funds, and MSOs in healthcare transactions under AB 1415.
New York Adjusts Climate Law with 2040 Emissions Goal and Rule Delay
New York amends CLCPA in its 2026 budget, setting a 60% emissions cut by 2040 and extending rulemaking deadlines to 2028, impacting legal compliance.
DOL Rescinds 2024 Overtime Rule, Reinstates 2019 Salary Threshold
The Labor Department reverses 2024 Biden-era overtime pay rule, reinstating the 2019 salary threshold, impacting wage and hour compliance for employers.
Trump Signs Order Revamping Fintech Regulatory Frameworks
President Trump signs executive order directing federal agencies to update fintech regulations, impacting legal oversight and compliance.
Nevada Supreme Court Strikes Down IME Statute in Personal Injury Cases
Nevada Supreme Court declares key Independent Medical Examination statute unconstitutional, impacting personal injury case procedures and data handling.
Colorado Revamps AI Law Impacting Employer Use of Automated Decision-Making
Colorado's new AI law, effective Jan 2027, changes employer obligations on AI use in consequential decisions, focusing on transparency and compliance.
EPA Proposes Changes to PFAS Drinking Water Rules, Extends Key Deadlines
The EPA has proposed amendments to PFAS drinking water regulations, impacting compliance deadlines and standards for multiple industries and water systems nationwide.
Coles Found Liable for Misleading 'Down Down' Price Promotions
Australia's Federal Court found Coles misled shoppers with 'Down Down' discounts, raising major compliance questions for retail marketing and corporate legal teams.
FTC Enacts TIDA: Platforms Face Fines for Slow Image Takedowns
The FTC begins enforcing the Take It Down Act, requiring platforms to swiftly remove nonconsensual intimate images or risk steep penalties. Legal teams must update compliance.
China Launches 2026 Blueprint to Strengthen IP Protection
China's new 2026 IP plan outlines 106 initiatives to bolster intellectual property laws, enforcement, and commercialization, with global implications for legal tech and in-house counsel.
EEOC Proposes Ending EEO-1, Prompting Federal Compliance Review
The EEOC has proposed rescinding mandatory EEO-1 workforce reporting. Legal and HR leaders should prepare for continued compliance during OIRA review and possible changes.
SCOTUS Affirms Federal Courts’ Power in Post-Arbitration Disputes
The Supreme Court’s May 2026 decision preserves federal court authority over post-arbitration motions, clarifying securities and financial arbitration enforcement.
SEC Unveils Major Overhaul of Registered Offerings and Reporting Rules
The SEC proposes sweeping reforms to streamline registered offerings and reporting, easing compliance for public companies while sustaining investor protections.
USCIS Reaffirms Adjustment of Status as Discretionary Benefit
USCIS confirms adjustment of status remains discretionary, not a right—impacting applicants, in-house counsel, and immigration attorneys nationwide.
FERC Tightens Rules for Natural Gas Infrastructure Permitting
FERC's new proposed rules increase cost thresholds and expand project eligibility for streamlined natural gas infrastructure permitting, impacting legal strategy across the energy sector.
CFTC Clarifies Path to Enforcement Declinations for Self-Reporting Entities
The CFTC's new enforcement policy offers clearer criteria for declinations tied to self-reporting and cooperation, impacting financial institutions and their legal teams.