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Press Release June 4, 2026

Womble Bond Dickinson Earns Top Honors in Chambers USA 2026 Rankings

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP is pleased to announce that the firm and its attorneys have received significant recognition in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA, one of the most…

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Press Release June 4, 2026

Perkins Coie Earns Top Honors in 2026 Chambers USA Rankings

Perkins Coie has been recognized in the 2026 edition of the Chambers USA guide across 91 practice and industry areas, a result that reflects the firm's broad cross-disciplinary…

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Press Release June 4, 2026

Haynes Boone Achieves Record-Breaking Performance in Chambers USA 2026 Rankings

Haynes Boone has set a new firm record in the Chambers USA 2026 rankings, marking its strongest performance in the publication to date. The recognition underscores the firm's…

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Article June 4, 2026

From Innovation to Enforcement: What U.S. In-House Counsel Need to Know About AI Compliance in 2026

The U.S. legal landscape for artificial intelligence is undergoing a decisive shift. After several years in which policymakers prioritized innovation and broad permissiveness,…

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Press Release June 4, 2026

McGuireWoods Secures 171 Lawyer and 88 Practice Area Recognitions in Chambers USA 2026

McGuireWoods is pleased to announce that the firm has received significant recognition in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA's Leading Lawyers Guide. The firm's lawyers earned 171…

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Client Alert June 4, 2026

Fifth Circuit Denies Enforcement of NLRB Order Against Starbucks: Implications for Employers

On May 14, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit denied enforcement of a National Labor Relations Board order against Starbucks Corporation arising from alleged…

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Press Release June 4, 2026

Jason and Phillip Notes Cooley's Continued Rise in Chambers USA 2026 Rankings

Cooley has once again earned significant recognition in the Chambers USA 2026 guide, a result that underscores the firm's broad capabilities and the depth of talent across its…

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Policy Update June 4, 2026

New Executive Order Tightens Customs Enforcement: What Importers Need to Know

On June 3, 2026, the President signed an executive order titled Strengthening Customs Enforcement , directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to reform how the United States…

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Policy Update June 4, 2026

Trump Executive Order Reclassifies 8,000 Federal Policy Roles as At-Will Under Schedule Policy/Career

On June 3, 2026, President Trump signed an executive order reclassifying approximately 8,000 senior federal policy-influencing positions into at-will Schedule Policy/Career roles…

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Newsletter June 4, 2026

Federal Courts Strike Down Executive Orders Targeting Law Firms as Unconstitutional

Two recent federal court decisions have reaffirmed bedrock constitutional protections governing the relationship between clients, their attorneys, and the government. In rulings…

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Client Alert June 4, 2026

FTC's $930K Cox Media Settlement Signals Crackdown on Deceptive AI Advertising Claims

On May 21, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission announced settlements totaling $930,000 with Cox Media Group, MindSift, and 1010 Digital Works to resolve allegations that the…

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Client Alert June 4, 2026

SEC Regulation S-P Compliance Deadline Arrives for Smaller Entities: What Investment Advisers and Broker-Dealers Must Know

As of June 3, 2026, the compliance deadline under the 2024 amendments to Regulation S-P has arrived for so-called smaller entities regulated by the Securities and Exchange…

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Article June 4, 2026

Maine's Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits Now Active: What Employers Must Know

As of May 1, 2026, Maine's Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program is officially paying benefits to covered employees, marking a significant milestone for employers with…

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Article June 4, 2026

Ninth Circuit Suspends Attorneys Over AI-Hallucinated Citations, Establishes New Disclosure Duty

On June 3, 2026, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued a decision that should command the attention of every practicing attorney who uses, or is…

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Article June 4, 2026

Supreme Court Greenlights Alabama's Disputed Congressional Map for 2026 Midterms

On June 2, 2026, the United States Supreme Court issued an unsigned 6-3 order permitting Alabama to use a congressional map for the 2026 midterm elections, despite a three-judge…

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Press Release June 3, 2026

Industry Recognition: Handler Law, LLP Named 2026 Best Estates & Trusts Law Firm in the United States

Handler Law, LLP is pleased to share that the firm has been named the 2026 Best Estates & Trusts Law Firm in the United States at the Private Asset Management Awards. This…

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Policy Update June 3, 2026

USCIS Signals Major Shift: Adjustment of Status Now Framed as Discretionary Grace, Not a Right

On May 21, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issued a Policy Memorandum that recasts adjustment of status as a matter of discretion and administrative grace, rather…

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Press Release June 3, 2026

Industry Recognition: Spencer Fane Sees 420+ Attorneys Named to 2026 Best Lawyers in America

Spencer Fane has announced that more than 420 of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America . The recognition spans a wide range of…

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Policy Update June 3, 2026

Department of Education Finalizes Sweeping Overhaul of Federal Student Loan Programs Effective July 2026

On May 1, 2026, the Department of Education published a final rule implementing significant statutory changes to the federal student loan system enacted under the Working Families…

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Newsletter June 3, 2026

Awaiting the Supreme Court's Decision in Trump v. Barbara: What Employers and Families Should Know About Birthright Citizenship

The United States Supreme Court is expected to issue its decision in Trump v. Barbara by the end of June or early July 2026, resolving one of the most consequential constitutional…

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Policy Update June 3, 2026

OMB Proposes Sweeping Overhaul of Uniform Guidance for Federal Grants; Comments Due July 13, 2026

On May 29, 2026, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) published a proposed rule that would significantly revise the Uniform Guidance governing federal financial assistance.…

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Press Release June 3, 2026

Three Dominguez Firm Attorneys Recognized on the 2026 Super Lawyers List

The Dominguez Firm is pleased to announce that three of its attorneys have been named to the 2026 Super Lawyers list. This recognition reflects a long-standing commitment to…

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Policy Update June 3, 2026

Executive Order 14407 Directs CDC and ACIP to Realign U.S. Childhood Vaccine Schedule with Peer Nations

On June 3, 2026, Executive Order 14407 was published in the Federal Register, directing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and its Advisory Committee on…

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Press Release June 3, 2026

Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Honored at Women in Business Law Americas Awards 2026

Greenberg Traurig is pleased to share that shareholders Sharon Katz-Pearlman and Marina Olman-Pal have been recognized at Legal Benchmarking Group's Women in Business Law Americas…

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Newsletter June 3, 2026

District Courts Diverge on Rule 14a-8 'Ordinary Business' Exclusions in Early 2026 Proxy Season Rulings

The opening weeks of the 2026 proxy season have produced a notable divergence among federal district courts addressing shareholder proposal disputes under Rule 14a-8. In the first…

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Newsletter June 3, 2026

Supreme Court Broadens FAA Section 1 Exemption: Intrastate Delivery Drivers May Now Avoid Arbitration

On May 28, 2026, the United States Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in Flowers Foods, Inc. v. Brock , No. 24-935, that meaningfully expands the reach of the Federal…

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Article June 3, 2026

FTC Targets Shutterstock Under ROSCA: What Subscription Businesses Should Take Away from the Same-Day Settlement

On May 13, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission filed a civil complaint against Shutterstock, Inc. alleging violations of Section 5 of the FTC Act and the Restore Online Shoppers'…

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Client Alert June 3, 2026

DOJ Unveils First Department-Wide Corporate Enforcement and Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy

The Department of Justice has issued its first Department-wide Corporate Enforcement and Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy, marking a significant shift in how federal authorities…

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Client Alert June 3, 2026

Supreme Court Holds FAAAA Does Not Preempt Negligent Selection Claims Against Transportation Brokers

On May 14, 2026, the United States Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC , holding that the Federal Aviation Administration…

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Policy Update June 3, 2026

Trump Executive Order Establishes Framework for Frontier AI Security and Cyber Risk Oversight

On June 2, 2026, President Trump signed an executive order directing federal agencies to establish a framework for the secure deployment of frontier artificial intelligence…

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Article June 3, 2026

FTC Settlement Bars Kochava from Selling Sensitive Location Data Without Express Consent

On May 4, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission announced a proposed stipulated order resolving its 2022 litigation against data broker Kochava and its subsidiary Collective Data…

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Article May 27, 2026

FTC Shifts to Case-by-Case Noncompete Enforcement, Targeting Pest Control and Healthcare Employers

Following the late-2025 vacatur of the Federal Trade Commission's sweeping rule that would have broadly banned noncompete agreements, the agency has not retreated from the issue.…

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Press Release May 27, 2026

Critical First Steps Injured Workers Should Take After a Workplace Accident

A workplace accident can be a disorienting and stressful experience, yet the decisions an injured worker makes in the immediate aftermath often shape the trajectory of any…

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Policy Update May 27, 2026

President Signs Sloan Canyon Conservation and Investing in All of America Acts into Law

On May 19, 2026, the President signed two pieces of legislation that carry meaningful implications for clients operating in conservation, water infrastructure, and small business…

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Policy Update May 27, 2026

Rural Broadband Protection Act Signed: FCC to Vet Universal Service Funding Applicants

On May 11, 2026, the President signed S. 98, the Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2025, into law. The Act directs the Federal Communications Commission to initiate a rulemaking…

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Article May 27, 2026

Supreme Court's Callais Decision Weakens Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act: What Clients Need to Know

On April 29, 2026, the United States Supreme Court issued a 6-3 decision in Louisiana v. Callais , striking down Louisiana's congressional map as an unconstitutional racial…

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Client Alert May 27, 2026

EPA Proposes Two-Year Extension of PFOA and PFOS Compliance Deadline for Public Water Systems

On May 20, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency published a proposed rule that would extend the compliance deadline for the Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) applicable…

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Newsletter May 27, 2026

DOL Proposes Unified Joint Employer Standard Across FLSA, FMLA, and MSPA: Comment Period Closes June 22, 2026

The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a proposed rule that would establish a single nationwide framework for determining joint employer status under the Fair Labor Standards Act…

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Client Alert May 27, 2026

FTC Begins Enforcing the TAKE IT DOWN Act: What Covered Platforms Need to Know

On May 19, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission began actively enforcing the TAKE IT DOWN Act (TIDA), bringing to a close any informal grace period that covered platforms may have…

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Article May 27, 2026

Texas AG Sues Meta and WhatsApp Over Allegedly Deceptive End-to-End Encryption Claims

On May 21, 2026, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed suit in Harrison County district court against Meta Platforms, Inc. and its subsidiary WhatsApp, alleging that the…

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Press Release May 26, 2026

Jason and Phillip Recognizes Best Lawyers in America 2026 Honorees

Jason and Phillip is pleased to acknowledge the announcement of the 2026 Best Lawyers in America honorees, a milestone moment for the United States legal profession. The 31st…

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Press Release May 26, 2026

Finnegan Honored as Americas Firm of the Year and ITC Firm of the Year at 2026 Managing IP Americas Awards

Finnegan has been recognized as Americas Firm of the Year and ITC Firm of the Year at the 2026 Managing Intellectual Property Americas Awards, held on April 9 in New York City.…

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Policy Update May 26, 2026

EPA Extends Installation Deadline for Pre-2026 HFC Variable Refrigerant Flow Systems

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has published a final rule modifying the January 1, 2026, installation deadline applicable to new variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems…

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Press Release May 26, 2026

Hogan Lovells Defeats $3 Billion Judgment Appeal in PrivatBank Matter

On May 22, 2026, Hogan Lovells announced that the former owners' appeal against a US $3 billion judgment in the PrivatBank case was defeated. The firm highlighted the outcome in…

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Article May 26, 2026

Five Critical Labor and Employment Developments U.S. Employers Must Track in May 2026

U.S. employers are navigating one of the most dynamic labor and employment compliance environments in recent memory. As of May 2026, a convergence of litigation trends, state…

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Client Alert May 26, 2026

Federal Court Reinstates 1,400+ NEH Grants After Finding AI-Assisted Review Improperly Targeted DEI Terms

On May 7, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York issued a significant ruling ordering the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to reinstate…

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Policy Update May 26, 2026

Executive Order 14405 Signals Federal Policy Shift on Fintech Access to Federal Reserve Payment Systems

On May 22, 2026, the President issued Executive Order 14405, directing the Federal Reserve to undertake a comprehensive evaluation of the legal and policy framework governing…

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Press Release May 26, 2026

Carta Acquires Avantia to Launch Carta Law, an AI-Native Legal and Compliance Platform for Private Markets

On May 13, 2026, Carta announced the acquisition of Avantia, an AI-powered legal and compliance law firm serving asset managers. The transaction marks the launch of Carta Law,…

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Press Release May 26, 2026

Thomson Reuters and Anthropic Expand Partnership to Integrate Claude with CoCounsel Legal

On May 12, 2026, Thomson Reuters announced an expanded partnership with Anthropic that connects Claude, Anthropic's general-purpose artificial intelligence assistant, directly…

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Newsletter May 26, 2026

Colorado Replaces AI Act with ADMT-Focused Framework: What Businesses Need to Know

On May 14, 2026, Colorado's Governor signed Senate Bill 26-189, repealing and replacing the state's original Colorado AI Act. The legislation marks a significant pivot in how…

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Client Alert May 26, 2026

CIT Strikes Down Trump's 10% Global Section 122 Tariffs, But Federal Circuit Stay Keeps Levies in Place

Importers navigating the current tariff landscape face a period of heightened uncertainty following two consequential rulings issued earlier this month. While the U.S. Court of…

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Policy Update May 26, 2026

SEC Proposes Major Overhaul of Registered Offering and Filer Status Frameworks

On May 19, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission released two proposed rules intended to advance capital formation through significant reforms to the registered offering…

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Article May 25, 2026

FTC and Nevada Reach $1.2 Billion Settlement With IYOVIA / IM Mastery Academy Over Alleged Investment Training Scheme

In May 2026, the Federal Trade Commission and the State of Nevada jointly announced settlements with five individual and corporate defendants associated with IM Mastery Academy,…

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Article May 25, 2026

Maine's Paid Family and Medical Leave Program Takes Effect May 1, 2026: What Employers Need to Know

Effective May 1, 2026, Maine's Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program is in active operation, requiring covered employers to permit eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks…

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Article May 25, 2026

White House AI Policy Framework Signals Federal Push to Replace State-Law Patchwork

On March 20, 2026, the White House released its National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence, calling on Congress to adopt a uniform federal approach to AI regulation in…

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Policy Update May 25, 2026

Treasury Finalizes Rule Revoking Obsolete Regulations Under Deregulatory Executive Order

On May 6, 2026, the Department of the Treasury's Bureau of the Fiscal Service published a final rule implementing an executive order that directs federal agencies to review…

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Article May 25, 2026

DOL Rescinds 2024 Overtime Rule, Restoring 2019 Salary Thresholds for White-Collar Exemptions

On May 15, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor published a technical amendment in the Federal Register formally removing the vacated 2024 white-collar overtime rule from the Code…

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Client Alert May 25, 2026

SEC Rescinds 'No-Deny' Policy: New Flexibility in Settling Enforcement Actions

On May 18, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission rescinded its long-standing policy requiring defendants in settled enforcement actions to refrain from publicly denying the…

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Policy Update May 25, 2026

Trump Expands Cuba Sanctions Regime: New Executive Order Targets Individuals and Entities Tied to Repression

On May 1, 2026, President Trump signed an executive order significantly expanding the U.S. sanctions framework targeting the Cuban regime. The order builds on the national…

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Press Release May 24, 2026

Winston & Strawn and Taylor Wessing UK to Launch Transatlantic Firm Winston Taylor in May 2026

Winston & Strawn and Taylor Wessing's UK-led business have approved their combination, with the new firm set to go live in May 2026 under the name Winston Taylor . The move…

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Article May 24, 2026

Supreme Court Confirms Federal Courts Retain Jurisdiction Over Arbitration Cases Stayed Under FAA Section 3

On May 14, 2026, the United States Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in Jules v. Andre Balazs Properties that resolves a recurring question for parties navigating federal…

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Press Release May 24, 2026

Honigman Advises O2 Investment Partners on Strategic Partnership with Atlas Asphalt

Honigman LLP is pleased to announce that the firm advised O2 Investment Partners on its strategic partnership with Atlas Asphalt. The transaction represents another significant…

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Client Alert May 24, 2026

FTC and DOJ Extend Public Comment Deadline on Business Collaboration Antitrust Guidance to May 21, 2026

The Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice's Antitrust Division have extended the public comment deadline on their forthcoming antitrust guidance addressing…

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Article May 24, 2026

Supreme Court Orders Immediate Effect for Louisiana v. Callais: What the Curtailed Voting Rights Act Means for 2026 Redistricting

The Supreme Court's recent order giving immediate effect to its decision in Louisiana v. Callais marks a significant inflection point for redistricting law in the United States.…

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Policy Update May 24, 2026

DOT Finalizes Expanded Rulemaking Procedures, Effective May 27, 2026

The Department of Transportation has published a final rule on Rulemaking Procedures in the Federal Register, marking a significant procedural development for entities regulated…

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Article May 24, 2026

FTC Launches Enforcement of TAKE IT DOWN Act: What Online Platforms Must Know About the 48-Hour Removal Mandate

On May 19, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission began actively enforcing Section 3 of the TAKE IT DOWN Act (TIDA), ushering in a new era of accountability for online platforms that…

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Client Alert May 24, 2026

Supreme Court Greenlights Post-Measurement Date Actuarial Assumptions in ERISA Withdrawal Liability Calculations

On May 21, 2026, a unanimous Supreme Court in M&K Employee Solutions, LLC v. Trustees of the IAM National Pension Fund resolved a long-running dispute over the timing of actuarial…

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Policy Update May 24, 2026

Interior Department Rescinds Title VI Disparate-Impact Regulations in Final Rule

On May 22, 2026, the Department of the Interior published a final rule amending its regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The rule rescinds provisions…

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Newsletter May 24, 2026

Supreme Court Denies Virginia Redistricting Appeal, Locking In Map for 2026 Midterms

On May 23, 2026, the United States Supreme Court rejected an emergency appeal brought by Virginia Democrats seeking to revive a state redistricting referendum intended to redraw…

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Client Alert May 24, 2026

Supreme Court Revives Helms-Burton Title III Exposure for Companies That Used Confiscated Cuban Property

On May 21, 2026, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision that materially expands the litigation risk profile of any company with a historical connection to confiscated…

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Policy Update May 24, 2026

Executive Order Tightens Customer Identification and Targets ITIN-Related Financial Activity

On May 19, 2026, President Trump signed an Executive Order directing financial institutions to strengthen customer identification requirements and to treat immigration status as a…

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Article May 24, 2026

Supreme Court Opens Door to Negligent-Hiring Claims Against Freight Brokers in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport

On May 14, 2026, the United States Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC that fundamentally reshapes the liability landscape for…

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