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FWS Resurrects ESA Rules on Threatened Species Protections and Critical Habitat Exclusions FWS Resurrects ESA Rules on Threatened Species Protections and Critical Habitat Exclusions

On July 21, 2026, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) published two final rules revising its..
Oregon Regulator Penalizes Debt Collector for Alleged Unregistered Activity Oregon Regulator Penalizes Debt Collector for Alleged Unregistered Activity

On July 7, the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation entered a consent order with a..
Acas Issues Important Consultation on Changes to the Statutory Code of Practice on Disciplinary and .. Acas Issues Important Consultation on Changes to the Statutory Code of Practice on Disciplinary and ..

In an unexpected development, Acas yesterday launched a consultation on updates to its statutory..
Lawful Permanent Residents With Criminal Issues May Face Increased Scrutiny Lawful Permanent Residents With Criminal Issues May Face Increased Scrutiny

On June 23, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court held in Blanche v. Lau that CBP officers need not have..
June 2026 Bounty Hunter Plaintiff Claims June 2026 Bounty Hunter Plaintiff Claims

California’s Proposition 65 (“Prop. 65”), the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986,..
Trends in Recent Healthcare Restrictive Covenant Laws Trends in Recent Healthcare Restrictive Covenant Laws

State legislatures have accelerated efforts to limit restrictive covenants for healthcare..
Received a NYC Pied-à-Terre Tax Notice? What Homeowners Must Do Now to Avoid the Surcharge Received a NYC Pied-à-Terre Tax Notice? What Homeowners Must Do Now to Avoid the Surcharge

Top TakeawaysCheck your mail and respond immediately. NYC mailed Pied-à-Terre surcharge notices to..
New Jersey Appellate Division Clarifies Discovery Limits for Attorney-Led Workplace Investigations New Jersey Appellate Division Clarifies Discovery Limits for Attorney-Led Workplace Investigations

Employers frequently retain outside counsel to investigate workplace complaints involving..
German Labor Court Rejects Nonbinary Applicant’s AGG Claim as Abuse of Rights German Labor Court Rejects Nonbinary Applicant’s AGG Claim as Abuse of Rights

On May 28, 2026, the Labor Court (Arbeitsgericht (ArbG)) of Berlin dismissed a claim for..
Exploiting AI’s Weaknesses to Resolve Workplace Grievances (UK) Exploiting AI’s Weaknesses to Resolve Workplace Grievances (UK)

A couple of years ago I read a quite serious piece on whether it was sensible or necessary to say..
$100,000 H-1B Fee on Hold While Government’s Appeal Proceeds $100,000 H-1B Fee on Hold While Government’s Appeal Proceeds

A federal appeals court has declined to reinstate the $100,000 fee on certain new H-1B petitions..
EB-2 NIW Case Study: Approval for a Software Development Project Manager from Peru EB-2 NIW Case Study: Approval for a Software Development Project Manager from Peru

Software Development Project ManagerColombo & Hurd secured approval of an EB-2 National Interest..
A Digital Turn: The SEC Proposes Regulation E-Delivery A Digital Turn: The SEC Proposes Regulation E-Delivery

On July 16, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) proposed Regulation E-Delivery..
Blank Rome Labor & Employment Alert: D.C. Circuit Rejects NLRB “Successor Bar” for Unionized.. Blank Rome Labor & Employment Alert: D.C. Circuit Rejects NLRB “Successor Bar” for Unionized..

What employers should know about union recognition, employee majority support, and bargaining..
ANONYMOUS AND UNSUBSTANTIATED: Court Dismisses Massive WhatsApp Privacy Class Action Over Vague.. ANONYMOUS AND UNSUBSTANTIATED: Court Dismisses Massive WhatsApp Privacy Class Action Over Vague..

The Northern District of California (Judge Rita F. Lin) dismissed a 10-count data privacy class..
Labour & Employment Trends in Brazil- 3 Areas to Watch in 2026 Labour & Employment Trends in Brazil- 3 Areas to Watch in 2026

The next 12 months are likely to bring significant developments in Brazil’s labour law landscape,..
UK Government Issues Consultation on “Workplace Monitoring Technologies” UK Government Issues Consultation on “Workplace Monitoring Technologies”

The UK government has launched a consultation on the use of workplace monitoring technologies (WMT),..
Episode 93- Circuit Cases on Measuring Damages and Whether Misappropriation Can be a RICO Predicate Episode 93- Circuit Cases on Measuring Damages and Whether Misappropriation Can be a RICO Predicate

In this episode, GT Boston Shareholder Greg Bombard joins Jordan to discuss a Federal Circuit case..
Immigration Insights Episode 29 | AI-Driven RFEs Are Here- Faster, Broader, and More Demanding Than .. Immigration Insights Episode 29 | AI-Driven RFEs Are Here- Faster, Broader, and More Demanding Than ..

In this episode of the Immigration Insights Podcast, co-chairs of Greenberg Traurig’s Global..
How to Release OFAC-Blocked Funds: A Guide to Unfreezing Frozen Accounts, Obtaining OFAC Licenses,.. How to Release OFAC-Blocked Funds: A Guide to Unfreezing Frozen Accounts, Obtaining OFAC Licenses,..

When a bank tells you your funds are “OFAC-blocked,” it means they believe U.S. sanctions law..
EB-2 NIW Case Study: Approval for a Renewable Energy Engineer from Mexico EB-2 NIW Case Study: Approval for a Renewable Energy Engineer from Mexico

Renewable Energy EngineerColombo & Hurd secured approval of an EB-2 National Interest Waiver..
Second Circuit Clarifies Standard for Religious Discrimination Claims Second Circuit Clarifies Standard for Religious Discrimination Claims

An employee must show that an adverse employment decision was motivated by the employee’s need for..
CPSC Announces Updated National Electronic Injury Surveillance System CPSC Announces Updated National Electronic Injury Surveillance System

The Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) Acting Chairman Peter Feldman’s announcement of the ..
McDermott+ Check-Up: July 24, 2026 McDermott+ Check-Up: July 24, 2026

This Week's DoseHouse Energy and Commerce Committee advances health legislation. The bills,..
When Government Systems Don’t Communicate- How State Administrative Errors May Create Serious.. When Government Systems Don’t Communicate- How State Administrative Errors May Create Serious..

Recent news reports regarding the erroneous registration of noncitizens to vote serve as an..
DHS Final Rule Ends ‘Duration of Status’ for F, J, and I Nonimmigrants: Considerations for Schools, .. DHS Final Rule Ends ‘Duration of Status’ for F, J, and I Nonimmigrants: Considerations for Schools, ..

On July 17, 2026, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final rule that will..
All Eyes on Oregon: The EPR Bellwether Trial Has Concluded And What Comes Next Could Reshape.. All Eyes on Oregon: The EPR Bellwether Trial Has Concluded And What Comes Next Could Reshape..

Last week, the constitutional collision over extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws reached a..
FTC Impose $2.25 Million Penalty Against Tenant Screening Company FTC Impose $2.25 Million Penalty Against Tenant Screening Company

On July 9, the FTC announced that the Department of Justice filed a complaint and proposed..
New York Court Allows Peer-to-Peer Payment Fraud Lawsuit to Proceed New York Court Allows Peer-to-Peer Payment Fraud Lawsuit to Proceed

On July 20, a New York state court denied a motion to dismiss New York Attorney General Letitia..
Federal Banking Agencies Issue Guidance on Lending to Borrowers Without Work Authorization Federal Banking Agencies Issue Guidance on Lending to Borrowers Without Work Authorization

On July 13, the OCC, FDIC, and NCUA issuedinteragency guidance addressing lending to individuals..
Prosperity Partners Receives Majority Investment from Lightyear Capital Prosperity Partners Receives Majority Investment from Lightyear Capital

Chicago-based Prosperity Partners (Prosperity), a tax, client accounting and transaction support..
Court Discusses Whether Texas’s Anti-SLAP Statute Applies To Certain Trust Claims Court Discusses Whether Texas’s Anti-SLAP Statute Applies To Certain Trust Claims

In Frost Bank v. Glenn, Jo Ann Turrentine created a revocable living trust in 2007, naming herself..
Texas City’s “Fee” Struck Down as Impermissible, Tax and Attorney’s Fees Awarded Texas City’s “Fee” Struck Down as Impermissible, Tax and Attorney’s Fees Awarded

As we have covered previously in the BR State + Local Tax Spotlight, Texas localities may not..
Puerto Rico Employers Face Expanded Expectations Under New Lactation Guidance Puerto Rico Employers Face Expanded Expectations Under New Lactation Guidance

TakeawaysPuerto Rico’s Office of Women’s Advocate has released a detailed compliance roadmap for..
New Jersey Department of Labor’s Guidance Clarifies Expanded Job Protected Leave Rights for.. New Jersey Department of Labor’s Guidance Clarifies Expanded Job Protected Leave Rights for..

New Jersey’s employment law landscape has shifted significantly.As we reported earlier this year,..
Technological Shifts Compel New Executive Orders for AI and Quantum Computing Technological Shifts Compel New Executive Orders for AI and Quantum Computing

Key TakeawaysNew capabilities from existing technologies are outpacing data governance..
What the Taylor Swift Tax Means for Your Rhode Island Vacation Home What the Taylor Swift Tax Means for Your Rhode Island Vacation Home

Effective July 1, 2026, Rhode Island Gen. Laws § 44‑72‑2 and § 44‑72‑4, known as the Non‑Owner..
IRS and Treasury Discuss Current Issues With ETFs and Tax Aware Strategies IRS and Treasury Discuss Current Issues With ETFs and Tax Aware Strategies

On the morning of 21 July 2026 at a meeting of the Wall Street Tax Association, officials from the..
Treasury Designates Certain CRAT-Annuity Arrangements as Listed Transactions: What to Review Now Treasury Designates Certain CRAT-Annuity Arrangements as Listed Transactions: What to Review Now

Key TakeawaysThe U.S. Department of the Treasury and the IRS have designated certain charitable..
Washington State Employers Face Major Changes to Background Checks Washington State Employers Face Major Changes to Background Checks

Employers in Washington State with fifteen or more employees anywhere must comply, as of July 1,..