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Corporate Transparency Act Update- No Reporting Requirement for US Companies or US Persons for Now Corporate Transparency Act Update- No Reporting Requirement for US Companies or US Persons for Now

FinCEN has now finalized the significant narrowing of the Corporate Transparency Act’s (CTA)..
California’s Minimum Wage Rate Set to Rise to $17.40 in 2027 California’s Minimum Wage Rate Set to Rise to $17.40 in 2027

On July 31, 2026, California Director of Finance Joe Stephenshaw released the calculated minimum..
Too Late to Arbitrate: Seventh Circuit Holds That Litigation Delay Waived Arbitration Rights.. Too Late to Arbitrate: Seventh Circuit Holds That Litigation Delay Waived Arbitration Rights..

Our September 8 e-alertaddressed the Third Circuit’s recent opinion concluding that litigation..
Understanding Proximate Cause: A Key Factor in Liability and Legal Defense Understanding Proximate Cause: A Key Factor in Liability and Legal Defense

Proximate cause is a cornerstone concept in the legal realm, challenging attorneys due to its..
Less Money, More Oil: What EY's Latest Numbers Actually Show Less Money, More Oil: What EY's Latest Numbers Actually Show

Capital expenditures across the largest U.S. oil and gas producers fell 49 percent year over year..
Three Questions (Additional) Every Business Owner Should Ask Their Lawyer Three Questions (Additional) Every Business Owner Should Ask Their Lawyer

Knowing what to ask a lawyer for has become almost as important as knowing what to ask a lawyer..
New York Enacts New Personnel Records Disclosure Law New York Enacts New Personnel Records Disclosure Law

On September 9, 2026, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Access to Personnel Records Act,..
Who Pays When the Power Doesn’t Arrive? Litigation Risks in the AI Data Center Boom Who Pays When the Power Doesn’t Arrive? Litigation Risks in the AI Data Center Boom

Artificial intelligence may live in the cloud, but the underlying infrastructure that makes it..
NOT OUR SPAM: Court Dismisses CA Anti-Spam And CIPA Tracking Pixel Class Action Against.. NOT OUR SPAM: Court Dismisses CA Anti-Spam And CIPA Tracking Pixel Class Action Against..

Hi CIPAWorld! The Central District of California just dismissed a putative class action filed by..
Security Deposits in Pennsylvania- A Practical Guide for Landlords Security Deposits in Pennsylvania- A Practical Guide for Landlords

Security deposits are one of the most frequent sources of disputes between Pennsylvania landlords..
UK Tribunal Overturns Retail Workers’ Win in Equal Pay Case UK Tribunal Overturns Retail Workers’ Win in Equal Pay Case

On September 7, 2026, the United Kingdom’s Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) ruled that a clothing..
Up in Smoke- A $31.8 Million Marijuana Verdict Goes Down in Federal Appeals Court Up in Smoke- A $31.8 Million Marijuana Verdict Goes Down in Federal Appeals Court

A Michigan marijuana grower won a $31.8 million jury verdict for breach of contract… then watched..
Tar Heel State Secures $590M from DuPont for PFAS – Why Everyone Should Pay Attention Tar Heel State Secures $590M from DuPont for PFAS – Why Everyone Should Pay Attention

Key Takeaways$590 million is North Carolina’s highest settlement for environmental damages, but it..
Apple’s Siri Recap and the Rise of Ambient AI: Privacy Without an Interface Apple’s Siri Recap and the Rise of Ambient AI: Privacy Without an Interface

HighlightsApple’s new Siri Recap feature is a preview of a broader governance problem. AI is moving ..
TEXAS LEADS THE WAY…AGAIN!!! TEXAS LEADS THE WAY…AGAIN!!!

Texas Establishes Landmark Liability Against TikTok for Misleading ParentsTexas became the first..
Industry Requests USDA to Delay Food Aid Stocking Requirements Industry Requests USDA to Delay Food Aid Stocking Requirements

On August 31, 2026, more than 250 food retailers signed a letter to the United States Department of ..
State Department Updates Diversity, Immigrant Visa Processing Following Federal Court Decisions State Department Updates Diversity, Immigrant Visa Processing Following Federal Court Decisions

Following two federal court decisions issued one week apart, the U.S. Department of State has..
The BR Privacy, Security & AI Download: September 2026 The BR Privacy, Security & AI Download: September 2026

Welcome to this month’s issue of The BR Privacy, Security & AI Download, the digital newsletter of..
Treasury and IRS Propose New Section 501(c)(3) Racial Nondiscrimination Rules for Private Schools Treasury and IRS Propose New Section 501(c)(3) Racial Nondiscrimination Rules for Private Schools

Key UpdatesTreasury and the IRS have proposed regulations that would make racial nondiscrimination..
No Venue, No Problem- Improper Venue Doesn’t Bar District Court from Deciding Validity Challenge No Venue, No Problem- Improper Venue Doesn’t Bar District Court from Deciding Validity Challenge

The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a district court’s dismissal on both..
Wake Me Up When September Ends: More WOTUS Changes Coming Wake Me Up When September Ends: More WOTUS Changes Coming

Key TakeawaysThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers..
Navigating DOJ and Administrative Subpoenas- Recent Cases and Key Takeaways for Recipients Navigating DOJ and Administrative Subpoenas- Recent Cases and Key Takeaways for Recipients

Subpoena power is one of the most consequential tools available to federal prosecutors and agencies...
No Summer Slowdown: EPA Releases Draft TSCA Risk Evaluations for Seven Chemicals No Summer Slowdown: EPA Releases Draft TSCA Risk Evaluations for Seven Chemicals

The US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention..
LIV Golf Tees Off In Chapter 11: Another Bankruptcy in New Jersey LIV Golf Tees Off In Chapter 11: Another Bankruptcy in New Jersey

LIV Golf Holdings Ltd. and numerous related entities filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on..
Regan-Udall Foundation Report Provides Recommendations Related to Infant Formula Safety Regan-Udall Foundation Report Provides Recommendations Related to Infant Formula Safety

The Reagan-Udall Foundation recently released a report summarizing lessons learned following..
The GenAI Patent Surge Is Coming for Physical AI: What Autonomous Systems Companies Should Be.. The GenAI Patent Surge Is Coming for Physical AI: What Autonomous Systems Companies Should Be..

More generative AI patent families were published in 2024 and 2025 than during the entire preceding ..
DHS Expands E-Verify Status Change Report and Substantive I-9 Violations DHS Expands E-Verify Status Change Report and Substantive I-9 Violations

As the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) continues its strict enforcement of..
EB-5 Investors See New USCIS Medical RFE Activity After Case Transfers EB-5 Investors See New USCIS Medical RFE Activity After Case Transfers

Over the past two weeks, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has transferred a large..
FAQs Part 74: Departments Confirm No Retroactive “Full Reward” Required for Wellness Programs FAQs Part 74: Departments Confirm No Retroactive “Full Reward” Required for Wellness Programs

During the last week of August, the Departments of Labor, Treasury, and Health and Human Services..
When Two Words Do Not Necessarily Do Two Jobs- Legal Doublets and Surplusage in Insurance Policies When Two Words Do Not Necessarily Do Two Jobs- Legal Doublets and Surplusage in Insurance Policies

“Loss or damage.” “Caused by or resulting from.” “Faulty, inadequate or defective.” “Direct..
Pitfalls in BESS Contracts with New Counterparties (Part 1) Pitfalls in BESS Contracts with New Counterparties (Part 1)

As utility-scale and commercial energy storage deployments continue to grow in record numbers and..
SEC Staff Issues New CFIs Concerning Schedule 13G Eligibility SEC Staff Issues New CFIs Concerning Schedule 13G Eligibility

On Sept. 2, the Staff of the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance issued three new Corporate..
Pay Transparency Directive: FAQs (as in “Frequently Asked, Quietly Unanswered”)? Pay Transparency Directive: FAQs (as in “Frequently Asked, Quietly Unanswered”)?

Over the summer, the European Commission published some frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the..
Cyber Insurance Decoded- What Your Policy Actually Covers, What It Excludes, and How to Maximize.. Cyber Insurance Decoded- What Your Policy Actually Covers, What It Excludes, and How to Maximize..

A ransomware attack shuts down your operations for a week.A data breach exposes thousands of..
SAR Confidentiality and Customer Communication: What the Joint Agency Statement Means for Your.. SAR Confidentiality and Customer Communication: What the Joint Agency Statement Means for Your..

On September 2, 2026, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit..
CFIUS Releases 2025 Annual Report CFIUS Releases 2025 Annual Report

What Happened:The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS or the Committee)..
When the Workplace Becomes the Investigation When the Workplace Becomes the Investigation

A practical guide to deciding who should investigate, what facts matter, and what to do once the..
When Broad Patent Claims Need a Backup Plan: Portfolio Lessons From Nielsen v. TVision When Broad Patent Claims Need a Backup Plan: Portfolio Lessons From Nielsen v. TVision

Patent portfolios often pursue two objectives that do not fit comfortably together. Claims should..
IRS Sheds Light on Taxation for Tips and Overtime IRS Sheds Light on Taxation for Tips and Overtime

On August 6, 2026, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released a fact sheet with updated guidance..
Retroactive Solar Duty Exposure Remains Unresolved as Federal Circuit Appeal Proceeds Retroactive Solar Duty Exposure Remains Unresolved as Federal Circuit Appeal Proceeds

Key TakeawaysA year ago, the firm warned that litigation brought by Auxin Solar could expose..