Construction Employers Take Note- New York Expands Paid Family Leave Eligibility Beginning in 2027

Construction Employers Take Note- New York Expands Paid Family Leave Eligibility Beginning in 2027 Construction Employers Take Note- New York Expands Paid Family Leave Eligibility Beginning in 2027

New York construction-industry employers should be aware of a significant change to the state’s..
U.S. Government Procurement Semiconductor Prohibition Regulation Open for Comments: Our Top.. U.S. Government Procurement Semiconductor Prohibition Regulation Open for Comments: Our Top..

On February 17, 2026, the FAR Council released its long-awaitedProposed Rule implementing Section..
DOL Signals Employer-Friendly Shift in Contractor Classification DOL Signals Employer-Friendly Shift in Contractor Classification

On February 26, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced a proposed rule that would..
Harassment Prevention in 2026 Harassment Prevention in 2026

On January 22, 2026, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) voted 2-1 to rescind its..
The Ongoing SECURE Saga: IRS Grants Further Delayed Required Minimum Distribution Relief The Ongoing SECURE Saga: IRS Grants Further Delayed Required Minimum Distribution Relief

The Treasury Department (“Treasury”) and the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) recently issued..
The Release Report #10: The RBCRs Are Here! [video] The Release Report #10: The RBCRs Are Here! [video]

This is the tenth in a series of blog posts discussing key features of Connecticut’s new..
Department of Defense Announces Heightened Scrutiny of Its 8(a) and Other Small Business Contracts Department of Defense Announces Heightened Scrutiny of Its 8(a) and Other Small Business Contracts

Go-To Guide:The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) intends to conduct a comprehensive review of all..
Beyond the Podium: Technology & Fashion in Figure Skating Beyond the Podium: Technology & Fashion in Figure Skating

DecathaLAW Series 2026: Article 8Figure skating has always been a sport where performance and..
Estate Planning for Blended Families in 2026 Estate Planning for Blended Families in 2026

Estate planning can be complex for any family, but blended families face unique challenges that are ..
AHPIS Seeks Comments on Petitions to Deregulate Certain Products Developed Using Genetic Engineering AHPIS Seeks Comments on Petitions to Deregulate Certain Products Developed Using Genetic Engineering

In February 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection..
Justices to consider breadth of a federal defendant’s waiver of appeal Justices to consider breadth of a federal defendant’s waiver of appeal

In Hunter v. United States, to be argued on Tuesday, March 3, the Supreme Court will address how..
Court Refuses to Slice Up CiCi’s Cyber Extortion Coverage Court Refuses to Slice Up CiCi’s Cyber Extortion Coverage

In the rarely litigated space of cyber insurance, the Northern District of Texas issued a win for..
Federal Grantees Get Preview of Draft ‘Illegal DEI’ Statement and Other New Certifications Federal Grantees Get Preview of Draft ‘Illegal DEI’ Statement and Other New Certifications

Organizations that receive federal grants, loans, or other financial assistance may soon be..
Second Circuit: “No Appeal” Means What, Exactly? Ambiguous Arbitration Waiver Fails to Block.. Second Circuit: “No Appeal” Means What, Exactly? Ambiguous Arbitration Waiver Fails to Block..

Arbitration clauses sometimes state that the parties waive their right to appeal. But a recent..
Justices appear dubious of challenge to constitutionality of foreclosure sales Justices appear dubious of challenge to constitutionality of foreclosure sales

The argument yesterday in Pung v Isabella County had two distinct threads. On the one hand, the..
“I Built the Company, Too”: Don’t Get Pushed Aside After Achieving Success “I Built the Company, Too”: Don’t Get Pushed Aside After Achieving Success

Unfortunately, many business owners are sometimes not clear at all about what their legal rights..
Climate Change and State Authority: Potential Broad Implications of the Supreme Court’s Grant of.. Climate Change and State Authority: Potential Broad Implications of the Supreme Court’s Grant of..

TakeawaysThe U.S. Supreme Court has granted certiorari in Suncor Energy, Inc., et al. v...
Class Certification Denied in ‘Smokehouse’ Almonds Suit Class Certification Denied in ‘Smokehouse’ Almonds Suit

A federal judge has denied class certification (Law360 subscription required) in a lawsuit alleging ..
Privacy Regulation of Auto Industry to Accelerate in 2026 – Part 2 Privacy Regulation of Auto Industry to Accelerate in 2026 – Part 2

In a recent post, we examined the scrutiny applied by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to the..
What Fund Sponsors Need to Do Now: Registration and Reporting Requirements for the California FIPVCC What Fund Sponsors Need to Do Now: Registration and Reporting Requirements for the California FIPVCC

Executive SummaryCalifornia enacted the Fair Investment Practices by Venture Capital Companies Law..
Luxembourg's CSSF Circular 26/906 on Central Administration, Internal Governance and Risk.. Luxembourg's CSSF Circular 26/906 on Central Administration, Internal Governance and Risk..

On 20 January 2026, Luxembourg’s financial regulator, the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur..
Louisiana Supreme Court to Review Legacy Case Subsequent Purchaser Doctrine Ruling Louisiana Supreme Court to Review Legacy Case Subsequent Purchaser Doctrine Ruling

The Louisiana Supreme Court agreed to review whether an appellate court properly applied the..
Provider’s Degree of Control Affects DMCA Safe Harbor Provider’s Degree of Control Affects DMCA Safe Harbor

The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed dismissal of a photographer’s Digital..
USPTO Director IPR Institution Discretion Survives APA Challenge USPTO Director IPR Institution Discretion Survives APA Challenge

The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit concluded that the United States Patent and..
WRITTEN CONSENT?: New Fifth Circuit Decision Says Congress Never Required It in the First Place! WRITTEN CONSENT?: New Fifth Circuit Decision Says Congress Never Required It in the First Place!

Greetings TCPAWorld!As the Czar just teased earlier today while literally driving (dedication,..
NYC’s Amended ESSTA: Expanded Employee Time Off Rights Businesses Need to Know NYC’s Amended ESSTA: Expanded Employee Time Off Rights Businesses Need to Know

TakeawaysAmendments to New York City’s Earned Safe and Sick Time Act expanded employee leave rights ..
First Circuit Ruling Highlights Ongoing COVID-19 Religious Discrimination Issues First Circuit Ruling Highlights Ongoing COVID-19 Religious Discrimination Issues

The First Circuit Court of Appeals’ recent decision in DeAngelis v. Hasbro, Inc., is a reminder to..
Private Market Talks- Inside the GP Stakes Opportunity with RidgeLake Partners’ Todd Milligan.. Private Market Talks- Inside the GP Stakes Opportunity with RidgeLake Partners’ Todd Milligan..

What’s driving the growth of GP stakes investing, and where is the opportunity today?In this..
340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Effectively Ends Preserving Upfront Discounts, For Now 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Effectively Ends Preserving Upfront Discounts, For Now

HighlightsIn American Hospital Association v. Kennedy, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First..
RMP Rulemaking Redux - Again RMP Rulemaking Redux - Again

In the latest step in the ongoing Risk Management Program (RMP) revision saga, the U.S...
Gulf Oil & Gas Lease Sales Move Forward Gulf Oil & Gas Lease Sales Move Forward

BOEM has announced Big Beautiful Gulf 3, the third of thirty offshore oil and gas lease sales..
Merger Filing Update: Expanded HSR Form Requirements Remain in Effect as Fifth Circuit Reviews FTC.. Merger Filing Update: Expanded HSR Form Requirements Remain in Effect as Fifth Circuit Reviews FTC..

On Feb. 19, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit granted the Federal Trade..
The New Postmark Rule Could Make Employee Benefit Notices Late The New Postmark Rule Could Make Employee Benefit Notices Late

In December 2025, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) adopted a new rule for postmarks so that they may..
Science-Based Standards for Wildfire Recovery: What California Policyholders Need to Know About A.B... Science-Based Standards for Wildfire Recovery: What California Policyholders Need to Know About A.B...

Wildfires continue to present serious risks for California property owners. Unfortunately,..
The End of Liberation Day: Supreme Court Rules IEEPA Does Not Authorize Presidential Tariffs The End of Liberation Day: Supreme Court Rules IEEPA Does Not Authorize Presidential Tariffs

On February 20, 2026, the United States Supreme Court struck down one of President Trump’s..
What Every Multinational Should Know About…Managing the Aftermath of the Supreme Court’s IEEPA.. What Every Multinational Should Know About…Managing the Aftermath of the Supreme Court’s IEEPA..

Preserving the Right to IEEPA Tariff RefundsOn February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court States..
Healthcare Preview for the Week of: February 23, 2026 [Podcast] Healthcare Preview for the Week of: February 23, 2026 [Podcast]

Congress returns for State of the UnionPresident Trump is set to deliver the State of the Union..
What to Watch for in 2026- EPA Highlights Major PFAS Actions in 2025 and Plans for Next Steps What to Watch for in 2026- EPA Highlights Major PFAS Actions in 2025 and Plans for Next Steps

On February 6, 2026, the US Environmental Protection Agency issued a press release highlighting..
The Attorney-Client Privilege Post-2025 Federal Rules Amendments The Attorney-Client Privilege Post-2025 Federal Rules Amendments

Challenges and delays during the discovery process are a frustrating part of civil litigation. One..
Supreme Court Overturns “Reciprocal” and “Trafficking” Tariffs Imposed Under IEEPA Supreme Court Overturns “Reciprocal” and “Trafficking” Tariffs Imposed Under IEEPA

In the nine months since President Donald Trump unveiled sweeping tariffs on all U.S. trading..
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