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Cross-Border Catch-Up- Building a Global HR Self-Audit Framework, Part 1 [Podcast] Cross-Border Catch-Up- Building a Global HR Self-Audit Framework, Part 1 [Podcast]

In part one of this two-part episode of our Cross-Border Catch-Up podcast series, Samantha Duncan..
From CAPE to Cope? - CBP Reverses Position on Universal IEEPA Duty Refunds From CAPE to Cope? - CBP Reverses Position on Universal IEEPA Duty Refunds

Significant new developments in federal court last week may materially affect importers’ ability to ..
The UK Sporting Events Bill 2026-A New Playbook for Major Events? The UK Sporting Events Bill 2026-A New Playbook for Major Events?

The UK government introduced a new Sporting Events Bill in the House of Lords on 14 May 2026 (the..
EB-1 vs. EB-2: Which Green Card Category Fits Your Profile? EB-1 vs. EB-2: Which Green Card Category Fits Your Profile?

For most high-skilled professionals weighing a U.S. green card, the EB-1 vs. EB-2 decision comes..
Shutterstock to Pay $35M to Settle FTC Allegations Over Subscription and Cancellation Procedures Shutterstock to Pay $35M to Settle FTC Allegations Over Subscription and Cancellation Procedures

On May 13, 2026, the FTC announced that Shutterstock Inc. will pay $35 million to settle Federal..
Virginia Expands Provisions for Paid Sick Leave and Paid Family and Medical Leave Virginia Expands Provisions for Paid Sick Leave and Paid Family and Medical Leave

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has now signed into law legislation concerning paid sick leave ..
California DPR Announces Proposed New Rule to Regulate Pesticide-Treated Seeds California DPR Announces Proposed New Rule to Regulate Pesticide-Treated Seeds

On May 15, 2026, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) announced a proposed..
Lessons for Businesses Using Cookies, Pixels, and Consent Banners Lessons for Businesses Using Cookies, Pixels, and Consent Banners

A recent federal court decision offers important lessons for businesses that use cookies, pixels,..
Why Today’s Cargo Theft Losses Are Bigger—and What Insurance Programs May Be Missing Why Today’s Cargo Theft Losses Are Bigger—and What Insurance Programs May Be Missing

As reported in the Washington Post, the cost of cargo theft losses in the US is surging, even..
No Closing Bell: CFTC Staff Advisory Provides Guidance on 24/7 Trading and Clearing No Closing Bell: CFTC Staff Advisory Provides Guidance on 24/7 Trading and Clearing

Closing bells may soon be a thing of the past in US derivatives markets. In Advisory Letter No...
OIG Issues Unfavorable Advisory Opinion on Medical Device Vendor’s Payment for Access to.. OIG Issues Unfavorable Advisory Opinion on Medical Device Vendor’s Payment for Access to..

HighlightsThe unfavorable opinion involves a medical device company’s inquiry into paying a..
Appellate Court Vacates and Remands District Court Decision in TSCA Fluoride Case Appellate Court Vacates and Remands District Court Decision in TSCA Fluoride Case

As reported in our February 13, 2025, blog item, on January 17, 2025, the Biden U.S. Environmental..
Minnesota Legislature Amends PFAS Statute to Exclude Older Products from PFAS Reporting Requirements Minnesota Legislature Amends PFAS Statute to Exclude Older Products from PFAS Reporting Requirements

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) announced on May 28, 2026, that Minnesota Governor..
CMS Proposes Caps on Medicaid State Directed Payments and Fee for Service Supplemental Payments,.. CMS Proposes Caps on Medicaid State Directed Payments and Fee for Service Supplemental Payments,..

Key Takeaways:On May 22, CMS published a proposed rule building on (and going beyond) the..
OIG Warns Against Product Line Royalty Payments to Physician Consultants OIG Warns Against Product Line Royalty Payments to Physician Consultants

The Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (OIG) has issued a new..
FDIC Proposes AML and Sanctions Standards for Stablecoin Issuers FDIC Proposes AML and Sanctions Standards for Stablecoin Issuers

On May 22, the FDIC approved a proposed rule establishing Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and sanctions..
Employer’s Investigation Of Alleged Sexual Harassment Was Not Privileged Employer’s Investigation Of Alleged Sexual Harassment Was Not Privileged

Paknad v. Superior Court, 119 Cal. App. 5th 1256 (2026)While still employed by Intuitive Surgical,..
Law Firm Should Have Been Disqualified From Case After Reviewing Privileged Emails Law Firm Should Have Been Disqualified From Case After Reviewing Privileged Emails

Guardian Storage Centers, LLC v. Simpson, 119 Cal. App. 5th 509 (2026)After terminating the..
District Court Should Have Enforced Individualized Arbitration Agreements District Court Should Have Enforced Individualized Arbitration Agreements

O’Dell v. Aya Healthcare Servs., Inc., 171 F.4th 1173 (9th Cir. 2026)This case arose from unpaid..
State PFAS Requirements — A Conversation with Carla N. Hutton [Podcast] State PFAS Requirements — A Conversation with Carla N. Hutton [Podcast]

This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with my colleague, Carla N. Hutton, Senior Regulatory..
Plastic and Packaging EPR Laws – Key Considerations and Impending Compliance Deadlines Plastic and Packaging EPR Laws – Key Considerations and Impending Compliance Deadlines

The regulatory paradigm for plastics and packaging has drastically shifted. Currently, seven..
Guns and Ganja- What Rescheduling Means for Firearm Purchases Guns and Ganja- What Rescheduling Means for Firearm Purchases

We are going to white knuckle our way through a blog post about lawyers and guns without doing the..
Cross-Selling From the Inside Out: A Practical Playbook for Lawyers Cross-Selling From the Inside Out: A Practical Playbook for Lawyers

How to turn internal relationships, hot-topic intelligence and industry group access into a steady..
Court of Chancery Publishes Guidelines for Civility and Emphasizes Delaware Tradition of.. Court of Chancery Publishes Guidelines for Civility and Emphasizes Delaware Tradition of..

Last week, the Delaware Court of Chancery published its Guidelines on Attorney Civility (the..
In an AI-Driven Era, Policymakers Must Rebuild Public Trust Through Facts, Relationships, and Law In an AI-Driven Era, Policymakers Must Rebuild Public Trust Through Facts, Relationships, and Law

For years, I have worked across diplomacy, public policy, negotiation, and law. Those worlds are..
CMS Myth vs. Fact: What Hospice and Home Health Providers Need to Know about the New Medicare.. CMS Myth vs. Fact: What Hospice and Home Health Providers Need to Know about the New Medicare..

Key TakeawaysCMS imposed nationwide six-month moratoria effective May 13, 2026, barring new..
Designing Planned Community Documents to Reduce Defect Litigation Exposure Designing Planned Community Documents to Reduce Defect Litigation Exposure

A recent Wall Street Journal article (“Home Builders Are Getting Buried in Claims of Shoddy..
High Schools Build a Safer Future With Occupational Safety and Compliance-Focused Learning High Schools Build a Safer Future With Occupational Safety and Compliance-Focused Learning

New high school curriculum initiatives, such as the Texas Education Agency’s recently..
We Need Another Hero: Fossil Fuels Versus Renewable Energy Production — Which Is the Alternative?.. We Need Another Hero: Fossil Fuels Versus Renewable Energy Production — Which Is the Alternative?..

For decades, energy policy debates in the United States have largely centered on a familiar..
Weekly Bankruptcy Alert May 26, 2026 (For the Week Ending May 24, 2026) Weekly Bankruptcy Alert May 26, 2026 (For the Week Ending May 24, 2026)

Covering reported business bankruptcy filings in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Rhode..
The Data Center Boom Is Reshaping Texas — and Every Business Needs to Understand Why The Data Center Boom Is Reshaping Texas — and Every Business Needs to Understand Why

From server closets to gigawatt campuses: how digital infrastructure became one of the most..
Pledge The License, Breach the Lease: Court Upholds Anti-Pledge Provisions Pledge The License, Breach the Lease: Court Upholds Anti-Pledge Provisions

Nicosia v. Burn, LLC involved a dispute arising from a commercial lease agreement under which the..
Bonuses, Overtime, and FLSA/OBBBA Compliance Bonuses, Overtime, and FLSA/OBBBA Compliance

Varnum recently hosted a webinar addressing employee bonuses, overtime calculations, Fair Labor..
The Hidden Operational Systems That Keep Divorce Law Firms Running Efficiently The Hidden Operational Systems That Keep Divorce Law Firms Running Efficiently

When people think about divorce law firms, they often picture courtroom arguments, emotional..
Acceptability of Naked Break Fees in Australian Schemes of Arrangements Acceptability of Naked Break Fees in Australian Schemes of Arrangements

Break fees are a well-established feature of the Australian mergers and acquisitions (M&A)..
Working From Home or Hardly Working? When WFH Corner-Cutting Becomes Misconduct Working From Home or Hardly Working? When WFH Corner-Cutting Becomes Misconduct

The Fair Work Commission (FWC, or Commission) recently confirmed that an employee who falsified..
What Platforms Need to Know About Compliance with the FTC Take It Down Act What Platforms Need to Know About Compliance with the FTC Take It Down Act

The Federal Trade Commission enforces Section 3 of the Take It Down Act (TIDA), effective May 19,..
Tax Planning for Carve-Out and Take-Private Transactions: Use of Selective Section 338 and/or 336.. Tax Planning for Carve-Out and Take-Private Transactions: Use of Selective Section 338 and/or 336..

In carve-out transactions, especially in take-private transactions backed by private equity (PE),..
North Carolina’s Gift Ban and Nonprofits: Broader Exceptions, Reporting, and Penalties North Carolina’s Gift Ban and Nonprofits: Broader Exceptions, Reporting, and Penalties

North Carolina Gift Ban Exceptions: Items Other Than Food and BeveragesThe State Government Ethics..
CISA Passwords Used to Access DHS Systems Exposed CISA Passwords Used to Access DHS Systems Exposed

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), which is part of the Department of..
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