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FinReg Monthly Update: May 2026 FinReg Monthly Update: May 2026

Welcome to the FinReg Monthly Update, a regular bulletin highlighting the latest developments in UK,..
International Law and American Courts: Part Three — The Nation's First Decades International Law and American Courts: Part Three — The Nation's First Decades

This is the final installment in a three-part seriesThe understanding of the law of nations’ status ..
New York Legislature Sends Uniform Food Date Labeling Bill to Governor for Signature New York Legislature Sends Uniform Food Date Labeling Bill to Governor for Signature

On June 2, 2026, the New York Legislature advanced its bill for uniform date labels, S7618/A7291,..
Reconnaissance as Legal Due Diligence: Lessons from Land to Sea Reconnaissance as Legal Due Diligence: Lessons from Land to Sea

In the Army, you are taught that uncertainty is best confronted with discipline, purpose, and..
Michigan Court of Appeals Clarifies Role of Deed Restrictions in Property Valuation Michigan Court of Appeals Clarifies Role of Deed Restrictions in Property Valuation

On June 17, 2026, the Michigan Court of Appeals issued a published decision holding that deed..
When AI Breaks the Supply Chain: Managing Retail’s Predictive Inventory Risk When AI Breaks the Supply Chain: Managing Retail’s Predictive Inventory Risk

Retailers continue to deploy AI throughout their enterprises, with particular emphasis on enhancing ..
So You Want to Be a Cannabis Lawyer? A Rescheduling Update So You Want to Be a Cannabis Lawyer? A Rescheduling Update

I don’t know why I write things that encourage people to take my job. I’ll add that to the list for ..
Sixth Circuit Raises Jurisdictional Hurdle in Insurance Coverage Dispute Sixth Circuit Raises Jurisdictional Hurdle in Insurance Coverage Dispute

Policies sold through Lloyd’s of London present distinct jurisdictional challenges. Unlike policies ..
TEXAS AG SETS SAIL ON PRIVACY ENFORCEMENT- Carnival Faces Investigation Following Massive Data.. TEXAS AG SETS SAIL ON PRIVACY ENFORCEMENT- Carnival Faces Investigation Following Massive Data..

Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into Carnival Corporation following a..
U.S. Department of State Reportedly Considering Centralized Visa Processing Hubs Across Africa U.S. Department of State Reportedly Considering Centralized Visa Processing Hubs Across Africa

Recent reports from the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) indicate that the U.S..
Navigating Nuclear- Updates in New York Navigating Nuclear- Updates in New York

Building on our recent Navigating Nuclear client alert on New York and New Jersey1 we return to New ..
Court of Chancery Clarifies Its Equitable Role and Discretion in Determining Post-Judgment Interest Court of Chancery Clarifies Its Equitable Role and Discretion in Determining Post-Judgment Interest

This post was prepared by Rae Ra, a corporate and commercial litigation associate in the Delaware..
COMPLIANCE WITH THE ESI ORDER IS A MUST: Plaintiff’s Motion to Compel Discovery Responses Granted COMPLIANCE WITH THE ESI ORDER IS A MUST: Plaintiff’s Motion to Compel Discovery Responses Granted

In State of Arizona, ex rel. Kristin K. Mayes, Attorney General; et al. v. Michael D. Lansky, L.L.C...
E-2 Visa for Australian Investors E-2 Visa for Australian Investors

Australian citizens who plan to invest in and actively manage a U.S. business can apply for the E-2 ..
What Every Multinational Should Know About … The Emerging Battle Over Who Ultimately Keeps IEEPA.. What Every Multinational Should Know About … The Emerging Battle Over Who Ultimately Keeps IEEPA..

For much of the past year, the principal focus of the IEEPA tariff litigation has been whether the..
Texas Judge Suggests Non-Lawyer AI ‘Chats’ May Be Protected Attorney Work Product Texas Judge Suggests Non-Lawyer AI ‘Chats’ May Be Protected Attorney Work Product

A judge for the Business Court of Texas recently weighed in on the growing issue of whether..
Why AI Is Changing Anonymized Data Rules Why AI Is Changing Anonymized Data Rules

For years, companies have treated anonymization as a legal comfort zone. Remove names, emails,..
FDA’s Focus Returns to Compounding and Telehealth: Another Wave of Warning Letters FDA’s Focus Returns to Compounding and Telehealth: Another Wave of Warning Letters

Just when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA” or “agency”) enforcement activity seemed to..
5 Strategies for Reinforcing Supply Chain Cybersecurity 5 Strategies for Reinforcing Supply Chain Cybersecurity

The manufacturing sector is at the forefront of technological transformation. From artificial..
iEdison- Remediation of Bayh-Dole Reporting Omissions iEdison- Remediation of Bayh-Dole Reporting Omissions

Key TakeawayNotices from government funding agencies about noncompliance with iEdison reporting..
Observation Is Not a Diagnoses: California Court Draws the Line on FEHA Disability Claims Observation Is Not a Diagnoses: California Court Draws the Line on FEHA Disability Claims

On May 21, 2026, the California Court of Appeal held in Husband v. Target Corporation that,..
Medical Practice Succession Planning: Unlocking Value with ESOPs Medical Practice Succession Planning: Unlocking Value with ESOPs

The Succession Planning Challenge Facing Medical PracticesPhysician-owners of medical practices..
FDA Issues Draft Guidance Clarifying Use of Form FDA 3542 FDA Issues Draft Guidance Clarifying Use of Form FDA 3542

The FDA has issued new draft Q&A guidance (available here) on Forms FDA 3542a and FDA 3542,..
The Sidewalk Is the Lab: Hard Things, Round Three The Sidewalk Is the Lab: Hard Things, Round Three

Notes from a conversation about Physical AI with Touraj ParangLast Thursday, May 28, a small room..
Future of Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act Remains Uncertain Future of Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act Remains Uncertain

Since the enactment of the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act (IFPA) in June 2024, a..
Debtor Eligibility for Subchapter V and Chapter 13 Expected to Rise Debtor Eligibility for Subchapter V and Chapter 13 Expected to Rise

A brief overview on these chaptersSubchapter V of Chapter 11 is considered a streamlined and..
SEC Division of Examinations Publishes Risk Alert on Economic Conflicts of Interest SEC Division of Examinations Publishes Risk Alert on Economic Conflicts of Interest

On June 9, 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”)’s Division of Examinations ..
Lights Out: Sleep Number Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in New York Lights Out: Sleep Number Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in New York

On Friday, June 12, 2026, Sleep Number filed for bankruptcy in the Southern District of New York,..
New UK Reporting Regime Requires Increased Transparency in Land Control Arrangements New UK Reporting Regime Requires Increased Transparency in Land Control Arrangements

The UK’s Provision of Information (Contractual Control) (Registered Land) Regulations 2026 (the..
REAs vs. Claims: A Government Contractor’s Guide to Choosing the Best Path REAs vs. Claims: A Government Contractor’s Guide to Choosing the Best Path

Federal contractors frequently encounter circumstances that increase costs, delay performance, or..
Federal Court Strikes Down USCIS Policies That Froze Immigration Benefit Adjudications-.. Federal Court Strikes Down USCIS Policies That Froze Immigration Benefit Adjudications-..

In a rebuke of recent USCIS immigration policies, a federal district court in Rhode Island vacated..
Countdown to the New EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation: Compliance Considerations Countdown to the New EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation: Compliance Considerations

Beginning Aug. 12, 2026, the new European Union Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)..
Japan’s Foreign Investment Law: National Security Reforms and Inbound M&A Japan’s Foreign Investment Law: National Security Reforms and Inbound M&A

On Jan. 7, 2026, the Council on Customs, Tariff, Foreign Exchange and Other Transactions – an..
GeTtin’ SALTy Episode 77 | Leading the MTC- A Conversation with New Executive Director Keith.. GeTtin’ SALTy Episode 77 | Leading the MTC- A Conversation with New Executive Director Keith..

This episode of GeTtin’ SALTy features an introductory conversation with Keith Richardson, the..
How to Apply for an EB-2 NIW Green Card: A Step-by-Step Guide How to Apply for an EB-2 NIW Green Card: A Step-by-Step Guide

For foreign nationals pursuing U.S. permanent residence through the EB-2 National Interest Waiver..
States Reconsider Data Center Incentives and Permitting as Energy, Water, and Fiscal Pressures Mount States Reconsider Data Center Incentives and Permitting as Energy, Water, and Fiscal Pressures Mount

State policymakers are recalibrating how they regulate and incentivize data center development.What ..
Rewriting the Rulebook: The CFTC's Public Interest Determination Proposal for Prediction Markets Rewriting the Rulebook: The CFTC's Public Interest Determination Proposal for Prediction Markets

On 10 June 2026, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC or the Commission) published a..
2026 Is a Reporting Year Under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) 2026 Is a Reporting Year Under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)

Companies with twenty or more employees in Ontario must file an accessibility compliance report..
UK Regulator Introduces “World First” Controls on the Use of Content in Google Generative AI.. UK Regulator Introduces “World First” Controls on the Use of Content in Google Generative AI..

In October 2025, UK regulator, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), published its final..
FCA Doubles UK EMIR Commodity Clearing Threshold to EUR 6 Billion FCA Doubles UK EMIR Commodity Clearing Threshold to EUR 6 Billion

On 29 May 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published Handbook Notice 141, confirming a..
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