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NLRB and DOL Take Action on Joint Employer and Independent Contractor Rules [Podcast] NLRB and DOL Take Action on Joint Employer and Independent Contractor Rules [Podcast]

In this episode of Employment Law This Week, Epstein Becker Green attorneys Erin E...
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..
Department of State Establishes $750 Fee for Expedited B1/B2 Visa Interview Appointments Department of State Establishes $750 Fee for Expedited B1/B2 Visa Interview Appointments

On June 9, 2026, the Department of State published a temporary final rule amending the Schedule of..
New Jersey Court Revives Whistleblower Claims Based on Continuing Violations New Jersey Court Revives Whistleblower Claims Based on Continuing Violations

A New Jersey appellate court reversed a trial court’s dismissal of whistleblower retaliation claims ..
The “Real Risk” Threshold for Sanctions Exposure: The Court of Appeal in The Catalan Sea The “Real Risk” Threshold for Sanctions Exposure: The Court of Appeal in The Catalan Sea

On 22 May 2026, the Court of Appeal handed down its judgment in Tonzip Maritime (Singapore) Pte Ltd ..
Protecting Class Action Defense Victories from Mistaken District Court Remands Under CAFA Protecting Class Action Defense Victories from Mistaken District Court Remands Under CAFA

You are a class action defense attorney. You timely remove to federal court under the Class Action..
Why Insurance Transactions Fail: A Structural Analysis of Regulatory, Licensing, and Operational.. Why Insurance Transactions Fail: A Structural Analysis of Regulatory, Licensing, and Operational..

Insurance and insurance-adjacent transactions—particularly those involving managing general agents..
Supreme Court Set to Resolve Circuit Split Over Title IX Applicability to Employment Discrimination .. Supreme Court Set to Resolve Circuit Split Over Title IX Applicability to Employment Discrimination ..

On May 18, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court granted a petition for certiorari in a case from the..
Reducing Legal Exposure When Managing Employee Performance Issues (US) Reducing Legal Exposure When Managing Employee Performance Issues (US)

Effective performance management is not only a business necessity, but also one of the most..
Employment Law This Week® - Episode 437: Agencies Step Up DEI Scrutiny, DOL Clarifies Overtime.. Employment Law This Week® - Episode 437: Agencies Step Up DEI Scrutiny, DOL Clarifies Overtime..

What employers should know about key developments this week:Two Federal Agencies Target DEI: The U..
EC Releases Roadmap to Phase Out Animal Testing for Chemical Safety Assessments EC Releases Roadmap to Phase Out Animal Testing for Chemical Safety Assessments

The European Commission (EC) announced on May 31, 2026, that it presented a roadmap to phase out..
NYDFS Issues Dual Guidance on Heightened Cybersecurity Threats, Frontier AI Risks NYDFS Issues Dual Guidance on Heightened Cybersecurity Threats, Frontier AI Risks

Go-To Guide:On May 21, 2026, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) published two..
When The Sheriff Doesn’t Recover Your Property: Understanding Amercement When The Sheriff Doesn’t Recover Your Property: Understanding Amercement

When a creditor obtains a court order to repossess collateral or other personal property,..
The EU Pharma Package: What U.S. Companies Need to Know The EU Pharma Package: What U.S. Companies Need to Know

HighlightsThe European Union’s (“EU”) new General Pharmaceutical Legislation (the “Pharma Package”) ..
The SEC’s Disgorgement Power Stays Broad (for Now) The SEC’s Disgorgement Power Stays Broad (for Now)

In a unanimous decision issued on June 4, 2026, the Supreme Court handed the Securities and..
Virginia Pay Transparency Requirements Take Effect July 1, 2026 Virginia Pay Transparency Requirements Take Effect July 1, 2026

Third time’s the charm. After two consecutive vetoes by former Governor Glenn Youngkin, Governor..
EU Commission Updates Antitrust Framework for Technology Transfer Agreements EU Commission Updates Antitrust Framework for Technology Transfer Agreements

The European Commission has adopted a revised Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation..
Federal Judge Proposes Rule 11 Amendment to Address Generative AI in Court Filings Federal Judge Proposes Rule 11 Amendment to Address Generative AI in Court Filings

HighlightsThe Honorable Judge Patricia Barksdale, Middle District of Florida, has urged the United..
Patent Infringement Lawsuit Alleges Piracy of AI-Driven Medical Technology Patent Infringement Lawsuit Alleges Piracy of AI-Driven Medical Technology

In April 2026, a complaint alleging “one of the most egregious examples of piracy in the medical..
Program Integrity on the House Floor [Podcast] Program Integrity on the House Floor [Podcast]

Program integrity on the House floorBoth chambers are in session this week, with focus mostly on..
DOJ Accelerates False Claims Act Investigations Involving Medicaid and Other State-Based Benefit.. DOJ Accelerates False Claims Act Investigations Involving Medicaid and Other State-Based Benefit..

On May 27, 2026, the Assistant Attorney General in charge of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ)..
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,..
Hawaii MFCU Defunding Signals Increased Scrutiny for Providers and MCOs Hawaii MFCU Defunding Signals Increased Scrutiny for Providers and MCOs

The Trump administration has decertified and defunded Hawaii’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU),..
ICC’s 2026 Arbitration Rules Take Effect: Key Changes to Consider ICC’s 2026 Arbitration Rules Take Effect: Key Changes to Consider

On 1 June 2026, the International Chamber of Commerce’s (ICC) revised Arbitration Rules came into..
Weekly Bankruptcy Alert June 8, 2026 (For the Week Ending June 7, 2026) Weekly Bankruptcy Alert June 8, 2026 (For the Week Ending June 7, 2026)

Covering reported business bankruptcy filings in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Rhode..
Connecticut Joins Growing Number of States Regulating Workplace AI and Mandating Notice for Certain .. Connecticut Joins Growing Number of States Regulating Workplace AI and Mandating Notice for Certain ..

On Friday, May 27, 2026, Governor Ned Lamont signed into law broad legislation addressing the use..
EEOC Scales Back Federal EEO Reporting Requirements- What It Means for Private-Sector Employers EEOC Scales Back Federal EEO Reporting Requirements- What It Means for Private-Sector Employers

On June 3, 2026, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued Directives..
Stolen Hotel Reservation Data Used in Targeted Phishing Scams Stolen Hotel Reservation Data Used in Targeted Phishing Scams

A new report by Wired states that customer data from “more than 350 hotels around the world may..
U.S. Designates Brazil’s Comando Vermelho and Primeiro Comando da Capital as Terrorist Organizations U.S. Designates Brazil’s Comando Vermelho and Primeiro Comando da Capital as Terrorist Organizations

On May 28, the U.S. Department of State designated the Brazilian criminal organizations Comando..
McDermott+ Check-Up – June 5, 2026 McDermott+ Check-Up – June 5, 2026

This Week's DoseSenate advances reconciliation 2.0 bill. The Senate passed the reconciliation 2.0..
Workplace Strategies Watercooler 2026- What the DOJ’s Medical Marijuana Reclassification Means for.. Workplace Strategies Watercooler 2026- What the DOJ’s Medical Marijuana Reclassification Means for..

The Department of Justice’s reclassification of certain marijuana products from Schedule I to..
ESAs Publish First Report on Major ICT-Related Incidents Under DORA ESAs Publish First Report on Major ICT-Related Incidents Under DORA

On 3 June 2026, the three European Supervisory Authorities (the European Banking Authority, the..
No Losses, No Problem: The Supreme Court’s Sripetch Decision Expands the SEC’s Disgorgement Toolkit No Losses, No Problem: The Supreme Court’s Sripetch Decision Expands the SEC’s Disgorgement Toolkit

On June 4, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously held that the SEC need not prove investors..
FTC Obtains $6.5 Million Contempt Sanction Against Payment Processor FTC Obtains $6.5 Million Contempt Sanction Against Payment Processor

On May 19, the FTC announced that the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada held a payment ..
CFPB Positions Mark Paoletta to Succeed Russel Vought CFPB Positions Mark Paoletta to Succeed Russel Vought

On June 2, reports indicated that the CFPB has appointed Mark Paoletta as Deputy Director,..
Chicago Recalibrates Fair Workweek Rules, Which Took Effect June 1 Chicago Recalibrates Fair Workweek Rules, Which Took Effect June 1

Employers in Chicago: new rules may require your attention, especially if you employ workers in..
A Party of No-Shows? Implementation of the Pay Transparency Directive – A View Across Europe [Video] A Party of No-Shows? Implementation of the Pay Transparency Directive – A View Across Europe [Video]

We know that with only a few days to go until the Pay Transparency Directive comes into force in..
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