ZERO DOLLARS: Jury Awards No Damages Against 'Dancing' Dr.'s Anesthesiologist

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Financing the Data Center Boom: Trends, Structures, and Considerations for Market Participants Financing the Data Center Boom: Trends, Structures, and Considerations for Market Participants

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HHS-OIG Issues Favorable Advisory Opinion on Cost-Sharing Waivers by Domestic Crisis Provider.. HHS-OIG Issues Favorable Advisory Opinion on Cost-Sharing Waivers by Domestic Crisis Provider..

HighlightsThe HHS-OIG issued a favorable opinion on whether a state-designated domestic crisis..
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The justices on Monday considered the proper relationship between state and federal courts and..
Curbing Workplace Violence in Healthcare Settings: Approaches from the WHO and OSHA Curbing Workplace Violence in Healthcare Settings: Approaches from the WHO and OSHA

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International Law and American Courts: Ignoring the Framers International Law and American Courts: Ignoring the Framers

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The $166 Billion Question: What Importers Need to Know About the Tariff Refund Process The $166 Billion Question: What Importers Need to Know About the Tariff Refund Process

If your business imported goods subject to the now-invalidated International Emergency Economic..
HHS Web Accessibility Rule: Key Requirements and Fast-Approaching Compliance Deadlines HHS Web Accessibility Rule: Key Requirements and Fast-Approaching Compliance Deadlines

Nearly two years ago, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) finalized a..
Section 225 Action Fails Based on Fraudulent Corporate Documents Section 225 Action Fails Based on Fraudulent Corporate Documents

A recent Delaware Court of Chancery decision is noteworthy for its analysis of a claim in a summary ..
Virginia Governor Spanberger Proposes Amendments to Paid Sick Leave, Paid Family and Medical Leave, .. Virginia Governor Spanberger Proposes Amendments to Paid Sick Leave, Paid Family and Medical Leave, ..

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Why the Supreme Court’s birthright-citizenship decision may depend on the meaning of “domicile” Why the Supreme Court’s birthright-citizenship decision may depend on the meaning of “domicile”

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How (and When) Federal Court Challenges Affect Pending Employment-Based Immigration Cases How (and When) Federal Court Challenges Affect Pending Employment-Based Immigration Cases

Federal court litigation is often viewed as a last resort in U.S. immigration law. For applicants..
EB-2 NIW Green Card Approval Case Study: Business Administrator from Colombia Becomes a U.S... EB-2 NIW Green Card Approval Case Study: Business Administrator from Colombia Becomes a U.S...

Business AdministratorColombo & Hurd secured green card approval for a business administrator from..
Virginia’s Wide-Ranging Workplace Reforms: Employer Takeaways for July 1 Go Live Virginia’s Wide-Ranging Workplace Reforms: Employer Takeaways for July 1 Go Live

TakeawaysVirginia lawmakers advanced major workplace legislation in the 2026 session that would..
IEEPA Refund Portal Opens on April 20: What Importers Should Know About Filing, Timing and.. IEEPA Refund Portal Opens on April 20: What Importers Should Know About Filing, Timing and..

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New Virginia Non‑Compete Restrictions Become Law New Virginia Non‑Compete Restrictions Become Law

On April 13, 2026, Governor Abigail Spanberger signed two bills further restricting Virginia..
Lafarge Executives Sentenced to Prison in France for ISIS Payments: Could US Executives Face.. Lafarge Executives Sentenced to Prison in France for ISIS Payments: Could US Executives Face..

A Paris court on April 13 handed prison terms of 3-6 years to former top executives of French..
Court unanimously sides with oil and gas companies in suit over damage to Louisiana coast Court unanimously sides with oil and gas companies in suit over damage to Louisiana coast

The Supreme Court on Friday sent a lawsuit seeking to hold oil and gas companies liable for damage..
Cross-Border Catch-Up- Building a Global HR Self-Audit Framework, Part 2 [Podcast] Cross-Border Catch-Up- Building a Global HR Self-Audit Framework, Part 2 [Podcast]

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Sometimes It Pays to Fight the Fee Fight: Ninth Circuit Slashes $8.5M FCA Fee Award Sometimes It Pays to Fight the Fee Fight: Ninth Circuit Slashes $8.5M FCA Fee Award

In fee-shifting cases, it can be tempting to treat a post-judgment attorneys’ fee demand or motion..
Does the FTC’s Strategic Plan Give Enough Direction to Businesses on Privacy and Data Security? Does the FTC’s Strategic Plan Give Enough Direction to Businesses on Privacy and Data Security?

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How to Handle Franchise Agreement Disputes Before They Go to Court How to Handle Franchise Agreement Disputes Before They Go to Court

Disputes can arise on either side (franchisor or franchisee) and can be costly to litigate. A..
EisnerAmper to Combine With KLG Business Valuators & Forensic Accountants EisnerAmper to Combine With KLG Business Valuators & Forensic Accountants

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DOJ Resolves First DEI-Related False Claims Act Matter with IBM for $17 Million DOJ Resolves First DEI-Related False Claims Act Matter with IBM for $17 Million

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Virginia Expands VCDPA with Ban on Sale of Precise Consumer Geolocation Data Virginia Expands VCDPA with Ban on Sale of Precise Consumer Geolocation Data

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CMS Releases FY 2027 IPPS Proposed Update CMS Releases FY 2027 IPPS Proposed Update

On April 10, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the fiscal year (FY)..
IBM’s $17M False Claims Act Settlement: What Government Contractors Should Know IBM’s $17M False Claims Act Settlement: What Government Contractors Should Know

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The Hidden Risks of Non-Compliance with the Pennsylvania MHCRA The Hidden Risks of Non-Compliance with the Pennsylvania MHCRA

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NYC Mayor and DCWP Commissioner Announce First-In-The-Nation Municipal “Click to Cancel” Rule NYC Mayor and DCWP Commissioner Announce First-In-The-Nation Municipal “Click to Cancel” Rule

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Court Affirms A Finding Of Forgery But Reverses Awards Of Remedies Because There Was No Informal.. Court Affirms A Finding Of Forgery But Reverses Awards Of Remedies Because There Was No Informal..

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Maryland FAMLI Program Rules, Part I: Online Account and Notices Maryland FAMLI Program Rules, Part I: Online Account and Notices

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OSHA Revives National Emphasis Program for Heat-Related Illness OSHA Revives National Emphasis Program for Heat-Related Illness

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