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Federal Judge Blocks Agency Actions Slowing Review of Solar and Wind Projects Federal Judge Blocks Agency Actions Slowing Review of Solar and Wind Projects

The Trump administration’s actions related to renewable energy development have suffered another..
2026 Virginia Noncompete Law: What Employers Need to Know 2026 Virginia Noncompete Law: What Employers Need to Know

Virginia’s new noncompete law — effective July 1, 2026 — bans noncompete agreements if an employer..
Employment Law Beyond Earth: Emerging Trends in the Space Workforce Employment Law Beyond Earth: Emerging Trends in the Space Workforce

For decades, employment relationships in space were limited to a small cohort of government..
Why Patent Reexaminations Are Experiencing a Resurgence Why Patent Reexaminations Are Experiencing a Resurgence

For much of the past decade, post grant patent practice in the United States was dominated by the..
Exploring Potential Antitrust Risks for Quantum Computing Exploring Potential Antitrust Risks for Quantum Computing

Put “quantum” in front of almost anything and it tends to evoke a singular reaction: it must be..
CFPB Issues New Fair Lending Rule on Disparate Impact Discrimination and Other Topics CFPB Issues New Fair Lending Rule on Disparate Impact Discrimination and Other Topics

Key TakeawaysThe CFPB issued a final rule on April 22, 2026, eliminating disparate impact as a..
Rescheduling Happened: What State-Licensed Medical Cannabis Operators Need to Know and Do.. Rescheduling Happened: What State-Licensed Medical Cannabis Operators Need to Know and Do..

This is the first of 13 posts over the next 13 business days describing the impacts of marijuana’s..
The hidden gems of Accountex London 2026 The hidden gems of Accountex London 2026

Accountex London 2026 is bigger and better than ever – and beyond the exhibitors..


China’s Supreme People’s Procuratorate Releases 2025 White Paper on Intellectual Property.. China’s Supreme People’s Procuratorate Releases 2025 White Paper on Intellectual Property..

On April 21, 2026, the Supreme People’s Procuratorate (SPP) of the People’s Republic of China has..
How We Traced U.S. Government Gold to a Drug Cartel How We Traced U.S. Government Gold to a Drug Cartel

Three reporters followed supply chains to reveal that the U.S. Mint buys gold that comes from..
Ninth Circuit Says Non-Mutual Issue Preclusion Tactic Can’t Be Used to Avoid Arbitration Ninth Circuit Says Non-Mutual Issue Preclusion Tactic Can’t Be Used to Avoid Arbitration

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently held that non-mutual offensive collateral estoppel—a..
Supreme Court Realigns Government Contractor Defense Supreme Court Realigns Government Contractor Defense

Government contractors are familiar with the “government contractor defense” that can limit..
The Proposed Ban on Upwards-Only Rent Reviews in UK Commercial Leases: Retrospective Effect on.. The Proposed Ban on Upwards-Only Rent Reviews in UK Commercial Leases: Retrospective Effect on..

Since our July 2025 GT Alert on the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill (the Bill),..


Friday Footnotes: Partners Taking Ls; PwC Eats a Big Ol’ Fine; A Post 4/20 IRS Surprise | 4.24.26 Friday Footnotes: Partners Taking Ls; PwC Eats a Big Ol’ Fine; A Post 4/20 IRS Surprise | 4.24.26

Footnotes is a collection of stories from around the accounting profession curated by actual humans ..
Cryptocurrency Contributions to Political Committees: An Analysis of State Regulatory Approaches Cryptocurrency Contributions to Political Committees: An Analysis of State Regulatory Approaches

IntroductionAs cryptocurrency has become an increasingly mainstream financial instrument, state..
Lessons for New York Candidates and Committees from the DSA Decision Lessons for New York Candidates and Committees from the DSA Decision

Campaigns and political committees in New York should take note of a recent decision by..
California Civil Code 8850: A New Era for Change Order Claim Resolution California Civil Code 8850: A New Era for Change Order Claim Resolution

Senate Bill No. 440: The Private Works Change Order Fair Payment Act. Signed into law on October 10,..




DEA Issues Long Awaited Final Order Rescheduling Certain Marijuana Products to Schedule III: What.. DEA Issues Long Awaited Final Order Rescheduling Certain Marijuana Products to Schedule III: What..

Effective April 22, 2026, the Acting Attorney General issued a final order placing certain..
Tennessee Prohibits Virtual Currency Kiosks Tennessee Prohibits Virtual Currency Kiosks

On April 13, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed House Bill 2505 into law, prohibiting the..
FINRA Facts and Trends: April 2026 FINRA Facts and Trends: April 2026

Welcome to the latest issue of Bracewell’s FINRA Facts and Trends, a newsletter devoted to..
FCA Publishes Final Rules on the UK’s New Short Selling Regime FCA Publishes Final Rules on the UK’s New Short Selling Regime

On 16 April 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published Policy Statement PS26/5, setting..
When the Network Goes Dark: Why Communication Outages Are Becoming a Critical Risk for CRE Assets When the Network Goes Dark: Why Communication Outages Are Becoming a Critical Risk for CRE Assets

Executive Summary: Recent communication outages, including the recent nationwide Verizon failure,..
Risk #10: Fiduciary Duties Revisited: Delaware Law and the Fund Manager’s Evolving Obligations Risk #10: Fiduciary Duties Revisited: Delaware Law and the Fund Manager’s Evolving Obligations

A significant shift in Delaware law is reshaping how courts evaluate conflicted transactions..
Executive Order 14398 Targets ‘Racially Discriminatory DEI Activities’ in Federal Contracts Executive Order 14398 Targets ‘Racially Discriminatory DEI Activities’ in Federal Contracts

Go-To GuidePresident Donald Trump’s March 26, 2026, Executive Order (EO 14398) requires that, by..
OIG Approves Medicare Advantage EGWP Gainshare Payments to Employer Groups OIG Approves Medicare Advantage EGWP Gainshare Payments to Employer Groups

HighlightsThe Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued a favorable opinion regarding a proposal by..
This Week in 340B: April 14 – 20, 2026 This Week in 340B: April 14 – 20, 2026

Find the week’s updates on 340B litigation to help you stay in the know on how 340B cases are..
Justices reject certain protections for contractors in war zones Justices reject certain protections for contractors in war zones

Justices to hear dispute over cancer warnings on pesticide labels Justices to hear dispute over cancer warnings on pesticide labels



China’s Supreme People’s Court Releases 2025 Annual Report on Legal Application Issues in.. China’s Supreme People’s Court Releases 2025 Annual Report on Legal Application Issues in..

On April 21, 2026, China’s Supreme People’s Court (SPC) published its Annual Report on Legal..
Washington Ecology Releases Draft 2026 Upland Finfish Hatchery Permit for Public Comment: Increased .. Washington Ecology Releases Draft 2026 Upland Finfish Hatchery Permit for Public Comment: Increased ..

Key TakeawaysWhat is Happening? The Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) published for..
EPA’s Revised National Enforcement and Compliance Initiatives: One Year Later EPA’s Revised National Enforcement and Compliance Initiatives: One Year Later

On March 12, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Enforcement and..
Tiny Chains, Big Changes? What FDA’s Latest Actions Mean for Peptide Compounding Tiny Chains, Big Changes? What FDA’s Latest Actions Mean for Peptide Compounding

Key Takeaways:FDA will convene the Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee (PCAC) on July 23-24,..
OSHA Reworks Heat NEP, Updates Target Industry List OSHA Reworks Heat NEP, Updates Target Industry List

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has revised its National Emphasis Program..
Stark Integrity Podcast: Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Law & Compliance, and Compliance.. Stark Integrity Podcast: Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Law & Compliance, and Compliance..

Check out the latest episodes on the Stark Integrity podcast hosted by Nelson Mullins' Nashville..
Key Trends in Omni-Channel Retail Key Trends in Omni-Channel Retail

Mercent CEO, Eric Best and VP of Client Service, Frank Kochenash provide insight into current and..