The Journal

Notesand long reads from the bench.

Considered analysis from the practitioners shaping the matters they describe. Published when there is something worth publishing.

Announcement · June 4, 2026

Jury Delivers $1.4 Billion Trebled Antitrust Verdict Against Takeda in Pay-for-Delay Case

A federal jury has returned a significant verdict against Takeda Pharmaceuticals, finding the company liable to a direct purchaser class for $474.89 million in damages. Under…

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Note · June 4, 2026

DOJ Forces Divestiture of Three Ready-Mix Plants to Clear $712M CalPortland-Vulcan Deal

On June 2, 2026, the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice announced that it will require Taiheiyo Cement Corporation and its subsidiary, CalPortland Company, to…

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Policy · June 4, 2026

DOL Rescinds 2024 Overtime Rule, Restoring $35,568 Salary Threshold for FLSA White-Collar Exemptions

On May 15, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor published a technical amendment in the Federal Register formally rescinding the 2024 Biden-era overtime rule issued under the Fair…

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Policy · June 4, 2026

EPA Finalizes Amendments to HFC Technology Transitions Rule Under AIM Act

On May 26, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized long-anticipated amendments to the Technology Transitions provisions of the American Innovation and…

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Long Read · June 4, 2026

California's Frontier AI Transparency Act Takes Effect as Federal Preemption Looms

Developers of frontier artificial intelligence models are now operating under a new California disclosure regime, even as a forthcoming federal framework raises significant…

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Announcement · June 4, 2026

Marshal & Benson Notes Steptoe's Strategic Expansion: Four-Partner Team Joins DC Global Enforcement and Litigation Practice

Steptoe has announced the addition of a four-partner team to its Washington, D.C. Global Enforcement and Litigation Practice, a notable lateral expansion that underscores the…

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Announcement · June 4, 2026

Sidley Austin Elevates Record 52 Lawyers to Partnership in First-Ever Summer Round

Sidley Austin has announced the promotion of 52 lawyers to its partnership in what marks the firm's first-ever summer partnership round. The historic class represents a 79%…

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Long Read · June 4, 2026

Record CCPA Settlement and Federal SECURE Data Act Signal a New Era for US Privacy Compliance

Two recent developments mark a significant inflection point for consumer privacy compliance in the United States. California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a $12.75 million…

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Quarterly · June 4, 2026

Ninth Circuit Sanctions Attorneys Over AI-Fabricated Citations: A Warning for the Bar

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has issued a disciplinary order that should command the attention of every practitioner using generative artificial intelligence in…

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Note · June 4, 2026

Sixth Circuit Tightens Standard for NLRB Section 10(j) Injunctions, Eliminates Presumed Irreparable Harm

On May 1, 2026, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued a significant decision that recalibrates the standard governing petitions for interim injunctive…

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Quarterly · June 4, 2026

Florida Supreme Court Adopts Uniform AI Citation Certification Rule for All Court Filings

On May 29, 2026, the Florida Supreme Court issued an order amending Rule 2.515(d)(2) of the Florida Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration to impose a statewide…

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Policy · June 4, 2026

SEC Moves to Rescind Climate-Related Disclosure Rules: What Public Companies Need to Know

On May 29, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission formally proposed rescinding the climate-related disclosure rules that previously required public companies to report…

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Note · June 4, 2026

SEC Regulation S-P Compliance Deadline Now in Effect for Smaller Investment Advisers and Broker-Dealers

The June 3, 2026 compliance deadline under the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's amended Regulation S-P has now passed, and smaller SEC-regulated entities are expected to…

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Policy · June 4, 2026

Trump Executive Order Establishes Voluntary Federal Vetting of Advanced AI Models

On June 2, 2026, President Trump signed an executive order titled Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security , marking a significant development for…

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Long Read · June 4, 2026

DOJ's Unprecedented Challenge to Colorado AI Act Signals Federal Preemption Push

In a move that has reshaped the regulatory landscape for artificial intelligence, the United States Department of Justice intervened in April 2026 on behalf of xAI in a federal…

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Long Read · June 4, 2026

Supreme Court Greenlights Alabama's Contested Congressional Map for 2026 Elections

On June 2, 2026, the United States Supreme Court issued an unsigned emergency-docket order permitting Alabama to use a contested congressional map for the upcoming 2026 elections.…

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Announcement · June 3, 2026

Goldstein and Price Honored with Founder's Award by Honoring Our Heroes Marathon for Veteran Support

Goldstein and Price, L.C., a St. Louis-based law firm, has been honored with the Founder's Award from the Honoring Our Heroes Marathon in recognition of its meaningful…

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Announcement · June 3, 2026

Jeffer Mangels & Mitchell Strengthens West Coast Trademark Practice with Hire of Gail Nevius Abbas

Jeffer Mangels & Mitchell LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Gail Nevius Abbas as Of Counsel in the firm's San Francisco office. Ms. Abbas joins the Intellectual Property…

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Announcement · June 3, 2026

Industry Recognition: Michael Steuch Named 2026 Leader of Influence in M&A by Los Angeles Business Journal

Jeffer Mangels & Mitchell LLP is pleased to share that partner Michael Steuch has been named a 2026 Leader of Influence in Mergers & Acquisitions by the Los Angeles Business…

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Announcement · June 3, 2026

Hogan Lovells Advises Autodesk on Pending US$3.6 Billion Acquisition of MaintainX

Hogan Lovells has announced that it is serving as legal advisor to Autodesk on its pending acquisition of MaintainX, a transaction valued at approximately US$3.6 billion. The…

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Announcement · June 3, 2026

Jeffer Mangels & Mitchell LLP Honored as 2026 Patent Litigation Law Firm of the Year in California

Jeffer Mangels & Mitchell LLP is pleased to announce that the firm has been named the 2026 Patent Litigation Law Firm of the Year in California by the Lawyer Network Annual…

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Quarterly · June 3, 2026

Supreme Court Reinforces Batson Protections in Pitchford v. Cain

On May 28, 2026, the United States Supreme Court issued a significant decision in Pitchford v. Cain , ruling 5-4 that the Mississippi Supreme Court unreasonably applied the…

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Quarterly · June 3, 2026

Supreme Court Closes Compassionate Release Door for 924(c) Stacking Disparities

On May 28, 2026, the Supreme Court issued a significant ruling in Rutherford v. United States that narrows the scope of post-conviction relief available to federal inmates serving…

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Note · June 3, 2026

Kwong Decision Opens IRS Refund Window: Protective Claims Due by July 10, 2026

A recent decision from the U.S. Court of Federal Claims has created a meaningful, time-sensitive opportunity for taxpayers who paid federal tax penalties or interest during the…

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Policy · June 3, 2026

Executive Order Directs Federal Review and Realignment of U.S. Childhood Vaccine Schedule

On May 29, 2026, President Trump signed an executive order directing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices…

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Note · June 3, 2026

Supreme Court Rules FAAAA Does Not Preempt Negligent Broker Selection Claims, Expanding Tort Exposure for Freight Brokers

On May 14, 2026, the United States Supreme Court issued a unanimous 9-0 decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC , holding that the Federal Aviation Administration…

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Long Read · June 3, 2026

TAKE IT DOWN Act Compliance Deadline Arrives: What Online Platforms Must Know About New Notice-and-Removal Obligations

The compliance deadline under the TAKE IT DOWN Act has now arrived. As of May 19, 2026, covered online platforms are required to maintain a functioning notice-and-removal process…

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Long Read · June 3, 2026

Supreme Court Broadens FAA Section 1 Arbitration Exemption for Last-Mile Delivery Workers

In a decision with significant implications for employers across the logistics and delivery sectors, the United States Supreme Court has materially expanded the scope of the…

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Policy · June 3, 2026

OMB Proposes Sweeping Overhaul of Uniform Guidance: New Binding Rules, DEI Restrictions, and Political Review for Federal Grants

On May 29, 2026, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) published a proposed rule that would significantly restructure the governmentwide requirements in 2 CFR governing…

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Announcement · May 27, 2026

New York Attorney General Shuts Down Predatory Law Firm Targeting NYC Tenants Facing Eviction

On May 21, 2026, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the shutdown of a predatory law firm that had been targeting New York City tenants facing eviction. The…

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Announcement · May 27, 2026

Thomson Reuters CoCounsel Legal Receives 2026 New Product Award from American Association of Law Libraries

The American Association of Law Libraries has named Thomson Reuters CoCounsel Legal as the recipient of its 2026 New Product Award. The recognition highlights a notable…

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Announcement · May 27, 2026

Freshfields Elevates 43 to Partnership in Global Class Effective May 1, 2026

Freshfields has announced the promotion of 43 lawyers to its partnership, with the elevations taking effect May 1, 2026. The new class spans multiple jurisdictions across the…

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Announcement · May 27, 2026

Clifford Chance Elevates 28 Lawyers to Partnership Effective May 1, 2026

Clifford Chance has announced the promotion of 28 lawyers to its partnership, with the new appointments taking effect on May 1, 2026. The latest partner class spans multiple…

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Quarterly · May 27, 2026

Texas Supreme Court Expands Jurisdiction Over Out-of-State Property Disputes in Braxton Minerals

On May 15, 2026, the Texas Supreme Court issued a unanimous opinion in Braxton Minerals III, LLC v. Bauer that meaningfully reshapes the forum landscape for multistate real estate…

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Quarterly · May 27, 2026

DOJ Sworn-In Class of 82 Immigration Judges Signals Accelerating Push to Cut Immigration Court Backlog

On May 20, 2026, the Department of Justice's Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) swore in 82 new immigration judges at a ceremony held in the DOJ's Great Hall. The…

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Quarterly · May 27, 2026

Trump Executive Order Directs Banks to Treat Immigration Status and ITIN Use as Financial Risk Factors

On May 19, 2026, President Trump signed an executive order titled Restoring Integrity to America's Financial System , directing the Treasury Department and federal financial…

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Note · May 27, 2026

HHS Extends Section 504 Web and Mobile Accessibility Compliance Deadlines for Funding Recipients

On May 11, 2026, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published an interim final rule extending the compliance dates for Section 504 accessibility requirements…

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Long Read · May 27, 2026

Congress Unveils SECURE Data Act: What Businesses Should Know About the Proposed Federal Privacy Framework

Congress has introduced the Securing and Establishing Consumer Uniform Rights and Enforcement over Data Act (SECURE Data Act), reopening a federal privacy debate that has remained…

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Long Read · May 27, 2026

Colorado Enacts Revised AI Act: What Developers and Deployers Need to Know

On May 14, 2026, the Governor of Colorado signed into law a set of amendments to the Colorado AI Act, modifying obligations originally enacted in 2024 for developers and deployers…

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Announcement · May 26, 2026

Duane Morris Releases 2026 Energy, Oil, and Gas Class Action Review

Duane Morris LLP has announced the publication of its Energy, Oil, and Gas Class Action Review - 2026 , a comprehensive resource examining the evolving landscape of class action…

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Announcement · May 26, 2026

Duane Morris Releases 2026 Insurance Class Action Review

Marshal & Benson is pleased to highlight the recent publication of the Insurance Class Action Review - 2026 by Duane Morris LLP. This newly released resource offers a…

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Announcement · May 26, 2026

Duane Morris Releases 2026 Higher Education Class Action Review

Duane Morris LLP has announced the release of its Higher Education Class Action Review — 2026 , a focused publication examining class action litigation trends affecting colleges…

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Quarterly · May 26, 2026

USCIS Enhanced Fingerprint Vetting Stalls Immigration Adjudications Nationwide

Clients with pending immigration matters before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) should be aware of a significant procedural change that is already producing…

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Quarterly · May 26, 2026

SEC Proposes Major Overhaul of Filer Status Framework: What Public Companies Need to Know

On May 19, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued a proposal that, if adopted, would meaningfully restructure the framework used to classify public company filers…

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Quarterly · May 26, 2026

Supreme Court Greenlights Post-Measurement Date Assumptions in ERISA Withdrawal Liability Calculations

On May 21, 2026, a unanimous Supreme Court issued a significant decision reshaping how withdrawal liability is calculated under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act…

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Policy · May 26, 2026

Department of Education Finalizes Sweeping Overhaul of Federal Student Loan Program Regulations

On May 1, 2026, the Department of Education published its final regulations titled Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program in the Federal…

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Long Read · May 26, 2026

Maine's Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits Take Effect May 1, 2026: What Employers Need to Know

Effective May 1, 2026, Maine's Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) benefits became available to covered employees across the state. Under the program, eligible workers may take…

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Announcement · May 25, 2026

NALP: U.S. Law Firm Lateral Hiring Grew 16% in 2025, Marking Second Year of Expansion

The National Association for Law Placement (NALP) reported in May 2026 that U.S. law firm lateral hiring rose 16% in 2025, marking the second consecutive year of expansion in the…

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Announcement · May 25, 2026

SEC Charges 21 in Decade-Long Insider Trading Scheme Tied to Global Law Firms

On May 6, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced charges against 21 individuals in connection with a decade-long insider trading scheme that allegedly generated…

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Announcement · May 25, 2026

Thomson Reuters and Anthropic Expand Partnership: Claude Now Integrates Directly with CoCounsel Legal

On May 12, 2026, Thomson Reuters announced an expanded partnership with Anthropic that connects Claude, Anthropic's advanced AI assistant, directly to CoCounsel Legal through a…

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Long Read · May 25, 2026

Supreme Court Strikes Down IEEPA Tariffs: What Businesses Need to Know After Learning Resources v. Trump

On February 20, 2026, the United States Supreme Court issued a landmark decision in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump , holding 6-3 that the International Emergency Economic…

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Quarterly · May 25, 2026

Bartz v. Anthropic: Final Approval Hearing Set for Landmark $1.5 Billion AI Copyright Settlement

The final approval hearing in Bartz v. Anthropic , a closely watched class action challenging the use of copyrighted books to train generative artificial intelligence models, was…

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Policy · May 25, 2026

EPA Finalizes Reconsideration of HFC Technology Transitions Rule Affecting Refrigeration and HVAC Sectors

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has taken a significant step that will reshape compliance planning for businesses operating in the refrigeration, cold storage, and…

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Long Read · May 25, 2026

FTC's Rollins Action Signals New Case-by-Case Era for Noncompete Enforcement

The Federal Trade Commission has made clear that the withdrawal of its categorical noncompete rule does not signal a retreat from federal scrutiny of restrictive employment…

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Long Read · May 25, 2026

Court of International Trade Invalidates 10% Section 122 Tariff Surcharge: What U.S. Businesses Need to Know Pending Appeal

On May 7, 2026, the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled that Proclamation 11012, which imposed a temporary 10% import surcharge under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, was…

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Announcement · May 24, 2026

Legal Innovators Expands Attorney Accelerator: Path to Practice Program to Strengthen Early-Career Training

On May 19, 2026, Legal Innovators announced the broader availability of its Accelerator: Path to Practice Program, a rigorous early-career training experience designed for…

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Announcement · May 24, 2026

Marshal & Benson Notes Delaware Jury's $23.3M Trade Secret Verdict for C3.ai Against Cummins

On May 20, 2026, a Delaware jury returned a $23.3 million verdict in favor of C3.ai, finding Cummins liable for trade secret misappropriation. The case arose after C3.ai…

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Announcement · May 24, 2026

LA Times Studios Names Easton & Easton Co-Managing Partners 2026 Law Firm Visionaries

On May 20, 2026, LA Times Studios recognized Easton & Easton, LLP co-managing partners Brian and Matthew Easton with its 2026 Law Firm Visionaries honors. The distinction…

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Note · May 24, 2026

Tennessee Restricts Noncompete Agreements for Lower-Wage Workers

On May 7, 2026, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed legislation barring the use of noncompete agreements for workers earning below a statutory wage threshold. The new law marks a…

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Quarterly · May 24, 2026

DOL Removes Vacated 2024 FLSA Overtime Rule Following Fifth Circuit Affirmance

Employers navigating wage and hour compliance now have welcome regulatory clarity. The U.S. Department of Labor has formally withdrawn the 2024 final rule that sought to raise the…

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Policy · May 24, 2026

DOT Finalizes Procedural Overhaul for Rulemakings, Guidance, and Enforcement Actions, Effective May 27, 2026

The U.S. Department of Transportation has published a final rule reinstating and expanding procedural reforms that govern the Department's rulemakings, guidance documents, and…

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Note · May 24, 2026

SEC Ends Decades-Old 'No-Deny' Policy in Enforcement Settlements: What It Means for Defendants

On May 18, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission rescinded its longstanding policy that conditioned the settlement of enforcement actions on a defendant's agreement not to…

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Policy · May 24, 2026

Executive Order 14404: Expanded U.S. Sanctions and Secondary Sanctions Risk for Cuba-Related Transactions

On May 1, 2026, President Trump signed Executive Order 14404, significantly expanding the United States sanctions framework targeting Cuba. The Order authorizes blocking sanctions…

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Announcement · May 24, 2026

Hogan Lovells Secures Defeat of $3 Billion Appeal in PrivatBank Litigation

On May 22, 2026, Hogan Lovells secured a significant appellate victory on behalf of PrivatBank, defeating an appeal brought by the bank's former owners against a US $3 billion…

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Quarterly · May 24, 2026

EPA Moves to Delay PFOA/PFOS Compliance and Roll Back Additional PFAS Drinking Water Limits

On May 18, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued two proposed rules that, if finalized, would significantly reshape the federal regulatory landscape for per- and…

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Quarterly · May 24, 2026

CFTC Enforcement Division Unveils New Self-Reporting and Cooperation Policy with Clearer Path to Declination

On May 19, 2026, the Division of Enforcement of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued a staff advisory establishing a new self-reporting and cooperation policy.…

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Long Read · May 24, 2026

SEC Proposes Optional Semiannual Reporting on New Form 10-S for Public Companies

On May 5, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission proposed rule and form amendments that would permit public companies to file semiannual reports on a new Form 10-S in lieu…

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Policy · May 24, 2026

Trump Executive Order Tightens Bank Secrecy Act Rules and Targets Payroll Tax Evasion and ITIN Account Red Flags

On May 19, 2026, President Trump signed an Executive Order directing the Secretary of the Treasury to issue a formal advisory to financial institutions identifying indicators of…

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Policy · May 24, 2026

SEC Proposes Sweeping Overhaul of Registered Offering Rules and Filer Status Thresholds

On May 19, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission proposed a set of amendments that would significantly modernize the rules governing registered offerings and simplify the…

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Long Read · May 24, 2026

Supreme Court's M&K Employee Solutions Ruling Expands ERISA Withdrawal Liability Exposure for Employers

In a significant development for employers participating in multiemployer pension plans, the United States Supreme Court has issued a unanimous decision in M&K Employee Solutions…

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Long Read · May 24, 2026

Supreme Court Invalidates Louisiana's Majority-Minority District: What Louisiana v. Callais Means for Redistricting

In Louisiana v. Callais , the Supreme Court held that Louisiana's congressional map, which included a second majority-minority district, constituted an unconstitutional racial…

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