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Long Read · June 12, 2026

DOL Rescinds 2024 Overtime Rule: FLSA Salary Thresholds Revert to 2019 Levels

On May 14, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor issued a final rule formally rescinding the 2024 overtime rule, restoring the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) white-collar exemption…

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Long Read · June 12, 2026

White House Executive Order Establishes Voluntary Pre-Release Access Framework for Frontier AI Models

On June 2, 2026, the White House issued an executive order titled Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security , marking a significant development in the…

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Long Read · June 11, 2026

Colorado's New AI Employment Law (SB 26-189): Notice Obligations for Employers Using Automated Decision Tools

On May 14, 2026, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed Senate Bill 26-189, establishing revised statewide requirements for employers that rely on artificial intelligence and…

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Long Read · June 10, 2026

Virginia's New Paid Sick Leave Law: What Employers Need to Know

On May 20, 2026, Virginia enacted a new paid sick leave law that imposes meaningful obligations on employers operating within the Commonwealth. The statute introduces a mandatory…

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Long Read · June 9, 2026

Illinois Family Neonatal Intensive Care Leave Act: New Employer Obligations Effective June 1, 2026

Illinois employers face a new compliance obligation under the Family Neonatal Intensive Care Leave Act, which took effect on June 1, 2026. The Act requires covered employers to…

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Long Read · June 9, 2026

Diversity Lab Dissolves After FTC Antitrust Probe of Mansfield Certification

Diversity Lab LLC, the for-profit consultancy that operated the widely adopted Mansfield Certification program, has ceased operations following a Federal Trade Commission…

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Long Read · June 7, 2026

Navigating the 2026 Wave of State Data Privacy Laws: New Obligations and Universal Opt-Out Compliance

The U.S. data privacy landscape continues its rapid evolution in 2026, with comprehensive new state laws taking effect in Indiana, Kentucky, and Rhode Island. These additions…

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Long Read · June 6, 2026

SEC Exempts Foreign Private Issuer Insiders from Section 16(a) Reporting Obligations

On May 20, 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued an exemptive order relieving directors and officers of certain foreign private issuers from the reporting…

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Long Read · June 6, 2026

Supreme Court's Final Month: Pending Rulings on Birthright Citizenship and Other Pivotal Cases

As the Supreme Court enters the final month of its 2025-26 term, several consequential decisions remain pending. Among the most closely watched is the Court's forthcoming ruling…

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Long Read · June 6, 2026

TAKE IT DOWN Act Enforcement Begins: What U.S. Online Platforms Must Know About the 48-Hour Removal Mandate

As of May 19, 2026, the federal TAKE IT DOWN Act is officially in force, ushering in a new era of accountability for online platforms that host user-generated content. With the…

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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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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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