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Trade Secret Lawsuits Soar, Patent Strategies Face New Scrutiny
Trade secret cases in the U.S. hit record levels in 2025, pushing legal teams to reexamine patent vs trade secret approaches amid rising AI disputes.
EPA OIG to Review TSCA Chemical Testing Priorities
EPA Office of Inspector General plans to evaluate the prioritization process for chemical testing under TSCA, affecting regulatory compliance and safety.
UK Jurisdiction Taskforce Clarifies AI Liability Under Common Law
UK Jurisdiction Taskforce issues advisory Legal Statement clarifying liability for AI harms under English and Welsh private law, guiding businesses on AI risks.
10 States Sue Trump Admin Over Federal Mortgage Escrow Interest Rule
Oregon and nine states sue the Trump administration over a federal rule preempting state laws that require interest on mortgage escrow funds, challenging regulatory authority.
DHS Proposes Ending 60-Day Grace Period for H-1B and L-1 Visa Holders
DHS proposes to end the 60-day grace period for H-1B and L-1 nonimmigrant visa holders, impacting compliance and legal counseling.
Illinois Enacts HB 5284 Expanding Menopause Workplace and Insurance Protections
Illinois passes House Bill 5284 to broaden employment protections and insurance coverage for menopause, impacting employers and health providers statewide.
California’s minimum wage to reach $16.90/hr in 2026, impacting legal compliance
California’s minimum wage will increase to $16.90 per hour in 2026, raising exemption salary thresholds and affecting employer wage compliance.
NLRB Now Has 3-1 Republican Majority After Recent Confirmations
The National Labor Relations Board gains a 3-1 Republican majority, shifting labor law enforcement and interpretation for in-house counsel and labor litigators.
2024 Court Ruling Extends eBay Framework to Preliminary Patent Injunctions
A 2024 federal appellate decision applies the eBay test to preliminary patent injunctions, impacting patent litigation strategy and enforcement.
Illinois Expands Paid Leave and Protects Volunteer Emergency Workers
Illinois' new laws expand paid leave to 40 hours annually and protect volunteer emergency workers from job penalties, effective Jan 2024.
AI Tools Are Changing Legal Negotiations—Here’s How
AI is reshaping legal negotiations by automating contract review, clause redrafting, and fee talks, improving efficiency and strategy for legal teams.
US Bankruptcy Filings Rose 12% in First Half of 2026
Bankruptcy filings in the US increased 12% through mid-2026, including big rises in business and small business cases.
Spring 2026 Supreme Court rulings reshape agency power and trade law
Key Spring 2026 Supreme Court decisions redefine executive authority, regulatory agency leadership, and data privacy enforcement, impacting corporate compliance and litigation.
Delaware Chancery Clarifies LLCs Aren't Just Contractual Entities
Delaware Chancery Court delineates 21 reasons why LLCs possess state-conferred powers beyond private contracts, impacting governance and litigation.
SEC Launches Accounting Fraud Unit on August 7 to Strengthen Enforcement
The SEC launched a specialized accounting fraud unit on August 7, 2026, to intensify enforcement against financial reporting misconduct, impacting legal compliance.
CMS Unveils ABA Toolkit Amid Growing Autism Therapy Scrutiny
CMS releases new Autism Behavior Analysis toolkit as Congress investigates therapy billing, increasing compliance risks for healthcare providers.
Third-Party Litigation Funding Drives Up Tort Costs, New Data Shows
New data links third-party litigation funding to rising tort costs and larger verdicts, impacting legal risk management for firms and corporations.
Trump’s 2026 AI Review Framework Copies Biden, Limits Transparency
Trump’s 2026 AI Executive Order sets a voluntary AI review framework with less transparency than Biden’s 2023 plan, raising compliance challenges.
Senate Confirms Erica Schwartz as CDC Director Despite Vaccine Policy Disputes
Dr. Erica Schwartz was confirmed as CDC director on Aug 5, 2026, amid debates on political influence and vaccine policies.
District Court Allows TPS Work Authorization Limits Under H.R.1 to Proceed
A U.S. district court on August 6, 2026, allowed limits on TPS workers' authorizations under H.R.1, following a Supreme Court ruling in Mullin v. Doe.