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California Expands Paid Family Leave and Reproductive Healthcare Laws
California signed nine bills expanding Paid Family Leave benefits and access to reproductive healthcare, impacting legal compliance and HR policies.
EEOC Issues Legal Guidance on Firing Amid Discrimination Claims
The EEOC provides clear guidance on lawful termination practices to avoid retaliation and discrimination lawsuits in the workplace.
New Guidance: Physician Resignations During Investigations Must Be Reported to NPDB
Recent clarifications mandate reporting physician resignations amid investigations as NPDB events, crucial for compliance in healthcare credentialing.
California's AB 1803 Expands Harassment Training to Cover Hate Speech
California's new AB 1803 law mandates employers to include hate speech in harassment training, effective Sept 27, 2026, updating compliance requirements.
OpenAI Launches Astra for Law, Targeting Major Legal Firms
OpenAI launches Astra for Law with GPT-6 Astra and a vast legal index, improving research and drafting for law firms like Latham & Watkins.
New York's Updated Personnel Records Law Takes Effect Nov 8
New York's new law requires employers to provide free employee access to personnel records within 5 days and imposes strict retention rules.
SEC Staff Issues New Guidance on Private Credit Valuations
SEC staff released guidance emphasizing rigorous valuation and disclosure of private credit in registered funds amid rapid market growth.
Republican Majority at NLRB Begins Reversing Biden-Era Labor Precedents
The NLRB's new Republican majority starts overturning key Biden-era labor board decisions, impacting union and employer law strategy.
California Limits Private CIPA Lawsuits Over Website Tracking Claims
California's SB 690 restricts private lawsuits under CIPA for website tracking, shifting enforcement to the Attorney General and reducing litigation risks.
California enacts sweeping data center laws effective 2027
California's new laws regulate data centers with tariffs, disclosure, and environmental rules starting 2027, impacting tech legal compliance.
Delaware Chancery Awards Fees for Spoliation in ATG Capital Case
Delaware Court of Chancery sanctions spoliation in ATG Capital case by awarding defendants attorneys' fees and damages, emphasizing corporate litigation risks.
BigLaw Boosts AI Use but Holds Firm on Billable Hour Fees
Despite 70% of US law firms adopting AI and a 9.7% tech spend increase, BigLaw resists fee changes amid client pressure.
LIV Golf Files Chapter 11 Amid $500M-$1B Debt and Litigation
LIV Golf files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with $500M-$1B liabilities, backed by Saudi PIF financing, amid financial and legal challenges.
New Legal Risks Emerge Over AI Bias and Privacy in Hiring Tools
Recent lawsuits and regulations highlight growing compliance risks in AI-driven hiring for legal and corporate counsel.
DC Circuit Reverses District Court, Upholds Pentagon's Anthropic Risk Label
DC Circuit affirms Pentagon’s designation of Anthropic as a supply chain risk, impacting defense contracting and AI compliance.
Sullivan & Cromwell Unveils AI-Powered Agreement Analyzer with OpenAI
Sullivan & Cromwell launched Agreement Analyzer on Sept 17, 2026, an AI tool built with OpenAI to streamline contract review and negotiation for legal teams.
Trade Secret Risks Rise for NC Firms with Remote Work and AI Use
Legal experts warn North Carolina companies face heightened trade secret risks from remote work infiltration, foreign vendors, and AI technology misuse.
Washington Supreme Court Strikes Down Natural Gas Rollback Initiative
Washington Supreme Court invalidates voter-approved Initiative 2066, preserving state climate policies on natural gas regulation.
FDIC Proposes Major Overhaul of Bank Merger Review Process
FDIC unveils proposed rule modernizing bank merger reviews, adding faster approvals and updated competition criteria for financial legal teams.
14 States Reaffirm Robust Enforcement of Disparate Impact Laws
Fourteen U.S. states reaffirm ongoing enforcement of disparate impact laws against employers amid federal rollback efforts.