SAMR Overhauls China Trade Secret Protection Regime
On February 24, 2026, the State Administration for Market Regulation (“SAMR”) officially issued the Provisions on the Protection of Trade Secrets (the…
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Mamdani Administration Holds First Citywide Junk Fees Task Force
On March 18, 2026, the Mamdani Administration held its first Citywide Junk Fees Task Force Meeting at City Hall, an…
Fifth Circuit Throws Out Changes to HSR Premerger Notification Sy
On February 12, 2026, a federal court in Texas threw out a series of sweeping changes to the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) premerger notification…
What EB-1A Requires for Artificial Intelligence Professionals
The EB-1A “Extraordinary Ability” visa is one of the most direct routes to a U.S. green card for artificial intelligence…
Court Lets ESOP Fiduciary‑Breach Claims Proceed in NC
Key Takeaways A North Carolina district court largely denied motions to dismiss ERISA and malpractice claims arising from a leveraged…
Trump America AI Act: sweeping liability, limited preemption
On March 18, 2026, Sen. Marsha Blackburn released the Trump America AI Act, a nearly 300-page discussion draft seeking to…
NLRB Publishes Rule Governing Joint-Employer Status
Some employers that rely on staffing arrangements, franchise relationships, or independent contractors may see meaningful shifts in federal labor policy…
Case Study of EB-2 Visa Earned for Taiwanese Applicant in Busines
Colombo & Hurd secured approval of an EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) petition for a business strategy professional from Taiwan whose work focuses…
CFTC Clarifies Guidance Regarding Use of Crypto as Collatoral
On March 20, 2026, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)’s Market Participants Division (MPD) and Division of Clearing and Risk…
DC Court Issues Decision People’s Counsel, et al. v. FERC
On January 13, 2026, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit issued its decision in…
West VA Passes Bill Alllowing Employers to Contribute to Worker’s
On March 14, 2026, the West Virginia Legislature passed a bill (House Bill (HB) 4009) to allow employers to contribute…
NYC Employers Must Provide Additional 32 Hours Sick/Safe Leave
Effective February 22, 2026, New York City employers must provide employees with an additional 32 hours of unpaid Sick/Safe leave,…