Workplace Safety Risks Come to the US with the World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, is set to kick off on June…
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Fourth Circuit Affirms Employer Discretion Over Reasonable Accomm
In a significant decision for employers navigating disability accommodation obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the U.S. Court…
Global Competition Updates for June 2026
In This Issue1 United States | Japan | Mexico | Poland | Italy | The Netherlands | European Union United…
How Courts Are Ruling on AI-Driven Dismissals
In this episode of our Cross-Border Catch-Up podcast series, Patty Shapiro (San Diego) and Goli Rahimi (Chicago) examine a growing trend of…
Shielding Workers From AI Displacement with Cal. Governor’s Execu
On May 21, 2026, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed another executive order regarding artificial intelligence (AI) as the state continues…
EEOC Proposes Rescinding Rule on Voluntary Affirmative Action
Takeaways The EEOC recently proposed rescinding its 1979 interpretive rule on voluntary affirmative action under Title VII. The existing guidance…
Supreme Court Clarifies Pleading of Patent Infringement
In Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. v. Amarin Pharma, Inc. (June 4, 2026), a unanimous Supreme Court has further clarified what it takes…
Pennsylvania’s Grid Standards and AI Industrial Policy
When I previously argued that America’s AI future depends on abundant, reliable, and affordable energy—not political mandates—I cautioned against allowing…
Five Percent Safe Harbor May be Restored for Wind and Solar Proje
On Saturday, June 6, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia vacated IRS Notice 2025-42 (the “Notice”),…
Increased Scrutiny for Providers and MCOs Signaled by Hawaii MFCU
The Trump administration has decertified and defunded Hawaii’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU), withholding $3 million in federal funds. As…
DOJ Announces Fast-Track for False Claims Act Qui Tam Cases
On May 27, 2026, the Assistant Attorney General in charge of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Civil Division, Brett Shumate, announced that…
Both Chambers in Session to Focus on Two items
Program integrity on the House floor Both chambers are in session this week, with focus mostly on two items: the…