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As Ohio’s K-12 public school administrators gear up for the 2025-2026 school year, understanding what’s ahead is more important than ever. With the passage of Ohio’s biennial budget, new funding provisions, policy shifts, and legal… more

K2 Integrity’s Justina Rousseau, senior managing director, and Elizabeth Severinovskaya, managing director, will join Arnold & Porter’s Kevin M. Toomey, partner and chair of the Financial Services practice, and Erik Walsh, counsel, for… more

President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) has been signed into law as of July 4, 2025, enacting widespread changes to tax policy, government spending, and social programs. With less focus on foreign trade and more emphasis on… more

Google captured most of the online travel industry’s headlines this past week as it seeks to “balance” the competing interests of regulators, on the one hand, and intermediaries and direct sellers, on the other hand. As long as… more

Most observers following the saga of the Federal Trade Commission’s non-compete ban expected a final nail in the coffin last week – voluntary dismissal of the appeal that Biden-era leadership filed to keep the ban alive. That didn’t… more

Whether you’re a homeowner, contractor, or subcontractor working on a construction project in Massachusetts, it’s important to understand how mechanic’s liens work. This legal tool plays a key role in ensuring that those who provide… more

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! How you spend the final two weeks leading up to the bar exam can make a significant difference in your performance! In this episode, we provide a strategic guide for focusing on high-yield… more

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! This is the second part of our discussion on landlord/tenant law. In this episode, we focus on the differences between lease assignment and subletting. In this episode we… more

The Rhode Island General Assembly recently enacted several amendments to existing employment laws that will impact employers immediately and into 2026. These changes include expanded anti-discrimination protections, new onboarding… more

In the first half of 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) published 4 enforcement actions regarding apparent sanctions violations and also made some key updates to its regulations. The… more

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen in to the Daily Compliance News. All, from… more

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued final guidance entitled “Conducting Remote Regulatory Assessments,” which explains the agency's plans to continue utilizing its records request authority and virtual… more

As we’ve previously reported, the California Legislature last year passed and Governor Newsom signed into law AB 2499, which expanded existing leave requirements for California employers. Prior to passage of AB 2499, California already… more

Share on Twitter Share by Email Share Back to top The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced a new Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher (CNPV) program, via a press release accompanied by a list of frequently… more

On July 2, 2025, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein vetoed Senate Bill 266, (“SB 266”) a Bill passed by the North Carolina General Assembly on June 23, 2025. Among other things, SB 266 sought to eliminate the interim decarbonization… more

On Wednesday, July 2, 2025, HHS and DOJ announced a new working group focused on enforcement of the False Claims Act (“FCA”). According to the announcement, the DOJ-HHS False Claims Act Working Group (“Working Group”) is a… more

On January 1, 2025, California increased their state minimum wage to $16.50 per hour for all employers, regardless of size. While California may have one of the highest state-mandated minimum wages, voters rejected the November 2024… more

On July 10, 2025, the Federal Reserve unveiled a targeted proposal to recalibrate its supervisory rating framework for large bank holding companies, specifically revising the criteria for the coveted “well‑managed” status. This change… more

On June 25, 2025, Governor Ned Lamont signed Connecticut Senate Bill 1295 into law. SB 1295 significantly amends the Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA) by lowering the threshold for applicability, broadening the definition of… more

On July 9, 2025, Commissioner Hester Peirce, head of the SEC’s Crypto Task Force, in a published statement said, “Tokenized securities are still securities.” And, as such, the federal securities laws apply to transactions involving… more

The Northern District of California recently dismissed, with prejudice, a purported class action against Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (Royal Caribbean), alleging a violation of the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) via a TikTok… more

On July 9, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) hosted a workshop focused on perceived “dangers” arising from unfair or deceptive trade practices in marketing a variety of health care services falling under the label of… more

In October 2024, Grizzly Research LLC issued the so-called Grizzly Report, which shared the results from its testing at four different laboratories across the United States, Germany, and China to compare the presence of per- and… more

The biotechnology and life science sectors underpin breakthroughs in health care, agriculture, and environmental sustainability by leveraging living systems to create next-generation medicines, diagnostics, and bio-based products… more

On July 8, the US Supreme Court allowed President Trump’s executive order (EO) permitting Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)-related planning efforts for the Trump Administration’s restructuring of the federal workforce to move… more

As has been widely reported in the general media, on July 4, 2025, in a White House ceremony that included a flyover by B-2 Stealth Bomber, President Donald Trump signed into law HR1, which is officially known as the One Big Beautiful… more

The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has finalized a rule increasing the annual limit on accepted requests for prioritized patent examination from 15,000 to 20,000, effective with fiscal year 2025 (FY 2025). This adjustment is… more

As 2025 continues, the state sick leave law landscape continues to change, posing ongoing challenges for multistate employers. On July 10, 2025, Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe signed legislation repealing the state’s sick leave law… more

The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (“ADEM”) and Industrial Plating CO., Inc. (“IP”) entered into July 9th Consent Order (“CO”) addressing alleged violations of the Alabama Hazardous Waste Regulations. See Consent Order… more

Welcome to the July 2025 issue of “As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns,” our monthly newsletter where we compile essential updates from the customs and trade world over the past month. We bring you the most recent and significant… more

Silicon Valley is built on the promise of innovation, but for the better part of the past three years, the innovation economy has been in a coma. It all started with runaway inflation triggering the biggest hike in the price of money… more

The recently enacted TAKE IT DOWN Act makes it a federal offense to share online nonconsensual and explicit images, regardless of whether the images are real or computer generated. The law is intended to protect victims from online… more

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and Halifax Construction Company, Inc. (“Halifax”) entered into a June 6th Consent Agreement (“CA”) addressing alleged violations of 40 C.F.R. Part 61, Subpart M, National… more

The release of Skillhouse, a horror film streaming on the platform GenTV, shares headlines with a high-profile lawsuit brought by rapper 50 Cent based on alleged violations of his intellectual property (IP) rights… more

In Fortiline, Inc. v. McCall, the plaintiffs sought to enforce a noncompetition agreement against its former employees through a preliminary injunction. The court denied the injunction, holding the noncompetition agreements… more

The Council of Ministers of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (“KSA”) recently passed a resolution to strengthen the country’s arbitration and ADR framework (the “Resolution”), demonstrating a continued commitment to a range of legal reforms… more

On June 30, 2025, New Jersey enacted legislation that now incorporates the US federal qualified small business stock (QSBS) rules under Section 1202, effective for dispositions of QSBS for tax years beginning on or after January 1… more

The Minnesota Court of Appeals (“App. Ct.”) addressed in a January 1, 2025, Opinion an issue arising out of an environmental assessment performed on a laundromat pursuant to a property transaction. See Michelin Properties, LLC, and… more

In this episode of Hiring to Firing, hosts Tracey Diamond and Emily Schifter discuss the challenges of integrating employees during and after mergers and acquisitions through the lens of the classic film Pretty Woman. Joined by Tunisia… more

Building on prior relief of sanctions and other restrictive trade measures earlier this year (as described in K2 Integrity alerts dated 15 May and 09 June 2025), on 30 June 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump issued a new Executive Order… more

In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small discusses the evolution of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) statute. As a young lawyer with the U.S. Department of… more

What if the biggest leadership breakthrough wasn’t in getting louder—but in getting clearer? In the world of law firm leadership, power often masquerades as pressure. High expectations are seen as synonymous with excellence. But… more

Institutional investors are redefining investments in “hard assets,” such as real estate, energy, and infrastructure into a combined “real assets” category. This change is driven by numerous factors and presents significant… more

In today’s healthcare environment, compliance with federal regulations is more than a legal necessity—it’s a cornerstone of ethical and sustainable practice management. Two of the most critical laws that medical practices must navigate… more

In a June 8 social media post, Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte stated that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) will maintain the long-standing tri-merge requirement requiring lenders to pull credit… more

The Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) has again issued new Service Contract Act (SCA) health and welfare (H&W) rates. Effective July 7, 2025, WHD increased the prevailing H&W fringe benefits from a rate of $5.36… more

In May 2025, New York State Governor Hochul signed Part X of New York’s annual budget, titled, “Personalized Pricing Transparency and Anti-Discrimination.” Part X, which took effect on July 8, 2025, sets disclosure requirements for the… more

The United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced two changes in June 2025 which are beneficial for employers… more

The UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) has issued updated statutory guidance for UK trade mark applicants following the seminal UK Supreme Court decision in Sky v SkyKick1 (the SkyKick Decision). This guidance, detailed in… more

In a recent opinion, the Colorado Supreme Court set a new standard for preserving evidence even before litigation begins… more

The House Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure hearing titled “Leveling the Playing Field: Fostering Opportunities for Small Business Contractors,” originally scheduled for July 8 to address key issues… more

Since day one, a policy priority of the Administration has been to discourage and prevent gender-affirming care for children and adolescents that involves surgery or medication… more

Key Takeaways The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has continued its scrutiny of Orange Book listings for device patents, signaling bipartisan concern over potential anti-competitive practices… more

A Protracted History - In April 2025, Justice Musikanth of the WA Supreme Court delivered his judgment in Henderson v Contaminated Sites Committee [2025] WASC 123 (Henderson)… more

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”), Center for Clinical Standards and Quality recently announced upcoming changes to skilled nursing facility (“SNF”) profiles on the Medicare Care Compare website. Care Compare is an… more

On July 8, 2025, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit vacated the Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC”) Click-to-Cancel Rule, resolving the challenges to the rule filed on the heels of its adoption in October 2024… more

Section 232 Investigation Ends with 50% Duties on Copper - On Tuesday, July 8, President Trump told reporters that he would soon announce a 50% tariff on copper—the result of a Section 232 Investigation into U.S. copper imports that… more

Below is Alston & Bird’s Health Care Week in Review, which provides a synopsis of the latest news in health care regulations, notices, and guidance; federal legislation and congressional committee action; reports, studies, and… more