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Although there appear to be some changes coming to Illinois employment laws this year (amendments that have passed by the Illinois Legislature and await the Governor’s signature), likely because it is an election year, none of the… more

On June 1, 2026, the State Council of the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”) released the Regulation on Outbound Investment (the “Regulation”), the country’s first dedicated administrative regulation governing outbound investment at… more

On March 3, 2026, Administrative Law Judge Robert A. Giannasi held that employer Valley Radiology violated Section 8(a)(1) of the National Labor Relations Act (the “Act”) by offering an employee a severance agreement with overbroad… more

Le gouvernement du Québec a récemment1 approuvé un nouveau Règlement concernant les mesures visant à prévenir ou à faire cesser la violence à caractère sexuel en vertu de la Loi sur la santé et la sécurité du travail… more

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed a new joint employer rule that could significantly expand employer liability under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and the Migrant and… more

This is part of a series from Nelson Mullins' AI Task Force. We will continue to provide additional insight on both domestic and international matters across various industries spanning both the public and private sectors. As… more

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 requires employers to accommodate the religious practices of their employees unless doing so would impose an “undue hardship on the conduct of the employer’s business.” Based on one sentence… more

You wouldn’t buy a restaurant or bar without doing a “walk-through,” checking staff and clientele and kicking the floorboards for rats or cockroaches. But you should also kick the financial floorboards for unpaid sales taxes… more

In most states, lawmakers return to the Capitol every year. Texas, along with three other states, does things differently. The Texas Legislature convenes for just 140 days once every two years — and to an outsider, it can look as… more

On June 2, 2026, President Trump signed an Executive Order titled “Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security” (the “Order”). The Order reflects the Administration’s stated policy of advancing U.S. AI leadership… more

The Florida Supreme Court has adopted several amendments to the Rules of Appellate Procedure that will affect appellate practitioners across the state. The amendments, which take effect on September 1, 2026, are intended to promote… more

On the latest episode of "The Standard Formula," host Rob Chaplin is joined by colleagues Stan Amoah and James Pickstock to continue the podcast's world tour of prudential solvency regimes by exploring Hong Kong and Singapore. During… more

On May 27, 2026, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed into law Public Act 26-22, “An Act Concerning Hospital Sale-Leaseback Agreements and Attestations Concerning Lack of Private Equity Control of the Hospital and Control of or… more

Massachusetts lawmakers are working to pass a long-awaited comprehensive data privacy law in the current legislative session. After years of debating and tabling different versions of Massachusetts-specific data privacy legislation… more

AI-driven diligence tools make global trademark screening faster and less expensive—raising the standard for founders, investors, and boards. Key Takeaways - AI companies often reach international users, developers, partners… more

Even sophisticated employers can find themselves on the wrong side of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) when frontline interactions cross the line. A recent case involving Starbucks out of Seattle is a timely reminder that the… more

On June 12, 2026, the Illinois Register published the regulations adopted by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (the “Department”) implementing 2025 amendments to the Residential Mortgage License Act of… more

The Québec government recently approved a new Regulation respecting the measures to prevent or put a stop to sexual violence under the Act respecting occupational health and safety. The Regulation raises the bar for Québec employers… more

The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) is supplementing its general compliance program guidance with Industry Segment-Specific Compliance Program Guidance (ICPG) as a resource to help identify… more

In Texas, business decisions such as moving funds between projects, paying one vendor before another, or transferring equipment to a related entity can potentially trigger serious civil and even criminal liability under two Texas… more

Frank Ready, Manager of External Communications, Legal and Regulatory for Wolters Kluwer, sits down with EDRM’s Mary Mack and Holley Robinson. In this episode, Frank talks about his journey from legal tech journalism to corporate… more

In this episode of AI Security and the Law, hosts Stephen Lilley and Veronica Glick sit down with Daniel Castro, President of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), to unpack the latest executive order on… more

Each month, federal immigration authorities publish a list of dates informing immigrant visa applicants when they should expect to be notified to assemble and submit required documentation to government officials. This Insight reviews… more

Insurance, finance, and legal professionals—particularly, attorneys/legal counsel representing companies with products in development or in the market, as well as attorneys involved in product-related litigation or disputes—should read… more

Relativity wants legal teams to move beyond keyword search and begin asking evidence questions in natural language. The Chicago-based company used its RelFest London opening keynote Tuesday to move two of its most closely watched AI… more

Illinois has enacted legislation establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for daily fantasy sports (DFS) for the first time in the state's history. The provisions were included in the fiscal year 2027 state's omnibus budget… more

Holland & Knight participated in the National Small Business Government Contractors Association (NSBGCA, formerly the National 8(a) Association) 2026 Alaska Regional Conference held June 8-10, 2026, in Anchorage, Alaska. The sold-out… more

As AI adoption accelerates and data center development expands across the country the conversation around infrastructure increasingly comes back to one central issue: power, but access to power is not simply an engineering or… more

The Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (“BIPA” or “the Act”) is one of the most restrictive biometric privacy laws in the United States. Consumers have obtained over $800 million in BIPA settlements from Meta, Google, and… more

Federal financial assistance may soon come with more strings attached and less certainty, and non-profits that depend on federal funding must pay close attention. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB), along with many other federal… more

The AI-driven tools your organization is using for recruiting, performance evaluation, workforce management, and termination decisions may be creating legal exposure for your organization. Evaluating these tools is crucial, and the… more

A recent decision on whether an adjudication decision should be enforced provides a good example of the practical issues that can come up when operating the NEC form of contract… more

Your phone is not a tiny laptop, and treating it that way is how mobile device collections blow up in litigation and investigations. We talk through what actually makes mobile forensics hard: layered control across the device, iOS or… more

Signed into law in October 2025, California Senate Bill 79 (SB 79) is intended to facilitate the development of multifamily housing near major public transit stops in urban transit counties. The groundbreaking law provides increased… more

Artificial intelligence contracts are evolving quickly, and one of the newest concepts finding its way into commercial agreements is AI token licensing. While the term may sound highly technical, it is increasingly becoming a… more

Ian Gardner and his wife struggled to assemble a holistic care team during her pregnancy. At the end of their journey, they had a son — and a solution they called MilkWise, a one-stop portal where mothers can access experts and… more

McGuireWoods partners and Health+Tech hosts Kristen Woodrum and Allyson Maur invite Personify Health’s VP of Privacy & Compliance David Kantrowitz for a closer look at the challenges around privacy, compliance and data governance. From… more

On June 15, 2026, USPTO Director John Squires issued, and designated informative, a decision declining to discretionarily deny institution of a series of seven inter partes review (IPR) petitions filed by Tesla, Inc. See Tesla, Inc. v… more

On February 10, 2025, the Trump Administration issued the Aluminum Presidential Proclamation adjusting imports of aluminum into the United States (Proclamation 10895) (90 FR 9807) and the Steel Presidential Proclamation… more

Earlier this week we covered the story of repeat-litigator scumbag Chet Wilson being outed as a crazed racist lunatic. Well now we have another story involving repeat TCPA litigators who may be engaging in their own scumbag behavior… more

Welcome to our Governance & Sustainability Roundup — Our regular briefing that gives a quick overview on what has recently happened in the world of governance and sustainability that may be of interest to your company, your executive… more

Vermont’s new privacy law uses low applicability thresholds—pulling in companies that are not currently in scope under most state laws—while layering in new obligations around AI, profiling, health data and more… more

On June 10, 2026, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC or the “Commission”) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (RIN 3038-AF65) titled “Prediction Markets; Public Interest Determinations,” proposing amendments to 17… more

On June 7, 2026, District Judge Brian Cogan (E.D.N.Y.) granted Plaintiff Hit Notion LLC’s (Hit Notion’s) summary judgment motion on patent inventorship, on-sale bar, and obviousness, denying a summary judgment motion by Defendant… more

On June 4, 2026, the Supreme Court in Sripetch v. SEC unanimously held that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) need not prove that investors suffered a pecuniary loss before obtaining disgorgement… more

The Department of Justice is sending a clear message to corporate America: the rules of engagement on enforcement have changed. For companies operating in the advertising and data privacy space — where regulatory scrutiny from the FTC… more

Following an initial informal announcement by the Chancellor in April, HM Revenue & Customs has now launched a consultation on the UK tax treatment of US LLCs and other non-UK “reverse hybrid” entities (entities which are treated as… more

Ohio has opened a short nomination window for census tracts to be considered for the next generation of federal opportunity zone designations. The nomination period opened June 10, 2026, and nominations must be submitted by July 10… more

Artificial intelligence transparency laws are sweeping the nation. And every compliance record they require — every transparency report, training data summary and incident disclosure — may now be measured against what a company tells… more

The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) published its final rule designating critical habitat for the endangered rusty patched bumble bee (Bombus affinis) on June 1, 2026. The rule designates more than 1.5 million acres of occupied… more

Federal contractors frequently encounter circumstances that increase costs, delay performance, or otherwise impact contract obligations. Changes in government requirements, differing site conditions, defective specifications… more

The 2026 Billionaire Tax Act (“BTA”) asks policymakers to rely on revenue that may be slow, contested, and uncertain. The Act’s own design creates four practical problems: (1) court challenges could delay collection for years;… more

In an era marked by global unrest, regulatory complexities, and a shifting market landscape, companies must remain diligent in their trade compliance procedures and stay apprised of changes in the law… more

The United States Tax Court released its opinion today on Smith v. Commissioner, T.C. Memo. 2026-50, and it is a significant R&D credit win for taxpayers that perform sophisticated technical work for clients… more

Intellectual property (IP) has shifted from the technical periphery to the center of the global economy. Firm value today is increasingly driven by intangible assets—innovation, technology, data, and brand—making them critical to… more

If you are already a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation (PBC) or thinking about becoming one, you’ll need to understand the reporting obligations that come with this unique corporate form… more

On June 11, 2026, the Supreme Court issued its opinion in FS Credit Opportunities Corp. v. Saba Capital Master Fund, Ltd., No. 24-345, 608 U.S. ___ (2026) (“Saba Capital”)… more

Virtually overnight, artificial intelligence (AI) has jumped off of the science fiction movie screen to become a ubiquitous part of society, infiltrating everything from the operation of the corner coffee shop to the largest global… more