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Recorded at the 2026 Greenville SHRM HR and Leadership Conference, Tina and Keely welcome Pat McGinnis, CEO and President of HLC, for a conversation on leadership, communication, and building strong teams. Pat discusses hiring for… more

In a significant development for corporate practitioners, the Delaware Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision on February 27, 2026, that brings long-awaited clarity to one of the more complex areas of deal-making: transactions… more

M&A due diligence helps parties identify entity, lien, and compliance issues before they delay signing or closing. This article explains how charter review, public record searches, entity audits, and post-closing updates fit into a… more

Mediante la sentencia del 12 de febrero de 2026 – Rad. 25000-23-37-000-2020-00319-00 (28267) – el Consejo de Estado de Colombia confirmó el rechazo de deducciones por pagos al exterior asociados a servicios intercompañía, así como la… more

Laws governing the modern workplace continue to evolve—and enforcement risks continue to grow. This program provides a concise, practical update on the labor, employment, and immigration law issues most likely to impact employers in… more

When it comes to messaging during a crisis, educational institutions must get it right – every time. Not only do you have a broad range of stakeholders (students, parents, faculty, boards, and sometimes public officials) that might… more

EU lawmakers have agreed to reduce overlap of rules, introduce new prohibitions, and extend deadlines for high-risk AI systems… more

The Delaware Court of Chancery’s March 2026 decision in Fortis Advisors, LLC v. Krafton, Inc. is an attention-grabbing example of the types of legal issues that can arise when a founder and acquirer’s relationship goes south. The… more

Ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families face a valuation environment that is far more complex than simply determining the worth of an asset. In the context of trust, gift, and estate tax planning, valuation becomes a foundational… more

On April 30, 2026, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued a significant decision in Borough of West Chester v. Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, holding that the Borough’s stormwater charge is a tax — not a valid fee for… more

As discussed in our January 2025 alert, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25 NDAA)1  prohibits the Department of Defense (DoD), also referred to as the Department of War (DoW), from entering into a contract… more

This Regulatory Round-up highlights a selection of significant EU and UK developments during March and April 2026 that are of relevance to asset managers, including… more

The UK government’s 2026 King’s Speech did not include legislation to reverse the Supreme Court’s decision in PACCAR ,1 despite the government’s earlier confirmation that it intended to legislate to clarify that litigation funding… more

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has submitted a final rule to the White House titled “Rescission of Policy Regarding Denials in Settlement of Enforcement Actions”—a proposal on which the SEC declined to proceed in… more

On May 12, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a major milestone in its approach to post-market oversight of chemicals in the food supply, finalizing a new proactive food chemical safety post-market assessment… more

Technological advancements in geothermal exploration and drilling are reducing uncertainty and lowering risk profiles, making private investors and lenders more willing to commit capital that was historically constrained by high costs… more

The European Union announced that agreement had been reached on material amendments expected to be introduced into the EU AI Act as part of the Digital Omnibus legislative amendment intended to simplify data-related regulation and… more

Earlier yesterday, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced nationwide moratoria for new enrollments of hospice and home health providers effective May 13, 2026. Providers can access the CMS press release (here), a… more

And in the home stretch. The Office of Management and Budget has begun its review of a rule from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. If the rule becomes final, it would significantly change the F-1 visa program… more

Financial institutions have always relied heavily on technology, but AI, data aggregation, and platform-based systems are changing how they contract for and license it. Banks, private equity firms, asset managers, and investment banks… more

President Donald Trump on May 1, 2026, issued Executive Order (EO) 14404 to authorize additional sanctions with respect to Cuba pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), 50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. – including… more

California AG Rob Bonta, with several California district attorneys and investigative support from the California Privacy Protection Agency, reached a $12.75 million settlement with General Motors and OnStar resolving allegations that… more

Adam Brosius, a former pharmacy executive, was recently sentenced to 24 months in prison and ordered to pay $33 million in restitution and $27 million in forfeiture. Brosius was the director and then the president of Main Avenue… more

The IRS recently revised its FAQs (IRS FS-2026-10) addressing educational assistance programs under Internal Revenue Code Section 127. This updated guidance replaces the FAQs issued in June 2024 (IRS FS-2024-22) and reflects changes… more

Since North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) launched Project 2026-02 to address reliability risks from computational loads, as discussed in our previous post, NERC has continued to manage the concerns raised by the… more

Aviation claims professionals are navigating an increasingly complex environment shaped by evolving regulations, advancing technology, and heightened expectations for early investigation and coordinated response. Mica Nguyen Worthy and… more

The legal architecture for AI governance is no longer about policy adoption but about whether an organization can produce evidence that traces from board-level authorization to production inference, drift event, prompt or tool change… more

Welcome to your weekly update from the A&O Shearman Pensions team, covering all the latest legal and regulatory developments in the world of workplace pensions… more

Wind and solar energy developers with pending federal permits, rights-of-way or consultation requests should be assessing a recent federal court decision preliminarily blocking the Trump administration’s sweeping restrictions on such… more

The Trump Administration recently broke new ground in the seven-decade history of U.S. sanctions against Cuba, clearing the way for “secondary” sanctions against non-U.S. persons that engage in certain Cuba-related business. While the… more

Is it that time of year already? Summer is almost here. For many employers, that means an influx of customers and a familiar solution: seasonal hires. High school and college students are a natural fit for short-term roles. But… more

Texas AG Ken Paxton sent CVS Health a letter warning that the company’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives may violate state and federal anti-discrimination laws, potentially exposing the company to Medicaid fraud liability… more

Maine recently enacted a pay transparency law that requires most employers to include a pay range in all job postings. The law is scheduled to take effect on June 29, 2026… more

On May 12, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a nonprecedential order on appeal from the U.S. Court of International Trade’s (CIT) decision striking down the government’s 10% tariff under Section 122 of the… more

The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed in part and reversed in part a judgment on the pleadings, clarifying that the de minimis doctrine does not apply where the copyrighted work is identifiable in the secondary use –… more

On May 6, 2026 the New Jersey Department of Labor adopted new regulations to clarify the “ABC Test” for determining a worker’s status as an independent contractor or employee under New Jersey’s Unemployment Compensation Law, as well as… more

A new law will replace the Colorado AI Act’s demanding governance mandates with a narrower, more business-friendly regime focused on consumer notice, human review, and clearer liability boundaries… more

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued two related proposals that, taken together, would significantly alter the pathways available for Medicare coverage and… more

Elaborating on the application of the fair use doctrine in the documentary context, the US Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit affirmed summary judgment after determining that seven of the eight works at issue were works made for… more

Litigators are naturally conditioned to gather as much information as possible. But in medical malpractice, the pursuit of “perfect” information is a financial trap for everyone involved… more

“What a long, strange trip it’s been.” When we launched Budding Trends years ago as a modest little blog focused on cannabis law, the idea that we’d one day spend serious time tracking potential widespread access to psychedelics was… more

Reforming prior authorization processes has been on the regulatory menu for a while. Both patients and providers have argued that prior authorization is a complex and burdensome process that too often results in patients being denied… more

Last week, FDA touted its achievements in connection with implementing the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) – noting that the agency had ​“worked tirelessly, mostly using existing resources, to implement the… more

A recent ruling from the Texas Supreme Court reinforces a demanding evidentiary standard in premises liability cases and reminds plaintiffs that circumstantial evidence of a hazard’s cause is not the same as evidence of its duration… more

For most of its HIPAA enforcement history, the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has engaged in a remarkably similar pattern with (allegedly) noncompliant healthcare organizations:… more

On May 8, 2026, the SEC submitted a request to the White House Office of Management and Budget to end its policy regarding denials in settlements of enforcement actions, also known as the “gag rule” or “no admit, no deny rule.”… more

Addressing statutory standing under the Copyright Act, the US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit affirmed in part, vacated in part, and remanded, holding that a license is not rendered nonexclusive merely because the copyright… more

The story of federal psychedelic policy over the last few years has been, in many ways, the story of two tracks running parallel — and occasionally colliding. On one track: a growing body of clinical research, bipartisan political… more

Commercial real estate is in a sorting period. The Mortgage Bankers Association estimates roughly $5 trillion in commercial mortgages will mature between 2025 and 2029, with approximately $875 billion maturing in 2026 alone… more

Last month, the SEC issued relief – in the form of an exemptive order – permitting certain types of tender offers to remain open for only 10 business days, cutting in half the prior general requirement of 20 business days… more

The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a judgment of indefiniteness, concluding that the use of the term “about” to define a critical pH limitation failed to inform skilled artisans of claim scope with reasonable… more

The rollercoaster ride that is the American hemp industry has been fascinating to watch (though we recognize some on the ride may use a different word). In 2018, Congress opened a door for hemp through the 2018 Farm Bill… more

On May 7, 2026, Governor Bill Lee signed into law a new bill recently passed by the Tennessee General Assembly that significantly impacts noncompete agreements… more

On May 9, 2026, the Colorado General Assembly passed Senate Bill 26-189 (the "Bill"), which repeals and reenacts the previously passes SB 24-25 (Colorado's “AI Act") with comprehensive new requirements governing the use of automated… more

The IRS Office of Chief Counsel issued Chief Counsel Advice 202618011, addressing whether a taxpayer can apply a revised cost allocation method under Treasury Regulation § 1.482-9 as a set-off in a transfer pricing context… more

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced Wednesday that it is temporarily pausing new enrollments for hospice and home health providers in Medicare. CMS’s move underscores the agency’s expanded approach to… more

For Israeli companies looking to expand into the United States, the federal government contracting market represents one of the most attractive growth opportunities in the world… more

I. The Adage That Should Be Hanging on Every Professional's Wall - There is an adage circulating through professional circles right now that deserves to be taken seriously — and most professionals are not yet taking it seriously… more