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This is the second in our 2026 Year in Preview series examining important trends in white collar law and investigations in the coming year. Up next: anti-corruption/FCPA enforcement… more

The New York Attorney General’s (AG) Office announced a $5 million settlement with Uphold HQ Inc. (Uphold), a cryptocurrency platform that allows users to buy, sell, and trade digital assets. The settlement resolves allegations that… more

The 2025 Act steps up enforcement, with the new Fair Work Agency, stronger record-keeping duties and an extended window for tribunal claims. Central to the new regime is the Fair Work Agency (the FWA), a single enforcement body… more

On May 13, 2026, the Oregon Court of Appeals confirmed that licensed healthcare practitioners and hospitals have immunity under ORS 426.335(5) from claims that they were negligent in determining that person does not meet the criteria… more

On May 12, 2026, the Amsterdam Court of Appeal issued a landmark ruling: U.S. law firm’s Dutch branch must pay Dutch DJ and electronic music icon Tijs Tiesto nearly 17 million euros in damages, plus 35,000 euros in legal fees, for… more

The 2025 Act steps up enforcement, with the new Fair Work Agency, stronger record-keeping duties and an extended window for tribunal claims. Central to the new regime is the Fair Work Agency (the FWA), a single enforcement body… more

The time period for the public to provide comments to the Federal Trade Commission and the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice regarding the antitrust implications of competitor collaborations is set to close on May… more

As insurers move further into 2026 and beyond, emerging technology risks are no longer just theoretical issues for future planning. Increasingly, they are matters that require attention from legal, risk, compliance, and senior… more

Introduction - Chief Judge Martin Glenn of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (“Court”) issued an opinion on May 12, 2026, recognizing and enforcing a Canadian reverse vesting order (“RVO”) in… more

Half an inch. That is what stood between a health care contractor and a slice of a $260 million Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) procurement. Not a missed deadline, not a small-business misstep, not a price gaffe—half an inch… more

Emphasizing the “extremely high threshold” plaintiffs must meet to transform diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) training into a hostile work environment claim, the U.S. Court of Appeals has affirmed dismissal of a former… more

Smart glasses give users hands-free access to information, photos, video, and audio as well as the ability to record without the inconvenience of holding up a camera. Employees and employers alike may find these benefits helpful in the… more

The 2025 Act steps up enforcement, with the new Fair Work Agency, stronger record-keeping duties and an extended window for tribunal claims. Central to the new regime is the Fair Work Agency (the FWA), a single enforcement body… more

On April 16, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) issued an exemptive order (the “Exemptive Order”) that cuts in half the minimum offering period for certain types of equity tender offers… more

Welcome to the Spring 2026 issue of Blakes Data Governor, published by the Blakes Privacy & Data Protection group. Blakes Data Governor provides actionable insights and practical overviews of recent developments impacting privacy… more

Key Takeaways - What Happened: The Ninth Circuit reminded us that TSCA has teeth—and those teeth may apply to the world of recycling, disposal, wastewater, and biosolids. On May 13, 2026, the Ninth Circuit remanded the U.S… more

Discover how a global private equity firm addressed a lack of portfolio wide visibility into cybersecurity risk by implementing CyberView™ as a standardized assessment and reporting capability. By establishing a common controls… more

Family caregiving duties often fall unfairly on daughters or the geographically closest adult child, regardless of the desire for equal sharing. As family caregiving grows more complex, siblings need to collaborate, communicate… more

Over the past several months, and most recently in a series of statements delivered at the April 2026 Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee Meeting (the SBCAFC Meeting), SEC leaders have articulated a consistent and… more

On April 29, 2026, the Supreme Court unanimously decided First Choice Women’s Resource Centers, Inc. v. Davenport, Attorney General of New Jersey, No. 24-781. First Choice, a religious nonprofit that provides services for pregnant… more

Georgia has enacted HB 1185, which updates the corporate governance and litigation framework applicable to Georgia companies. The legislation is effective July 1, 2026, and applies to claims or proceedings initiated on or after that… more

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and GCOWS Operating, LLC (“GCOWS”) entered into a May 14th Expedited Prevention Control and Countermeasure Settlement Agreement (“Agreement”). See Docket No. CWA-06-2025-4312… more

The National Alliance of Forest Owners (“NAFO”) submitted April 6th comments on the United States Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (collectively, “IRS”) rules published in February regarding the Clean Fuel Production… more

Remote depositions are more than a convenience to litigants and witnesses, a tool to trim expenses, or a means to move civil litigation forward amid a shortage of court reporters. They’re also having an impact on the substance of the… more

On April 27, 2026, the staff of the SEC’s Division of Investment Management (the “Staff”) issued a no-action letter (the “Letter”) that expands the availability of co-investment relief under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the… more

On May 4, 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) submitted a proposed rulemaking titled Rescission of Climate‑Related Disclosure Rules to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs for review… more

If you’re considering selling your company or its assets, there’s a tax issue you need to know about: Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code. Section 280G can have a significant impact on both the economics of a transaction and on… more

You can have the greatest idea in the retirement plan space—brilliant plan design, elegant auto features, some next-level decumulation strategy that actually solves a real problem—and it doesn’t matter if it lives in a vacuum… more

The Tel Aviv Regional Labor Court recently ruled that an employer has an obligation to prevent and address incidents of sexual harassment in the workplace committed by third parties, by virtue of the heightened duty of good faith that… more

Key Takeaways: The DOL has officially rolled back the 2024 salary-threshold increases for exempt EAP and highly compensated employees… more

On May 20, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission announced that it has sent warning letters to a dozen websites advising them of their obligation to comply with the TAKE IT DOWN Act (TIDA), which requires platforms to give people a way to… more

In some of our previous episodes, we’ve explored the interesting paths that Wolf Greenfield attorneys have taken as they eventually made their way to IP law. One thing that separates Wolf Greenfield from other firms is the depth of… more

Horror movies have certainly had a resurgence over the last several years, but other than an escalating level of violence and gore they tend to rely on the same tropes we have seen forever from Plan 9 From Outer Space to Halloween… more

On May 18, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that it had rescinded its longstanding “no-deny” (gag) settlement policy, codified in Rule 202.5(e) of its informal rules of procedure. For more than 50 years, the… more

Just when you thought it could never happen here, Gov. Bill Lee signed a Tennessee law prohibiting noncompete agreements for certain employees, effective July 1, 2026… more

What employers should know about key developments this week: • Virginia and Maine Pay Transparency Laws: Both states require employers to disclose compensation ranges in job postings starting this summer (Virginia on July 1 and… more

On May 18, 2026, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed Executive Order 2026-01D, bypassing normal rulemaking procedures to immediately amend three Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) rules governing the state's Medicaid provider enrollment… more

On May 14, 2026, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed SB 189 into law, which repeals and replaces the Colorado Artificial Intelligence Act (CAIA). SB 189 goes into effect on January 1, 2027… more

Why Government Contracts Law Is Broader Than It Appears - One of the things I like about government contracts work is its breadth. A single contract may implicate intellectual property, cybersecurity, export controls, labor and… more

Key Takeaways - The Illinois Appellate Court for the Third District held that BIPA’s Section 25(e) government contractor exemption can apply even if a company performs both government-contracted and private work, rejecting the view… more

We previously covered Texas’s proxy advisor disclosure statute and reported that a federal court enjoined enforcement of the Texas law before it took effect. Indiana has now enacted a nearly identical statute, and ISS has filed a… more

Summaries of the agenda items for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s monthly open meeting to be held on May 21, 2026, pursuant to the sunshine notice released on May 14, 2026. Electric - E-1 – Gaston Green Acres Solar, LLC… more

Earlier this year, New York regulators appeared to "double down" on an aggressive interpretation of the state's new shared pharmacy services framework, creating significant concern for pharmacies operating centralized and shared… more

When a client receives a civil investigative demand, or CID, or equivalent subpoena from a state attorney general, the first question is always some version of “how can we move to quash this subpoena?” Our team’s reaction has… more

Lead agencies face increasing pressure to consult with Native American tribes before issuing discretionary approvals for development projects under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and related legislation. The California… more

DOJ announced its first resolution under its ongoing national investigation into the provision of gender-affirming care to minors, through agreements involving a Texas children’s hospital, DOJ, and the Texas attorney general. The… more

In our first article, we considered the circumstances in which the new United Arab Emirates Civil Code ("the new UAE Civil Code") could apply to contracts that were entered into prior to 1 June 2026. In this second article, we will be… more

As temperatures rise across California, employers should revisit their obligations under Cal/OSHA’s heat illness prevention standards. California continues to regulate both outdoor and indoor heat exposure, and those requirements… more

On May 12, we wrote about the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) longstanding “no‑deny” settlement policy heading “for a crossroads” at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Supreme Court. That crossroads… more

M&A dealmaking in the US power industry is surging, with investors moving to consolidate a fragmented industry and scale as power demand increases. The total value of all M&A activity in the US energy sector exceeded US$103.4… more

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced the launch of a new West Coast Health Care Fraud Strike Force, a coordinated initiative bringing together prosecutors from DOJ’s Health Care Fraud Unit, U.S. Attorneys’ Offices… more

On April 7, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Board approved its second notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) implementing the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act). This… more

55% of law firms say cross-selling is one of their most important levers for revenue growth, yet only 19% strongly agree they're effective at it. That gap between ambition and execution is at the heart of our latest research and it's… more

In this episode of Regulatory Oversight, host Stephen Piepgrass is joined by his new colleague Jason Smith, a veteran Senate lawyer and strategist who spent more than 15 years on Capitol Hill. Jason's tenure includes advising Senators… more

In this episode, AGG Real Estate Litigation co-chair Knox Withers is joined by Bankruptcy, Creditors’ Rights, & Financial Restructuring partner Sean Kulka to discuss how tenant bankruptcy can disrupt commercial properties and impact… more

The UK government and UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have published a policy paper announcing plans to reform the UK Money Market Fund Regulation (MMFR) regime, aimed at strengthening money market funds (MMFs) to better withstand… more

The governor of Alabama recently signed House Bill 351, which establishes a consumer data privacy law for the state. The law takes effect May 1, 2027. To whom does the law apply? The law applies to controllers that conduct… more

Greenhouse gas and chemical regulation is entering an era of sharper federal-state divergence. At the federal level, recent and proposed actions reflect a deregulatory approach to climate and chemical controls, including rescission of… more