After previously failing to come to an agreement, the European Parliament yesterday adopted its negotiating position on the Omnibus package. This time, the position was adopted with a resounding majority — 382 votes in favor, 249… more
United States congressional inquiries have become an important instrument to shape policy agendas, test industry practices, influence public opinion, and apply pressure on industries and companies seen as politically relevant… more
In the Continuing Resolution and Appropriations Package (H.R. 5371), enacted into law on November 12, 2025, Congress included several new provisions regarding over-the-counter (OTC) drug and sunscreen products… more
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping's October 30 meeting in South Korea resulted in an agreement that has reduced trade tensions—and allows for further negotiations to continue. China agreed to defer its… more
The Internal Revenue Service has released cost of living increase numbers for many retirement and welfare plan limits for plan years commencing in 2026. The elective deferral limit for 401(k) and 403(b) plans increased from $23,500 to… more
Welcome to this week’s edition of Tax Bytes. Our team of tax lawyers is actively monitoring for federal and international tax developments and issues of note… more
Shareholder engagement has become a continuous, proactive process, requiring active participation from both investors and companies. This year, companies and investors have changed both their expectations and practices relating to… more
You have a great idea, but to build the technology, you will need money… You have tapped out friends and family, you have secured co-founders, you have done a market study, you have built a demo, and you have a story to tell… more
On January 1, 2026, Minnesota’s Paid Leave Law, which provides partial wage replacement benefits for time away from work under certain circumstances through a state-run program, will take effect. In addition, changes in required meal… more
Congress included in the appropriations bill of November 12, 2025, an extension of the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 (CISA 2015), 6 U.S.C. §§ 1501–10, through January 30, 2026… more
On November 12, 2025, Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") Chairman Paul S. Atkins spoke at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia regarding the SEC's "Project Crypto" initiative, which aims to create a clear and robust crypto… more
With so much happening in the employee benefits world, we bring you Benefits Catch-Up, our catch-up contribution to help you keep up with recent developments… more
Inside Competition is designed to help companies identify key legal developments in antitrust and competition law in the United States… more
This week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) took the penultimate step to granting Texas the authority to directly issue Class VI permits under the Safe Drinking Water Act’s Underground Injection Control (UIC) program for… more
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) recently finalized a Medicare payment rule with significant implications for life sciences companies, particularly biotech and pharmaceutical manufacturers… more
California is implementing two new laws for contracts entered into on or after January 1, 2026 for commercial and large mixed-use projects. Residential and mixed-use projects four stories and under are exempt… more
Speaking at the Clearing House’s annual conference, Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan Gould assured industry leaders that the agency remains steadfast in defending federal preemption under the National Bank Act… more
On November 12, 2025, the Railroad Commission of Texas (“RRC”) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) announced that EPA had granted Texas primary enforcement authority (“primacy”) under the Safe Drinking Water Act to… more
Are useful to protect the design of nearly every type of product from smartphones to the retail stores that sell them; from pharmaceuticals to medical devices; and from running shoes to construction equipment… more
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) has long provided essential housing protections for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking… more
On November 13, 2025, the Division of Corporation Finance (the “Division”) of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued guidance regarding its operations immediately following the government shutdown… more
In August 2024, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) published a sweeping new rule aimed at increasing transparency in residential real estate transactions—marking a significant evolution in… more
If your intellectual property firm isn’t optimized for modern AI search platforms, you’re missing critical opportunities during key moments of the client decision journey… more
On November 13, 2025, the IRS announced in Notice 2025-67 cost-of-living adjustments to the tax-qualified retirement plan dollar limits for 2026. Most of the applicable dollar limits currently effective for 2025 will increase… more
The government lost the first merger challenge brought by the FTC under the second Trump administration. On November 10, 2025, Judge Jeffrey Cummings of the Northern District of Illinois denied a request for a preliminary injunction… more
Just as in most other sectors of business, it is unquestionable that Artificial Intelligence is transforming the construction industry. AI is affecting how construction workflows are prepared, how real-time decisions are made, and how… more
Q3 2025 is up +14% from last quarter, a sign that the market is becoming more active, driven by managed & IT services that help organizations to outsource their cybersecurity needs, which has become increasingly important as the… more
Government shutdown ends. President Trump signed the bill to reopen the government and reinstate expired health extenders on November 12, 2025… more
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to loosen requirements for companies to report on their uses of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS… more
Por medio de la Circular Externa 014 de 2025 la Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia (SFC) dio a conocer la normativa con la cual busca impartir instrucciones para fortalecer la liquidez de los mercados de capitales en desarrollo… more
For many compliance leaders, the rise of artificial intelligence feels both exciting and uncertain. You can see the potential – faster insights, streamlined reporting, predictive analytics – but also the risk of losing control over… more
On November 12, 2025, the long-awaited Cyber Security and Resilience Bill was introduced in Parliament, marking a significant step forward in the UK’s approach to protecting critical cyber infrastructure and managing cyber risk… more
I may not be the first to tell you, but don’t forget about an additional benefit of the 870-page One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed in July. As prize promotion sponsors and administrators know, an IRS Form 1099-MISC is used to report… more
As the U.S. population ages, demand for Botulinum Toxin (“Botox”) continues to rise. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons reported that in 2022, Botox was the most commonly performed minimally invasive procedure, with 7.2 million… more
After losing its anti-SLAPP motion, Warner Bros. has appealed in Roadrunner JMTC LLC v. Warner Bros. Television, the lawsuit brought by Michael Crichton’s estate claiming the new series The Pitt is an unauthorized derivative of… more
In Patel v. Commissioner, the United States Tax Court held on November 12, 2025, that the economic substance doctrine, as codified by § 7701(o) of the Internal Revenue Code, requires a relevancy requirement, noting that “Congress could… more
Mexico's executive branch, through the Ministry of Energy (Secretaría de Energía or SENER), on Oct. 3, 2025, published in the Federal Register (Diario Oficial de la Federación or DOF) the Regulations of the Geothermal Law, aimed at… more
Mexico's executive branch, through the Ministry of Energy (Secretaría de Energía or SENER), on Oct. 3, 2025, published in the Federal Register (Diario Oficial de la Federación or DOF) the Regulations of the Biofuels Law, aimed at… more
The final rule for the 2026 Medicare Fee Schedule was released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on October 31, and it appears to have been finalized almost exactly as it was proposed… more
Key Takeaway: Effective Microsoft Copilot adoption requires role-based user prompt training. Legal and compliance teams are empowered to maximize their investment in AI tools like Copilot and Copilot Studio with tailored education… more
The saga over enacting the Pennsylvania state budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year has concluded, including some of the most significant permitting changes the state has enacted in years. Among the bills signed on November 12, Governor… more
USPTO Proposes Rule and Director Implements Policy Likely to Limit Multiple Patent Validity Challenges Ted M. Cannon On Friday, October 17, the USPTO published a proposed rule that, if implemented, would likely reduce filings of inter… more
On Nov. 10, 2025, the long-awaited final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program became effective. This rule, discussed in a… more
McNees’ Benefits Group will be issuing a “Did you know?” series throughout the year providing short compliance reminders. Did you know that the IRS has published cost of living adjustments for retirement plans for the year 2026?… more
The Israeli Privacy Protection Law was recently amended, and, like all organizations, insurance agencies must comply with its provisions. A supervisory report conducted by the Privacy Protection Authority (PPA) in the insurance… more
The Second Appellate District’s recent opinion in Bean v. City of Thousand Oaks confirmed a clear rule that co-defendants may oppose another defendant’s motion for summary judgment (MSJ) even without having filed a cross-complaint… more
Welcome to Nutter's Beverage Breakdown, a periodic legal update on developments related to the alcohol beverage industry, including industry news, federal and state updates, and more. We look forward to sharing our insights with you as… more
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Nov. 12, 2025, announced a final rule granting the State of Texas primary implementation and enforcement authority (also known as primacy) for Class VI Underground Injection Control… more
In this episode of the ACI-FCPA and Global Anti-Corruption Conference Speaker Podcasts series, Chuck Duross discusses his panel at the event, “Rethinking Your Internal Investigations Playbook: Adapting Processes and Protocols to New… more
On November 10, 2025, the Department of Defense (DoD), also referred to as the Department of War (DoW), officially began rolling out its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Final Rule, marking the start of the program’s… more
On September 17, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) published a policy statement concerning the inclusion of mandatory arbitration provisions in registration statements for investor claims arising… more
On November 5, 2025, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a dispute over whether President Donald Trump’s administration may lawfully impose sweeping tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”). During… more
PT Medisafe Technologies (“Medisafe”) has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to review a Federal Circuit decision upholding the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board’s (“TTAB”) refusal to register Medisafe’s dark green color mark for… more
Centripetal Networks, LLC, v. Palo Alto Networks, Inc. - Before Moore, Hughes, and Cunningham. Appeal from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. Despite affirming the denial of Centripetal’s recusal motion as untimely and frivolous and… more
A coalition of business associations led by the Chamber of Commerce is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to block enforcement of California's climate disclosure laws amid ongoing legal challenges… more
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published detailed guidance on how UK competition law applies to certain human resources (HR) practices, focusing on what UK businesses “need to know when recruiting workers and setting… more
In Texas, once a claim denial has been issued, the clock starts ticking for an insured to file a lawsuit. In Texas, the default statute of limitations for breach of contract claims is four years… more
On Nov. 6, the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Digital Health Advisory Committee (DHAC) convened to discuss the promise and evolving challenges of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI)-Enabled Digital Mental Health Medical… more
