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In late 2025, the Trump administration advanced measures that reset federal energy priorities. The headline moves expanded support for coal, canceled federal funding for offshore wind projects, and terminated more than $7.5 billion in… more

Effective January 1, 2026, the minimum wage rate in the State of Washington will increase to $17.13 per hour for employees sixteen years of age or older. For minor employees (fourteen or fifteen years of age), the minimum wage rate… more

As organizations increasingly rely on cloud computing, many face complex compliance obligations under Canada’s Export and Import Permits Act (EIPA) when storing or transmitting controlled technology. Global Affairs Canada (GAC)… more

The SEC’s recent policy change on issuer-investor mandatory arbitration provisions has prompted quick reactions from proxy advisors and early adopters in the market—setting the stage for renewed debate over whether companies should… more

The Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force—a bipartisan coalition of 51 AGs that investigates and takes legal action against companies allegedly responsible for illegal robocall traffic routed into and across the United States—announced… more

The final draft of the FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes the proposed BIOSECURE Act (the Act), which would place restrictions on dealings with certain “biotechnology companies of concern” (BCOCs) by federal… more

On Friday, December 5, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) announced that it sent letters to all entities that participate in the SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program—over 4,300 entities, per SBA—directing those 8(a)… more

Effective Dec. 8, 2025, a valid police clearance certificate (PCC) must be provided when submitting Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) applications… more

On December 9, 2025, the University of Utah, in what appears to be the first such deal of its kind, announced plans to partner with Otro Capital in a private equity arrangement. The deal is projected to generate approximately $500… more

The Internal Revenue Service recently announced that it has begun integrating artificial intelligence-powered tools across several key departments, in a move that may indicate major changes in how the agency will handle taxpayer cases… more

The New York City Council recently voted to override the veto of Mayor Eric Adams and pass two laws aimed at increasing pay equity and transparency. These laws amend the administrative code of the City of New York and will require… more

The Competition Bureau has closed its civil investigation into RealPage and Yardi’s use of algorithm-driven pricing tools in Canada’s rental housing market. While the probe is over, the Bureau also issued a position statement… more

The Supreme Court recently heard arguments in the ongoing challenge by former Democratic Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter to the Trump Administration’s decision to remove her from the FTC in March before her term was set to expire… more

This three-part series on OSHA recordkeeping and reporting provides tips for employers on maintaining compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements… more

This week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Bureau of Consumer Protection issued 13 warning letters to rental housing management software providers focused on the display of the total advertised price of their properties… more

On December 6, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order directing a sweeping federal inquiry into alleged price-fixing and other anticompetitive conduct across the U.S. food supply chain. The Order is framed explicitly as a… more

The first utility scale wind and solar power projects in the United States were developed in the early 1980s. As early-generation renewable projects reach the end of their useful lives and as new projects are being developed, owners… more

In the retirement plan world, there aren’t many do-overs. You don’t get to “try again” after a fiduciary breach, a failed compliance test, or a DOL investigation. You get one shot to get it right… more

It appears increasingly likely that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other federal agencies will face yet another shutdown at the end of January 2026. When Congress failed to pass appropriations legislation for the… more

BLOG OVERVIEW: The New York City Council overrode Mayor Eric Adam's veto of two pieces of legislation regarding annual pay data reporting by employers. Reporting could start as early as 2026… more

On 22 November 2025, Decree-Law No. 175 of 21 November 2025 (known as the Energy Decree) came into force. It contains “Urgent measures concerning Transition Plan 5.0 and energy production from renewable sources” (Official Gazette No… more

Glass Lewis has released its 2026 US Benchmark Policy Guidelines, which will apply to shareholder meetings held on or after January 1, 2026. Consistent with recent years, the updates are incremental rather than structural, but they… more

Prior to suing under Title VII or other federal civil rights laws, an aggrieved party must first file an administrative charge of discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The charge must contain allegations… more

On December 2, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a policy memorandum directing the agency to place on hold all benefit requests for individuals from one of the nineteen countries of birth or countries of… more

Effective Nov. 1, 2025, Employment Pass (EP) applications in Malaysia’s eastern state of Sarawak must be submitted via a new online platform. Previously, Sarawak work permit applications were customarily prepared and submitted manually… more

On November 28, 2025, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued Revised Inventorship Guidance for AI-Assisted Inventions, which rescinds its earlier guidance from February 2024. This new guidance represents a… more

A federal court in New Mexico denied a supplier’s motion to transfer venue after finding that a forum selection clause was invalid under New Mexico law. Rawson Inc. v. Associated Materials, LLC, 2025 WL 137811 (D.N.M. Sept. 30, 2025)… more

Ofcom has stepped up the pressure, firstly, by issuing two new sets of fines, with one reaching up to £1,050,000 for failure to implement highly effective age verification and failure to respond to statutory notices… more

On December 4, 2025, the New York City Council overrode a mayoral veto to enact two new pay data reporting laws, Int. 0982-2024-A and Int. 0984-2024-A, that will require large employers to submit annual reports with pay data by race… more

Wong Leung Revocable Tr. v. Amazon.com, No. 487 (Del. July 29, 2025) - In the wake of antitrust investigations and an action filed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), an Amazon stockholder sought books and records to investigate… more

On December 11, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order titled “Ensuring A National Policy Framework For Artificial Intelligence.” The Order seeks to limit State regulation of AI that would interfere with Section 2, which… more

The FTC is keeping its focus on the rental housing market. Just a week after the FTC and the State of Colorado settled their lawsuit against an institutional apartment operator over fee disclosures, the FTC sent letters to thirteen… more

On December 4, 2025, the FDA approved a new indication for Bristol Myer Squibb’s BREYANZI (lisocabtagene maraleucel) for the treatment of adults with marginal zone lymphoma (MZL) who have failed treatment with or relapsed after two or… more

For two decades, Fenwick has reported on corporate governance statistics and trends among the S&P 100 and Silicon Valley’s largest public technology and life science companies, with the goal of educating public company executives and… more

ISS and Glass Lewis recently announced their annual policy updates for the upcoming proxy season… more

In its continuing response to Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. government has deployed a whole-of-government approach to impose sanctions and tighter export controls on Russia and Belarus… more

On November 24, 2025, the US Department of the Treasury and the IRS issued final regulations on Section 4501, which imposes a 1% excise tax on certain repurchases of stock of publicly traded corporations and “economically similar”… more

SERC’ling Up is your resource for staying ahead in today’s fast-evolving financial landscape. This newsletter delivers perspectives on the latest enforcement trends, regulatory updates and high-stakes developments affecting… more

Last night, the Trump Administration issued this executive order (and a related fact sheet) aimed at the proxy advisors in the US, specifically ISS and Glass Lewis… more

On November 17, 2025, the SEC’s Division of Examinations released its examination priorities for fiscal year 2026, identifying areas the agency alleges present heightened compliance and investor protection risks under the federal… more

In data 22 novembre 2025 è entrato in vigore il Decreto-Legge 21 novembre 2025, n. 175 (noto come "DL Energia") recante "Misure urgenti in materia di Piano Transizione 5.0 e di produzione di energia da fonti rinnovabili" (GU n. 271 del… more

There have been many reports that the U.S. Department of State (DOS) has begun automatically rescheduling some H-1B and H-4 visa appointments, with the DOS admitting that it is doing so in an effort to free up resources needed 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. Each week we pull together the items we deem most important to provide… more

Overview - The Payment Services and Payment Accounts (Contract Termination) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (the Regulations) aim to enhance consumer protections against termination of payment service contracts. They are due to come… more

On December 9, 2025, CARB posted initial proposed regulations concerning SB 253 and SB 261… more

The Tennessee Supreme Court recently rejected a manufacturer’s effort to set aside a $900,000 jury verdict for a former distributor’s shareholders for want of standing and jurisdiction. Houghton v. Malibu Boats, LLC, 2025 WL 2971436… more

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has announced that it will launch a Common Supervisory Action (CSA) with national competent authorities in 2026 to review compliance with MiFID II conflicts of interest requirements… more

On December 9, 2025, the California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, issued a published decision in Sierra Pacific Industries Wage and Hour Cases, affirming the trial court’s denial of Sierra Pacific Industries’ motion to… more

The DLA Piper European Tech Summit 2025 was designed with one clear goal: to provide our clients with meaningful insight into the legal and commercial issues shaping the future of technology. With over 700 attendees in Amsterdam… more

In recent months, we have seen an uptick in the number of layoffs and plant closings, especially in the manufacturing sector. Some employers may not have gone through such layoffs in many years, and may not be familiar with the notice… more

The U.S. Department of State is implementing an expanded vetting process for H-1B and H-4 visa applicants beginning December 15, 2025, requiring a mandatory review of applicants’ online presence, including public social media accounts… more

While the tech industry prepares for an Executive Order (EO) seeking to limit state regulation of AI, President Trump instead issued an EO titled “Launching the Genesis Mission” on November 24, 2025. The Genesis Mission (the “Mission”)… more

Legal Break - Digital Omnibus package explained: What changes for companies under the new omnibus? As part of our “Legal Break” video series, we discuss the potential impact of the draft Digital Omnibus package introduced by… more

Employers now may have an opportunity to save money and time by posting a Notice of Availability with respect to the reporting required by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Forms 1095-B and 1095-C. The Upshot - • IRS guidance… more

From the vantage point of a Title IX Hearing Decision-Maker or Appeal Decision-Maker, the quality of the investigation report determines the likelihood of reaching well-supported, defensible complaint outcomes. Reports with gaps, vague… more

West Virginia AG J.B. McCuskey, assisted by private outside counsel, filed a federal lawsuit against Optum Inc., United Healthcare’s pharmacy benefit manager, and several affiliated entities, alleging that Optum exacerbated the opioid… more

The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) held its monthly meeting on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025. The meeting was hybrid with in-person accessibility at 160 N. LaSalle St., 5th Floor Auditorium and via livestream. Board members present at this… more

ASIC has announced its enforcement priorities for 2026, with protecting small businesses, superannuation members, and improving market integrity remaining key objectives. However, new areas of focus have emerged: misleading pricing… more