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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

Welcome to the latest edition of M&A insights, where we explore the forces shaping transactional activity and predict what will drive dealmaking in the year to come. M&A data for 2025 reveals more confidence among market… more

Younger teens won’t be able to work later hours during the school year in Ohio after all. Governor DeWine recently nixed legislation that would have extended permitted work hours when school is in session. Following this development… more

A new federal appeals court decision just delivered welcome clarity for staffing companies that provide optional benefits and deduct the expense from employees’ wages. The December 5 ruling from the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals held… more

Does your company operate a website and do business in California? If so, you may soon receive (if you have not already) a letter from a law firm on behalf of a California resident aggrieved by your alleged violation of the California… more

It was brought to the attention of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) that healthcare providers may be violating HIPAA in certain instances where they deny parental access to a child’s… more

The past week has seen some interesting developments in New Zealand’s anti-money laundering framework under the Anti Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism regime. We outline brief summaries of these developments below… more

It’s the most wonderful time of the year—until someone spikes the punch and your company lands on a naughty list. Holiday parties are great for spreading cheer, but they can lead to liability faster than the bartender can pour eggnog… more

GEICO is one of the largest auto insurance companies in the United States, and many California accident victims find themselves dealing with GEICO adjusters after a crash. While GEICO promotes its friendly customer service and quick… more

On November 17, 2025, FERC accepted the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc.’s (MISO) proposed revisions to its Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT) to modify real power testing requirements for Demand Resources. MISO… more

A new lawsuit filed by the Texas Attorney General against Roblox has brought privacy, safety, and data handling into the spotlight for online platforms, especially those used by kids and teens. The allegations followed concerns raised… more

Overview - On 28 October 2025, the House of Commons Treasury Committee (the Committee) published a letter from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), outlining the steps that the FCA has taken to investigate and uncover instances of… more

Workplace law compliance was a wild ride in 2025, and now it’s time to catch our breath and prepare for what’s next. More than 50 new workplace laws will kick in on January 1 in more than half the states across the country, and several… more

What happens when two top compliance commentators get together? They talk compliance, of course. Join Tom Fox and Kristy Grant-Hart in 2 Gurus Talk Compliance as they discuss the latest compliance issues in this week’s episode! ABC… more

On December 5, 2025, Rise Economy, the National Reinvestment Coalition and the Woodstock Institute filed a lawsuit against the CFPB and its Acting Director Russell Vought in the Federal District Court for the Northern District of… more

On 10 December 2025, the European Commission unveiled the European Grids Package, a sweeping initiative to tackle structural bottlenecks in Europe’s energy system and accelerate the transition to clean, affordable power. At its core… more

India’s Parliament just overhauled and simplified the country’s labor law regime by consolidating it into four labor codes. The changes, which took effect November 21 will harmonize definitions, expand worker protections, and… more

The state of California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health, better known as Cal/OSHA, is perhaps the most aggressive and enforcement-heavy approved state OSH Program in the nation. California employers face a host of… more

As kids woke to naughty elves on their shelves on 1 December, ministers also provided UK-based pharmaceutical companies a shot-in-the-arm behind door #1 of their advent calendars. The UK government announced on Monday, 1 December… more

Pennsylvania just became the latest state to enact hair-based antidiscrimination protections in the workplace and beyond, and employers must get familiar with new rules before they take effect in January. We’ll answer your top… more

Closely held businesses routinely use life insurance to fund buy-sell obligations when an owner dies. The logic is simple: the company or surviving owners need liquidity to effect redemptions or repurchases, and life insurance provides… more

UPDATE: On December 3, 2025, the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (“HELP”) Committee approved President Trump’s nomination of Scott Mayer to fill one of the vacant Republican seats on the National Labor Relations Board… more