The recent Nor’easter and large snow/ice storms are more than a logistical headache to contractors and subcontractors up and down the east and beyond; they bear significant cost considerations. The current weather impacts have… more
On January 22, 2026, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC” or the “Agency”) voted 2-1 to rescind its 2024 Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace (the “Guidance”). See here. The decision, which was… more
On Jan. 28, 2026, the New York Attorney General finalized six rules and issued one new proposed rule to address excessive price increases during emergencies. New York’s price- gouging law, General Business Law § 396‑r, prohibits… more
In Lonsdale Quay Market Corporation v. Klondike Contracting Corporation (Lonsdale Quay Market), the British Columbia Court of Appeal issued a clear caution to owners who receive notice that a subcontractor has filed a lien. In… more
California began rolling out a first-of-its-kind reporting program that will change how many venture and private investment fund managers collect information about the founders they back. In 2026, fund managers with a “California… more
Alston & Bird’s Legislative & Public Policy Group previews the week ahead highlighting anticipated federal legislative, regulatory, and political activity, and key upcoming actions in Congress, the Administration, and relevant policy… more
On October 28, 2025, China adopted the first major amendments to the 2017 Cybersecurity Law, which took effect on January 1, 2026. The revised Law establishes an additional tiered penalty regime featuring stricter fines for material… more
The Bank of England (BoE) has announced the launch of three new engagement forums under the Retail Payments Infrastructure Board as part of its National Payments Vision, aimed at informing the development of the UK's next generation… more
For California employers on a biweekly payroll, 2026 includes 27 pay dates. A calendar quirk that surfaces every 11 to 12 years will lead some emFor California employers on a biweekly payroll, 2026 includes 27 pay dates. A calendar… more
Key Points- •New DOB Attestation Requirement: Effective Jan. 26, 2026, NYC Department of Buildings requires Condo/Co Op Board attestation in DOB NOW: Build before unit owner/shareholder alteration permits proceed. •Board and… more
Every few years, someone declares revenue sharing “dead.” And every few years, it stubbornly survives. Revenue sharing is still legal. It’s still widely used. And yes, it’s still dangerous—especially for plan providers who don’t… more
In December 2025, the California Energy Commission (“CEC”) updated its RPS Eligibility Guidebook containing the rules that determine which projects qualify for the state’s Renewables Portfolio Standard (“RPS”). The changes incorporated… more
The Alabama Supreme Court issued its weekly release list on Friday, February 6, which included the following opinion of potential interest to the Alabama business community… more
The Canadian Competition Bureau (Bureau) continues to demonstrate its interest and focus on the financial services sector with two recent developments… more
As of January 1, 2026, a revised and expanded set of regulations under the California Consumer Privacy Act (as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act) (CCPA) is officially in effect. Promulgated by the California Privacy… more
Commencing January 1, 2026, California Senate Bill 513 requires that personnel records relating to the employee’s performance include “education and training records” and require employers to ensure those records include: (1) the name… more
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of India has ruled on the availability of tax treaty benefits and the taxation of indirect share transfers in the Tiger Global case. The Court upheld the Indian tax authorities’ rejection of an… more
A federal contractor whose contract award is challenged in a bid protest often faces a dilemma: whether to intervene and participate in the litigation. Intervention generally requires an awardee to retain counsel who can be admitted… more
Key point: The Connecticut Office of the Attorney General issued the third annual enforcement report under the Connecticut Data Privacy Act, focusing on the office’s privacy and security efforts, consumer complaints, data breaches, and… more
The White House Crypto Policy Council convened a meeting with executives and trade associations representing both the crypto industry and traditional financial institutions to discuss legislation on digital asset market structure… more
On January 14, 2026, President Trump issued two proclamations pursuant to Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. One proclamation levies a new 25% tariff on semiconductor imports and directs the U.S. secretary of commerce and… more
Disputes among company owners can arise where minority owners feel excluded or suspect mismanagement. Under the North Carolina Limited Liability Company Act and the North Carolina Business Corporation Act (the “Acts”), owners’ rights… more
On December 11, 2025, the Trump Administration released the “Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence” Executive Order (EO), which clarifies federal policy related to artificial intelligence (AI) and calls for… more
The German Federal Labor Court (Bundesarbeitsgericht (BAG)) has addressed the permissibility of wearing religious headscarves at work on multiple occasions. In its decision of January 29, 2026 (Ref. No. 8 AZR 49/25), the Eighth Senate… more
The regulation impacts large emissions sources and specific industries, focusing on data collection… more
This series of posts will focus on INTERPOL’s Commission for the Control of INTERPOL Files(CCF) 2024 activity report,* including the growth of requests for access, deletion, and revision of INTERPOL notices… more
SCOTUS’s recent adoption of a stricter standard for issuing unfair labor practice injunctions did not prevent Region Four of the NLRB from securing an injunction against a residential treatment facility’s subcontracting the work… more
The United States has officially lifted its arms embargo, including certain highly restrictive export controls, with respect to Cambodia, reflecting a recalibration of regional policy and cooperation between the countries on defense… more
Micro- and nanoplastics are rapidly emerging as a potential business, regulatory, and litigation risk. Join Jenner & Block and Gradient for a concise, cross-disciplinary overview of what companies need to know now… more
As discussed in a prior post, a wave of ERISA lawsuits has challenged how employers use forfeited 401(k) plan assets, with plaintiffs arguing that applying forfeitures to offset employer contributions (rather than reallocating them to… more
Businesses engaged in government contracting are facing increased regulatory scrutiny as federal priorities continue to shift. Recent developments—including emerging anti-DEI considerations and pending tariff matters—are creating new… more
Companies weighing whether to leave Delaware should consider the state’s long legal track record of handling commercial disputes… more
Eddie Bauer LLC, the retail operator of approximately 180 Eddie Bauer stores across the U.S. and Canada, filed for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on February 9, 2026, in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the… more
As discussed in our previous article, “Raising Capital Through Private Placements Under Regulation D”, Regulation D provides exemptions to streamline capital raising and avoid the rigorous public disclosure requirements associated with… more
Beginning in 2026, California attorneys will face a new requirement during the annual license renewal: the obligation to re-attest each year to a civility oath. The oath—simple in language yet significant in purpose—states: As an… more
The past twelve months have seen a wave of changes to the corporate governance landscape affecting public companies. Many of those changes have affected proxy advisory services. Proxy advisory services have seen their business model… more
In Green v. Perry’s Restaurants Ltd., No. 21-cv-0023-WJM-NRN (D. Colo. Feb. 3, 2026), the federal court in Colorado delivered a significant victory for tipped employees and restaurant workers, ruling that Perry’s Steakhouse and Grille… more
Enforcement of the Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act (CDPA) has begun, and its penalties can add up quickly. The CDPA was signed in 2023 and became effective January 1, 2026. The law governs how covered businesses collect, use… more
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published Handbook Notice No 137, confirming that it is delaying changes to the Collective Investment Schemes Sourcebook (COLL), and specifically to the concentration rule (COLL 5.2.29R)… more
Kurt Terrani, CEO of Standard Nuclear, a developer of advanced nuclear fuels, talks with Montana Ware about the massive opportunities in the nuclear industry, from supply chain disruption to direct deployment for data centers and… more
Recent developments involving compounded GLP-1 products have renewed questions about compounded drugs as a potential quasi-generic competitor. This LawFlash examines the regulatory limits on drug compounding and highlights key… more
Scarcity is not a by-product of luxury—it is one of its defining features. High-end brands deliberately limit production, control distribution channels and restrict points of sale to preserve exclusivity, desirability and brand equity… more
New Jersey’s existing, comprehensive privacy law was amended at the end of last month, with some tweaks that mirror changes seen in other privacy laws. (For example, changes that went into place for the Connecticut law last year). The… more
On January 29, 2026, U.S. District Judge W. Scott Hardy of the Western District of Pennsylvania (W.D. Pa.) unsealed his January 8, 2026, opinion dismissing price-fixing claims against two foreign corporations for lack of personal… more
In August 2025, the Building and Construction Minister announced a major overhaul of the building consent system under the Building Act 2004 (New Zealand) (Act) – the most significant reform since the Act’s enactment. The reform… more
Most people are familiar with geothermal energy from pictures of Iceland and from the heat pumps in their home. But, geothermal energy can be located in much broader geographic areas, and can be useful for large-scale energy projects… more
Governor Hochul’s 2026 State of the State Agenda, released in January, and the FY 2027 Executive Budget are best understood as two parts of a single healthcare strategy. The Agenda sets the direction; the Budget supplies the authority… more
Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/264 amending the regulatory technical standards (RTS) in Delegated Regulations (EU) 2018/1645 and 2018/1646, pursuant to the Benchmark Regulation (EU) 2016/1011, has been published in the Official Journal… more
Cryptocurrency remains poorly understood by much of the public. Only 17% of U.S. adults say they have ever invested in, traded or used a cryptocurrency — a share that is statistically unchanged since 2021, according to the Pew Research… more
On January 30, 2026, the Department of Labor released a proposed rule (Proposed Rule) that would end long‑running confusion about how ERISA disclosure obligations apply to PBMs under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, and give… more
Approximately $62 million will be available for affordable housing projects when the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York opens its competitive grant program Feb. 9. The Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (FHLBNY) Affordable Housing… more
As readers of this Blog know, affinity fraud and Ponzi schemes often intersect because each reinforces the weaknesses of the other, creating a powerful and deceptive form of financial exploitation… more
The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) recently released a presentation outlining potential revisions to its large load interconnection study process in response to the unprecedented pace and scale of large load development… more
In previous articles, we examined whether privilege can be lost by inputting information into a Public AI System (defined below), and whether in-house counsel can use Generative AI systems in a way that creates or maintains privilege… more
In the NIL era of college sports, athletes are moving fast: launching personal brands, apparel, and merchandise, while attention is high. Speed matters. But when a brand name feels instantly familiar, that familiarity can sometimes be… more
The revised federal rules for substance use disorder (“SUD”) records will be enforced effective February 16, 2026. (42 CFR part 2, hereafter “Part 2”). Failure to comply with the new Part 2 rules may subject healthcare providers and… more
When disaster strikes, the difference between a smooth recovery and a drawn-out claims process often comes down to how effectively an organization manages its insurance claim. By proactively addressing common issues early in the… more
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently released proposed regulations under section 45Z of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (Section 45Z). Section 45Z provides a technology… more
