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Court Rejects Conclusory Evaluation in Federal Supply Schedule Procurement

Procuring agencies enjoy considerable discretion when evaluating proposals, assigning strengths, and determining best value. In streamlined acquisitions, such as orders and blanket purchase agreements (BPAs) under the Federal...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Understanding Procurement-Based Suspension and Debarment in Federal Contracting

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Federal contractors face few threats more serious than suspension or debarment. This exclusionary action has become more prevalent during the Trump Administration. For example, at the end of 2025, the U.S. Small Business...more

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UK FCA responds to Treasury Committee on Leeds Reforms progress and priorities

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The House of Commons Treasury Committee has published a letter (dated 21 January) from Nikhil Rathi, the Chief Executive of the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), responding to the Committee's outstanding questions from...more

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EEOC Consolidates Power, Signaling Aggressive, ‘America First’ Agenda Enforcement

In January 2026, through a series of party-line votes, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) continued its agency overhaul—revising internal voting procedures, restricting the general counsel’s litigation...more

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Change to marijuana classification, but no change for Oklahoma employers (for now)

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For years, marijuana has been classified as a Schedule I drug under the federal Controlled Substance Act. Heroin, LSD, peyote, and quaaludes are other drugs that fall under the Schedule I classification. In December,...more

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EEOC Harassment Guidance Rescinded: What Employers Need to Know

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In a 2-1 vote on January 22, 2026, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission fully rescinded its 2024 Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace. This marks a meaningful shift in the workplace compliance...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Gouvernail des données de Blakes : Hiver 2026

Voici l’édition de l’hiver 2026 de l’infolettre Gouvernail des données de Blakes, une publication du groupe Protection de la vie privée et des données de Blakes, que nous publions à la suite de la Semaine de la protection des...more

Beveridge & Diamond PC

New Jersey EJ Rules Withstand Judicial Review

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s (NJDEP) implementing regulations for the state’s landmark 2020 environmental justice law (EJ Law) have withstood appellate court scrutiny. In response to two...more

Pillsbury - CommLawCenter

Have a Federal Registration Number? Better Update It Now

Let’s state the obvious. The FCC’s use of mandatory Federal Registration Numbers was a bad idea from the start. It became monumentally worse today, when the FCC quietly announced that anyone whose Federal Registration...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

CFTC Extends Compliance Deadline For Amended Large Trader Reporting Requirements

On January 27, 2026, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued No-Action Letter No. 26-02 (No Action Letter), granting conditional relief from the compliance deadline for the CFTC’s 2024 amendments to Part 17 of...more

Tonkon Torp LLP

Extended Producer Responsibility Laws: Winter 2026 Update

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Update on Constitutional Challenge to Oregon’s Packaging Law The Federal Court for the District of Oregon will hear arguments on Friday, February 6, 2026 from plaintiffs National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW)...more

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Ninth Circuit Upholds Administrator’s Denial of Residential Mental Health Benefits Under ERISA

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In an unpublished memorandum decision, the Ninth Circuit in R.R. v. California Physicians’ Service d/b/a Blue Shield of California, affirmed the insurer and administrator’s denial of benefits for a dependent’s residential...more

Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP

CFTC Provides Interim Relief from Commodity Pool Operator Registration to Certain Investment Advisors

On December 19, 2025, the Market Participants Division (“MPD”) of the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) issued No-Action Letter No. 25-50, granting interim relief for certain commodity pool operators (“CPOs”)...more

Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.

2025 PTAB Year in Review Analysis & Trends | 6TH EDITION

In 2025, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) experienced significant procedural and substantive changes. Under new leadership at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), a series of developments reshaped...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Update on Reporting Requirements for Foreign Agricultural Landholders

On January 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it was launching a new online portal for filings pursuant to the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 (AFIDA)....more

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Your EEO Compliance Playbook for 2026: Key Takeaways from the Webinar

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As we enter 2026, the landscape of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) compliance continues to evolve rapidly. Berkshire’s recent webinar, “Your EEO Compliance Playbook for 2026,” provided timely insights and practical...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

Trending in Telehealth: January 2026

Trending in Telehealth highlights monthly state legislative and regulatory developments that impact healthcare providers, telehealth and digital health companies, pharmacists, and technology companies that deliver and...more

Alston & Bird

Sameness: No Longer Just Yes or No for ANDA Applicants

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On February 3, 2026, President Trump signed H.R.7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, into law. Section 6703 of the Act, “Increasing Transparency in Generic Drug Applications,” amends the Federal Food, Drug, and...more

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Key takeaways: Health-related provisions in the FY 2026 minibus

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On February 3, 2026, a comprehensive fiscal year (FY) 2026 appropriations package advanced through the US House of Representatives, finishing the legislative process for five of the six remaining appropriations bills....more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Pharmaceutical Direct to Consumer Programs: OIG's Low-Risk Roadmap for Drug Discounts & Congressional Concerns on TrumpRx...

On January 27, 2026, the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) published a Special Advisory Bulletin (the “SAB”) addressing key considerations for pharmaceutical manufacturers' offering...more

Pullman & Comley - For What It May Be Worth

Your Board of Assessment Appeals Playbook: Forms, Data Support, and Timing

With the Connecticut Board of Assessment Appeals (BAA) appeal deadline fast approaching, less than 3 weeks remain (in most municipalities) to prepare and file your BAA appeal form. ...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

U.S. Treasury Authorizes Venezuelan Oil Deals Under Strict Conditions

In the first relaxation of sanctions broadly prohibiting dealings with the Government of Venezuela, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued General License 46 (the GL) on January 29, 2026, authorizing petroleum...more

Pullman & Comley - Connecticut Health Law

Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities Extended Through December 2027

As a follow-up to our post earlier this week, President Trump has signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (CAA). The law extends key COVID-19 era Medicare telehealth flexibilities through December 31, 2027...more

McGuireWoods LLP

HHS OIG Issues Guidance on Anti-Kickback Statute Implications for Direct-to-Consumer Drug Sales Ahead of TrumpRx Launch

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In advance of the anticipated rollout of the “TrumpRx” website, a platform promising lower-priced drugs sold directly to consumers, the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services (OIG) released...more

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Kansas Passes Legislation to Restrict Transgender Bathroom Access in Government Buildings

Kansas recently became the latest state to pass legislation to restrict transgender individuals’ access to bathrooms and other private spaces in government-owned buildings. ...more

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