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California Groups File Signatures for Initiative to Curtail Local Taxes

A coalition of business and antitax groups announced that it has submitted more than 1.3 million signatures to qualify the “Local Taxpayer Protection Act to Save Proposition 13” for the November 2026 ballot. These groups...more

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2026 Texas Primary Election Results: How Texas Politics Impacts Your Market

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Texas is home to 31.3 million people, and with two of the country’s leading metropolitan areas by economic output, Texas is the world’s eighth largest economy at US$2.7 trillion. Texas leads its fellow states in energy...more

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Look Ahead to the Week of March 9, 2026 | Trump’s New SAVE America Act Ultimatum Complicates Republican Legislative Agenda as War...

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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...more

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Oregon Legislature Passes Bill Regulating Consumer-Facing Interactive AI With Private Right of Action

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With a private right of action, statutory damages, and ambiguous and undefined terms, businesses deploying consumer-facing interactive AI will want to make sure they are not unintentionally triggering the bill’s provisions. ...more

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Proskauer Partners with the ACLU to Challenge Voting Restrictions in South Carolina

In partnership with the American Civil Liberties Union’s Voting Rights Project (ACLU VRP) and the ACLU of South Carolina, Proskauer filed a lawsuit on behalf of the NAACP of South Carolina and individual South Carolina voters...more

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New York’s Public Campaign Finance Program and the Requirement to Debate

While New York State’s public campaign finance program was first in effect for the 2024 election, only candidates for State Senate and Assembly were able to participate in the program that year. New York’s statewide offices...more

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CIT Issues IEEPA Order: Why Importers Should Still File Individual Actions

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The U.S. Court of International Trade (“CIT”) issued a significant ruling on March 4, 2026 that creates new considerations for importers seeking refunds of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act...more

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New Bill Proposes Electoral Reform in Mexico

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on March 4, 2026, submitted to the House of Representatives a bill proposing a decree to amend, add and repeal various provisions of the Mexican Constitution in electoral matters. The bill...more

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Federal Enforcement Under Trump 2.0: What Government Contractors Need to Know

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Deregulation does not necessarily mean decreased enforcement. Even as the Trump administration has reduced federal regulations through executive orders and agency action, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) continues to...more

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North Carolina Primary Election Update

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Tuesday, March 3rd was primary election day in North Carolina. Voters selected their picks for local, state, and federal offices before the November general election. Many incumbents will be returning to the General Assembly,...more

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Potential Compliance Issues Raised by Donations to Various Entities for America’s 250th Celebrations

As the United States approaches the July 4, 2026. semiquincentennial, companies are fielding a growing number of requests to sponsor or donate to celebrations and other 250th anniversary events....more

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2026 Alabama Legislative Update: Regular Session - Week Eight

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TRAIN Act – Career and Technical Education Partnerships On Thursday, the Talent Readiness and Industry Needs (TRAIN) Act, sponsored by Representative James Lomax, passed the House after being amended. The legislation seeks...more

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The State AG Report – 03.05.2026

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Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: • Runoffs Set for Both Parties in Texas AG Primaries - •...more

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CIT Rules No Lawsuit Required for IEEPA Tariff Refunds

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On March 4, 2026, Judge Richard Eaton of the Court of International Trade (CIT) issued a sweeping order directing U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to refund tariffs collected under the International Emergency Economic...more

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30 Races, 11 Open Seats: What to Watch During the 2026 State AG Elections

The 2026 state attorneys general (AG) election cycle is underway, with the Texas primary earlier this week. And with 30 AG offices up for grabs this year, expect the results to shape the legal and policy landscape for years...more

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Ballot Box Rezoning Coming to Denver?

A proposed ballot initiative by two local land use reform advocates could substantially reshape the zoning landscape of Colorado’s largest city—part of a wider shift of voters clawing back zoning control from elected leaders....more

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2026 Iowa Legislative Session – Week Eight

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Last week at the Iowa State Capitol, legislators spent much of their time in caucus and on the floor debating bills. Legislators are halfway between the first and the second funnel deadline, which is set for Friday, March 20,...more

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Importers Face an Uncertain Path to Recover IEEPA Tariffs After Supreme Court Ruling

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Importers who paid tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) may assume that a U.S. Supreme Court decision invalidating those tariffs automatically triggers refunds. It does not. Recent...more

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Venezuela Update: February 27, 2026 (Spanish)

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Holland & Knight's Venezuela Strategic Advisory Team invites you to read our Venezuela Update, in which we discuss the latest news, trends and developments impacting the interests of businesses across all industry sectors. ...more

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Political, Economic, and Financial Crime Risk Trends in Latin America

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Enforcement and regulatory conditions observed during 2025 continue to influence cross border risk exposure across Latin America in 2026. These conditions are particularly relevant for financial institutions, illicit supply...more

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Venezuela Update: February 27, 2026 (English)

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Holland & Knight's Venezuela Strategic Advisory Team invites you to read our Venezuela Update, in which we discuss the latest news, trends and developments impacting the interests of businesses across all industry sectors. ...more

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Brooks Pierce Capital Dispatch: North Carolina Voters Select Nominees - March 2026

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Print PDF Share North Carolina voters on Tuesday selected party nominees in important federal and state races. Note: Results are unofficial at this point until certified later by county and state election officials....more

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The Week in Weed: March 2026

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Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, Louisiana explores a pilot program for adult-use cannabis. Kansas lawmakers introduce bills to legalize...more

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Universal Tariff Relief Unlocked: CIT Orders Refunds of IEEPA-Related Tariffs for All Affected Importers

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On March 4, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) issued an order (the CIT Order) directing U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to disregard tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act...more

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Understanding the Potential Anthropic Ban: Key Considerations for Federal Contractors

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On February 27, 2026, President Trump posted on Truth Social directing all federal agencies to “immediately cease” use of Anthropic’s artificial intelligence (“AI”) technology. Simultaneously, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth...more

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