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Investment Advisers Agree To Censure, Modest Fine Over Improprieties In Advisory Agreements

Last month, two large, affiliated investment advisory groups reached a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over allegations that their form investment advisory agreements violated the Investment...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

New Mandated Reporter Requirements for the Entertainment Industry in California

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Effective January 1, 2026, California Assembly Bill (AB) 653, dubbed the California Abuse Mandated Entertainment Reporter Act (“CAMERA”), expanded the list of “mandated reporters” under California’s Child Abuse and Neglect...more

The Volkov Law Group

Episode 392 — The Importance of Managing Conflicts of Interests

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Conflicts of interest are not abstract compliance niceties. They are serious risks to integrity that, if left unidentified or unmitigated, can erode employee trust, compromise decision-making, and expose organizations to...more

Amundsen Davis LLC

Employers Beware: Uptick in BIPA Lawsuits Targeting AI Note-Taking Software

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A new wave of litigation under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) has emerged, zeroing in on a technology many employers now routinely use: AI-powered meeting transcription and note-taking tools. In...more

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Dental/DSO Intelligence Monthly Report: February 2026

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Across late December 2025 and early January 2026, multiple developments point to a broad tightening of standards and oversight that directly affects DSOs as they scale. At the industry level, the ADA’s decision to launch a...more

TNG Consulting

Intersection of Disability Services and Threat Assessment

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Many Title IX coordinators, directors of disability services, and conduct officers serve on Behavioral Intervention Teams (BITs) or Threat Assessment Teams (TATs), and their roles bring valuable perspectives. Sometimes, their...more

DLA Piper

How Can In-House Lawyers Use Generative AI Responsibly And Effectively?

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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...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

DOJ Creates New National Fraud Division

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On January 8, 2026, the Trump Administration announced the creation of a new Department of Justice division focused on national fraud enforcement, signaling an anticipated expansion of federal fraud investigations and...more

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP

The Rise of Trade Secret Litigation: Are You Prepared to Stop Your Trade Secrets from Walking Out the Door? (Part One)

Recent reports show that trade secret litigation hit a historic high in 2025 with more than 1,550 cases filed in federal courts across the United States. Experts may attempt to sift through this data and explain the what and...more

LegalMation

Risk, Reputation, and Readiness: How Automation is Quietly Fortifying Legal Resilience

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For many corporate legal teams, the job is no longer about case management alone. Today, the stakes are higher: one overlooked deadline, one inconsistent response, and it’s not just legal penalties at risk—an entire...more

Alston & Bird

SEC Enforcement Order Targets Investment Advisory Hedge Clauses

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Our Investment Funds Team breaks down how recent Securities and Exchange Commission enforcement activity emphasizes the importance of hedge clauses and other key provisions in advisory agreements....more

Franczek P.C.

Early NLRB General Counsel Communications Emphasize Case Processing Over Immediate Precedent Shifts

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As covered in our prior alert, the NLRB recently returned to full operational capacity following confirmations that restored a quorum and installed a new General Counsel. Two recent agency communications provide early insight...more

Schilling Law LLC

The Jack Reid Law: Five Best Practices for New York Private Schools To Navigate Reports of Bullying and Harassment

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Following a recent change to New York law, New York City’s independent schools are now required to adopt policies and procedures to protect students from bullying, both on and off-campus.  On October 23, 2025, Governor Hochul...more

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP

Determining When to Investigate a Workplace Complaint

A workplace investigation is a structured process used by employers to gather facts, evaluate evidence, and determine whether an employee’s conduct or organizational practices violate internal policies and/or applicable laws....more

Ballard Spahr LLP

ICE in the Workplace: 2026 Update

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Recent news about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in several parts of the United States, including major events in Minneapolis, have encouraged U.S. businesses and organizations to review their compliance and...more

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ICE at the Door: How to Prepare for and Respond to a Visit

As immigration enforcement actions continue to rise, employers can prepare for inspections and minimize disruptions to their operations. This article summarizes steps employers can take before and during a U.S. Immigration...more

Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC

Best Practices for Workplace Investigations — Lessons from Mohamed v. SHRM

In December 2025, a federal jury in Colorado awarded $11.5 million to a former employee of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) — the leading organization for HR professionals. The jury awarded $1.5 million in...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Institutional Interests in Title IX Hearings: How “Neutral” Processes Are Shaped in Practice

Title IX hearings are designed to balance fairness, safety, and compliance within highly regulated institutional environments. Colleges and universities emphasize neutrality, impartiality, and defined procedures and process...more

Jaburg Wilk

The Score Takes Care of Itself

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Too many people obsess over their salary, bonuses, job title, or for their business, revenue numbers and targets. They’re staring at the scoreboard instead of watching the game being played right in front of them. The...more

DarrowEverett LLP

Attorney-Client Privilege and AI: What Florida Attorneys Must Know

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As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in legal workflows, managing partners and in-house legal leaders must confront a critical threshold issue: whether legal advice created with the assistance of AI is...more

Ius Laboris

Four Practical Tips to Foster Interfaith Harmony at Work

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World Interfaith Harmony Week, observed between 1–7 February, seeks to "recognise the imperative need for dialogue among different faiths and religions to enhance mutual understanding, harmony and cooperation among people."...more

Dentons

Ep. 94 – Organizing (or Re-Organizing) a Compliance Committee

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Most healthcare organizations understand the importance of having a designated compliance officer. Someone must lead compliance efforts, identify risks, and advise senior leadership and the governing body. However, the role...more

Brooks Pierce

The Need for Comprehensive Governance of AI Use in Health Care Settings

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A recent survey of more than 100 physicians across more than 200 specialties found that 67% use artificial intelligence (AI) tools daily in their practice, whether for scheduling, diagnostics, patient care, billing, or...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Super Bowl Safeguards: Managing Workplace-Related Risks Before + After the Big Game

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The Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, is expected to be one of the most watched events in the world, potentially drawing an audience surpassing the previous year’s record of 127.7 million viewers. Although it brings...more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

[Event] Healthcare Privacy Compliance Academy - March 23rd - 26th, Nashville, TN

HCCA's Healthcare Privacy Compliance Academy is a three-and-a-half-day interactive education program with a focus on the vast body of privacy laws and regulations in place to help you protect PHI and other critical data. Our...more

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