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Think Employment Laws Don’t Apply to Your Private Club? Think Again

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Many private clubs have long operated under a widely misunderstood premise that federal employment discrimination laws simply do not apply to them. While there is a kernel of truth to that belief, the reality is far more...more

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DOJ’s Extension of Government Website Accessibility Guidelines May Impact Private Sector Websites

Just days before the first compliance deadline (April 24, 2026) for the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) final regulation on website accessibility for state and local governments, the department has extended that deadline...more

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Forthcoming Maryland Laws Target Employer Practices and Labor Rights

In its 2026 session, the Maryland General Assembly passed several significant pieces of legislation that, if enacted, will impact private employers in Maryland, including one that streamlines the process for bringing civil...more

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Québec: New Framework Limiting the Duty of Religious Accommodation of Private Sector Employers

On April 2, 2026, the National Assembly of Québec assented to Bill 9, An Act respecting the reinforcement of laicity in Québec. While it primarily targets the public sector, it nonetheless contains provisions that apply...more

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Mintz On Air: Practical Policies — The Only Easy Workday Was Yesterday: The Impact of Special Ops Veterans in the Workplace

In the latest episode of the Mintz On Air: Practical Policies podcast, Jen Rubin is joined by fellow Member Dave Lagasse for an unscripted conversation about the transition of special operations forces veterans into the...more

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One Year In: What We Know About The EEOC’s Approach to Employer DEI Programs

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Following his inauguration in January 2025, President Trump signed a flurry of executive orders affecting diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”) policies across the public and private sector. ...more

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Will The California PERB Be Coming After Private Employers?

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As a California employer in the private sector, you may be unaware of the Public Employees Relations Board, known as the PERB. Historically, the PERB has had the limited scope of overseeing labor relations for public sector...more

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Washington Joins States Expanding Into NLRB Territory With New “Trigger” Labor Law: What Employers Need to Know

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Washington just became the latest state to enact a so-called “trigger” labor law, which will allow the state’s labor board to regulate private-sector labor relations if the federal framework fails. The new legislation, which...more

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White House Announces Cybercrime Executive Order

On March 6, 2026, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14390 (the EO or Order), “Combating Cybercrime, Fraud, and Predatory Schemes Against American Citizens,” which directs federal agencies to develop plans to more...more

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Washington’s “Trigger” Labor Law for Private Employers

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The Washington State Legislature has passed Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2471 (“ESHB 2471”).  The measure would establish a state-administered collective bargaining framework for private sector employers, if federal labor...more

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[Webinar] The NLRB in Flux - What California Union and Non-Union Employers Need to Know Now - March 24th, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

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With the possible exception of ICE and the Department of Homeland Security, no federal agency has generated more significant developments for California employers over the past year than the National Labor Relations Board. ...more

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Trump Administration Releases Cyber Strategy

On March 6, 2026, the Trump administration unveiled its national cyber policy blueprint, “President Trump’s Cyber Strategy for America” (the U.S. Cyber Strategy)....more

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2026 Industry Trends: How the Private Sector is Building Digital Resilience

Digital investigations are no longer reserved for major incidents or legal disputes. Cellebrite’s 2026 Industry Trends in the Private Sector report shows they are now a core capability for how companies, law firms and...more

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Nueva reglamentación del contrato de aprendizaje en Colombia

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El Ministerio del Trabajo expidió, el 5 de marzo de 2026, el Decreto 0223, mediante el cual se subroga el capítulo 3 del título 6 de la parte 2 del libro 2 del Decreto 1072 de 2015 – el Decreto Único Reglamentario del Sector...more

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Union Membership Rate in U.S. Held Steady in 2025

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Despite a new administration in D.C. and a push by the executive branch to reign in federal worker unions, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics finally released figures showing that the percentage amongst all U.S. workers who...more

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Access Denied: The EEOC Closes the Door to Federal Transgender Employees’ Access to Bathrooms Corresponding to Gender Identity

According to a February 27, 2026, 2-1 decision by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in Selina S. v. Dep’t of the Army, the EEOC determined that it does not constitute sex discrimination for federal...more

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SAM.gov Ownership Disclosures: What Government Contractors Need to Know

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Companies owned by private equity firms, venture capital firms, and trusts are increasingly entering the world of government contracting as the Trump administration seeks to engage more nontraditional private sector entities....more

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State of the Union – Key Takeaways

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The President's State of the Union address focused on reinforcing core policy priorities and emphasizing actions already taken by the Administration. The speech appeared designed to consolidate support among existing...more

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Five Reasons Canadian Businesses Need ROPAs... and Where to Begin

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While mandated by the European General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) since 2018, records of processing activities (“ROPAs”) are not a requirement for private sector entities in Canada. But that is beginning to change,...more

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World Bank’s Revised Integrity Compliance Guidelines: Key Takeaways for Businesses

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On 24 November 2025, the World Bank issued the first full update of its Integrity Compliance Guidelines in 15 years. The revised Guidelines set out the World Bank's standards and expectations of companies seeking conditional...more

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2026 Employee Benefits Webinar - Private Sector Employers

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Above-the-line federal income tax deduction for qualified OT compensation. Effective 2025-2028, up to $12,500 ($25,000 if joint return) w/ phase-out....more

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Florida and Texas AGs Issue Sweeping Anti-DEI Opinions on MLK Day

On January 19, 2026, the federal holiday celebrating Martin Luther King Jr., Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued coordinated opinions declaring that diversity, equity, and...more

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[Webinar] What’s Next for Venezuela: Political, Economic, and Energy Outlook Live Executive Briefing | Panel Discussion & Q&A -...

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As political and policy decisions in Caracas begin to materially influence U.S. policy, regional stability, global energy markets, and private‑sector engagement, organizations with exposure to Venezuela and the broader Latin...more

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DOJ Is Ramping Up FCA Investigations of DEI Practices in the Private Sector

On December 28, 2025, media outlets, including the Wall Street Journal, reported that the Department of Justice (DOJ) had begun investigating large private sector entities for their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)...more

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Saudi Arabia Adopts Financial Oversight Law

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Implications for government entities, state-funded organizations, and stakeholders managing public revenues....more

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