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As California Governor Gavin Newsom moves to impose AI safeguards through state contracting, the executive order underscores a broader split with the Trump administration’s deregulation‑first approach, raising questions for...more
On March 30, 2026, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Executive Order N-5-26, building on California's earlier AI framework established by Executive Order N-12-23 (September 2023)....more
On March 30, 2026, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Executive Order N-5-26 (the “Order”), directing California state agencies to develop new certification requirements and procurement standards for companies seeking to provide...more
The Oregon Legislature passed House Bill 4018 on March 5, 2026 modifying a 2024 campaign finance law by delaying certain disclosure requirements and penalties before the law takes full effect....more
Effective November 5, 2025, New York added Section 139-m to the State Finance Law, requiring all bidders on competitive state procurements to certify that they have adopted and implemented a written policy addressing...more
As discussed in our previous article, the Prevailing Wage Act, 2023 PA 10 (“Act”), became effective in Michigan on February 13, 2024, applying to certain state-funded projects with a bid acceptance date, on or after that...more
New Jersey’s pay-to-play law requires businesses with state government contracts to report the New Jersey political activity of the business and its key executives. Businesses that received $50,000 or more in revenue during...more
The annual filing for state and local contractors required under New Jersey Chapter 271 (Form BE) is due March 30, 2026. As we have described in previous client alerts, a business entity must file this report if the entity...more
Oregon’s prevailing wage rate law, sometimes referred to as the “Little Davis-Bacon Act,” has been in place in some form since 1959. Under the law, contractors that perform work on “public works” projects are required to pay...more
On January 19, 2026, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier issued separate legal opinions declaring several state laws, regulations, and agency programs that consider characteristics...more
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed the E-Verify Workforce Integrity Act into law, creating new compliance obligations for nonresidential construction contractors in Ohio....more
On December 19, 2025, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed the E‑Verify Workforce Integrity Act, mandating E‑Verify participation for any non-residential construction company contracting within Ohio, subject to limited...more
Our Immigration Team analyzes Ohio’s new law requiring nonresidential construction employers to use E-Verify for all new hires and explains what the mandate means for covered employers....more
To be awarded a public contract in Oregon or Washington, a bidder generally must fulfill two requirements. The bidder must submit a responsive bid and be responsible for it. Originally published in the Oregon Daily...more
This month, the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) issued a new update regarding requirements for contractors who perform residential roof work. Effective January 1, 2026, only licensees holding...more
Connecticut lawmakers were busy throughout 2025 enacting labor and employment-related legislation that is already impacting the workplace. Understanding these critical legal updates is essential for employers seeking to...more
In recent weeks, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., announced her campaign for governor of New York and Congressman Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., announced for governor of California, joining several federal officials already...more
On November 18, 2025, the California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, issued a published decision in Anton’s Services Inc. v. Hagen, affirming administrative findings and penalties against a contractor for...more
Effective November 5, 2025, New York State requires bidders on public contracts to certify under penalty of perjury that they have implemented a written policy addressing gender-based violence in the workplace. The State has...more
As part of this year’s budget, New York State added Section 139-m to the State Finance Law, which requires bidders on competitive state procurements to certify that they have a written policy addressing gender-based violence...more
As part of its ongoing efforts to address violence in the workplace, the New York State Legislature recently enacted State Finance Law (SFL) §139-m. This new section of the State Finance Law requires any employer submitting a...more
On Oct. 28, 2025, Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced that he was suspending certification of Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) for state procurements pending a review of the program’s legal framework...more
As the end of the year approaches, businesses with government contracts should review political contribution reporting obligations under state and local pay-to-play laws. Contribution disclosures for government contractors...more
In accordance Sections 1267 and 1274 of the Michigan Revised School Code, MCL 380.1267 and MCL 380.1274, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) has issued its annual memorandum to establish the competitive bidding...more
We are excited to present Skadden’s new political law podcast “The Lobby Bar,” hosted by partners Charlie Ricciardelli and Tyler Rosen. In the debut episode, they break down the complexities of pay-to-play laws in New Jersey,...more