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CARB Postpones Rulemaking on California’s Climate Disclosure Laws, Heightening Compliance Uncertainty for Large Companies

Citing a “large volume” of public comments, California’s Air Resources Board (CARB) has announced it will delay adopting regulations on corporate climate disclosure directed by Senate Bill (SB) 253 ...
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SEC's Strategic Shift to Expand Retail Investors' Access to Private Assets Provides New Opportunities- An Overview and Key Considerations

The Trump administration, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) leadership, has ushered in a push to "democratize" access to alternative investments. Speaking at an Investor Advisory ...
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Two Notable Tech Law Decisions That Closed Out the Summer- CDA Immunity Protections for a Software Platform, CFAA “Authorized Access” Issues, Passwords as Trade Secrets

In the closing days of August, two federal appeals courts issued noteworthy decisions at the intersection of workplace conduct, computer law and online platforms. The two opinions were released during ...
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Illinois Labor and Employment Laws Taking Effect in 2026- What Employers Need to Know

Last month, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed several new laws that will take effect in 2026. Here are the most important changes employers need to know. Quick Hits ...
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Supreme Court Declines Review, Allowing Environmental Justice Suit Against St. James Parish to Proceed

The US Supreme Court has declined to review the Fifth Circuit’s decision in St. James Parish v. Inclusive Louisiana, leaving intact a unanimous ruling that environmental justice (EJ) organizations ...
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USCIS Issues Additional Guidance on the Proclamation Imposing $100,000 Payment for H-1B Petitions

On October 20, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued guidance on its website regarding the presidential proclamation, “Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers,” ...
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Mpox in the Workplace- What Employers Need to Know

A new uptick in mpox activity, including reports of more virulent clade I lineages circulating in multiple regions, has renewed questions from employers about their obligations when an employee is ...
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European Parliament Rejects Omnibus I Mandate Ahead of Plenary Vote

The European Parliament has rejected the Legal Affairs Committee (JURI) mandate to enter trilogue negotiations on the Omnibus I Simplification Package, which seeks to revise the Corporate ...
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California Expands Employee Rights to Access Personnel Records

On October 11, California’s Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 513, expanding employee rights under Labor Code § 1198.5 to inspect and obtain their personnel records.
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USCIS Guidance May Bring Relief for Employers: $100,000 Fee Applies Only to New Overseas H-1B Petitions

USCIS has released new implementation guidance on the $100,000 supplemental fee established under the Sept. 19, 2025, Presidential Proclamation “Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers.” ...
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Confirms That Pittsburgh’s Tax on Only Nonresident Athletes and Entertainers Violates Commonwealth’s Uniformity Clause

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has affirmed the Commonwealth Court and ruled that Pittsburgh’s Non-Resident Sports Facility Usage Fee (“Facility Fee”) unconstitutionally discriminates against ...
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NYC Tax Tribunal Applies Step Transaction Doctrine to Limit “Mere Change” Exemption Under Real Property Transfer Tax

The application of the federal “step transaction” doctrine to New York City (“NYC”) real estate transactions can severely limit application of the long-standing “mere change in form” exemption under ...