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ArticleJune 17, 2026

FTC Pivots to Case-by-Case Noncompete Enforcement Under Section 5

The Federal Trade Commission has formally recalibrated its approach to employee noncompete agreements, abandoning its pursuit of a categorical national prohibition in favor of…

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ArticleJune 17, 2026

House SECURE Data Act Signals Renewed Push for a Federal Consumer Privacy Framework

On April 22, 2026, the House Energy & Commerce Committee released the Securing and Establishing Consumer Uniform Rights and Enforcement over Data Act (SECURE Data Act), a proposal…

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ArticleJune 17, 2026

EEOC's New Enforcement Plan and DOJ Memo Signal Heightened Scrutiny of DEI and Disparate Impact Policies

Two recent federal developments mark a significant shift in how civil rights laws may be enforced against employers, and together they create new compliance considerations for…

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ArticleJune 16, 2026

EPA's Fluoride Appeal Under the Trump Administration: Legal Grounds Over Scientific Review

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, under the Trump Administration, is continuing its appeal in the fluoride case but has elected to focus its arguments on legal grounds for…

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ArticleJune 16, 2026

Federal Agencies Propose New Rules for Employer-Sponsored Fertility Benefits

On May 10, 2026, the U.S. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Treasury jointly released proposed rules that would create fertility benefits offerings for…

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ArticleJune 16, 2026

Proposed State Privacy and AI Laws: What U.S. Businesses Need to Know as of June 2026

The state-level privacy and artificial intelligence legislative landscape continues to evolve at a rapid pace, presenting both opportunities and challenges for businesses…

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ArticleJune 16, 2026

State AI Laws vs. Federal Preemption: What U.S. Businesses Need to Know in 2026

Businesses deploying artificial intelligence across the United States are navigating an increasingly complex regulatory environment in 2026. As states including California,…

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ArticleJune 14, 2026

FTC Finalizes Data Security Order Against Illuminate Education: Compliance Lessons for EdTech and Vendors Handling Student Data

On June 5, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission granted final approval to a modified consent order against Illuminate Education Inc., resolving allegations that the company failed…

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ArticleJune 14, 2026

Supreme Court Poised to Decide Birthright Citizenship Challenge in Trump v. Barbara

On April 1, 2026, the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Trump v. Barbara , a closely watched challenge to an executive order denying citizenship documentation to…

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ArticleJune 12, 2026

Trump Executive Orders Targeting Big Law Firms Enter New Phase After District Court Losses

The legal battle over a series of executive orders issued by President Trump targeting several of the nation's largest law firms has entered a new phase in 2026. The orders, which…

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ArticleJune 12, 2026

New State Privacy Laws Take Effect in 2026: What U.S. Businesses Need to Know

The state-level consumer privacy landscape in the United States continues its rapid expansion in 2026, with a new wave of comprehensive privacy laws now in effect and significant…

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ArticleJune 12, 2026

EEOC and DOJ Signal Heightened Scrutiny of Employer DEI Programs in 2026

Federal labor and employment enforcement agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ), have signaled a heightened…

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