Article by: Eileen Letts and Radhi Shah We would like to bring to your attention several significant developments to employment laws for 2026. We strongly recommend reviewing these new laws and updating your employment policies accordingly. Should you have any questions or require assistance with policy updates, please feel free to reach out. Paid Leave Developments Many states…
Article by: Tom Zuber and Radhi Shah Federal cannabis policy is entering an exciting phase, but businesses should be cautious about assuming clarity where none yet exists. The proposed move of marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act represents a meaningful policy shift, but it does not create a comprehensive federal cannabis framework.…
Article by: Giorgia Giordani, Carla Pareja Paris, and Tom Zuber Montana has enacted a groundbreaking law that significantly expands access to experimental medical treatments, positioning the state as a potential hub for innovation—and controversy—in the healthcare sector. Senate Bill 535 (SB 535), signed into law by Governor Greg Gianforte in May 2025, authorizes the use…
Article by: Tom Zuber and Radhi Shah The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit recently issued a significant opinion at the intersection of intellectual property law and artificial intelligence. In Thaler v. Perlmutter, decided on March 18, 2025, the court upheld the Copyright Office’s refusal to register a visual artwork autonomously generated by an…
Article by: Carla Pareja Paris, Gerold W. Libby, and Tom Zuber Breaking with decades of established practice, the White House announced a temporary suspension of enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), aimed at bolstering American economic interests and national security. According to the Trump administration, this decision is designed to recalibrate the enforcement…
We would like to bring to your attention several significant changes to Illinois employment laws that will take effect soon and others that took place recently, impacting all employers in the state of Illinois. If you have or plan to have employees in the state of Illinois, it is crucial to review and update your…
Article by: Josh Lawler, Gerold Libby, Carla Pareja Paris The Corporate Transparency Act, 31 U.S.C. §5336 (“CTA”), comes into effect January 1, 2024. The CTA mandates that entities, both existing and newly formed U.S. business entities, as well as foreign business entities registered in the U.S., must file reports of beneficial ownership with the Financial…
Article by: Associate Michael A. Carlin In a post-adjournment session on June 20, 2023, the New York State Assembly took a significant step toward banning employers from requiring employees to enter into non-compete agreements. The bill, A1278B/S3100A, has passed the New York State Assembly and previously passed the Senate. It is now awaiting further possible…
Article by: Associate Michael A. Carlin Noncompete clauses in employment contracts have long been a controversial topic. The debate has gained new momentum this year with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposing a rule to ban such clauses with workers. The FTC issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on January 5, 2023, which proposes to…
Article by: Associate Michael A. Carlin The #MeToo movement has led to the passing of several notable federal laws to address sexual harassment in the workplace. On December 7, 2022 President Biden signed another such law, the Speak Out Act. The Speak Out Act prohibits the enforcement of pre-dispute, non-disclosure or non-disparagement clauses related to…