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Long Read · June 4, 2026

California's Frontier AI Transparency Act Takes Effect as Federal Preemption Looms

Developers of frontier artificial intelligence models are now operating under a new California disclosure regime, even as a forthcoming federal framework raises significant…

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Long Read · June 4, 2026

Record CCPA Settlement and Federal SECURE Data Act Signal a New Era for US Privacy Compliance

Two recent developments mark a significant inflection point for consumer privacy compliance in the United States. California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a $12.75 million…

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Long Read · June 4, 2026

DOJ's Unprecedented Challenge to Colorado AI Act Signals Federal Preemption Push

In a move that has reshaped the regulatory landscape for artificial intelligence, the United States Department of Justice intervened in April 2026 on behalf of xAI in a federal…

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Long Read · June 4, 2026

Supreme Court Greenlights Alabama's Contested Congressional Map for 2026 Elections

On June 2, 2026, the United States Supreme Court issued an unsigned emergency-docket order permitting Alabama to use a contested congressional map for the upcoming 2026 elections.…

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Long Read · June 3, 2026

TAKE IT DOWN Act Compliance Deadline Arrives: What Online Platforms Must Know About New Notice-and-Removal Obligations

The compliance deadline under the TAKE IT DOWN Act has now arrived. As of May 19, 2026, covered online platforms are required to maintain a functioning notice-and-removal process…

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Long Read · June 3, 2026

Supreme Court Broadens FAA Section 1 Arbitration Exemption for Last-Mile Delivery Workers

In a decision with significant implications for employers across the logistics and delivery sectors, the United States Supreme Court has materially expanded the scope of the…

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Long Read · May 27, 2026

Congress Unveils SECURE Data Act: What Businesses Should Know About the Proposed Federal Privacy Framework

Congress has introduced the Securing and Establishing Consumer Uniform Rights and Enforcement over Data Act (SECURE Data Act), reopening a federal privacy debate that has remained…

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Long Read · May 27, 2026

Colorado Enacts Revised AI Act: What Developers and Deployers Need to Know

On May 14, 2026, the Governor of Colorado signed into law a set of amendments to the Colorado AI Act, modifying obligations originally enacted in 2024 for developers and deployers…

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Long Read · May 26, 2026

Maine's Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits Take Effect May 1, 2026: What Employers Need to Know

Effective May 1, 2026, Maine's Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) benefits became available to covered employees across the state. Under the program, eligible workers may take…

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Long Read · May 25, 2026

Supreme Court Strikes Down IEEPA Tariffs: What Businesses Need to Know After Learning Resources v. Trump

On February 20, 2026, the United States Supreme Court issued a landmark decision in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump , holding 6-3 that the International Emergency Economic…

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Long Read · May 25, 2026

FTC's Rollins Action Signals New Case-by-Case Era for Noncompete Enforcement

The Federal Trade Commission has made clear that the withdrawal of its categorical noncompete rule does not signal a retreat from federal scrutiny of restrictive employment…

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Long Read · May 25, 2026

Court of International Trade Invalidates 10% Section 122 Tariff Surcharge: What U.S. Businesses Need to Know Pending Appeal

On May 7, 2026, the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled that Proclamation 11012, which imposed a temporary 10% import surcharge under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, was…

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Long Read · May 24, 2026

SEC Proposes Optional Semiannual Reporting on New Form 10-S for Public Companies

On May 5, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission proposed rule and form amendments that would permit public companies to file semiannual reports on a new Form 10-S in lieu…

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Long Read · May 24, 2026

Supreme Court's M&K Employee Solutions Ruling Expands ERISA Withdrawal Liability Exposure for Employers

In a significant development for employers participating in multiemployer pension plans, the United States Supreme Court has issued a unanimous decision in M&K Employee Solutions…

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Long Read · May 24, 2026

Supreme Court Invalidates Louisiana's Majority-Minority District: What Louisiana v. Callais Means for Redistricting

In Louisiana v. Callais , the Supreme Court held that Louisiana's congressional map, which included a second majority-minority district, constituted an unconstitutional racial…

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