Journal

Notes.

Brief, time-sensitive commentary on the developments that warrant a short, well-sourced note.

Note · June 5, 2026

DOJ Heightens Antitrust Scrutiny of Vertically Integrated Healthcare Companies: What Clients Need to Know

In June 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division signaled an expanded enforcement focus on vertically integrated healthcare companies and broader consolidation…

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Note · June 5, 2026

Supreme Court Eases SEC's Path to Disgorgement: No Pecuniary Loss Required After Sripetch

On June 4, 2026, the United States Supreme Court issued its decision in Sripetch v. SEC , holding that the Securities and Exchange Commission is not required to prove that an…

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Note · June 4, 2026

DOJ Forces Divestiture of Three Ready-Mix Plants to Clear $712M CalPortland-Vulcan Deal

On June 2, 2026, the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice announced that it will require Taiheiyo Cement Corporation and its subsidiary, CalPortland Company, to…

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Note · June 4, 2026

Sixth Circuit Tightens Standard for NLRB Section 10(j) Injunctions, Eliminates Presumed Irreparable Harm

On May 1, 2026, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued a significant decision that recalibrates the standard governing petitions for interim injunctive…

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Note · June 4, 2026

SEC Regulation S-P Compliance Deadline Now in Effect for Smaller Investment Advisers and Broker-Dealers

The June 3, 2026 compliance deadline under the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's amended Regulation S-P has now passed, and smaller SEC-regulated entities are expected to…

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Note · June 3, 2026

Kwong Decision Opens IRS Refund Window: Protective Claims Due by July 10, 2026

A recent decision from the U.S. Court of Federal Claims has created a meaningful, time-sensitive opportunity for taxpayers who paid federal tax penalties or interest during the…

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Note · June 3, 2026

Supreme Court Rules FAAAA Does Not Preempt Negligent Broker Selection Claims, Expanding Tort Exposure for Freight Brokers

On May 14, 2026, the United States Supreme Court issued a unanimous 9-0 decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC , holding that the Federal Aviation Administration…

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Note · May 27, 2026

HHS Extends Section 504 Web and Mobile Accessibility Compliance Deadlines for Funding Recipients

On May 11, 2026, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published an interim final rule extending the compliance dates for Section 504 accessibility requirements…

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Note · May 24, 2026

Tennessee Restricts Noncompete Agreements for Lower-Wage Workers

On May 7, 2026, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed legislation barring the use of noncompete agreements for workers earning below a statutory wage threshold. The new law marks a…

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Note · May 24, 2026

SEC Ends Decades-Old 'No-Deny' Policy in Enforcement Settlements: What It Means for Defendants

On May 18, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission rescinded its longstanding policy that conditioned the settlement of enforcement actions on a defendant's agreement not to…

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