On September 4, 2026, the IRS and Treasury Department published proposed regulations (REG-119986-25) that would redefine the nondiscrimination standards every tax-exempt private school must meet under section 501(c)(3). If finalized, these rules could require meaningful changes to admissions policies, scholarship
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Suing Uncle Sam!
In the second of our weekly posts on topics from our 2026 Aviation Roundtable, we present the materials from our panel on Suing the United States for FAA Negligence.
When negligence by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) contributes to an
House Passes Resolution Delaying Most Federal Hemp-Definition Restrictions by One Month
On September 1, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 370–48 to concur in the Senate’s amendments to H.R. 6500, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027. The bill funds the federal government through December 11, 2026, and—critically for the
Cookie Wiretapping Lawsuits: Delaware Court Highlights Class Certification and Ascertainability Hurdles
The large wave of cookie wiretapping lawsuits does not seem to be subsiding, but a plaintiff-favorable outcome is far from assured.
A new decision by the US District Court in Delaware dismisses a claim based on the plaintiff’s failure to
“So You’re Buying an Aviation Company….”
We would like to thank those of you who were able to join our fifth annual Aviation roundtable. The discussions were frank, informative and fun. For those of you who could not make it, we will be providing the materials
Second Settlement Under the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative Highlights Increased False Claims Act Scrutiny of Federal Contractors’ DEI-Related Practices
On August 25, 2026, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced a $21.5 million civil False Claim Act (“FCA”) settlement with the large professional services (consulting) firm, Deloitte LLP (“Deloitte”).[1] The settlement, the second reached under the DOJ’s Civil Rights
Pennsylvania AG’s Lawsuit Against Snap Highlights Growing Risks for Companies with Child and Teen Audiences
New lawsuit by the PA Attorney General against Snap (fka Snapchat) provides some potential lessons to companies that have child or teen audiences for their services.
1. Mind your Marketing:
Regulators pay special attention to the content of marketing of
Five Employment Law Lessons from Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5”
Dolly Parton’s classic anthem about a thankless job and an unfair boss wasn’t just a hit — it was practically a workplace compliance checklist. Nearly 45 years later, California employers are still tripping over the same issues. Here’s what the
Update for Employers on DHS’s Proposed Rule to Codify a $100,000+ H-1B Visa Fee
On Aug. 24, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a proposed rule in the Federal Register that would formally codify a fee of $103,265 for all H-1B cap-subject petitions, including those subject to the annual cap of 85,000. The
Training Reminders and Related Bills to Watch About Training
With summer coming to an end, now is a good time for employers and HR Departments to review training requirements and plan accordingly. Below are some helpful tips.
Workplace Violence Prevention Plan: Most California employers needed a written workplace violence