A recent Seventh Circuit decision offers a reminder to exercise caution when applying the financial services safe harbor under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). In Cisneros v. Nuance Communications, Inc., No. 24-02982 (7th Cir. Aug. 28, 2026),
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California Expands Harassment Prevention Training to Address Hate Speech
On September 27, 2026, the Governor signed Assembly Bill (AB) 1803, which adds a component of anti-hate speech to harassment prevention training requirements.
Existing California Training Requirements
California employers with five or more employees must provide at least two
AI On The Loose: What the Latest Cyber Incidents Mean for Your Organization
AI is accelerating cybersecurity threats. Learn how data minimization, incident response, data mapping, and vendor governance can help reduce risk.
Recent reports involving leading artificial intelligence (AI) developers have heightened concern about whether AI agents can operate beyond their intended
California Expands Definition of Family for Purposes of Bereavement Leave
Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 1149, which adds “designated person” to the definition of family member for the purpose of taking bereavement leave. In 2022, the state amended the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) to require covered employers
TRAIGA: Texas’s New AI Law Now in Effect
On January 1, 2026, Texas’s newest law addressing the growing issues of data privacy and the use of Artificial Intelligence went into effect. The Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (TRAIGA) was passed by the 89th Texas Legislature and signed
Connecticut Employers: Expanded Pay Transparency Requirements Take Effect Oct. 1
As a reminder, beginning Oct. 1, 2026, Connecticut employers will have broader obligations to disclose wage ranges and benefits information to applicants and employees.
Under the new law, employers must include the wage or wage range and a general description
Facial Recognition and AI in Hiring: A Reminder for Maryland Employers
As AI-powered hiring tools become more widespread, it is important to remember that some states have acted early and their laws should be reflected in an organization’s governance, risk, and compliance program. Maryland’s Labor and Employment Code Section 3-717 which
USCIS Updates Public Charge Guidance for Adjustment Applications Filed on or After Sept. 18
Takeaways
- USCIS’s updated public charge guidance applies to Form I-485 applications postmarked or electronically submitted on or after Sept. 18, 2026.
- USCIS will determine whether an applicant is likely to become a public charge through a prospective evaluation based on
DHS Seeks to Roll Back Grace Period for H-1B, Other Employment-Based Nonimmigrants Following Employment Termination
On Sept. 11, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a proposed rule that would eliminate the discretionary 60-day grace period currently available to many employment-based nonimmigrants following the termination of their employment.
If finalized, the rule would represent
Maryland FAMLI Update: Employer Registration Begins
It’s time to register for Maryland’s new Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program. Governor Wes Moore announced the opening of employer registration on Sept. 1, 2026.
Employers with at least one employee working in Maryland must register. This includes