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Section 338 Tariffs on Canadian Imports Revised: Products Added and RemovedEffective October 30, 2026
The Trump administration has revised the list of Canadian products subject to the 50 percent tariffs imposed under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930. Effective October 30, 2026, the changes remove certain products from coverage while adding
Illinois Employers Face New IHRA Compliance Obligations in 2027: Disparate Impact Liability and Menopause Accommodations
Beginning January 1, 2027, Illinois employers will face expanded obligations under the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA). New amendments increase potential liability for employment policies that disproportionately affect protected groups and require employers to provide reasonable accommodations for menopause-related conditions.
Evers' Judges: Michael C. Schindhelm
”Evers’ judges” is our effort to present information about Gov. Tony Evers’ appointees to the bench. The information is taken from the appointees’ own judgeship applications.
Italics indicate direct quotes from the application. Typos, including punctuation errors, come from the
Italics indicate direct quotes from the application. Typos, including punctuation errors, come from the
Exercise Your Voting Rights: Be Ready to Vote on Nov. 3
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Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. A few minutes of planning now can make voting quick and stress-free, whether you’ve voted in every election or this is your first midterm. One free website can help you confirm your registration,
Why Parentage Matters When Setting Conditions for Return in CHIPS Cases
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October 29, 2026
When parentage has not been established in a CHIPS case, courts face important legal limitations on setting conditions for return. Deanna Weiss examines those limitations and explains why waiting until parentage is determined is the best practice.
NIH Seeks Comments on Proposed Policy for Distributing Clinical Research Results to Participants
On August 27, 2026, the National Institutes of Health (“NIH”) issued a Request for Information seeking public comment on its proposed NIH Policy on Sharing Summary Level Study Results with Clinical Research Participants (“Draft NIH Policy”). The proposal would make
When Do Securities Laws Apply to Private Companies? More Often Than You May Think
When Do Securities Laws Apply to Private Companies? More Often Than You May Think
Many privately held businesses unknowingly trigger federal and state securities laws when they raise capital, issue equity, or bring on outside investors. A common misconception is
The ‘Double-liar’ Doctrine: Understanding the Limits of Non-reliance Clauses
Almost every negotiated agreement governing the sale of a business — whether a stock purchase or asset purchase agreement (purchase agreement) — contains certain provisions attempting to preclude liability for extracontractual representations.
Generally, the buyer represents that it relied only
Generally, the buyer represents that it relied only
Seventh Circuit: Deputy Involved in Fatal Crash Gets Qualified Immunity
Oct. 27, 2026 — A Milwaukee County sheriff’s deputy whose distracted driving resulted in a fatal accident has qualified immunity, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit decided in Estate of Ceaser Stinson v. Joel Streicher, No.