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Long Read · August 11, 2026

FAR Council Signals Rollback of Executive Order 11246 Affirmative Action Requirements for Federal Contractors

Federal contractors should prepare for a significant shift in compliance obligations following recent action by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Council. In July 2026, the…

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Long Read · August 11, 2026

DHS Ends 'Duration of Status' for F-1 and J-1 Visa Holders: What Universities, Employers, and Students Must Prepare for by September 15, 2026

The Department of Homeland Security has finalized a rule that will end the long-standing duration of status framework for most F-1 students, J-1 exchange visitors, and I visa…

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Long Read · August 11, 2026

DEA Reschedules FDA-Approved and State-Licensed Medical Marijuana to Schedule III: What Clients Need to Know

Effective April 28, 2026, the Drug Enforcement Administration's final order moves FDA-approved marijuana drug products and state-licensed medical marijuana from Schedule I to…

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Long Read · August 9, 2026

California's AI Transparency Act (SB 942) Takes Effect August 2, 2026: What Generative AI Providers Must Do Now

California continues to shape the national conversation on artificial intelligence governance, and the state's AI Transparency Act, known as SB 942, is poised to add significant…

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Long Read · August 9, 2026

Virginia's New Pay Transparency and Expanded Non-Compete Rules: What Employers Must Do Before July 1, 2026

Virginia employers face a significant shift in workforce compliance obligations taking effect on July 1, 2026. A new state law imposes pay transparency requirements on job…

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Long Read · August 8, 2026

FTC Officially Removes Noncompete Ban from Federal Regulations, Signals Case-by-Case Enforcement

Effective February 12, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission has formally removed its noncompete rule from the Code of Federal Regulations. The action brings the CFR into alignment…

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Long Read · August 8, 2026

Navigating Overlapping AI Compliance Obligations: What Law Firms Must Do Now

Artificial intelligence has moved from novelty to necessity in legal practice, but the regulatory environment governing its use is expanding just as quickly. Law firms today face…

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Long Read · August 8, 2026

California DROP Portal Enforcement Launches August 1, 2026: What Data Brokers Must Know

Beginning August 1, 2026, data brokers registered in California must begin processing consumer deletion requests submitted through the Delete Request and Opt-Out Platform,…

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Long Read · August 8, 2026

Multi-State Employment Law Changes Effective July 1, 2026: What Employers Need to Know

A significant wave of state employment law changes took effect on July 1, 2026, creating immediate compliance obligations for employers with multi-state workforces. From wage…

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Long Read · August 7, 2026

Supreme Court Allows Texas App Store Age-Verification Law to Remain in Effect During Litigation

In a July 2026 emergency docket order, the United States Supreme Court declined to intervene against a Texas statute imposing parental consent and age-verification requirements on…

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Long Read · August 7, 2026

SEC Proposes Semiannual Form 10-S to Replace Quarterly 10-Q Filings

The Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed a significant recalibration of the public company reporting framework. Under proposed Rule S7-2026-15, issuers would be…

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Long Read · August 7, 2026

Virginia's SB 170: New Limits on Non-Competes for Employees Terminated Without Cause

Virginia has enacted SB 170, a significant reform that reshapes how employers may use non-compete agreements when parting ways with employees. Under the new law, a non-compete…

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