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DOJ Reminds Public Of Penalties For Unregistered Foreign Agents
The Department of Justice has issued a stark reminder that both criminal and civil penalties await those who fail to disclose their activities on behalf of foreign interests to the U.S. government. This announcement signals that enforcement of foreign transparency laws, particularly FARA and Section 951, remains a top DOJ priority and may indicate an uptick in foreign agent-related enforcement actions in the near future. Individuals and organizations engaged in political activities on behalf of foreign prin
United States Government
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Wiley Rein
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House Bill Seeks Information On Federal Biotechnology Research And Security
Congressional leaders are pressing federal agencies to demonstrate how they balance advancing U.S. biotechnology research with protecting against emerging biosecurity threats. The inquiry focuses on whether agencies have implemented key recommendations from a national security commission and what additional resources they need to maintain American leadership in this rapidly evolving field.
United States Government
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Bergeson & Campbell
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Jacques Semmelman Featured Guest On Dateline NBC Podcast
Commercial litigation partner Jacques Semmelman joins Dateline NBC's True Crime Weekly podcast to demystify the complex world of international extradition law. Drawing on his experience as a former Assistant US Attorney, Semmelman explains the legal standards, treaty requirements, and diplomatic considerations that govern how individuals are transferred between countries to face criminal charges or serve sentences.
United States Criminal
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Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
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2026 Mid-Year Report: ADA Title III Federal Lawsuit Numbers Are Climbing
Federal ADA Title III lawsuit filings have reached 5,006 cases at mid-year 2026, marking the highest level since 2021 and suggesting a potential record-breaking year ahead. California continues to dominate with 2,426 cases, while new plaintiffs' firms enter the market and filing patterns shift across states. Will 2026 surpass the all-time high of 11,452 lawsuits set in 2021?
United States Litigation
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Seyfarth Shaw LLP
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A New Day For Older Workers: Virginia’s Expanded Age Discrimination Protections
The Virginia Human Rights Act expanded its workplace protections on July 1, 2026, now covering many employees previously left unprotected. The updates to the VHRA — including adjusted criteria for an employer to be subject to the law and an extended deadline to file a claim — is a game changer, especially for employees experiencing age discrimination. They now have less hoops to jump through to be able to seek justice. But what are the warning signs for age discrimination in the workplace?
United States Employment
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The Employment Law Group
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Money Laundering

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Russia/Ukraine Sanctions Update - Month Of August 2026
This monthly update tracks the latest developments in Russia/Ukraine sanctions across US, EU, and UK jurisdictions, covering new designations, general license extensions, legislative proposals, and enforcement actions. The update also examines Russia's countermeasures, including shadow fleet expansion and legal restrictions on foreign investors, while highlighting international coordination efforts by Switzerland, Canada, and New Zealand.
Worldwide International
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Mayer Brown
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Constitutional & Administrative Law

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DOJ Reminds Public Of Penalties For Unregistered Foreign Agents
The Department of Justice has issued a stark reminder that both criminal and civil penalties await those who fail to disclose their activities on behalf of foreign interests to the U.S. government. This announcement signals that enforcement of foreign transparency laws, particularly FARA and Section 951, remains a top DOJ priority and may indicate an uptick in foreign agent-related enforcement actions in the near future. Individuals and organizations engaged in political activities on behalf of foreign prin
United States Government
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Wiley Rein
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Analysis Of Oregon EPR Litigation: Arguments And Conclusions
A federal judge has upheld Oregon's Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act against constitutional challenges, finding that the state's Extended Producer Responsibility program does not violate the Dormant Commerce Clause or Due Process Clause. The decision addresses critical questions about how much regulatory authority states may delegate to private producer responsibility organizations and what procedural protections producers must receive when mandatory fees are assessed.
United States Environment
BC
Bergeson & Campbell
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Fifth Circuit Vacates EPA’s TSCA Risk Management Rule For Methylene Chloride
The Fifth Circuit's decision in East Fork Enterprises v. EPA vacates EPA's methylene chloride risk management rule and underlying unreasonable risk determination, fundamentally challenging the agency's approach to TSCA administration. The ruling addresses critical issues including the "whole chemical" versus "condition of use" methodology, EPA's treatment of personal protective equipment in risk assessments, and the interpretation of "unreasonable risk" under TSCA.
United States Environment
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Arnold & Porter
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Indigenous Peoples

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Mining, Indigenous Consultation Rights, And Investment Treaty Protection
Five foundational ISDS decisions reveal how investment tribunals balance Indigenous consultation rights under ILO Convention 169 with treaty protections for foreign mining investors. This analysis examines the evolving legal framework governing State obligations, social license requirements, and the circumstances under which community opposition triggers treaty liability.
Worldwide International
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Crowell & Moring LLP
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Federal Court Rejects Education Department Policy Limiting Jay Treaty Student Aid Access
A federal court in New York struck down a U.S. Department of Education policy requiring American Indian students born in Canada to obtain immigration documents before receiving federal student aid. The decision affirms that Jay Treaty students cannot be subjected to additional documentation requirements not authorized by Congress, marking a significant victory for the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe and Indigenous students nationwide.
United States Government
HK
Holland & Knight
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Ninth Circuit Upholds State And Tribal Authority Over Sports-Related Event Contracts
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit delivered a landmark ruling on Kalshi's challenge to Nevada gaming regulations, addressing whether federal commodity exchange law preempts state authority over sports-related prediction markets. The decision carries significant implications for Tribal gaming sovereignty and the traditional regulatory framework governing sports wagering across state and Tribal jurisdictions. As prediction market platforms continue to test legal boundaries, this case establishes
United States Government
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Holland & Knight
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