United States: Compliance

New York State's 2026 legislative session concluded with several employment bills awaiting Governor Kathy Hochul's signature. These proposed laws could significantly reshape employment practices across the state, affecting severance agreements, job postings, personnel records, artificial intelligence usage, and dispute resolution waivers. The changes would impact both employers and employees operating in New York's jurisdiction.

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. provides comprehensive coverage of recent regulatory developments affecting chemical manufacturers and users, including EPA's proposed rules for chemical substances, updates to TSCA risk evaluations, PFAS labeling requirements, and FDA actions on food additives. The firm also announces upcoming webinars on pesticide regulation and environmental compliance, along with publication of their 2026 TSCA guide.

The CFTC has released its 2026 regulatory priorities agenda under new Chairman Michael Selig, outlining significant proposed changes to commodity pool operator exemptions, large trader reporting requirements, and foreign exchange product classifications. Asset managers participating in commodities and derivatives markets will need to understand how these regulatory modifications may affect their registration obligations, reporting burdens, and treatment of various financial instruments.

The US Department of Health and Human Services is dismantling the four-decade-old organ transplant system and rebuilding it on a compressed timeline, creating rapidly evolving policy...

President Trump's August 2026 memorandum establishes a government-supervised program enabling vetted private companies to conduct cyber operations against foreign criminal organizations. The framework requires federal approval and oversight for all activities, raising questions about how it differs from existing contractor arrangements and whether it truly expands private-sector cyber authorities.

Financial services employers face unique challenges when evaluating employees' off-duty conduct that may threaten institutional reputation and public trust. How can these institutions balance legitimate reputational concerns with employment law obligations while minimizing legal exposure from discrimination, retaliation, or other claims?

USCIS has announced critical updates affecting Temporary Protected Status beneficiaries from Somalia, Sudan, and Ukraine, with immediate termination of work authorization for Somali nationals and uncertain futures for other designations. Employers face urgent compliance requirements to reverify affected employees and navigate complex documentation procedures as most TPS designations face termination under the current administration.

As the first half of 2026 has passed, plan sponsors should be aware of ongoing significant litigation concerning the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).

On August 11, 2026, Colorado released proposed rules (Proposed Rules) to govern the implementation of two recent artificial intelligence (AI) laws: the newly revised Colorado AI Act, known as the Automated Decision-Making Technology Act (ADMT Act), and the Chatbot Safety Act (Chatbot Act).