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New York Enacts Drastic Changes Impacting Employee Personnel Records
New York State has enacted sweeping changes to employee personnel record requirements, mandating that employers provide free access to personnel files, notify employees of negative information within 10 days, and retain records for three years post-employment. These new obligations fundamentally reshape how New York employers must manage and maintain employee documentation.
United States Employment
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Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
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FDA Holds Landmark Public Hearing On The Future Therapeutic Use Of Psychedelic Drugs
The FDA, in collaboration with federal partners, held a landmark public hearing on September 14, 2026, to gather input on the future therapeutic use of psychedelic drugs, drawing over 18,000 registered attendees. This hearing represents one of the earliest implementations of Executive Order 14401, which directs federal agencies to expedite research, review, and approval of psychedelic drugs for serious mental health conditions.
United States Healthcare
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Foley Hoag LLP
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California’s 2026 Legislative Session Wraps: A Wave Of Privacy And AI Bills Reaches The Governor, With Key Child Safety And AI Measures Signed Into Law
California's 2026 legislative session concluded with Governor Newsom signing several landmark privacy and AI bills into law, including comprehensive child safety measures, AI auditor oversight frameworks, and expanded data protection requirements. How will these new regulations reshape digital advertising, workplace AI deployment, and online platform obligations for businesses operating in California?
United States Privacy
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Kelley Drye & Warren LLP
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Rescinded, Required, Pending: Mapping U.S. Climate Disclosure Rules In 2026
As federal climate disclosure rules face rescission and state-level mandates remain largely stalled, California's SB 253 greenhouse gas reporting requirement stands as the sole advancing framework, creating a fragmented compliance landscape where multistate companies must navigate divergent regulatory trajectories. With the SEC's 2024 climate rules stayed and proposed for elimination, and California's Air Resources Board finalizing implementation mechanics for November 2026 reporting deadlines, the operatio
United States Environment
JD
Jones Day
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Managing The F-1 To H-1B Transition: October 1 Is A Checkpoint, Not The Finish Line. (Video)
For employers and F-1 employees transitioning to cap-subject H-1B status, October 1 is no longer the definitive deadline. With expanded cap-gap periods and varying petition statuses, HR departments must understand when H-1B status actually begins, how work authorization continues during pending petitions, and what compliance steps are required. This practical guide clarifies the critical differences between approved and pending H-1B cases and provides actionable steps for managing the F-1 to H-1B transition
United States Immigration
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Marks Gray
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NLRB General Counsel Doubles Down: What GC Memo 26-04 Means For Employers Right Now
On August 26, 2026, NLRB General Counsel Crystal S. Carey issued Memorandum GC 26-04, “Further Guidance Regarding General Counsel Priorities.” The memo is her second in as many months and reads like a punch list for reversing the Board’s Biden-era precedent. For employers, the headline is simple: nothing has changed yet, but a lot may be about to.
United States Employment
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Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
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From The EHR To The Algorithm: AI And Data Licensing, Governance, And Risk For Health Systems (Video)
Hospital and health system counsel face unprecedented challenges as AI transforms patient data into a critical asset, requiring navigation of complex de-identification strategies, state AI and privacy law compliance, and model ownership issues. This session provides in-house legal teams with a practical framework for managing AI-driven healthcare data transactions and governance structures they were never formally trained to handle.
United States Healthcare
AP
Arnold & Porter
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SEC Moves To Scrap Pay-to-Play Rule
The SEC has proposed rescinding its controversial pay-to-play rule for investment advisers, a regulation that has imposed strict penalties on firms for even minor political contribution violations since 2010. While the rule was designed to prevent corruption in the selection of advisers for government pension funds, critics argue it has created unintended consequences including suppression of political speech, hiring difficulties, and disproportionate penalties for inadvertent mistakes.
United States Finance
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Lowenstein Sandler
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Protecting Prospective Investor Information: Why Private Fund Sponsors And Advisers Need Written Privacy And Information-Security Policies
Private fund sponsors and investment advisers face growing obligations to protect personally identifiable information collected during investor onboarding, from Social Security numbers to financial statements. As fundraising becomes increasingly digital, involving data rooms, subscription portals, and multiple service providers, the risk of mishandling sensitive information multiplies. What written policies and procedures should sponsors implement to safeguard prospective investor data while navigating comp
United States Commercial
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Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis
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All Eyes On Personalized Pricing: What Stakeholders Need To Know
The Federal Trade Commission has proposed a new enforcement policy targeting personalized pricing practices, signaling heightened scrutiny of businesses that use consumer data to set individualized prices. As states simultaneously advance their own surveillance pricing legislation—ranging from disclosure mandates to outright bans—companies face an increasingly complex regulatory landscape that demands...
United States Consumer
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Arnold & Porter
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SEC Proposes Rescission Of Investment Adviser “Pay-to-Play” Rule
The SEC has proposed rescinding its 2010 pay-to-play rule for investment advisers, citing concerns about chilling political participation, operational burdens, and outdated thresholds. While existing antifraud provisions and fiduciary duties would continue to prohibit corrupt practices, advisers would gain flexibility to design tailored compliance programs based on their specific risk profiles and business models.
United States Commercial
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Mayer Brown
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DROP! (Full Ep) Deserve to Win Podcast Ep. 49 w/ Convoso CEO Nima Hakimi on Lead Gen and Compliant Dialing (Video)
The latest episode of the Deserve to Win Podcast features Convoso CEO Nima Hakimi discussing compliant outbound dialing practices and lead generation strategies. The episode also covers major TCPA settlements, California's SB690 CIPA changes, and critical developments in telecommunications compliance that impact call centers and businesses nationwide.
United States Consumer
Troutman Amin LLP
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