1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (774+ words) Several times a year, we receive calls from clients intending to terminate employees absent from work for personal medical reasons as approved under the Family and Medical Leave Act. The employers typically explain that a co-worker sent them social media…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago  (166+ words) For private works construction contracts entered on or after January 1, 2026, recent legislation establishes a claims and dispute resolution process for change orders. The law is codified at Civil Code " 8850. A synopsis of the pertinent provisions includes the following: 1. Submitting a…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (258+ words) Court: United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Plaintiffs " the estates of deceased former residents of Libby, Montana " allege that their decedents developed mesothelioma from asbestos exposure. The decedents lived in Libby during years when BNSF Railway transported…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago  (520+ words) This opinion is a useful guide for trial lawyers litigating responsible third party (RTP) designations under Chapter 33. Judge Whitehill draws an important distinction between liability and responsibility, clarifies the meaning of "harm" in " 33.011(6), and explains what a motion must plead…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago  (573+ words) Among the additional documentation intended to demonstrate the materiality of the foreign trade transaction, and forming part of the importer's electronic file, contracts executed between the importer and its suppliers or customers play a central role. Generally, these relate to:…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago  (257+ words) Empire State of Scrutiny: The New York FAIR Act and Auto Lending California DFPI's Next Target: Credit Reporting Industry " FCRA Focus Why Won't the USPTO Register My Last Name? " No Infringement Intended Podcast Point-of-Sale Finance Series: Privacy, Breaches, and Data…...

5+ day, 10+ hour ago  (558+ words) The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) on February 13, 2026, published a final rule significantly restricting eligibility for nondomiciled commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) and commercial learner's permits (CLPs). Beginning March 16, 2026, only foreign nationals maintaining lawful non-immigrant status in the H-2A (temporary agricultural…...

5+ day, 13+ hour ago  (226+ words) At the same time, the legislature added a narrow exception for certain zero-emissions manufacturers that were already operating in Georgia as of January 1, 2015. That exception allowed qualifying manufacturers to own up to five dealership locations and continue direct sales, provided…...

5+ day, 14+ hour ago  (823+ words) The Fifth Circuit has paused a federal district court decision that struck down the FTC's 2025 Premerger Notification requirements, allowing them to remain in effect while the appeal moves forward. On an expedited basis, the Court will consider whether the FTC…...

5+ day, 14+ hour ago  (133+ words) Following a Texas federal district court's order vacating the FTC's new HSR rules, the Fifth Circuit has extended a temporary stay on the order until further notice....By: Fenwick & West LLP Following a Texas federal district court's order vacating the…...