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ACTS Survey Blocked for Hundreds More Schools, but Thousands Still Must Comply

Ogletree Deakins — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:30:00 +0000

A federal judge in Massachusetts has extended a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration’s Admissions and Consumer Transparency Supplement (ACTS) survey requirement for approximately 178 additional colleges and universities in a lawsuit challenging the data-collection directive as unlawfully rushed, arbitrary, and capricious. The court, however, declined to stay the survey

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UAE Employment and Social Reforms 2026: Modernization or Business as Usual?

Ogletree Deakins — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:35:35 +0000

A flurry of employment law reforms in the United Arab Emirates—a business-friendly area that remains firmly rooted in traditional values and national identity—in recent years has caught the attention of multinational employers and expatriates alike, but do these changes represent a genuine shift toward Western-style liberalization, or are they pragmatic

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Dashcams: There’s More Risk to Manage Than You’d Expect

Jackson Lewis — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:35:41 +0000

In recent years, many organizations have installed dashcams in their vehicles to improve safety and compliance, reduce costs, and better understand what’s happening in the field. Dashcams can be extremely useful for these purposes, giving organizations visibility into risky driver behaviors and misuse of company property. They can also lower insurance costs and provide valuable…

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The Danish Parliamentary Election – Risks and Opportunities for Businesses

Littler — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:41:43 +0000

The Danish Parliamentary Election – Risks and Opportunities for Businesses On March 24, 2026, elections were held for the Danish Parliament (Folketinget). The election resulted in a highly unclear parliamentary situation, with no majority for either the right or the left. Twelve parties (plus four parties from Greenland and the

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OCR Announces HIPAA Enforcement Action Against Self-Funded Group Health Plan

Jackson Lewis — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:23:13 +0000

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently announced a HIPAA enforcement action against an employer-sponsored group health plan. The action resulted in a payment to HHS of $245,000 and a two-year corrective action plan. While HIPAA enforcement is common in the healthcare sector, actions directly against employer-sponsored…

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Beltway Buzz, April 24, 2026

Ogletree Deakins — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:30:45 +0000

The Beltway Buzz® is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C., could impact your business.

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Ninth Circuit Says Non-Mutual Issue Preclusion Tactic Can’t Be Used to Avoid Arbitration

Ogletree Deakins — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:30:10 +0000

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently held that non-mutual offensive collateral estoppel—a doctrine under which a party different from the party in the original action seeks to preclude the opposing party from relitigating an issue decided against it—cannot be used to invalidate hundreds of arbitration agreements under the Federal

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Policy Week in Review – April 24, 2026

Littler — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:06:33 +0000

Policy Week in Review – April 24, 2026 DOL Announces Proposed Rule on Joint Employment tgelbman@littler.com Fri, 04/24/2026 – 14:06

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How Would the European Commission’s Draft Proposal for the EU Inc. Affect German Employers?

Littler — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:51:01 +0000

How Would the European Commission’s Draft Proposal for the EU Inc. Affect German Employers? On March 18, 2026, the European Commission published its proposal for an EU-wide legal framework establishing a new form of limited-liability company – the EU Inc. With this draft, the Commission aims to promote start-ups and

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When the Investigation Becomes the Case

Shaw Law Group, PC — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:41:09 +0000

When something goes wrong in the workplace, such as employees submitting harassment, discrimination, or retaliation claims, most employers know they need to investigate. But the real issue is not whether an investigation happens. The key is

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DOJ Orders Immediate Reclassification of Medical Marijuana Products

Ogletree Deakins — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:42:27 +0000

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has reclassified certain marijuana and marijuana-containing products to Schedule III controlled substances, which recognizes a drug’s potential legitimate medical use, a significant change in federal drug policy that could have implications for employers and workplace drug policies.

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DOJ Moves Certain Marijuana Products to Schedule III, Sets June Rescheduling Hearing

Jackson Lewis — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:49:24 +0000

The U.S. Department of Justice issued an Order on April 22, 2026 immediately placing all FDA-approved marijuana products and marijuana products regulated by a state medical marijuana license in Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). A second order also signed by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche sets a June 29, 2026 hearing to…

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Acting Attorney General Issues New DEA Order Reclassifying Some Marijuana Products as Schedule III Controlled Substances, Available by Prescription

Littler — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:30:02 +0000

Acting Attorney General Issues New DEA Order Reclassifying Some Marijuana Products as Schedule III Controlled Substances, Available by Prescription With the stroke of a pen, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a new “final order” on April 23, 2026, that reclassifies FDA-approved medications that contain marijuana and marijuana products authorized

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Government Web Accessibility Deadline Extended

Jackson Lewis — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:07:30 +0000

The DOJ recently extended the deadline for states and local governments to comply with its web accessibility rule under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Read more about these requirements, the deadlines, and similar requirements for recipients of federal funding from the Department of Health and Human Services. DOJ Extends Public Entities’ Compliance… […]

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Legal Challenge Mounted to New Anti-DEI Executive Order Targeting Federal Contractors

Ogletree Deakins — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:01:58 +0000

On April 20, 2026, a coalition of higher education/academic and minority trade associations filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland challenging President Donald Trump’s recent executive order that attaches direct contractual consequences to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The lawsuit alleges the executive order

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