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SEC Proposes to Fundamentally Reshape the Rules Governing Public Company Reporting and Registered Offerings
Alert, 06.02.2026
Discovery of ESI in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Alert, 05.29.2026
The Importance of Clarity in Commission Agreements
Article, 05.20.2026
Key Health Care Issues We are Tracking in 2026 in the Carolinas
Article, 05.18.2026
A New Direction at the SEC: Examination Priorities, Enforcement Results, and Enforcement Manual Updates
Article, 05.15.2026
Treasury Announces Deadline Extensions Available for Capital Projects Fund Broadband Buildouts
Article, 05.13.2026
Programmatic Real Estate Joint Ventures – Key Considerations
Article, 05.12.2026
The Center of Gravity in Defense Procurement is Moving Earlier Than Most People Realize
Blog Post, 05.12.2026
The SECURE Data Act: What Businesses Need to Know About the New Federal Privacy Bill
Article, 05.08.2026
Alabama Supreme Court Appellate Alert: Decisions from May 8, 2026
Article, 05.08.2026
Examining Changes to North Carolina Property Tax Law: Levy Limits and the Affordable Housing Exemption
Article, 05.07.2026
Key Health Care Issues to Track in 2026 in Alabama
Article, 05.04.2026
The AI in SaMD Trifecta: What FDA’s Latest Moves Mean for Your AI-Enabled Product Roadmap
Article, 04.30.2026
You Got Served – Now What? An Employer’s Primer on Wage Garnishment Notices and Orders
Article, 04.29.2026
DOL Announces New Proposed Guidance for Joint Employer Liability Under the FLSA, FMLA, AND MSPA
Article, 04.28.2026
Alabama Supreme Court Appellate Alert: Decisions from April 24, 2026
Article, 04.24.2026
Emerging Liability for AI-Driven Hiring Tools: Key Developments in Mobley v. Workday, Inc.
Article, 04.23.2026
American Security Drone Act: Winding Down Your Foreign-made UAS Purchases
Blog Post, 04.21.2026
“AttackGPT” is here, and You Should Take Notice
Blog Post, 04.17.2026
Military Leave Refresher for Employers
Article, 04.16.2026
Trump's 100% Drug Tariffs: The FDA Problem No One Is Talking About
Article, 04.15.2026
California Federal Court to Liability Insurers: Your Deadline to Remove Might Expire Years Before You Are Even Haled into Court
Article, 04.15.2026
Public Company Advisory: SEC Snapshots First Quarter 2026
Alert, 04.10.2026
2026 Alabama Legislative Update: Regular Session - Week Twelve
Alert, 04.10.2026
Alabama Legislature Passes Comprehensive Data Privacy Bill
Article, 04.09.2026
Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program Expanded Model Brings Opportunities for MDPP Suppliers, Coaches, and Individual Beneficiaries
Article, 04.08.2026
Lessons Learned From Prosecution of Google Employee for Theft of Trade Secrets and Espionage
Article, 04.07.2026
FinCEN Issues Advisory to Financial Sector Enhancing Obligations with Respect to Policing Health Care Fraud Schemes
Alert, 04.06.2026
FCC Seeks Comment on Accelerating American Drone Industry
Article, 04.06.2026
2026 Alabama Legislative Update: Regular Session - Week Eleven
Alert, 04.03.2026
Alabama’s Revised Office‑Based Surgery Rules: What Physicians and Physician Offices Need to Know
Alert, 03.30.2026
Elevating Healthcare Oversight: FTC Unveils Task Force to Address Market Consolidation and Innovation
Article, 03.27.2026
2026 Alabama Legislative Update: Regular Session - Week Ten
Alert, 03.20.2026
Alabama Supreme Court Appellate Alert: Decisions from March 20, 2026
Alert, 03.20.2026
White House Unveils National AI Policy Framework: Key Takeaways for Businesses and Innovators
Article, 03.20.2026
White House Unveils President Trump’s Cyber Strategy for America
Article, 03.19.2026
Workplace Investigations: Best Practices for Investigating Internal Complaints
Article, 03.18.2026
A Tale of Two Cases – Attorney Client Privilege and the Use of AI Tools
Article, 03.18.2026
2026 Alabama Legislative Update: Regular Session - Week Nine
Alert, 03.13.2026
Alabama Supreme Court Appellate Alert: Decisions from March 6, 2026
03.10.2026
FBI Alert: Phishing Email Impersonating Local Planning/Zoning Officials
Alert, 03.10.2026
“Time Marches On”: CARB Adopts Initial Regulation as Implementation of Climate Reporting Program Continues
Alert, 03.10.2026
Client Alert: FINRA Enforcement Program Enhancements
Article, 03.09.2026
2026 Alabama Legislative Update: Regular Session - Week Eight
Alert, 03.06.2026
To the Moon: Minimizing Tax Liabilities and Maximizing Profits as a Government Contractor in Alabama
Article, 03.04.2026
Use of AI Tools as a Reasonable Accommodation?
Article, 03.04.2026
8(a) Client Alert: SBA Termination Notices Are Now Arriving—What the Actual Letters Say and Your 30-Day Response Plan
Alert, 03.03.2026
2026 Alabama Legislative Update: Regular Session - Week Seven
Alert, 02.27.2026
How Far Will The Pendulum Swing? USDOL’s 2026 Proposed Independent Contractor Rule
Article, 02.27.2026
2026 Alabama Legislative Update: Regular Session - Week Six
Alert, 02.20.2026
United States v. Heppner and AI Discovery: Confidentiality and Privilege Concerns
Article, 02.18.2026
Nursing Home Background Checks: OIG’s Ongoing Series of State Audits Signals Need to Focus on Background Check Compliance
Article, 02.17.2026
2026 Alabama Legislative Update: Regular Session - Week Five
Alert, 02.13.2026
8(a) Client Alert: SBA Initiates Termination Proceedings for Over 150 8(a) Participants; Further Escalation Expected Nationwide
Alert, 02.12.2026
Alabama Supreme Court Appellate Alert: Decisions from February 6, 2026
Alert, 02.09.2026
2026 California Employment Law Update: Designated Person for Paid Family Leave
Article, 02.09.2026
2026 California Employment Law Update: Preservation of Training Records
Article, 02.09.2026
2026 Alabama Legislative Update: Regular Session - Week Four
Alert, 02.06.2026
Alabama Supreme Court Appellate Alert: Decisions from January 30, 2026
Alert, 02.02.2026
The Part 2 Rule Compliance Date is Approaching – Be Ready With This Operational Readiness Checklist
Article, 01.30.2026
2026 Alabama Legislative Update: Regular Session - Week Three
Alert, 01.30.2026
SC Alcohol Law Update | Server Training Approved
Alert, 01.30.2026
New Year, New Minimum Salaries for Non-competes in Some States
Article, 01.26.2026
Public Company Advisory: SEC Snapshots Fourth Quarter 2025
Alert, 01.23.2026
2026 Alabama Legislative Update: Regular Session - Week Two
Alert, 01.23.2026
8(a) Client Alert: Secretary Hegseth Directs Line-by-Line Review of All Small Business Sole-Source and Set-Aside Awards Over $20 Million
Alert, 01.23.2026
2026 California Employment Law Update: Bias Mitigation Training
Article, 01.21.2026
California Expands Enforcement and Penalties for Tip Violations
Article, 01.20.2026
2026 Alabama Legislative Update: Regular Session - Week One
Article, 01.16.2026
2026 California Employment Law Update: California Bans "Stay to Play" Clauses
Article, 01.15.2026
2026 California Employment Law Update: Independent Contractors and Employee Vehicle Business Expenses
Article, 01.15.2026
2026 California Employment Law Update: The Workplace Know Your Rights Act
Article, 01.15.2026
From Owed to Paid: SB 261 Changes the Game on Wages and What Employers Should Know
Article, 01.14.2026
CMS Announces First Round of $50 Billion Awards to Strengthen Rural Health: What It Means for Several Southeastern States
Article, 12.30.2025
Federal Court Halts HHS 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program: Key Takeaways for Stakeholders
Article, 12.30.2025
Michael Johnson Featured on GovCon M&A Talk Podcast
Article, 12.29.2025
Patent Trolls: Seven Steps to Stop Them and How They Are Contributing to the 20% Uptick in Patent Litigation in 2025
Article, 12.22.2025
Alabama Supreme Court Appellate Alert: Decisions from December 19, 2025
Alert, 12.19.2025
White House Issues Executive Order on National AI Policy Framework and Preemption of State AI Laws
Article, 12.15.2025
Trump’s Executive Order on AI and the Potential Impact on State Healthcare Laws Governing AI
Article, 12.15.2025
Alabama Supreme Court Appellate Alert: Decisions from December 12, 2025
Alert, 12.12.2025
SBA Client Alert: All 8(a) Firms Must Submit Financial Records by January 5, 2026
Alert, 12.11.2025
Supercharging Defense Startups: How the SBIC & SBICCT Programs Unlock Funding Without Forfeiting Set-Asides
Article, 12.08.2025
Key 2025 Updates for Small Business Government Contractors: SBA and FAR Changes
Article, 12.08.2025
Alabama Supreme Court Appellate Alert: Decision from December 5, 2025
Alert, 12.05.2025
White House Issues “Genesis Mission” Executive Order on AI
Article, 12.03.2025
Army’s “Amazon” marketplace: the new Global Tactical Edge Acquisition Directorate (G-TEAD)
Alert, 12.01.2025
Alabama Supreme Court Appellate Alert: Decision from November 26, 2025
12.01.2025
“I’ve Got Some Good News, I’ve Got Some Bad News”: Important Updates from CARB’s Latest Public Workshop
Article, 11.25.2025
Bronshteyn v. Department of Consumer Affairs and the Potential Cost of a Vigorous Defense in California
Article, 11.20.2025
Due Diligence Concerns For the Buy-Side of Life Sciences Transactions
Article, Copyright 2025 Bloomberg Industry Group, Inc. (800-372-1033) Reproduced with permission., 11.18.2025
State of the 340B Program
Article, Copyright 2025 Bloomberg Industry Group, Inc. (800-372-1033) Reproduced with permission., 11.18.2025
Health Care Transactions for Life Sciences Companies
Article, Copyright 2025 Bloomberg Industry Group, Inc. (800-372-1033) Reproduced with permission., 11.18.2025
Considerations for Navigating Current State and Future Federal Regulations of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs)
Article, Copyright 2025 Bloomberg Industry Group, Inc. (800-372-1033) Reproduced with permission., 11.18.2025
Protecting Generative AI-Derived Inventions in the Pharmaceutical and Life Science Industry
Article, Copyright 2025 Bloomberg Industry Group, Inc. (800-372-1033) Reproduced with permission., 11.18.2025
Copyright Issues and Licensing of Technology in Life Sciences
Article, Copyright 2025 Bloomberg Industry Group, Inc. (800-372-1033) Reproduced with permission., 11.18.2025
Strategies for Protecting Trade Secrets in the Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences Industries
Article, Copyright 2025 Bloomberg Industry Group, Inc. (800-372-1033) Reproduced with permission., 11.18.2025
Surplus Lines Primer
Article, 11.14.2025
Supreme Court Soon to Revisit President’s Authority to Remove Members of Independent Agencies
Article, 11.12.2025
DOL Explains How to Properly Calculate FMLA Leave
Article, Originally Published for Valent/True Network Newsletters, 11.12.2025
Federal Agencies Add New Employer Flexibility for Fertility Benefits
Article, Originally Published for Valent/True Network Newsletters, 11.12.2025
Recent Litigation Emphasizes Importance of Plan Compliance with No Surprises Act
Article, Originally Published for Valent/True Network Newsletters, 11.12.2025
November 2025 Compliance Corner: Voluntary Plan Safe Harbor
Article, Originally Published for Valent/True Network Newsletters, 11.12.2025
USPTO – Recent Trends - Subject Matter Eligibility Under 35 U.S.C. §101
11.11.2025
Alabama Supreme Court Appellate Alert: Decision from November 7, 2025
Alert, 11.10.2025
They Said What?!: Protect Your Internal Discussions from Disclosure in Litigation
Article, 11.06.2025
The SEC’s Pivot on Mandatory Arbitration Clauses: What Public Companies Need to Know
Article, 11.04.2025
South Carolina Alcohol Law Update
Alert, 11.04.2025
Alabama Supreme Court Appellate Alert: Decisions from October 31, 2025
Alert, 11.03.2025
Legal Immigration Still Works: The Proof is in the Numbers
Article, 10.29.2025
How the Government Shutdown Affects Employment-Related Agencies and How Employers Can Be Proactive During a Shutdown
Article, 10.29.2025
Examining Low Income Housing Property Tax Exemptions in the Carolinas
Article, 10.27.2025
Alabama Supreme Court Appellate Alert: Decision from October 24, 2025
Alert, 10.24.2025
International Defense Contracting Update: Defense Market Entry for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Article, 10.23.2025
Employee’s Religious Accommodations Request Clashes with Employer’s Gender Identity Policy in Pending Fourth Circuit Case
Article, 10.23.2025
CMS Revises Guidance on State Survey & Certification Activities During a Government Shutdown
Alert, 10.21.2025
USDOT’s New DBE Rule Triggers Widespread “Pause” in Public Contracting Goals
Article, By: Jeff Reichard (Shareholder | Construction), 10.17.2025
Court Equivocates on Penalties for Timely COBRA Election Notices: Thibodeaux v. City of Atlanta
Article, Originally Published for Valent/True Network Newsletters, 10.12.2025
October 2025 Compliance Corner: Summary Plan Descriptions (SPDs) and Summaries of Material Modifications (SMMs)
Article, Originally Published for Valent/True Network Newsletters, 10.12.2025
Court Rules ERISA Does Not Preempt Arkansas PBM Reporting Law
Article, Originally Published for Valent/True Network Newsletters, 10.12.2025
Proposed Regulations: The IRS Guides Emploers in OBBBA’s No Tax on Tips
Article, Originally Published for Valent/True Network Newsletters, 10.12.2025
Public Company Advisory: SEC Snapshots Third Quarter 2025
Alert, 10.09.2025
“Watch Your Step Kid”: Wu-Tang Clan Ruling Expands Trade Secrets Law and Serves as Reminder to Companies to Look Over Protections of Trade Secrets and Unique Assets.
Article, 10.08.2025
Employee Discipline for Social Media Posting Contrary to Company Values
Article, 09.29.2025
FTC Abandons Nationwide Ban on Noncompetes, but Signals Ongoing Scrutiny
Article, 09.26.2025
Alabama Supreme Court Appellate Alert: Decisions from September 26, 2025
Alert, 09.26.2025
Alabama Supreme Court Appellate Alert: Decisions from September 12, 2025
Alert, 09.15.2025
The Condition Precedent Defense: An Underutilized Tool to Complement Life Insurance Rescissions
Article, 09.11.2025
Treasury Department and IRS Take Steps to Implement the “No Tax On Tips” Deduction
Article, 09.09.2025
Alabama Supreme Court Appellate Alert: Decisions from August 29, 2025
Alert, 09.02.2025
Maynard Nexsen Achieves Complete Defense Trial Victory for Blue Shield of California in Significant Class Action Lawsuit
08.28.2025
CMS Revocation and Preclusion: The “Secret” Exclusion – Updated for 2025
Article, 08.28.2025
“If I Could Turn Back Time”: Important Updates from the Second Public Workshop on California’s Climate Disclosure Rules
Article, 08.26.2025
Health Care Fraud Enforcement Remains a Top Priority of the Administration
Article, 08.25.2025
Court of Appeals Upholds $9.3 Million Award for Nurses Misclassified as Independent Contractors by Healthcare Staffing Agency
Article, 08.25.2025
Alabama Supreme Court Appellate Alert: Decisions from August 22, 2025
Alert, 08.22.2025
Insights from Recent SEC Comments on Segment Reporting
Article, 08.21.2025
The Golden Dome for America
Article, 08.15.2025
Mind the Gap: Keeping an Eye Out for Litigation Involving Increasingly Popular Gap Coverage
Article, 08.14.2025
Leave It to the Employer: Navigating FMLA Designation Rules
Article, 08.12.2025
Agencies Issue New Guidance for No Surprises Act and ACA Compliance
Article, Originally Published for Valent/True Network Newsletters, 08.12.2025
Nursing Homes Feeling Mixed Effects After “One Big Beautiful Bill” Enacted
Article, 08.12.2025
Supreme Court Rules ADA Does Not Extend to Retirees
Article, Originally Published for Valent/True Network Newsletters, 08.12.2025
Gender-Affirming Care Exclusions and Title VII
Originally Published for Valent/True Network Newsletters, 08.12.2025
Compliance Corner: Nondiscrimination Rules for Health and Welfare Plans
Originally Published for Valent/True Network Newsletters, 08.12.2025
Big Beautiful Bill Includes Funding for Offensive Cyber Operations – Insights and Implications
Article, 08.06.2025
White House Issues Action Plan, Three Executive Orders on Artificial Intelligence
Article, 07.25.2025
Paid Leave Laws Keep Employers on Their Toes
Article, 07.22.2025
Understanding CMS’ Proposed Physician Payment Rule for 2026
Article, 07.16.2025
Hold that Paycheck! Navigating Unpaid Suspensions for Exempt Employees
Article, 07.15.2025
One Big Beautiful Bill is Chock Full of Benefits, Employment Law Changes
Article, Originally published in Valent/True Network Newsletter, 07.10.2025
Compliance Corner: Understanding PCORI Fees
Article, Originally published in Valent/True Network Newsletter, 07.10.2025
2024 HIPAA Reproductive Health Privacy Rule Vacated
Article, Originally published in Valent/True Network Newsletter, 07.10.2025
United States v. Skrmetti: U.S. Supreme Court Rules on Tennessee Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
Article, Originally published in Valent/True Network Newsletter, 07.10.2025
Contract Remains King: Contractual Time Limits Defeat UIM Coverage
Article, 07.10.2025
Public Company Advisory: SEC Snapshots Second Quarter 2025
Alert, 07.09.2025
Supreme Court Brings Clarity to "Reverse Discrimination" Claims
Article, 07.08.2025
No, the First Amendment Doesn’t Apply at Work—But Other Laws Protect Some Employee Speech
Article, 06.30.2025
Alabama Supreme Court Alert | Appellate Update for June 27, 2025
Alert, 06.27.2025
Urgent Cybersecurity Briefing: Scattered Spider Attacks
Alert, 06.25.2025
Oregon Passes Strictest Corporate Practice of Medicine Law in the Nation
Article, 06.23.2025
COSO and NACD Publish a Proposed Corporate Governance Framework
Article, 06.20.2025
Preparing for Potential Payroll Changes: What Employers Need to Know About the No Tax on Tips Act and OBBBA
Article, 06.18.2025
Nursing Home Operators Wary of Steep Medicaid Cuts as "One Big Beautiful Bill" Moves to Senate
Article, 06.16.2025
Not So Fast!: Second Circuit Remanded Out-Of-Network Medical Provider’s Suit Against ERISA Plan
Article, 06.12.2025
“We’re Halfway There”: Key Takeaways and Lingering Questions from the Public Workshop on California’s Climate Disclosure Rules
Alert, 06.10.2025
MHPAEA update: Enforcement of the 2024 Final Rule Halted
Article, Originally published in Valent/True Network Newsletter, 06.09.2025
DOL Withdraws 2024 Independent Contractor Rule, Signals New Direction for FLSA Enforcement
Article, Originally published in Valent/True Network Newsletter, 06.09.2025
Compliance Corner: HIPAA Special Enrollment Rights
Article, Originally published in Valent/True Network Newsletter, 06.09.2025
Complying with the New Mechanics of the CMS “60-Day” Overpayment Rule
Article, 06.09.2025
Supreme Court Reduces Burden of National Environmental Policy Act Review
Article, 06.05.2025

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