Nebraska Governor Prohibits Noncompete Agreements Effective July
On April 14, 2026, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen signed legislation that prohibits noncompete agreements and adds registration requirements for healthcare…
Month: May 2026
Fifth Circuit Rules Telework Is Not a Reasonable Accommodation
On May 8, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled that temporary COVID-era telework did not permanently alter…
MINI Rocketman Still Under Consideration, Design Boss Confirms
Article Summary MINI design boss Holger Hampf confirmed the Rocketman is still being actively studied, 15 years after the concept…
IRS Reinstates Private Letter Rulings on Significant Issues
On May 5, 2026, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) released Revenue Procedure 2026-21 (the “Rev. Proc.”), which reinstates a program…
The BMW ALPINA Coupe Is Based On A Discontinued Sedan
Article Summary The BMW Group’s Head of Design Adrian van Hooydonk explains why the 8 Series Gran Coupe served as…
You Can Now Build Your Own 2027 Rivian R2, Though You Have to Keep One Thing in Mind
(Images: Rivian) The new Rivian R2 is almost here, and now you can configure your own! But which build is…
Colorado Revises Artificial Intelligence Law
Colorado became the first state in the country to pass a sweeping law regulating how businesses use artificial intelligence in 2024.…
BMW ALPINA Vision Car Revealed: Van Hooydonk Interview
Article Summary BMW Group Chief Designer Adrian van Hooydonk confirmed ALPINA will have its own dedicated design team, V8 engines,…
USDA Publishes RFI for Future GE Organism Regulation
On May 15, 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) published a Request for Information (RFI) seeking public input on the future…
The Case for a Manual Send-Off
Article Summary The 2027 BMW M3 CS Handschalter is RWD-only with a six-speed manual, 473 hp, and a 75-pound diet…
Jeep Recalls Nearly 62,000 2019-2023 Cherokee SUVs for Potential Loss of Power Problem
(Images: Jeep | Stellantis) Some 2019-2023 Jeep Cherokees could have an internal defect within their transmissions. Jeep recently issued a…
FinCEN’s AML Whistleblower Rules Face Key June 1 Deadline
The public comment period on FinCEN’s proposed rules for the Anti-Money Laundering Whistleblower Improvement Act closes June 1, 2026 —…