Exceptions, Reporting, and Penalties Under North Carolina Gift Ba
North Carolina Gift Ban Exceptions: Items Other Than Food and Beverages The State Government Ethics Act includes additional exceptions beyond food and…
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EPA Proposes Rules to Extend PFOA and PFOS Drinking Water Standar
On May 18, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced two proposed rules. The first proposed rule would uphold the federal…
Beyond the All-Asset UCC Filing in Franchisee Lending
In commercial finance, the all-asset lien is the gold standard for lenders. If the borrower defaults, the lender takes the…
Tax Planning for Carve-Out and Take-Private Transactions
In carve-out transactions, especially in take-private transactions backed by private equity (PE), tax friction costs can often make or break…
SEC Proposes Reforms to Registered Offerings
On May 19, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued two proposed rules as part of Chairman Paul Atkins’ agenda…
FERC Proposes Major Overhaul of Natural Gas Permitting
Yesterday’s unanimous FERC vote is the most significant natural gas permitting reform in two decades — and its practical implications…
Faster Labor Contracts, EEO-1 Report, eFiling, Over
The Beltway Buzz® is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s…
Texas High Court Opens Door to Out‑of‑State Property Suits
On May 15, 2026, the Texas Supreme Court issued an important decision clarifying when Texas courts may exercise jurisdiction over…
States Update Child Labor Laws Ahead of Summer Hiring
Quick Hits Colorado, Indiana, New Jersey, and New York have each updated their child labor laws, with effective dates ranging…
What Happens When OSHA Cites a Company That No Longer Exists?
As employers across California navigate an increasingly complex regulatory landscape, one issue keeps surfacing in California Division of Occupational Safety…
Pennsylvania Gov. Signs Act 8, Expanding Licensees’ Ability to Ho
On March 27, 2026, Gov. Josh Shapiro signed Act 8 of 2026 (“Act 8”) into law, significantly expanding Philadelphia licensees’…
Supreme Court to Consider College Coach and Professor May Bring T
The Supreme Court of the United States will consider whether a former Georgia Tech head women’s basketball coach and a…