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AGs Demand End to Unlawful Robocalls Through “Operation Robocall Roundup”

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In 2022, a bipartisan task force of 51 state attorneys general (AGs) was formed to investigate and take legal action against companies allegedly responsible for large volumes of fraudulent and illegal robocall traffic. North...more

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Texas Mini-TCPA Law – FAQs for Marketing Texts

As we reported earlier this summer, a bill (S.B. 140) was recently enacted in Texas that amends the state’s telemarketing law (TX BUS & COM T.10, Chap. 301-306) to 1) expand the definition of ​“telephone solicitation” to...more

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China’s New DPO Registration Requirement: What You Need to Know

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On 18 July 2025, China’s Cyberspace Administration (CAC) officially launched its online portal (Portal) for registration of China Data Protection Officers (China DPO). This operationalizes the requirements under Article 52 of...more

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USCIS Announces FY2026 H-1B Cap Reached: No Second Lottery to Be Conducted

On July 18, 2025, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it has received enough H-1B petitions to reach the congressionally mandated cap of 85,000 new H-1B filings for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY2026). As a...more

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Employer Guide to Nevada’s New Retirement Savings Program for Private Sector Employees

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Nevada’s new state-facilitated retirement program for private-sector employees is now live. While the Nevada Employee Savings Trust (NEST) Program is designed to minimize the administrative, cost, and liability burdens for...more

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The UK Launches Its Own ‘FARA’: What Companies Need to Know About the New Foreign Influence Registration Scheme

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On July 1, 2025, the United Kingdom’s new Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS) will formally take effect, creating sweeping registration obligations under U.K. law for persons engaging in certain activities on behalf...more

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DHS Mandates Nationwide Alien Registration Under WWII-Era Law: 5 Things Employers Need to Do

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Federal immigration officials are about to significantly expand foreign national registration enforcement by requiring certain noncitizens to register with the government, provide biometric data, and carry proof of...more

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An Employers’ Guide to Navigating H-1B Season: Answers to Your Top Questions

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Are you confused about how to navigate the timelines and requirements for the H-1B cap season? It’s complicated! The registration window officially opened Friday – and employers that want to hire highly skilled foreign...more

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Federal Immigration Officials Announce H-1B Cap Registration Updates: 4 Key Points for Employers

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Employers that plan to sponsor foreign workers should be prepared as H-1B season begins. Federal officials just announced that the registration process for FY 2026 is expected to open at noon Eastern on March 7 and run...more

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H-1B Cap Reached for Fiscal Year 2024

On December 13, 2023, U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the H-1B specialty occupation visa cap had been met for fiscal year (FY) 2024....more

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Here Are the Top 10 New Laws Coming Soon to California Workplaces and 5 Key Bills the Governor Surprisingly Vetoed

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California employers know that the new year inevitably brings new workplace laws that are finalized at the end of the state’s legislative session in the fall. This year, state lawmakers considered over 2,700 bills – the most...more

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Getting Sued in All the Wrong Places: Supreme Court Opens Door to Suits in Unrelated States

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Let’s say that your company is incorporated in Michigan, headquartered in Michigan, and does business there and in a dozen other states. One of your customers in Texas claims the products it purchased from you and that you...more

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Three Options for Non-Canadian Employers Hiring Remote Employees in Canada

With the boom of remote work, companies have increased their candidate base to stretch well beyond the boundaries of cities, states, and even countries—and many employers are looking to tap into Canada’s deep talent pool of...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Top 5 SEC Enforcement Developments for February 2023

In order to provide an overview for busy in-house counsel and compliance professionals, we summarize below some of the most important SEC enforcement developments from the past month, with links to primary resources....more

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Mallory v. Norfolk: One Decision to Potentially Overturn Them All

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The Mallory v. Norfolk case—currently pending before the US Supreme Court—could potentially overturn recent rulings on issues related to personal jurisdiction and impact many businesses across the country....more

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California Expands State-Run Retirement Program

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California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed legislation that will expand CalSavers, the state’s IRA-based retirement program, to cover virtually all California employers that do not sponsor their own qualified retirement...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

FY 2023 H-1B Initial Selection Process Completed

On March 29, 2022, the USCIS announced that it has received enough electronic registrations during the initial registration period to reach the fiscal year (FY) 2023 H-1B cap. A random selection (lottery) was conducted from...more

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First-of-Its-Kind Settlement Brings Clarity for Players in Retail Crypto Market

On February 14, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that it had entered into a settlement with BlockFi Lending LLC, a subsidiary of BlockFi Inc., (collectively BlockFi) over first-of-its-kind charges that...more

Proskauer - Corporate Defense and Disputes

Disgorgement Continues at the SEC

On October 12, 2021, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a disgorgement order issued by the SEC, in—according to the opinion— the first appellate ruling on the topic since the Supreme Court’s 2020 decision in Liu v....more

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The Delaware Contractor Registration Act: What Businesses Should Know

In efforts to reduce worker misclassification, the State of Delaware recently enacted the “Delaware Contractor Registration Act,” which requires all businesses performing construction services or maintenance in Delaware to...more

Mintz - Immigration Viewpoints

USCIS to Delay Implementation of Wage-Weighted H-1B Quota Selection Rule Until December 31, 2021

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has made the decision to delay implementation of the rule introducing wage-weighted priority into the H-1B lottery selection system. USCIS announced that it will delay the...more

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Immigration Under Biden Administration: H-1B Visa Cap Registration Period

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In the first few weeks under the new Biden Administration, the United States has already seen the unraveling of some of the more restrictive measures taken by the Trump Administration, and more dismantling is expected to...more

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CFTC and DOJ Charge BitMEX and Executives With Illegally Trading in Digital Assets and Ignoring BSA/AML Requirements

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Incorporating in the Seychelles but Allegedly Operating in the U.S. Spells Trouble for Company and its Founders - The Bitcoin Mercantile Exchange, or BitMEX, is a large and well-known online trading platform dealing in...more

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CFPB California Style: The California Consumer Financial Protection Law Brings More Providers Of Consumer Financial Products And...

On August 31, 2020, the California legislature passed the California Consumer Financial Protection Law (CCFPL). The law reflects Governor Newsom’s vision of a much more powerful banking agency with new registration authority,...more

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USCIS Runs A Second H-1B Cap Lottery

On August 14, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services confirmed it had run a second H-1B lottery for fiscal year 2021 and sent out notifications regarding new H-1B registration selections. The USCIS had not yet met the...more

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