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…
Month: May 2026
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…
Bureau of Industry and Security Licenses: Practical Guide
I. Introduction The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is responsible for enforcing the Export Administration…
USCIS Reaffirms Adjustment of Status is Matter of Discretion
On May 21, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a new policy memorandum (PM-602-0199) reaffirming that Adjustment of…
EEO-1s May Be a Thing of the Past at the Federal Level
Since 1966, employers with more than 100 employees and certain federal contractors with more than 50 employees have been required…
Federal Courts That Compel Arbitration Retain Jurisdiction
Last week, the Supreme Court held that federal courts that compel arbitration and stay a case pending completion of that…
Vision BMW ALPINA Rendered in ALPINA Blue and ALPINA Green
Article Summary BMW confirmed ALPINA Blue and ALPINA Green will be offered on the production Vision ALPINA, with period-correct shades…