US ED Voluntarily Dismissed American Federation of Teachers v ED
On January 21, 2026, the US Department of Education (ED) voluntarily dismissed its appeal in American Federation of Teachers, et…
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Alabama Governer Announces EO 743 Promoting Fair Access to Financ
On March 26, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced Executive Order No. 743, Promoting Fair and Lawful Access to Financial Services,…
CNIPA Now Cross-Referenceing Income, Tax Payments, for Fee Reduct
As reported by IPRlearn on March 30, 2026, China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) is now cross-referencing income, tax payments,…
Coalition of AGs File Complaint Challenging HUD Guidance
On March 16, a coalition of attorneys general from 15 states and the District of Columbia filed a complaint in…
10th Circuit Grants En Banc Rehearing in Challege to Colorado Opt
In a rare move signaling the significance of the dispute, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th circuit granted en…
USPTO Will Allow 30-Page Pre-Order Paper Before Reexamination Dec
Key Takeaways The USPTO will allow patent owners to file a 30-page pre-order paper before the Office decides whether a…
How Do We Get Out? Welcome to The Crypto Zone Part III
In Part I: Welcome To The Crypto Zone,[1] Where Are We? I reviewed the global crypto[2] landscape where people engage…
Understanding the EB-1A and EB-2 NIW Visa Application System
The Visa Bulletin is the system that controls when employment-based green cards become available. For EB-1A and EB-2 National Interest…
Full Equitable Relief Precluded by Franchisor’s Unclean Hands
The US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit affirmed a district court’s partial denial of a franchisor’s request for…
Why Employers Need a Comprehensive Health Plan Compliance Review
Employer-sponsored group health plans operate at the intersection of multiple federal regulatory frameworks — ERISA, the ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, the…
Québec Court Upholds Zero‑Tolerance Firing After DUI Crash
Quick Hits The Superior Court of Québec found that an arbitration award that had overturned the dismissal of a heavy…
Unique Estate Planning Challenges for Unmarried Partners in Michi
Unmarried partners in Michigan, whether cohabitating, in long-term relationships, or otherwise committed, face unique estate planning challenges. Unlike married couples,…