In a previous alert, we noted that 2027 will bring important changes to the US state privacy landscape.
In Daikin Applied Americas Inc. v. Russo, et al., the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) affirmed the denial of a preliminary injunction that would have barred two former employees and their new company from soliciting 75 of their former employer’s customers for one year.
As Virginia moves toward the opening of its regulated adult-use cannabis market, a federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Virginia has returned a marijuana-related indictment against Virginia power-broker, State Senator L. Louise Lucas and six co-defendants.
Pencils down, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Division of Examinations has once again previewed (some of) the test.
The Second Circuit has joined the Fifth Circuit in holding that health care providers have no private right of action to enforce independent dispute resolution (IDR) awards under the No Surprises Act (NSA).
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Welcome to the October 2026 issue of “As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns,” our monthly newsletter where we compile essential updates from the customs and trade world over the past month. We bring you the most recent and significant insights in an accessible format, concluding with our main takeaways — aka “And the Fox Says…” — on what you need to know.
Building owners should not have to treat functioning, federally compliant equipment as obsolete simply because a state or city adopts a building-wide energy target.
Last week, the US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (which covers Alabama, Florida, and Georgia) overruled a 1985 precedent, Mason v. Continental Group, Inc., that required employees to exhaust their benefit plan’s internal claims resolution process before suing for violations of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
In Adem Arslani v. Microsoft Corporation, et al., the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois granted motions to dismiss a pro se plaintiff’s Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) claim as untimely, holding that the plaintiff’s own allegations showed that he knew of the alleged misappropriation of his health care consulting methodologies in late 2021, more than three years before he filed suit.
Can a company be too green for a red state and not green enough for a blue one? Increasingly, that is not just a political question. It is a business and legal one.
On October 14, Manhattan District Attorney (DA) Alvin Bragg announced the formation of his office’s first Corporate Crime and Antitrust Task Force.
The Washington Supreme Court’s 2025 decision in Brown v. Old Navy held that Washington’s Commercial Electronic Mail Act (CEMA) reaches false or misleading statements about the duration or availability of a promotion.
The US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has issued guidance to US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on how to assess “U.S. content” in certain products of Canada and Mexico.
The DC Council recently held a public hearing on a range of revenue raising proposals under consideration to address the District’s anticipated 2027 budget challenges.
Brands often desire to use trending or charting music in their social media posts. The use of popular music can signal cultural relevance, capitalize on viral moments, and create greater exposure to social media posts because of the way a social media platform’s algorithms work.
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed extending certain compliance deadlines under its December 2024 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) risk management rule for trichloroethylene (TCE).
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A new permitting-reform proposal would turn federal delay and discriminatory treatment from administrative frustrations into affirmative claims.
Companies that uncover fraud in their ranks now have a clearer roadmap and a stronger incentive to proactively cooperate with the US Department of Justice (DOJ).
In this episode of Five Questions, Five Answers, Birgit Matthiesen, David R. Hamill, Antonio J. Rivera, and James Kim discuss how businesses can navigate today’s evolving trade and tariff landscape. They explore the importance of avoiding reactive decisions, managing risk, and working with trusted advisors to address trade challenges with confidence.
Compliance Fox keeps compliance professionals up to date on shifting regulations, enforcement priorities, and the developments shaping today’s compliance landscape.
Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries
The wellness and longevity industry is booming, and many brands are branching into supplements. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and consumer class action lawyers judge your product the same way: What does it promise, and can you back that up? A lawsuit can arrive before the FDA ever does.
California has enacted new legislation addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in pesticides. On September 27, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1603, which directs the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) to identify registered pesticide products containing intentionally added PFAS ingredients and provide greater public visibility into their use.