The potential federal directive for banks to collect citizenship data, if implemented, would be a significant paperwork burden on banks. But the lack of financial regulatory action regarding previous executive orders indicates that such a burdensome rule would not likely be enforced.

Oklahoma has enacted a new comprehensive privacy law, becoming the first state to do so in almost two years. What led to the pause, what have state legislatures have been focusing on during the lull, and what might the future might hold regarding passage of these laws?

California passed an amendment to the Cartwright Act that reduces the pleading burden for state law cartel claims. Whether plaintiffs can realize the benefits of that change will depend on whether federal courts will treat it as a “substantive” rule or a “procedural” one.

As the US approaches its 250th birthday, clients will face heightened litigation risks as they navigate the intersection of celebration and commerce. Those eager to participate need risk assessment and guidelines for workplace speech, civil rights at private-public events, and consumer protection challenges tied to public messaging.

The US IPO market raised almost twice as much for companies in Q1 2026 as Q1 2025. Although market uncertainty could cause a slowdown in deal activity, large AI companies contemplating IPOs could have enormous impacts later this year.

With college sports being seen more as a business, especially in the NIL era, the NCAA may need Congressional help to maintain its operational status. It could look to Major League Baseball for guidance as to how it get that help.