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More LifeVest PMA Preemption
We were saddened this week to hear about the passing of Dolly Parton. A prolific and wonderful songwriter, she was also a relentless force for good. A shining example of her goal of improving the world is her Imagination Library, which she started to make sure...
Ten erroneous (some knuckleheaded) defense arguments in Hague Service matters.
Source: YouTubeSummaryHey, look! A listicle! (Author’s note: this was originally just titled “Ten erroneous defense arguments…” but as I got deeper into the drafting, I realized that, while they’re all erroneous, several of them are...
EBA publishes draft RTS on operational risk management framework
On 26 August 2026, the European Banking Authority (EBA) published a consultation Paper proposing draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) on operational risk management frameworks under Article 323 of the Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR), as amended by the EU...
HMT announces proposal for a new objective for the BoE
On 27 August 2026, HM Treasury (HMT) announced that it intends to give the Bank of England (BoE) a new responsibility to support innovation in payment systems and emerging forms of digital money, whilst continuing to prioritise financial stability.SummaryHMT sets out...
ACLU, women’s rights groups seek details on Pentagon’s review of women in combat
The American Civil Liberties Union and several women’s rights groups are pressing the Pentagon to reveal details about the origins and intent of an ongoing review of the effectiveness of women in combat roles.
Two Produce Outbreaks Have Sickened 486 People in 36 States with Salmonella. In Both, the Recall Came After the Last Person Got Sick.
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, Wash., August 27, 2026 — Two open federal foodborne illness investigations now account for 486 confirmed illnesses across 36 states. FDA and CDC have tied 431 of them to Salmonella Javiana in fresh jalapeños imported from...
What Does AI Know About You? Why Lawyers Need to Think Differently About Their Online Visibility
For years, I’ve encouraged lawyers to Google themselves regularly because you need to know what someone finds when they hear your name from a client, receive a referral, see you speak at a conference or come across one of your LinkedIn posts. Today, I’d...
Canada’s Pay Transparency Momentum Continues: New Brunswick Signals the Direction of Travel
Special thanks to our articling student Brianna Grieff for contributing to this update.As pay transparency obligations continue to expand globally, employers with operations in Canada should be paying close attention to a rapidly evolving provincial landscape. Much...
Second Settlement Under the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative Highlights Increased False Claims Act Scrutiny of Federal Contractors’ DEI-Related Practices
On August 25, 2026, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced a $21.5 million civil False Claim Act (“FCA”) settlement with the large professional services (consulting) firm, Deloitte LLP (“Deloitte”).[1] The settlement, the...