Business Law and Corporate Law

Corporate legal departments increasingly use third party platforms and managed billing services to review outside counsel invoices. In many cases, the client selects the system and directs its law firms to submit bills through it. Some of these services now use artificial intelligence, automated review, or a combination of technology and human reviewers to examine individual time entries and recommend billing reductions.

A recent California lawsuit alleges that AI-based employee selection tools discriminated against workers on protected leave and those with disabilities during a reduction in force. The case highlights critical legal risks for employers deploying AI in high-stakes employment decisions, particularly around how AI systems handle productivity metrics for employees who are absent or working under accommodations.

In C.S. v. Brick Recycling Co., the New Jersey Appellate Division vacated a trial court decision requiring the disclosure of documents relating to an attorney-led workplace investigation into sexual harassment. In doing so, the court provided important guidance on the discoverability of documents relating to such investigations.

A U.S. House Committee on Ways & Means hearing on “Foreign Influence in American Nonprofits” last month and recent letters by Republican state Attorneys General accusing specific organizations of violating FARA have resulted in some additional public attention about how FARA relates to the nonprofit/tax-exempt sector.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS recently issued temporary regulations that provide an immediately effective framework for establishing and administering “Trump Accounts,” including broad automatic enrollment and large-scale contributions funded by governmental and charitable donors. The regulations became effective September 30, 2026, apply to taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, and expire September 30, 2029.

Nonprofits are playing an increasingly visible role in shaping elections, but navigating the overlapping rules of federal tax law and state campaign finance requirements can be daunting. This on-demand webinar walks through the "rules of the road" for nonprofits that want to participate in elections without jeopardizing their tax status or running afoul of disclosure laws, translating legal frameworks into practical governance and compliance strategies drawn from real-world experience.

On September 18, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) began enhanced enforcement of importer of record (IOR) identity data on CBP Form 5106. CBP announced the enforcement program in a general notice published in the Federal Register. Accuracy of Importer of Record Data Submitted to CBP, 91 Fed. Reg. 53,627, 53,627 (Aug. 19, 2026). This notice states CBP’s enforcement position; it is not a new regulation and does not add new Form 5106 data elements. The enforcement includes immediate voiding of IOR numbers when CBP determines the data is inaccurate or incomplete. A voided number is “invalid for any purpose,” including entering merchandise.

When Does a SEC Investigation Turn into a Federal Criminal Inquiry?

Yes, the Securities and Exchange Commission often relies on electronic communications, like emails, text messages and social media chats to prove insider trading. In fact, such communications can prove to be critical evidence in establishing some or all of the key elements of an insider trading prosecution: knowledge, intent, relationships and, in some cases, efforts to conceal or cover-up after-the-fact.

Leading AI companies have signed a voluntary White House accord establishing a four-layer system of internal controls, independent audits, and board oversight for frontier AI systems. The agreement raises critical questions about whether voluntary commitments can provide meaningful protection, how independent external auditors will operate, and whether this framework will eventually become legally enforceable regulation.

En abril de 2026, la Agencia de Transformación Digital y Telecomunicaciones (ATDT) publicó el Plan Nacional de Inteligencia Artificial (el Plan), la primera hoja de ruta del Estado mexicano para el desarrollo y adopción de la inteligencia artificial (IA).

The Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed rescinding Rule 14a-8 and revising discretionary voting rules, fundamentally reshaping how shareholders submit proposals for inclusion in company proxy materials. While nothing has changed yet and current rules remain in force, boards must assess how their governance documents, shareholder-engagement practices, and proxy workflows would need to adapt if the proposals become final.