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  • July 09, 2026

    Immigration Cases To Watch In The Second Half Of 2026

    After a series of blockbuster U.S. Supreme Court rulings greenlighting significant components of President Donald Trump's immigration agenda in the first half of the year, lower courts are poised to other test key policies, including the $100,000 H-1B visa fee, the administration's 75-country immigrant visa ban and the end of automatic extensions for expiring work permits.

  • July 09, 2026

    FDA Moves Leave Peptides In A Legal Gray Zone

    While the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has taken a concrete step forward on reclassifying certain peptides, the practical consequence of their interim status cannot be overstated — these substances are no longer designated as posing a significant safety risk, but they have not been affirmatively authorized for compounding, say attorneys at Sheppard.

  • July 09, 2026

    Senate Panel To Weigh 5 ITC Commissioner Picks

    The Senate Finance Committee will hold a public meeting Tuesday to consider President Donald Trump's five nominees for the U.S. International Trade Commission, the panel's chair said Thursday.

  • July 09, 2026

    NHTSA Says AVs Must Stop Interfering With First Responders

    The U.S. Department of Transportation has urged autonomous vehicle developers to come up with fixes to driverless vehicles interfering with police, fire trucks and ambulances on roadways, saying an autonomous vehicle that "cannot safely interact with first responders is a danger to the general public."

  • July 09, 2026

    3 Top CGL Rulings From The First Half Of 2026

    The start of 2026 saw courts grapple with some of the most notable general liability claims trends, including social media addiction, sex trafficking and long-tail pollutant exposure. Law360 Insurance Authority breaks down three noteworthy decisions.

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