Takeaways The NCAA Division I Cabinet approved a single age-based eligibility standard on 06.23.26 that replaces season-of-competition limits and sport-specific eligibility rules. Student-athletes who enroll full-time in college no later than the academic year after...
Supreme Court Holds FTC’s ‘For-Cause’ Removal Protections Violate Separation of Powers
On June 29, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States held in Trump v. Slaughter that the “for cause” removal provision for Federal Trade Commission (FTC) members is “contrary to the separation of powers enshrined in the [United States] Constitution.” The decision...
AI in the Empire State, Two Bills Could Create New Compliance Obligations
New York organizations using artificial intelligence should keep a close eye on two pending state bills that could create new notice and reporting obligations. Both bills have passed the Senate and Assembly, but as of June 25, 2026, neither appears to have been signed...
Summary of NLRB Decisions for Week of June 15 – 18, 2026
Summary of NLRB Decisions for Week of June 15 - 18, 2026 [email protected] Mon, 06/29/2026 - 08:27 The Summary of NLRB Decisions is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute for the opinions of the NLRB. Inquiries should be directed to...
US Department of Labor proposes $3.5M in fines for dangerous health, safety violations by 3 employers during Houston facility chemical spill response
HOUSTON – The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed more than $3.5 million in fines against three companies after federal inspectors determined they failed to protect workers during post-emergency response cleanup after a chemical spill at the BWC Terminals industrial...
From training completion to workforce readiness: The new standard for compliance programs
Compliance training should prove readiness, not just completion.
Volkswagen Job Cuts Could See the Automaker Shed 100,000 Roles
One of the biggest restructurings in automotive history is currently under discussion, with Volkswagen exploring job cuts in the thousands. The matter has been rumored for months now, with the company initially considering a natural scaling down of its operations in...
Sweeping Amendments Impose New Obligations on Employers Conducting Criminal Background Checks in Washington Starting 1 July 2026
Washington state has significantly expanded its Fair Chance Act through legislation enacted during the 2025 legislative session (EHB 1747), which is now codified at RCW 49.94 (Amended Fair Chance Act). Signed by Governor Bob Ferguson, the Amended Fair Chance Act...
Massachusetts High Court Keeps Income Tax Rate Reduction Initiative Off 2026 Ballot
On June 18, 2026, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) held that a proposed initiative petition, No. 25-18, to reduce the Commonwealth’s personal income tax rate from 5% to 4% cannot appear on the November 2026 ballot. In Lewis Finfer & others v....
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