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On Wednesday, June 3, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit vacated a preliminary injunction that had restricted PFAS discharges from Chemours’ Washington Works facility in Parkersburg, West Virginia. While the court held that the environmental plaintiff had Article III standing to pursue injunctive relief, it ruled that the district court misapplied the irreparable‑harm standard …

If you’re thinking about starting a nonprofit, one of your first major milestones is obtaining 501(c)(3) status from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This allows donors to claim tax-deductible contributions and lets your organization avoid federal income tax on its exempt activities. This guide will help you understand what’s involved so you can decide when to do it yourself and when to bring …

There is nothing new about warning to avoid fraudulent solicitations of your personal financial information, including scammers falsely claiming to represent the IRS. However, we wanted to alert you to a new variation of this scam. Beginning this tax year, the IRS has legitimately been requesting information as to your personal bank account with the aim of issuing a refund check by direct deposit…

New Brunswick's Pay Transparency Act is no longer a proposed bill. As of June 12, 2026, it is now law. While some provisions will come into force at a later date, key requirements are already in effect, including mandatory salary range disclosure in job postings and a prohibition on salary history inquiries during the hiring process. The legislation represents a significant shift in how compensa…

Weinhold Legal are pleased to announce their contribution to the International Employment Lawyer (IEL) Guide to Employment Disputes, a comprehensive resource covering employment claims procedures across 23 jurisdictions worldwide. Their team has developed the Czech and Slovak sections, providing valuable insights into the key stages of employment disputes in these two regions. The guide is a cruc…

New Federal Fertility Coverage Guidance Earlier this month, the U.S. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Treasury released a proposed rule creating a new category of limited excepted benefits for fertility coverage. This new category of excepted benefits would require that: Substantially all benefits are for diagnosis, mitigation, or treatment of infertility or related reproduc…

In a unanimous decision issued on May 14, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court held in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC that freight brokers can be sued under state negligent-hiring law when they select motor carriers with documented safety deficiencies. The ruling removes a federal preemption defense that the brokerage industry has relied on for years and has immediate implications for the transpor…

As crawfish boil season winds down and Louisiana waits for the next month ending in “r” to usher in peak oyster season, it’s easy to appreciate just how deeply food is tied to our state’s culture and identity. But down in Louisiana, food is also serious business. Agriculture remains one of Louisiana’s largest economic drivers. According to analyses by LSU’s Leadership Development Institute, it ac…

Key Takeaways The rescheduling of certain cannabis products to Schedule III represents a meaningful shift in federal cannabis policy and offers long-awaited tax relief for portions of the industry. However, the benefits are limited in scope, leaving recreational operators subject to the continued constraints of Section 280E. Additionally, critical questions—such as the ability to obtain retroactiv…

Taking the time to read and understand your subcontract is a necessary step for any successful project. Although subcontracts are not uniform and can be quite lengthy, these are the top seven provisions you need to understand. 1. Incorporation by Reference / Flow Down Subcontracts almost universally incorporate the Prime Contract between the owner and contractor by reference. Further provisions …