California Supreme Court to Examine Ministerial Exception
The Supreme Court of California recently granted review of Lorenzo v. San Francisco Zen Center (A171659/S294565), a case examining whether religious organizations…
Month: March 2026
Takeaways from The False Claims Act Panel at Crime Institute
The FCA Panel at the 2026 ABA White Collar Crime Institute in San Diego made one thing clear: the False…
Farmers Feeling the Pressure on Fertilizer
Recent geopolitical developments in the Middle East are reverberating far beyond the region, affecting global energy markets, fertilizer supply chains, and…
German Court Kills DUH’s Climate Lawsuit Against BMW and Mercedes
Deutsche Umwelthilfe has lost its bid to drag BMW and Mercedes into a 2030 combustion engine phase-out through the courts.…
Illinois Minimum Wage Law Does Not Incorporate Preliminary or Pos
Things just got much more expensive for Illinois employers! On Thursday, March 19, 2026, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled that the Illinois…
Retirement plan drives Inszone deal for Streeter Brothers
“After careful consideration, Inszone felt like the best fit for me, my team, and our clients,” said Schmaing. “Continuity was…
The First BMW with a Tesla Charging Port Is Already on Sale in the US
While the U.S. market is still months away for the all-new BMW iX3 and the revived BMW i3, the North…
The 2026 Lexus NX 350h Offers Top-Tier Fuel Economy, Looks and Quality — Just Not Much Sportiness: Review
(Images: TFL Studios | Zach Butler) The Good The Bad ✓ Sharp styling, inside and out ☓ Looks sportier than…
Department of Labor Reinstates 1975 Five-Part Test
On March 20, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) published guidance (the “2026 Guidance”) that formally reinstates the DOL’s…
Higher ACA costs drive coverage losses – KFF
A KFF follow-up survey of 1,117 individuals found that 37% of 2025 Marketplace enrollees no longer have the same coverage,…
Luxembourg’s Police Is Getting 81 New BMWs — Including 56 X3s
Article Summary Luxembourg’s Grand Ducal Police is receiving 81 new BMWs in 2026, with 56 BMW X3s designated as frontline…
Key Implications for Employers- UK Equality Action Plan Guidance
The UK government has published guidance on equality action plans, giving employers a clearer picture of what may soon sit alongside gender…