AI adoption is accelerating. Business value isn’t. Here’s what leading organisations are doing differently. Organisations are investing heavily in AI, yet many are struggling to translate adoption into measurable revenue driving or cost base reduction. The difference isn’t the technology. It’s how organisations are designed to use it. Those that rethink their operating model alongside AI will be best placed to create lasting competitive advantage. Reading time: 2 minutes AI…
On June 26 in Moscow, the Valdai Discussion Club hosted a presentation of the report titled “A Path to a New Reserve Currency”. Discussion moderator Oleg Barabanov called the report “provocative in a good sense,” noting that it describes step-by-step one of the most realistic scenarios for creating a new reserve currency. He emphasised that the proposed new reserve currency would not replace the currencies of the countries participating in…
Quick Hits The Ninth Circuit ruled the arbitration agreement was enforceable because it was limited to employment-related claims. The court clarified that the broad language of “including but not limited to” in the agreement did not render it overly expansive, as other language in the agreement indicated it was limited to employment contexts. The court distinguished the case from recent California court decisions that have declined to enforce agreements based…
Quick Hits By a 6–3 vote, the Supreme Court in Lau held that border officers may “parole” a returning LPR based on suspected “commission” of an inadmissibility offense—not based on a conviction or on “clear and convincing” evidence of the commission of an inadmissibility offense—at reentry. Paroled LPRs can be physically present in the United States but are not legally admitted, which can disrupt employment authorization and other benefits tied…
Quick Hits On June 25, 2026, GSA published a notice confirming that Executive Order 14398, applies to “all non-FAR based-contracts,” with GSA, including real property leases, concession contracts, and outleases. The clause turns on race- or ethnicity-based actions across five domains, not on whether a program carries a “DEI” label, so a review limited to programs branded as DEI may miss what the clause actually prohibits. The notice is a…
For years, employers have operated in a compliance environment where even well-designed, neutral policies could create liability based solely on statistical disparities. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s 2026 National Enforcement Plan (as discussed in our prior alert) and the Department of Justice’s recent legal interpretation together signal a meaningful shift: federal enforcement is now anchored in intent, not outcomes. For employers, this brings greater clarity and predictability. But it should…
Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology is facing increasing legal scrutiny as courts, regulators and individuals attempt to examine and expose the various ways in which license plate data is captured, collected, shared and used. Recent disputes over ALPR technology have shifted away from issues of public safety and toward whether the private sector businesses and governmental organizations, among others, that utilize ALPR adequately disclose its use and sharing, as well…
Quick Hits Side gigs supported by digital apps are becoming more common. State laws may regulate whether an employer can fire a worker for moonlighting. Most employees are considered at will, but some have job protections from a union contract or individual employment contract. It is becoming more common for employees to have side gigs, particularly in roles like food delivery, ridesharing, online tutoring, social media management, creating content as…
A recent federal court decision in favor of Clover Health has quickly evolved from an insurer-specific dispute into one of the most significant Medicare Advantage (“MA”) regulatory developments in recent years. On May 27, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia held that CMS improperly calculated Clover’s 2026 Star Rating and ordered the agency to set aside and recalculate the rating. The court held that CMS…
Quick Hits The updated pilot program bill’s requirements would apply only to accidents occurring within Alameda County and Santa Clara County. The bill would require the BOI to “immediately notify” the district attorneys’ offices in Alameda or Santa Clara counties upon learning of a fatal accident or an “incident in which there is a serious injury to five or more employees.” If enacted as proposed, AB 2321’s provisions would remain…
The reform of the international monetary system has been a subject of constant debate, reflecting widespread dissatisfaction with the dollar-based and US-controlled arrangements that have prevailed since World War II. The United States is very much attached to its privileged and dominant position, and is unwilling to seriously contemplate any changes to it. The rest of the world is increasingly uneasy with the way the US handles its dominance. Heavy-handed…
Quick Hits The Rhode Island General Assembly wrapped up its 2026 legislative session on June 11, 2026, after passing several bills impacting employers. New enactments address grocery store self-service checkouts and employee monitors, provide warehouse worker protections, and expand Rhode Island’s Fair Employment Practices Act to cover domestic workers. Lawmakers failed to pass some notable proposals, including bills that would have regulated AI use and electronic monitoring in workplaces, provided…
Before the upcoming closure of the Parkway East(opens in new window), many Pittsburgh commuters are already feeling the stress.Beginning July 10, the I-376 Parkway East will close in both directions between the Edgewood/Swissvale interchange and the Squirrel Hill Tunnel for approximately 25 days while crews replace the Commercial Street Bridge. The disruption is expected to affect roughly 100,000 daily vehicles(opens in new window) and create significant congestion along detour routes and surrounding…
Discover voice commands to manage your household. Simplify your morning, mid-day, and evening routines with this handy guide.
Transcript Harlan Krumholz: Welcome to Health & Veritas. I’m Harlan Krumholz.Howard Forman: And I’m Howie Forman. We’re physicians and professors at Yale University, and we’re trying to get closer to the truth about health and healthcare. Our guest today is Professor Bhramar Mukherjee, but first, we like to check in on current or hot topics in health and healthcare. What do you have today, Harlan?Harlan Krumholz: Yeah, a new study…
Resilience as a strategic advantage in an era of shared security National security is no longer the responsibility of governments alone. In this discussion, Joel Grundy and Phil Osborn explore how organisations can build resilience, adapt to emerging threats and strengthen leadership capabilities. Discover why resilience, trust and agility are becoming essential for success across the defence and security ecosystem. Reading time: 3 minutes As the strategic environment becomes increasingly…
Historically, from the birth of the euro to the internationalisation of the yen, and the currency experiments of some countries, progress has been slow due to the strong resistance of the dollar’s hegemony. This path dependence, institutional inertia, and the deterrent effect of hegemonic power determine that de-dollarisation cannot be a short-term sprint, and will inevitably be a protracted battle. While the internationalisation of the RMB is progressing steadily, and…
Quick Hits The South Carolina Supreme Court recently held that an employer was not liable on theories of negligent hiring, supervision, or retention regarding an employee who had already been granted criminal immunity under the state’s “castle doctrine” after fatally shooting a customer during a workplace confrontation. The court’s reasoning centered on a critical distinction: when an employee’s use of force is determined to be lawful and justified, there is…
The Reporter provides a monthly summary of Canadian federal legislative and regulatory developments of relevance to federally regulated financial institutions. It does not address Canadian provincial financial services legislative and regulatory developments. In addition, purely technical and administrative changes (such as changes to reporting forms) are not covered. April 2026 Published Title and Brief Summary Status (if applicable) Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) April 21, 2026 Streamlined…
This commentary was originally published in Time. The views expressed are the author’s own.The golden chariot of fate has often carried President Donald Trump to safer shores when financial, business, political, or legal failures trapped him in a corner. But he has hit a wall with his war against Iran, stymied by his inability to secure the “unconditional Iranian surrender” he promised at the outset of the campaign.Was the war…
As the international system experiences a series of shocks and crises that challenge the foundations of the post-war order, it is becoming increasingly difficult to define the exact conditions of contemporary international affairs. While tensions may not have reached the point of outright global conflict, uncertainty and anarchy haunt our era in world politics. Ivan Timofeev, Programme Director of the Valdai Discussion Club, ponders how to classify the friction, competition,…
The changes—part of a broader EU simplification push following a provisional agreement reached between the Parliament, Council, and Commission on 7 May 2026—push back key compliance deadlines, introduce an outright ban on artificial intelligence (AI) tools used to generate nonconsensual intimate imagery, and resolve a long-standing overlap in the rules governing AI used in industrial machinery. The EU Council still needs to sign off before any of this takes legal…
The Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) recently released a new collection of contracts, including the CCDC 32 – Progressive Design-Build Contract. This eagerly awaited template contract presents the CCDC’s view of a progressive design-build model (PDB) and makes using a PDB delivery model more widely accessible to the industry. In this article we discuss PBD and the CCDC 32, including its benefits and challenges. Overall, the new CCDC 32 provides…
24 June 2026David Chaloupka, Tibor Lalinský and Paloma Lopez-Garcia The adoption rate of AI is rising rapidly, but the intensive use that drives transformation and generates macroeconomic gains remains rare. This blog explores what sets intensive AI users apart and what firms need to deeply integrate AI into their production processes.The advent of AI has been widely hailed as a driver of productivity growth. Yet simply adopting AI does not…
Take It or Leave It is the only law firm podcast focused exclusively on workplace leaves, absence management, and accommodations. Host Josh Seidman, Employment attorney and leader of Seyfarth’s Leave of Absence Management & Accommodations team, explores the latest legal developments, forecasts new laws, identifies workplace trends, and offers practical, business-oriented considerations within the leave, absence management, and accommodations space. Follow us on: Episode 48: Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave Has…
Quick Hits Regulatory inspections and investigations under Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) take several forms, including proactive and reactive visits by Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MOL) inspectors who are empowered to enforce compliance with the OHSA and protect worker health and safety. MOL inspectors have broad enforcement powers, including entering a workplace without a warrant or prior notice. Beyond the obligations established by the…
In Resler v. Anglin, 2026 SCC 23, the Supreme Court of Canada held that an unsuccessful provincial election candidate may continue his civil action in misfeasance in public office against Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) for alleged bad faith conduct during an election campaign. The Court confirmed that such claims were not barred by the doctrine of collateral attack, abuse of process, parliamentary privilege, or a statutory immunity clause, given…
An overview of Google’s ongoing crisis resilience efforts and mission, shared at the AI for the Planet event.
Among the unique features of Eurasia as a political and economic space is the autonomy that regional states retain in domestic and foreign policy. While this freedom of maneuver may play a positive role in the development of the continent, it also renders the articulations of common political aims impossible. What does remain within reach is a middle ground composed of complementary approaches to regional security and development, writes Timofei…
Six cultural enablers that unlock AI’s full potential The biggest barrier to AI success isn’t technology, data, or investment – it’s culture. While organisations focus on deploying new tools, the real challenge is creating an environment where people feel confident, accountable, and empowered to work alongside AI. Here’s what the most successful organisations are doing differently. Reading time: 7 minutes For many organisations, AI adoption is progressing faster than their…
Quick Hits A nonprofit has sued DOL under FOIA to compel disclosure of federal contractors’ 2021 and 2022 Type 2 EEO-1 data, the most recent reporting years targeted by such a request. The suit mirrors an earlier case in California, Center for Investigative Reporting v. U.S. Department of Labor, where the same type of FOIA request for contractor EEO-1 data led to disclosure of the 2016 through 2020 reports. The…
This showed a promising sign that it may improve medication adherence.The findings highlight the challenges of tackling hidden non‑adherence, a problem that affects up to one in three people with high blood pressure and costs the NHS millions of pounds in unnecessary tests and treatments.The authors argue that larger trials are urgently needed to understand whether CAT‑based interventions could play a role in improving long‑term outcomes for people with hypertension.They…
June 22, 2026 – Seyfarth Shaw LLP has further bolstered its Labor & Employment practice with the move of noted labor lawyer Matthew Huntsman to the Am Law 100 firm as a partner in its expanding Dallas office. Huntsman is the fourth partner to move to Seyfarth in Dallas so far this year. Jonathan Bull, Jeff Cash, and Deborah Ryan all joined the firm’s Dallas office in lateral moves in…
Quick Hits A number of states passed new laws in 2026 related to paid and unpaid leave, employment discrimination, child labor, noncompete clauses, and pay transparency, among other things. These new state laws will take effect on July 1, 2026, unless otherwise noted. See our article, “2026 Midyear State and Local Minimum Wage Increases,” for a roundup of changes to state minimum wage rates taking effect in mid-2026. Arkansas In…
The true significance of the Islamabad Memorandum may therefore lie not in what it resolves but in what it reveals. After years of failed diplomacy and a costly war, the central question is no longer whether Iran and the United States can negotiate. They clearly can, Daniyal Meshkin Ranjbar writes. The Memorandum of Understanding signed by the United States and Iran on 17 June 2026 has been widely interpreted as…
In South Asia, the more stabilising responses have been those that combined credible deterrence with disciplined restraint and firm political control. Within this logic, Pakistan’s Full Spectrum Deterrence should be understood as a defensive posture intended to deny coercive advantage across the escalation spectrum while preserving crisis stability. Restraint should be read as controlled resolve, not as diminished seriousness. Quiet deterrence behaviour can coexist with acute strategic risk. In compressed…
Ancient Egyptian religion was not as fixed and unchanging as many people imagine, according to new research by Manchester Egyptologist Dr Huw Twiston Davies. His new book reveals that beliefs and funerary practices evolved even within a single generation, showing that ancient Egyptian religion was dynamic, adaptable and shaped by changing social priorities.The study focuses on tombs at Saqqara, one of Egypt’s most important burial sites, and explores how tomb owners…
Georgia Street View imagery is now available on Google Maps.
On May 7, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a 60-day notice proposing to amend Form AR-11, Alien Change of Address. The proposal would significantly expand the scope of information that foreign nationals must provide when reporting a change of address. The new form includes a requirement to list the “Alien’s” employer. The public comment period is open until July 6, 2026. The impact on employers is nuanced…
Quick Hits USCIS will continue to accept adjustment of status filings based on the Final Action Dates for Filing Chart in July 2026. Visas are unavailable for the remainder of the fiscal year for EB-2 applicants from India. EB-4 Certain Religious Workers (SR) is showing priority dates again due to the program’s extension to September 30, 2026. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced that it would continue to…