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Legal Intelligence

"Precision Insights for Legal Updates"

Legal Intelligence Report

# Opening

The legal landscape continues to shift as various judicial decisions and administrative regulations prompt significant discussions among legal professionals. Recent headlines reflect concerns about potential changes in established guidelines, a focus on lawyer development amid disparities in paralegal support, and evolving compliance requirements particularly in the realm of privacy and healthcare. With the evolving nature of technology and intellectual property law, firms must remain vigilant and adaptive to ensure they meet both current and future legal obligations.

# Key Legal Developments

Amid growing concerns regarding workplace culture and employee protection, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is considering rescinding its 2024 harassment guidelines, a move that could undermine the progress made in addressing workplace harassment. Legal experts express concern about the implications of this potential reversal, as it may signal a retreat from stronger protections that have been championed in recent years. The sentiment surrounding this issue is notably negative, raising alarms among advocates for workplace equality.

In contrast, the IRS is reportedly looking to expedite its processes to address a significant backlog resulting from a depleted workforce. This situation has introduced a level of uncertainty for taxpayers who seek clarity and resolution in their disputes with the tax authority. The administration's efforts to streamline procedures may offer some relief, but skepticism remains regarding the effectiveness of such measures given the years of accumulated challenges.

# Regulatory Changes and Compliance Updates

As the countdown to 2026 privacy laws intensifies, organizations are urged to prepare for a complex regulatory environment aimed at safeguarding consumer data. Legal practitioners are advising their clients on the critical aspects of compliance, emphasizing the need for robust data governance frameworks. With various states enacting their own privacy regulations, firms must adapt their practices to mitigate risks associated with non-compliance, which could involve significant penalties.

In the healthcare sector, McDermott+ has provided insights into emerging regulatory themes that are likely to shape industry practices. Understanding the intersection of healthcare regulations, such as those related to telemedicine and wearable devices, is vital for companies looking to navigate this evolving landscape. The FDA's recent guidance opening avenues for wearables presents opportunities, yet also necessitates a careful assessment of compliance implications by stakeholders in the health tech arena.

# Notable Case Outcomes and Implications

The case of Vetter v. Resnik has sparked significant discussions around copyright ownership and termination rights on a global scale. This landmark ruling raises crucial questions about the nature of intellectual property rights, particularly as they relate to international ownership claims. The ruling may alter how legal practitioners approach copyright agreements, with potential reverberations across creative and technology sectors.

# Industry-Specific Legal Trends

As artificial intelligence increasingly integrates into various sectors, attorneys need to keep abreast of AI-related claims, especially in securities litigation. The trend shows a notable uptick in cases that intersect with technological advancement, highlighting the complexities of liability and regulatory adherence in the evolving digital landscape. Firms must prepare for a potential surge in litigation related to AI, underscoring the importance of proactive legal strategies.

# Action Steps

- Stay informed on the EEOC's potential changes to harassment guidelines and assess the implications for workplace policies.

- Develop comprehensive compliance plans for upcoming 2026 privacy regulations and engage with legal counsel to ensure readiness.

- Monitor evolving FDA guidance and related healthcare regulations to capitalize on opportunities while remaining compliant.

- Review recent caselaw such as Vetter v. Resnik to reassess strategies related to copyright agreements and ownership rights.

Key Developments

📝 Other
Change Ahead? EEOC May Rescind 2024 Harassment Guidance

While the EEOC had a quiet 2025 due to its lack of a quorum (only two of five commissioners) and the lengthy government shutdown, there is potential change on the horizon....By: Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

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📝 Other
Law Firms Spend Fortunes on Lawyer Development While Paralegals Get Left Behind

Your law firm probably spent tens of thousands last year sending lawyers to conferences. How much did you spend developing your paralegals? I already know the answer for most firms: almost nothing....By: Best Era

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📝 Other
A Depleted IRS May Turn to Expedited Processes to Work Off Dispute Backlog

By any measure, 2025 was a tumultuous year for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), leaving a slimmed-down organization struggling to implement new priorities and a workforce trying to catch its breath in the face of dizzying personnel changes and government shutdown-related backlogs....By: Skadden,

Jurisdiction: IRS
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📝 Other
McDermott+ 2026 healthcare preview: Key regulatory themes

Earlier this week, we released a +Insight called “Healthcare in 2026: A preview” that lays out major legislative and regulatory healthcare actions that we expect to see in 2026....By: McDermott+

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📝 Administrative
Countdown to Compliance: Navigating 2026 Privacy Laws and Regulations

U.S. states continue to crank out consumer privacy laws and regulations. Although only three new comprehensive consumer privacy laws are currently slated to take effect in 2026 (compared to the eight that took effect in 2025), the year ahead will almost certainly feature additional and consequential

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📝 Other
Protester Nekima Levy Armstrong Who Interrupted Minnesota Church Service Is Arrested, Officials Say

A standoff between demonstrators and congregants at Cities Church in St. Paul on Sunday added to tensions around federal immigration enforcement in the state.

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📝 Other
AI-Related Claims and Other Securities Litigation Trends to Watch

Securities class action filings remained elevated in 2025, signaling that robust activity will likely persist into 2026. According to economic and financial consulting company Cornerstone Research, through September 30, 2025, there were 161 new securities class actions filed in federal and state cou

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📝 Constitutional
Rethinking Worldwide Copyright: Ownership and Termination After Vetter v. Resnik

Vetter v. Resnik, 2026 WL 82842 (5th Cir. Jan. 12, 2026) - The Fifth Circuit’s January 2026 decision in Vetter v. Resnik squarely addresses a fundamental question in copyright law: does termination recapture only U.S. rights, or does it restore the worldwide rights originally conveyed?  In answerin

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📝 Other
FDA Opens Aperture for Wearables in Latest General Wellness Guidance

On January 6, 2026, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued two revised guidance documents relating to general wellness products (General Wellness Guidance) and clinical decision support software (CDS Software Guidance)....By: Cooley LLP

Jurisdiction: FDA
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📝 Other
5 Key Takeaways | Equity and State Taxes: Equitable Doctrines and Their State Tax Application

Chicago SALT Partner David Hughes recently moderated a panel on “Equity and State Taxes: Equitable Doctrines and Their State Tax Application” at the American Bar Association 2026 Midyear Tax Meeting....By: Kilpatrick

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Last updated: January 22, 2026 at 02:47:14 PM

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