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14
Jul
On June 23, 2026, the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) quietly adopted its final rule regulating the amended NYC Earned Safe and Sick Time Act, or “ESSTA” (also called in NYC written guidance the “New York City Protected Time Off Law”). The final rule largely leaves intact the regulatory scheme set forth in the proposed rule issued on January 22, 2026, but clarifies certain issues raised by commenters and adds additional requirements. The final rule takes...
14
Jul
US June consumer price inflation data undershot expectations with the breadth of the softening the particularly encouraging aspect. Fed rate hike pricing has receded, but we still think it is too high. We forecast a prolonged pause from the Federal Reserve
US inflation lower than anyone expected
Today's consumer price inflation report for June was considerably softer than expected. US headline prices fell -0.4% month-on-month versus consensus expectations of a -0.1% outcome, while core inflation (ex-food and energy) was flat on...
13
Jul
Retail, manufacturing, and apparel trade groups are pushing for the preservation of the USMCA trade agreement. They’re highlighting the huge role it plays in North American supply chains, job creation, and economic stability. They’re clear that they still back the annual review process, but they’re also warning that maintaining duty-free trade and the framework of the pact is essential if the three countries want to prevent disruptions, protect investment, and ensure long-term growth for regional industries.
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09
Jul
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is already in the elimination stages in North America, with matches taking over stadiums across the US, Canada, and Mexico. Throughout the month, millions of fans are glued to their screens, completely caught up in the drama of who will claim the ultimate title in global football (ahem, soccer for those of US fans). Most are enjoying for entertainment and love of country, but this article takes a look at that lesser-known side of the World Cup: the legalities of it all.
While the world...
09
Jul
AI in recruitment has already moved past the “emerging trend” phase. It is embedded in how we source, screen, rank, and engage talent. The conversation now is less about adoption and more about control: who governs it, how it is audited, and what risks businesses are actually taking on.
Setting the Stage
In the U.S., AI adoption in hiring has been fast, decentralized, and largely market-driven. Vendors are rolling out tools that promise efficiency—resume parsing, candidate matching, behavioral assessments—while...
08
Jul
On June 29, 2026, the Supreme Court of the U.S. (SCOTUS) held in Trump v. Slaughter that the U.S. President can dismiss members of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at will, rather than only for cause, overruling existing precedent regarding independent agencies. This decision of domestic constitutional law could also change the rules governing transfer of personal data from the European Economic Area (EEA, which includes the 27 European Union countries plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway) to the U.S.
The EU-U.S. Data Privacy...
08
Jul
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming markets at unprecedented speed. From pricing and procurement to product development and consumer engagement, AI is driving efficiencies and innovation across sectors. At the same time, competition authorities in the UK, EU and US are intensifying scrutiny of how AI is developed and deployed, concerned that it could reduce competition, entrench market power and harm consumers if left unchecked.
For businesses, this regulatory focus presents both risk and opportunity. While compliance expectations are rising, competition...
07
Jul
The European Union's digital regulatory framework is undergoing a period of rapid transformation, and non-EU companies with any touchpoint to the EU market need to pay attention. In our recent webinar series, we explored three critical dimensions of this evolving landscape: the far reaching implications of the EU AI Act for businesses deploying or providing artificial intelligence systems, the broader data governance reforms reshaping how companies handle personal and non-personal data, and the EU's new cybersecurity obligations under the...