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Congress recently passed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021, which invalidates pre-dispute agreements mandating arbitration of claims of either sexual assault or sexual harassment… Congress recently passed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 (H.R. 4445), which invalidates pre-dispute agreements mandating arbitration of claims of either […]

As the current Congress moves into its second session, the Biden Administration may continue to face challenges in accomplishing its priorities... President Joe Biden and his Democratic party have faced a parade of stinging defeats in recent weeks, from the U.S. Supreme Court halting the vaccine mandate for large employers to members of the party […]

After weeks of speculation and debate, Congress finally passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684)… After weeks of speculation and debate, Congress finally passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684) on November 5, 2021. The massive spending bill cleared the House by a vote of 228-206, with only 13 Republicans supporting […]

Every August, Congress adjourns for a month-long recess... Every August, Congress adjourns for a month-long recess. While the recess was initially required to deal with Washington, D.C.’s oppressive summer temperatures, it is now more of a scheduled summer vacation, providing an opportunity for lawmakers to return home, spend time with their families, and reconnect with […]

Earmarks are likely returning to Congress for the 2021 appropriation cycle... Earmarks are likely returning to Congress for the 2021 appropriation cycle. Lawmakers in both the House and Senate are currently working out the details of how to resurrect congressionally-directed spending. Member-directed spending, commonly referred to as “earmarks,” was a common practice prior to 2011. […]

The New Year is poised to bring sweeping changes to the federal government, which may include the return of infrastructure earmarks... The New Year is poised to bring sweeping changes to the federal government, which may include the return of infrastructure earmarks. Congress is reportedly considering whether the revive the controversial practice of appropriation bill […]

Congress is Poised to Expand the Definition of Whistleblower Congress is poised to expand the definition of “whistleblower,” with respect to violations of securities and commodities law. The “Whistleblower Programs Improvement Act” (WPIA), which enjoys bipartisan support, would extend protection from retaliation to whistleblowers who choose to report wrongdoing internally before or instead of reporting directly to […]

The Blockchain Promotion Act, a Bill Aimed at Providing a Legal Framework for Blockchain, is Picking Up Momentum in Congress Legislation aimed at providing a legal framework for blockchain and helping the technology gain traction is picking up momentum in Congress. The bill, known as the “Blockchain Promotion Act,” has bipartisan sponsors in both the Senate […]