NEW YORK, May 15 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * Alabama Supreme Court Declines to Hear Challenge to Unnecessary "Hospital" Licenses for Birth Centers * MONTGOMERY, Ala. -The Alabama Supreme Court today declined to review a January 2026 state appellate court decision that allows the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) to require more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following statement by Mike Pompeo, a former Secretary of State under President Trump: * * * China's Influence Operations Show the Enemy Is Inside the Gates With the world's attention riveted to the summit between President Trump and Xi Jinping, it's worth reflecting on a few other China-related stories that made the headlines this week. In the space of just five days, an American citizen was convicted of operating a secret Chinese "police station" to monitor dissidents more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 16 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on May 15, 2026, by partners Jamie E. Levin, Libby Baney Burstein and Steve Lokensgard: * * * MSO-PC Structures in the Crosshairs: California AG Takes Aim at Continuity Agreements Art Center Holdings, Inc. v. WCE CA Art, LLC, No. B338625 (Cal. Ct. App. Mar. 30, 2026) At a Glance * A pending California appellate case -- Art Center Holdings, Inc. v. WCE CA Art, LLC -- is testing the limits of California's corporate practice of medic more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 16 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on May 15, 2026, by shareholders Zoe M. Argento, Philip L. Gordon and Alice H. Wang: * * * Colorado Amends its Artificial Intelligence Law, Substantially Reducing Obligations on Employers At a Glance * Colorado's amended AI law (S.B. 26-189) significantly scales back employer obligations from the prior version and delays the effective date to January 1, 2027. * The law applies to automated decision-making that materially influences major employment de more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 16 -- McDonald Hopkins, a law firm, issued the following commentary on May 15, 2026, by associate Julia Ross and members James Boutrous II and Timothy Lowe: * * * Tennessee bans non-competes based on employee income On May 7, 2026, Tennessee's Governor signed House Bill 1034 (HB 1034) into law, prohibiting employers from requiring, requesting, or enforcing non-compete agreements with workers who earn less than $70,000 annually. The law takes effect July 1, 2026, making Tennessee one of a growing number of states that res more PR

NEW YORK, May 15 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * State Court Blocks Kansas Ban on Gender-Affirming Medical Care for Transgender Youth * LAWRENCE - A state district court judge today temporarily blocked enforcement of a Kansas law banning gender-affirming medical care for transgender people under 18, finding the law likely violates the  more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 17 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Why Social Media Bans for Kids are a Bad Idea * Regulating technology is something our state lawmakers continue to grapple with. While we support legislation that would protect the privacy rights of kids who use school technology (more below), we oppose bills that would require age verification for access to social media, completely prevent minors from using social media, or would require parental con more PR