On January 15, 2025, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) increased the penalty amounts for violations in accordance with the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act.

The article highlights the need for employers to implement clear roles, remote-work plans, and consistent communication to ensure resilience and compliance during natural disasters.

BOEM has announced "Big Beautiful Gulf 3," the third of thirty offshore oil and gas lease sales mandated by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, scheduled for August 12, 2026.

The report for the Mississippi Gaming Commission's meeting held on July 18, 2024, can be reviewed by clicking here.

Another tragedy unfolded last month in Charlotte, as a young woman was fatally stabbed on her way home from work.

Today, Bill Gates testified at a closed door hearing on Capitol Hill about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

With a new administration often comes new rules and regulations. Earlier this month I spoke at the 2025 EHS Management Institute held in Amelia Island...

In an order issued on February 19, 2026, the Commission upheld its removal of regulations limiting authorizations to proceed with construction activities pending rehearing. The Commission previously removed § 157.23 from its regulations in an order issued on October 7, 2025.

A recent bill comprehensively overhauled how Mississippi applies its sales tax to oil and gas activities and related equipment.

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) published a proposed rule in March 2026 that would significantly roll back financial protections for offshore oil and gas operations established under the Biden administration.

As of June 21, 2024, the debt limit for small business bankruptcies, also known as Subchapter V bankruptcies, reverted to $3,024,725 from the temporarily increased limit of $7,500,000 established under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act...

Today the House Oversight Committee issued a number of subpoenas requesting deposition testimony and DOJ files connected to the Jeffrey Epstein matter.

The US Supreme Court has addressed the deference rule in interpreting and applying Congressionally enacted federal law...

In an action brought by the Tribe under the Federal Tort Claims Act, Judge Houston relied on the California Evidence Code section 823 allowing for "equitable" damages since the cultural resources...

The sentencing hearing for the killer of the four University of Idaho students took place today. Did this allow for closure for the next of kin and allow the families to put this case to rest?

Will and Det examine innovative ownership models, including private equity-backed entities and community-based structures, and analyze the legal and financial implications of introducing private investment into collegiate sports.

The Louisiana Department of Revenue has proposed amendments to its regulation governing sales and use tax responsibilities for contractors and their customers, generating significant public interest. A public hearing has been scheduled to address the substantial volume of comments received regarding these proposed changes.

The Louisiana Department of Revenue recently published detailed guidance on the sales and use taxes imposed on digital products and services as a result of legislation...

Louisiana Senate Bill No. 196 extends critical tax appeal deadlines from 60 to 90 days for both state and parish-level assessments, as well as for appeals of denied refund claims by the Department.

On January 17, 2025, the US Coast Guard published a final rule titled "Cybersecurity in the Marine Transportation System," setting a baseline for cybersecurity standards.