Banks are increasingly favoring tokenized deposits over stablecoins as a method for blockchain-based payments, as they maintain traditional regulatory frameworks while enabling digital commerce innovation.

The House Appropriations subcommittee advanced the FY 2026 Labor-HHS funding bill on an 11–7 party-line vote, trimming the HHS budget by about 6% (roughly $7 billion)...

A recent NAPA article notes key priorities of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), now chaired by Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA). Cassidy and ranking member Bernie Sanders (I-VT) both signaled a desire to change laws impacting pharmacy benefit managers.

As previously reported, the US District Court for the Northern District of Texas issued an injunction prohibiting the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) from enforcing its non-compete ban, which is set to take effect on September 4.

A federal jury has convicted New Orleans personal injury attorneys Vanessa Motta and Jason Giles for orchestrating a years‑long scheme that staged car crashes with 18‑wheelers to obtain fraudulent insurance payouts.

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry recently signed into law Act 44, which aims to revitalize Louisiana's film industry after years of hardship.

Louisiana Act 255 fundamentally shifts the leverage dynamic on public construction projects by prohibiting owners from withholding payment over disputed liquidated damages. Under the new law, public entities must pay contractors first and pursue delay claims through separate litigation, with significant financial consequences including attorney fee recovery and daily interest penalties for both parties. How will this statutory codification of prior court rulings reshape payment practices and dispute resolut

On Friday, February 20, 2026, the Supreme Court held 6–3 in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize the President to impose tariffs.

Customer Stephanie Martin's suit alleges Uber charged taxes on optional delivery charges to her and other Florida customers, and that the practice is netting...

With the recent passage of HB 2755, Illinois will be offering two different amnesty programs within the next 16 months...

As we look towards Fall, cooler weather and the start of football season, another annual event is about to kick off - the opening of the Louisiana Parish Property tax assessment rolls.

Today, the House and Senate announced that budget conferences will not begin next week and that the Legislative Session will be extended to June 30, 2025.

On January 16, 2025, the Louisiana Department of Revenue issued Revenue Information Bulletin No. 25-009 announcing the "extraordinary measure" of continuing to administratively recognize two exemptions ...

On March 20, 2025, Governor Landry issued Executive Order No. JML 25-033 and Louisiana Economic Development (LED)/Board of Commerce and Industry promulgated new rules (beginning at p. 366) which make changes to Louisiana's Industrial Tax Exemption Program (ITEP).

The Mississippi Department of Revenue has amended several sales and use tax regulations following a state Supreme Court ruling that challenged the Department's authority to impose use tax on third-party freight charges. These regulatory changes eliminate provisions that had been in place for years, fundamentally altering how businesses must handle use tax accruals on shipping and delivery expenses paid to parties other than the seller of goods.

The US Coast Guard's Final Rule regarding Cybersecurity in the Marine Transportation System (MTS) became effective July 16, 2025...

Sara Kuebel and I explored when and where maritime law applies on the OCS to workers and facilities engaged in traditional oil and gas operations under the established US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit law.

An issue that often gets overlooked when a person is acquiring significant shares of a bank holding company’s stock is compliance with the Change in Bank Control Act (CIBC).

The Louisiana Department of Revenue has initiated rulemaking to amend regulations governing sales and use tax responsibilities for materials used in construction and renovation of immovable property. The proposed amendments establish new presumptions based on invoicing practices and introduce standards for rebutting those presumptions through contractual evidence. These changes will significantly impact how contractors and customers allocate tax obligations for materials, supplies, and equipment in construc

The International Maritime Organization has adopted a new non-binding MASS Code to regulate Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships, addressing critical safety concerns as vessels transition from automated processes to fully autonomous operations.