After receiving complaints that disregarded entities required to file Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reports could not do so using their parent's Employer Identification Number (EIN), the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has corrected the issue.

In E.M.D. Sales, Inc. v. Cabrera, the Supreme Court unanimously held that a preponderance of the evidence standard applies when an employer must demonstrate...

The FTC's ban on noncompete agreements has been struck down for all employers nationwide just two weeks before it was to take effect.

The Labor Department faces a regulatory dilemma as it moves to restrict ESG considerations in 401(k) plans while simultaneously seeking to expand access to private-market investments. This tension creates uncertainty for plan sponsors who must navigate conflicting policy objectives, particularly as many private investment strategies inherently incorporate both financial returns and social or environmental goals.

On October 15, 2025, Governor Landry issued Executive Order No. JML 25-119. The Order places a moratorium on agency review...

The United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit against 18 oil and gas companies. The lawsuit arose from the sudden death of oysters in Plaquemines Parish...

On this week's episode of "Energy Law This Week," hosts Matt Jones and April Rolen-Ogden cover recent cases on the duty to market, always an ongoing issue, and the newest jurisprudence highlighting the need to update master service agreements.

On this week's episode of "Energy Law This Week," hosts Matt Jones and April Rolen-Ogden are joined by Liskow attorney Bill Pugh to discuss key legal developments affecting property rights and risk allocation..

On a recent episode of "Energy Law This Week ," Matt Jones , April Rolen-Ogden, and Jana Grauberger delve into the complexities of federal offshore issues by focusing on the jurisdictional foundation...

Episode Description: In this episode of Energy Law This Week, hosts Matt Jones and April L. Rolen-Ogden discuss recent cases in energy law, focusing on lease disputes, surface versus mineral rights, and the complexities...

In December 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") clarified that recipients of pending Brownfield grants must demonstrate that they are not liable for PFAS contamination...

Satellite, drone, and other remote-sensing technologies are making methane emissions at landfills increasingly visible to regulators and the public. States like California, Colorado, and Oregon are incorporating these monitoring technologies into their regulatory frameworks, creating new compliance obligations and risk-management considerations. This shift may affect landfill operators through increased regulatory scrutiny, public emissions reporting, and potential legal exposure.

Louisiana Works (formerly known as the Louisiana Workforce Commission) issued an updated Unemployment Insurance poster, effective December 31, 2025...

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network of the Department of the Treasury ("FinCEN") announced a temporary pause to the requirements...

On June 4, 2025, Governor Jeff Landry signed Act 82 into law, making changes to the definition of "marketplace facilitator" for nexus purposes.

Liskow has learned that the Louisiana combined state and local sales and use tax return that was scheduled to roll out November 1st has been delayed.

The GENIUS Act establishes the first regulatory guidelines for stablecoins in the United States, resolving conflicts between federal and state regulation of stablecoins.

In World Shipping Council v. Federal Maritime Commission (D.C. Cir. Sept. 23, 2025), the D.C. Circuit vacated part of the FMC's 2024 final rule on demurrage and detention billing.

In this episode of "Energy Law This Week," hosts Matt Jones and April L. Rolen-Ogden are joined by Liskow maritime attorney...

In this episode of "Energy Law This Week," hosts Matt Jones and April L. Rolen-Ogden are joined by Liskow maritime attorney Thomas Diaz to discuss significant legal updates in the energy sector...