Governor Kathy Hochul's proposed reforms to New York's Environmental Quality Review Act aim to accelerate housing and infrastructure development through strict timelines and expanded exemptions. How will these changes, which closely mirror recent California amendments and federal NEPA reforms, balance the need for expedited construction with existing environmental and land use protections? The enacted budget provisions establish new exemptions for housing projects and infrastructure while preserving other r

In the latest episode of Greenberg Traurig's Legal Food Talk Podcast, host Justin Prochnow takes you directly to the show floor at Natural Products Expo West 2026.

The White House has issued a new Executive Order establishing a voluntary framework for AI developers to collaborate with federal agencies on cybersecurity while prohibiting mandatory licensing requirements.

Greenberg Traurig attorneys analyze the USCIS Policy Memorandum issued on May 21, 2026, which fundamentally reframes adjustment of status as an "extraordinary benefit" subject to broad agency discretion. The discussion examines whether this policy shift is operationally feasible given consulate understaffing, visa processing backlogs, and the ongoing pause on immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries.

Immigration attorneys Kate Kalmykov and Jennifer Hermansky explore the writ of mandamus as a federal litigation remedy for compelling government action when U.S. immigration agencies unreasonably delay case adjudications. The discussion examines mandamus applications across various immigration contexts, from EB-5 investor petitions to employment authorization documents, while addressing the unique challenges posed by consular non-reviewability and post-COVID processing backlogs.

Artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping how USCIS adjudicates immigration petitions, with Requests for Evidence becoming more frequent, detailed, and data-driven than ever before. Immigration law experts examine how AI-enabled cross-referencing of government databases, business registries, and social media is creating unprecedented scrutiny across all visa categories, and what employers must do to navigate this demanding new compliance landscape.

Greenberg Traurig shareholders Kate Kalmykov and Cole Heyer present a comprehensive webinar on navigating the surge in ICE I-9 audits, covering self-audit strategies under attorney-client privilege, penalty considerations, and common compliance pitfalls. Participants will gain practical frameworks for strengthening their organization's I-9 compliance processes in today's evolving enforcement environment.

Episode 95 of the Trade Secret Law Evolution Podcast explores the strategic decision-making process between patent and trade secret protection in the context of artificial intelligence. Jordan Grotzinger and Tom Pease examine how AI technology is reshaping traditional intellectual property protection strategies and the factors companies must weigh when choosing between these two forms of IP protection.

In Haverhill Stem LLC v. Jennings, defendants allegedly engaged in a campaign of demands and threats against a cannabis dispensary operator, leading to litigation over civil rights violations, unfair trade practices, and conspiracy. The case explores how a successful defense against Chapter 93A claims can eliminate related civil conspiracy claims that depend on unfair business practices as their predicate tort.

The post-pandemic retail landscape has reshaped commercial real estate across the country. Some major consumer brands are abandoning the race for urban flagship square footage in favor of smaller, strategically placed...

In this post-session episode of the GeTtin' SALTy podcast, host Nikki Dobay is joined by Jeff Newgard of Peak Policy for a comprehensive debrief on Oregon's 2026 short legislative session.

A Texas-based radiologist who performed all work from his home state faced California income tax assessments on earnings from a California company contract. The California Court of Appeal rejected the Franchise Tax Board's attempt to apply the unitary business principle to a sole proprietor, creating new grounds for non-resident individuals to challenge similar assessments.

California's tax landscape is undergoing significant changes, from new SaaS taxes and MCO levies in the recently signed state budget to a slate of high-stakes ballot measures including a proposed billionaire wealth tax. This podcast episode examines how these legislative developments and voter initiatives could reshape the state's tax policy and what stakeholders need to know heading into the 2026 ballot season.

Jared Walczak of the Tax Foundation joins the GeTtin' SALTy podcast to examine the growing movement to eliminate real property taxes in the United States, using Ohio as a detailed case study. The discussion explores the fiscal challenges of replacing property tax revenue, the impact on local government accountability, and alternative policy solutions like levy limits and circuit breaker programs that address taxpayer concerns without dismantling the property tax system.

Washington State Representative April Berg discusses her proposal to replace the state's 1933-era Business and Occupation gross receipts tax with a margins-based structure. The conversation explores the historical context of the B&O tax's complexity, including its 100+ rate categories, and examines why Washington has maintained this system while other states moved away from gross receipts taxation.

New York City's newly enacted pied-a-terre tax targets high-value properties not used as primary residences, aiming to generate approximately $500 million in additional revenue. The tax's troubled rollout has created significant complications for property owners, particularly those holding real estate through trusts and LLCs, while raising constitutional questions that may signal a broader national trend in luxury property taxation.

Nikki Dobay and Glenn Newman explore New York City's controversial pied-à-terre tax, examining its rushed implementation, administrative challenges, and potential constitutional vulnerabilities. The discussion reveals how this new surcharge on high-value non-primary residences may face legal challenges while setting a precedent for similar taxes nationwide.

Individuals born in the U.S. to foreign parents or abroad to U.S. citizen parents may unknowingly carry significant U.S. tax and immigration obligations despite living their entire lives outside the country.

Recent state court decisions are reshaping how states source receipts for income, franchise, and gross receipts tax purposes—particularly for businesses that sell through intermediaries.

The Treasury Department and the IRS have released proposed regulations that would allow digital asset brokers to furnish required transaction statements to customers solely through electronic means.