Dairy Policy: HPAI Testing Not Required for Dairy Cattle from Unaffected States 
On April 27, 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced that the agency had issued an updated guidance document (PDF) on an April 2024 Federal Order, which required testing of lactating dairy
An Assessment of EPA’s Progress in Deploying Artificial Intelligence in Regulatory Decision-Making
There are instances where the EPA is applying or plans to apply AI in connection with its regulatory functions. Stakeholders should be aware of what EPA has done to date and its future plans.
ABA OSHA Midwinter Meeting – Day 3 Recap (February 27)
Our OSHA Practice Group wrapped up the final full day of the ABA Workplace and Occupational Safety and Health Law Committee’s Midwinter Meeting in San Juan with sessions that took a deep dive into the future of AI in safety, trial advocacy in OSHA litigation, necessary modernization of longstanding OSHA standards, and the ethical landscape
What to Watch for in 2026: Court Rejects Privilege Claim Over AI-Generated Documents
A recent federal court decision determined that documents created by a criminal defendant using AI and subsequently shared with legal counsel were not shielded by attorney-client privilege or the work product doctrine. In USA v. Heppner, Judge Jed S. Rakoff of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York compelled the disclosure
US Army Corps of Engineers Finalizes 2026 Nationwide Permit Package
On January 8, 2026, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers finalized 57 Nationwide Permits first proposed in June of last year. Nationwide Permits (NWPs) are streamlined federal permits for activities that affect waters of the United States, ranging from routine development and infrastructure projects to major projects. In this action, the Corps:
- Reissues and modifies
ESG and Sustainability Insights: 10 Things That Should Be Top of Mind in 2026
This year we expect ESG/sustainability to be influenced by several macro trends, including technology, geopolitics, and capital markets.
By Paul A. Davies, Betty M. Huber, and Michael D. Green
In 2026, we expect that business and legal leaders who successfully disentangle and separate economic, political, and legal risk with a clear strategic focus
The EU AI Act and The Automotive Sector: Why Are Product Conformity Regimes Relevant to High-risk AI Systems?
Introduction
From autonomous-driving to ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), to the potential for Artificial Intelligence (AI) to transform the aftermarket, AI is much-discussed as being transformational in the automotive sector; and there are numerous reported examples of AI being used already, for design, validation and performance management, connected with the manufacturing process.
However, automotive businesses
Agricultural Law Weekly Review—December 18, 2025
Next Week: Tues. Dec. 23 at Noon—AgWorks: Staying Compliant with Anti-Discrimination Laws
National Agricultural Policy: USDA Announces $12 Billion in ‘Bridge Payments’
On December 8, 2025, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that the agency will distribute $12 billion in Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) funding for “one time bridge payments” to U.S. farmers
Agricultural Law Weekly Review—September 25, 2025
Tomorrow: Sept. 26, Understanding the Basics of U.S. Grain Dealer Statutes
Next Week: Sept. 30, AgWorks: Foundations of the Employer–Employee Relationship (No Atty CLE available)
Regulatory Policy: Federal Court Issues Summary Judgment in Favor of Terminated Federal Employees 
On September 12, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California issued an order
Improving Legal Workflow with AI: Practical Litigation Tips
Within the last year, the legal industry has witnessed a surge in AI-based programs designed to improve workflow, legal research, and legal drafting, such as Westlaw Co-counsel. AI technology, although new, offers significant benefits for helping attorneys enhance their workflow. However, it is not a substitute for an attorney’s legal knowledge, skill, and independent judgment.