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The Michigan House of Representatives has taken the final step to repeal the Prevailing Wage Law.

The U.S. recently announced some important updates related to U.S. sanctions affecting Iran and Russia.

China has recently strengthened its commitment to significantly ease market access to its financial sector. This article summarizes the opening-up measures being developed for foreign investors and the business scope in each relevant financial sector.

The Michigan Civil Rights Commission has voted to expand its interpretation of the Michigan Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act ("ELCRA") to include discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

A recent amendment to Poland's National Court Register (KRS) introduced several significant changes affecting foreign companies operating in Poland.

Enforcement of the European General Data Protection Regulation is starting on May 25. The regulations set new and higher standards for the privacy rights of individuals in the EU.

Singapore-based Broadcom Ltd. attempted to acquire U.S.-based Qualcomm Inc. through a hostile takeover. CFIUS provided a national security impact assessment to the transaction parties for the potential Broadcom acquisition of Qualcomm, stating that a successful hostile takeover by Broadcom of Qualcomm could pose U.S. national security risks.

The Supreme Court held that automobile service advisors are exempt from overtime rules under the Fair Labor Standards Act. While the opinion, which was issued on April 2, 2018, will certainly impact car dealerships and repair shops, it could have far-reaching implications on other classes of employees.

Tax increment authorities and municipalities face new transparency and reporting requirements under a recently signed law.

According to “Automated Vehicles: Liability Crash Course,” a report we released in collaboration with J.D. Power, the global leader in consumer market research, consumers are suspicious of technology failures and, relatedly, they desire to resolve ADS product liability claims out of court.