by Jennifer Hill | Jun 17, 2026
What is New York’s Pied-à-Terre Tax? “Pied-à-terre” (French for “foot on the ground”) refers to non-primary residences used for occasional stays rather than a primary, year-round residence. On May 28, 2026, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Fiscal Year...
by Jennifer Hill | Jun 17, 2026
On June 4, 2026, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), under Chair Andrea Lucas, approved a new National Enforcement Plan (NEP) for fiscal years 2025–2029. The NEP identifies priority subject areas to guide the agency’s efforts to prevent and remedy...
by Siena Mangi | Jun 16, 2026
The Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act Takes Center Stage in Tech Regulation The 2026 Connecticut legislative session produced a wave of new consumer protection legislation, with the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act (“CUTPA”), Conn. Gen. Stat. § 42-110a et...
by Jennifer Hill | Jun 8, 2026
On December 12, 2025, Governor Hochul signed the New York Electronic Wills Act into law, making New York one of at least fifteen states that will permit wills to be signed electronically when it takes effect December 12, 2027. [1] Below is an overview of what the new...
by Jennifer Hill | Jun 3, 2026
Connecticut has enacted Senate Bill 5 (“SB 5”), a sweeping artificial intelligence statute that introduces new obligations for Connecticut employers using AI systems. Signed by the Governor on May 27, 2026, the law signals a broader state law trend focusing on how AI...