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Policy Week in Review - February 13, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 14 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Policy Week in Review - February 13, 2026
Congressional and Administrative News
At a Glance
The Policy Week in Review, prepared by Littler's Workplace Policy Institute (WPI), sets forth WPI's updates on federal, state, and local matters.
By Shannon Meade, Jim Paretti, Alex MacDonald, and Maury Baskin
What's Happening in Washington, D.C.
Department of Homeland Security Set to Shut Down Tonight
Given Congress' inability to reach a funding agreement, the Department of Homeland Security is set to shut
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SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 14 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Policy Week in Review - February 13, 2026
Congressional and Administrative News
At a Glance
The Policy Week in Review, prepared by Littler's Workplace Policy Institute (WPI), sets forth WPI's updates on federal, state, and local matters.
By Shannon Meade, Jim Paretti, Alex MacDonald, and Maury Baskin
What's Happening in Washington, D.C.
Department of Homeland Security Set to Shut Down Tonight
Given Congress' inability to reach a funding agreement, the Department of Homeland Security is set to shutdown tonight when the current short-term continuing resolution expires after midnight. The Senate attempted to advance a full year funding measure yesterday, however, the vote (52-47) failed, as it was short of the 60 votes needed to pass. Negotiations have stalled due to lack of consensus regarding reforms to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Apart from those agencies, the shutdown will impact a wider variety of the Department's agencies including Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, the Coast Guard, and others. Both the House and Senate are in recess next week.
Industry Groups Petition NLRB for Independent Contractor Rulemaking
On February 11, several industry groups, representing the interests of millions of employers nationwide, submitted a Rulemaking Petition to the National Labor Relations Board. The petition urged the Board to adopt a proposed rule for determining independent contractor status under the National Labor Relations Act. The petition argued that such a rule would restore the certainty and clarity provided by application of the common-law test as set forth in the Board's decision in SuperShuttle. It also stated that the rule would better align with judicial precedent and the current administration's views.
Democratic Leaders Introduce Paid Sick Leave Legislation
Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee and Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, introduced legislation titled, "The Healthy Families Act," which would guarantee paid sick leave to every American worker. The legislation is endorsed by the AFL-CIO, Service Employees International Union (SEIU), United Auto Workers (UAW), Communications Workers of America (CWA), Transport Workers Union (TWU), Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA-CWA), International Association of Machinists (IAM), United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW), American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), National Education Association (NEA), American Federation of Teachers (AFT), Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), and National Partnership for Women & Families.
OFCCP Poised to Produce Contractors' EEO-1 Data Following Losses in Litigation
Starting in 2018, the Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR) and a CIR reporter have been fighting to force OFCCP to disclose EEO-1 reports that have been filed by federal contractors. These contractors have operated with the understanding that the government must keep such reports confidential. In July 2025, the Ninth Circuit held that the EEO-1 data must be made public. Pursuant to agreements between OFCCP and CIR, OFCCP is now getting ready to produce contractors' consolidated EEO-1 reports from 2016 through 2020. Absent a further challenge, the disclosures are scheduled to be made on February 25, 2026. For Littler's analysis, read here.
Around the States
Ohio's E-Verify Law for Nonresidential Construction Contractors Takes Effect Soon
Starting March 19, 2026, Ohio's E-Verify Workforce Integrity Act will require any "nonresidential" construction company contracting in the state of Ohio to use E-Verify and impose penalties for violations. The main provision of the Act requires any "nonresidential construction contractor, subcontractor, or labor broker to verify the employment eligibility of each employee hired to perform work on a nonresidential construction project through the E-Verify program."
California High Court Limits Use of Formatting and "Fine Print" Arguments to Defeat Arbitration
The California Supreme Court (the "Court") has confirmed that an arbitration agreement's formatting--standing alone--does not render its terms substantively unconscionable, even where the text is difficult to read. The Court rejected efforts to "double count" formatting flaws as both procedural and substantive defects. The Court also reiterated that extreme procedural deficiencies may warrant closer review of an agreement's terms and remanded the case in question for further proceedings based on issues unique to the record before it.
Fourth Circuit Allows Implementation of DEI Executive Orders to Proceed
On February 6, 2026, The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit issued a final published opinion vacating the district court's preliminary injunction against several elements of Executive Order 14151, Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing and Executive Order 14173, Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity, which imposed certain requirements on federal contractors and grantees of federal funds regarding DEI.
Untangling the Varying Requirements of State and Local Fair Workweek Laws
Many localities across the United States, including Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Berkeley, San Francisco, and Emeryville, California; New York City, New York; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Chicago and Evanston, Illinois; Seattle, Washington; and the state of Oregon, have enacted a category of wage and hour rules commonly referred to as "fair workweek" or "predictable scheduling" legislation. These laws are designed to provide predictable schedules to employees across myriad industries, but most commonly the retail and hospitality industries, in order to allow these employees to plan their budgets and coordinate multiple jobs and caregiving responsibilities.
Title IX Preempts Public University Labor Contract Grievance Procedure, According to New Jersey Supreme Court
The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled on January 29, 2026, that Title IX--the federal law that prohibits sex discrimination in all publicly-funded educational institutions--preempted the grievance procedure in a labor contract between Rutgers University and AFSCME Local 888. Consequently, the court overturned a lower court order that had required Rutgers to arbitrate the grievance of a union employee fired based upon a Title IX complaint against him. The court also determined that the university and union could renegotiate their grievance procedure to comply with Title IX, but did not require them to do so.
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Authors
Shannon Meade
Executive Director, Workplace Policy Institute
Washington, D.C.
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James A. Paretti
Shareholder
Washington, D.C.
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Alexander T. MacDonald
Shareholder
Washington, D.C.
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Maury Baskin
Shareholder
Washington, D.C.
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Original text here: https://www.littler.com/news-analysis/asap/policy-week-review-february-13-2026
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Littler Issues Commentary: UK Immigration Measures Are Set to Facilitate Entering the UK Tech and Science Sectors
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 14 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Feb. 13, 2026, by partner Vanessa Ganguin:
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New UK Immigration Measures Are Set to Facilitate Entering the UK Tech and Science Sectors
UK ministers have unveiled proposals to facilitate work immigration into the tech and science sectors crucial to the Government's industrial strategy aims.
By Vanessa Ganguin/*
UK ministers have unveiled proposals to facilitate work immigration into the tech and science sectors crucial to the Government's industrial strategy aims. A written statement to parliament
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SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 14 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Feb. 13, 2026, by partner Vanessa Ganguin:
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New UK Immigration Measures Are Set to Facilitate Entering the UK Tech and Science Sectors
UK ministers have unveiled proposals to facilitate work immigration into the tech and science sectors crucial to the Government's industrial strategy aims.
By Vanessa Ganguin/*
UK ministers have unveiled proposals to facilitate work immigration into the tech and science sectors crucial to the Government's industrial strategy aims. A written statement to parliamentby Department of Trade minister Blair McDougall accompanied a simultaneous press release by the UK's Departments of Business and Trade, Science and Technology and the Exchequer this month suggesting an array of measures to encourage those working in science and deep tech sectors.
The UK Government made the following promises to boost the UK's growing AI, quantum, science and deep tech sectors and their ability to bring the talent they need to the UK.
- A referral route to fast-track sponsor licences will be launched for high growth and high potential global companies expanding into the UK supported by the Global Talent Taskforce or the Office for Investment.
- The Global Talent visa will be expanded to make it simpler and easier for those with a relevant academic or research appointment and those in industry to obtain their visa, "including those working in cutting edge industries." This follows on a promise in last year's Immigration White Paper to facilitate Global Talent visa applications from "top scientific and design talent."
- Over pound sterling5 billion to be spent on a suite of support for scientific talent, including new funding from ARIA for top AI experts and the pound sterling54 million Global Talent Fund which recruits leading science and research talent to the UK.
- Doubling the resourcing of the UK's Global Talent Taskforce, including bringing in specialist private sector head-hunting expertise, establishing new functions to support individuals to relocate and companies to set up UK offices quickly. This 'concierge' service for global talent will start by focusing on international AI talent.
- Providing new Government-funded scholarships for International Mathematical Olympiad gold medal winners.
*/ Vanessa Ganguin is a Partner (Consultant) in Littler's London office.
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Original text here: https://www.littler.com/news-analysis/asap/new-uk-immigration-measures-are-set-facilitate-entering-uk-tech-and-science
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Ogilvy: 2026 Influence Trends You Should Care About
NEW YORK, Feb. 13 (TNSrep) -- Ogilvy, an advertising, marketing and public relations agency, issued the following news:
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2026 Influence Trends You Should Care About
By Ansley Williams and James Baldwin
When it comes to consumer and brand marketing, the Creator Economy is no longer optional or experimental -- it's a foundational pillar of modern marketing.
The flood gates have opened to institutional dollars and uncharted growth; but with higher budgets come higher stakes. The next evolution of creator economy investment brings with it unimagined opportunity, and the need to closely manage
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NEW YORK, Feb. 13 (TNSrep) -- Ogilvy, an advertising, marketing and public relations agency, issued the following news:
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2026 Influence Trends You Should Care About
By Ansley Williams and James Baldwin
When it comes to consumer and brand marketing, the Creator Economy is no longer optional or experimental -- it's a foundational pillar of modern marketing.
The flood gates have opened to institutional dollars and uncharted growth; but with higher budgets come higher stakes. The next evolution of creator economy investment brings with it unimagined opportunity, and the need to closely manageand monitor risk in equal parts. Influencer marketing can no longer survive on reach and engagement vanity metrics -- impact is everything, ROI is mandatory, and earned community growth is the holy grail. Influence has become a trust infrastructure, while simultaneously a suspiciously scrutinizing and demanding taskmaster. Brands need to think about the tectonic shifts happening in the digital landscape and what spaces are right for them to grow authentically and impactfully.
In a landscape of exponential growth, commoditized production, and rising scrutiny, the next evolution of the Creator Economy is clear: the winners will be those who find opportunities to build and protect trust, not just chase attention.
Download and read our in depth look at this new era for influencer marketing, "2026 Influence Trends You Should Care About" (https://www.ogilvy.com/ideas/2026-influence-trends-you-should-care-about#).
Additional Contributing Authors
RACHEL PORTER
Head of Influence Strategy, EMEA
VICKIE SEGAR
Founder & CEO, Village Marketing
ALESSANDRO FRAGIACOMO
Global Head of Influence, WPP Open X
BRENDA HO
ASP Influence Lead, WPP Open X
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Ansley Williams is Associate Director, Influencer Strategy at Ogilvy in New York.
James Baldwin is Head of Influence for Ogilvy Asia Pacific.
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Original text here: https://www.ogilvy.com/ideas/2026-influence-trends-you-should-care-about
[Category: BizAdvertising]
McDonald Hopkins Issues Commentary: Congress Enacts PAMA Relief - Legal and Compliance Implications for Laboratories, Physician Groups, and Health Care Providers
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 13 -- McDonald Hopkins, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Feb. 12, 2026, by associate Taylor Semakula, and members Emily Johnson and Elizabeth Sullivan:
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Congress enacts PAMA relief: Legal and compliance implications for laboratories, physician groups, and health care providers
Recent federal legislation enacted as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 provides temporary but meaningful relief from scheduled Medicare payment reductions under the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014 (PAMA). Although time-limited, these changes carry important
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CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 13 -- McDonald Hopkins, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Feb. 12, 2026, by associate Taylor Semakula, and members Emily Johnson and Elizabeth Sullivan:
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Congress enacts PAMA relief: Legal and compliance implications for laboratories, physician groups, and health care providers
Recent federal legislation enacted as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 provides temporary but meaningful relief from scheduled Medicare payment reductions under the Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014 (PAMA). Although time-limited, these changes carry importantlegal, compliance, and contracting implications for laboratories, physician groups, and other health care providers that rely on Medicare reimbursement or maintain agreements tied to the Medicare Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule (CLFS). This alert summarizes the enacted PAMA relief and highlights why health care organizations should be paying close attention now.
Overview of Enacted PAMA Changes
The legislation makes three principal changes to the current PAMA framework.
Extension of the moratorium on CLFS rate reductions
The law extends the existing moratorium on PAMA-related CLFS rate reductions through December 31, 2026, blocking Medicare payment cuts that were otherwise scheduled to take effect in early 2026. Absent this extension, reductions of up to 15 percent on nearly 800 clinical laboratory tests would have applied during the 2026 calendar year.
Use of more recent private payor data
The legislation updates the private payor data used to calculate Medicare laboratory rates, replacing outdated historical data with payment information from January 1 through June 30, 2025. This change reflects longstanding concerns that Medicare reimbursement levels should better align with current commercial market pricing.
Revised data reporting timeline
The next PAMA data reporting period has been moved from January 1-March 31, 2026, to May 1-July 31, 2026. Applicable laboratories, therefore, have additional time to prepare, validate, and submit required private payor rate and volume data to CMS.
Why this matters from a legal and compliance perspective
PAMA reporting obligations create regulatory exposure
Even with short-term payment relief, PAMA's reporting requirements remain in effect. Applicable laboratories must submit private payor rate and volume data to CMS during the revised 2026 reporting window. These submissions constitute regulatory filings--not voluntary disclosures--and errors, unsupported assumptions, or inconsistent methodologies can create compliance and enforcement risk.
Entities should not assume they fall outside PAMA simply because laboratory services are not their primary business line. Physician groups, health systems, and joint ventures may trigger reporting obligations depending on billing structures, revenue composition, and affiliated laboratory operations.
Contracting and reimbursement considerations
By stabilizing CLFS rates through the end of 2026, the enacted PAMA relief may affect a wide range of contractual arrangements, including:
1. Managed care contracts tied to Medicare or CLFS benchmarks;
2. Professional services agreements with reimbursement adjustment provisions; and
3. Outreach, reference laboratory, or ancillary services agreements.
Organizations should review whether the enacted PAMA delay affects pricing assumptions, renegotiation rights, notice obligations, or compliance requirements under existing agreements.
Strategic and transactional implications
For providers considering acquisitions, affiliations, or service-line expansions, temporary stabilization of CLFS rates may influence valuation, revenue projections, and deal structuring. At the same time, the limited duration of the relief underscores the importance of conservative forecasting and diligence around long-term reimbursement risk once the moratorium expires.
Recommended next steps
Health care organizations should consider taking the following actions:
1. Evaluate PAMA applicability
Confirm whether the organization qualifies as an "applicable laboratory," including through affiliated entities or joint ventures.
2. Plan for the 2026 reporting period
Begin internal planning now for data collection, validation, and documentation in advance of the May-July 2026 reporting window.
3. Review Medicare-linked contracts
Identify contracts tied to Medicare or CLFS rates and assess whether the enacted delay impacts pricing, compliance obligations, or strategic planning.
4. Strengthen governance and documentation.
Ensure written policies, internal controls, and audit trails support defensible PAMA reporting and ongoing compliance.
Looking ahead
While the enacted legislation provides welcome short-term relief, it does not resolve broader concerns regarding PAMA's long-term structure or its impact on laboratory reimbursement. The current moratorium on reductions expires at the end of 2026. Beginning January 1, 2027, and continuing through December 31, 2029, payment for a test may not be reduced by more than 15% per year compared to the payment amount for the preceding year. Additional legislative or regulatory activity remains likely, and health care organizations should continue to monitor developments closely while preparing for renewed reimbursement pressure.
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Original text here: https://www.mcdonaldhopkins.com/insights/news/congress-enacts-pama-relief
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
Keenan M. Jones and Patrick A. Walsh Highlight Potential Cannabis Banking Opportunities for 2026
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 13 -- Frantz Ward, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Keenan M. Jones and Patrick A. Walsh Highlight Potential Cannabis Banking Opportunities for 2026
In a recent article in Frantz Ward's "Full-spectrum Wisdom" column with Cannabis Business Times, Partner Keenan M. Jones and Associate Patrick A. Walsh provide an overview of the current banking landscape for cannabis businesses and share a realistic update on potential developments in the new year.
In "New Year, New Cannabis Banking Opportunities?" Keenan and Patrick share that marijuana's illegal status under
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CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 13 -- Frantz Ward, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Keenan M. Jones and Patrick A. Walsh Highlight Potential Cannabis Banking Opportunities for 2026
In a recent article in Frantz Ward's "Full-spectrum Wisdom" column with Cannabis Business Times, Partner Keenan M. Jones and Associate Patrick A. Walsh provide an overview of the current banking landscape for cannabis businesses and share a realistic update on potential developments in the new year.
In "New Year, New Cannabis Banking Opportunities?" Keenan and Patrick share that marijuana's illegal status underfederal law has made banking for marijuana-related businesses (MRBs) incredibly challenging, if not impossible, making many MRBs cash-only. They detail how current regulations affect banking for MRBs, including:
* The Controlled Substances Act
* The Bank Secrecy Act
* Various federal anti-money laundering laws
* FinCEN regulations
* How the U.S. Attorney General and Department of Justice's prosecution guidelines affect marijuana-related businesses
The article looks toward the future, outlining potential developments in federal regulations which could provide protection for financial institutions to work with MRBs or lead to the reclassification or decriminalization of marijuana, including:
* The SAFE/SAFER Banking Act
* The MORE Act
* Executive Order 14370
The pair also examine cryptocurrency as a potential alternative payment method and currency storage option for MRBs.
To learn more about the current state of banking for cannabis businesses and explore future opportunities, read the full article here (https://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.com/columns/full-spectrum-wisdom/news/15815801/new-year-new-cannabis-banking-opportunities).
Keenan represents businesses of all sizes in litigation matters, corporate formation, business development, and protection of intellectual property rights. Since 2017, he has focused his practice on assisting companies operating in the regulated cannabis space, including hemp, marijuana, and ancillary endeavors.
Patrick focuses his practice on all stages of general business litigation matters, including real estate and professional liability defense, misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of non-compete agreements, and cannabis regulatory issues.
Cannabis Business Times is a publication that focuses on the business of legal cannabis for medical and adult use. They aim to provide timely information to help the reader make informed decisions about running their cannabis businesses and advancing their careers in the cannabis market.
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Original text here: https://www.frantzward.com/keenan-m-jones-and-patrick-a-walsh-highlight-potential-cannabis-banking-opportunities-for-2026/
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Greenberg Traurig Represents Joint Lead Managers on US$500 Million Issuance Under Binghatti Holding Limited's US$1.5 Billion Sukuk Programme
MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig Represents Joint Lead Managers on US$500 Million Issuance Under Binghatti Holding Limited's US$1.5 Billion Sukuk Programme
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Feb. 13, 2026 - A team from global law firm Greenberg Traurig acted for the joint lead managers on Binghatti Holding Limited's (Binghatti) Sukuk issuance of US$500 million Trust Certificates due in 2031.
The Sukuk were issued by Binghatti Sukuk 2 SPV Limited under its US$1.5 billion Trust Certificate
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MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig Represents Joint Lead Managers on US$500 Million Issuance Under Binghatti Holding Limited's US$1.5 Billion Sukuk Programme
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Feb. 13, 2026 - A team from global law firm Greenberg Traurig acted for the joint lead managers on Binghatti Holding Limited's (Binghatti) Sukuk issuance of US$500 million Trust Certificates due in 2031.
The Sukuk were issued by Binghatti Sukuk 2 SPV Limited under its US$1.5 billion Trust CertificateIssuance Programme (the programme), with Binghatti acting as obligor. The Sukuk are senior unsecured obligations and are listed on the International Securities Markets of the London Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Dubai. The Ijara/Murabaha Sukuk were rated BB- by Fitch. The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes.
The Sukuk were priced Feb. 5 with a five-year-and-six-months tenor, with the order book exceeding 4.4 times the target issuance size, representing strong investor demand and the overall market impact of Binghatti's issuances. The Greenberg Traurig team previously acted on Binghatti's US$500 million, five-year 2030 Sukuk, which was awarded CEEMEA Corporate Bond Issuance of the Year for 2025 by GlobalCapital.
Binghatti is one of the fastest-growing real estate developers in the United Arab Emirates, known for its bold architectural designs and prime projects. With over 60 developments valued at AED 40 billion and 25,000 units delivered by 2024, it collaborates with luxury brands to offer branded residences that combine global luxury with modern living.
The team from Greenberg Traurig's Dubai office was led by Capital Markets Shareholder Alex Roussos, Senior Associate James Osun-Sanmi, Practice Group Attorney Katie Phillips and Paralegal Oshin Maheshwari.
"Advising on this deal follows on from a series of issuances by Binghatti, and we have had the pleasure of advising on three issuances for Binghatti over the past seven months, demonstrating the strong investor demand and the impact that they have clearly demonstrated in the market. With more than 700 real estate lawyers worldwide, Greenberg Traurig's Real Estate Practice is a cornerstone of the firm and a recognized industry leader, well-positioned to guide clients through their real estate deals worldwide," Roussos said.
Greenberg Traurig launched in the Middle East in 2023 with offices in Riyadh and Dubai. Since then, the firm has been growing steadily in the region, adding an office in Abu Dhabi in 2025 and planting key roots in the industries and business sectors most active in the Middle East, including real estate, infrastructure and transportation, energy and natural resources, hospitality, finance and restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, private credit, sports and entertainment -including venue, talent, entertainment, licensing, and other needs -capital markets, and arbitrations and disputes.
Greenberg Traurig's Riyadh office is operated by Greenberg Traurig through Greenberg Traurig Khalid Al-Thebity Law Firm. Greenberg Traurig's Dubai office is operated by Greenberg Traurig Limited. Greenberg Traurig's Abu Dhabi office is a branch of Greenberg Traurig, P.A.
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Original text here: https://www.gtlaw.com/en/news/2026/02/press-releases/greenberg-traurig-represents-joint-lead-managers-on-us500-million-issuance-under-binghatti-holding-limiteds-us15-billion-sukuk-programme
Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath Issues Commentary: Advertising Alert - Saying Your Product is "Made in USA"? Remember Your Advertising Obligations
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 13 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Feb. 12, 2026, by associate Joe Carrafiello:
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Advertising Alert: Saying Your Product is "Made in USA"? Remember Your Advertising Obligations
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026, the "Made in USA" label holds more significance than ever. Consumers increasingly look for domestic products, associating them with quality, reliability, and support for local jobs. Yet, as a recent National Advertising Division (NAD) decision shows, using "Made in USA" claims
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 13 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Feb. 12, 2026, by associate Joe Carrafiello:
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Advertising Alert: Saying Your Product is "Made in USA"? Remember Your Advertising Obligations
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026, the "Made in USA" label holds more significance than ever. Consumers increasingly look for domestic products, associating them with quality, reliability, and support for local jobs. Yet, as a recent National Advertising Division (NAD) decision shows, using "Made in USA" claimsin advertising, whether explicitly or implicitly, comes with legal responsibilities designed to protect both businesses and consumers.
On December 23, 2025, NAD issued Decision #7520, where the Advertiser had labeled and advertised several products as "Made in USA" leading to questions about whether those claims met the Federal Trade Commission's ("FTC") Made in USA Policy Statement and its Made in USA Labeling Rule. The Challenger alleged that the Advertiser's claims were misleading because the products incorporated numerous foreign components including imported buckles, fibers, and leather.
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The material contained in this communication is informational, general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. The material contained in this communication should not be relied upon or used without consulting a lawyer to consider your specific circumstances. This communication was published on the date specified and may not include any changes in the topics, laws, rules or regulations covered. Receipt of this communication does not establish an attorney-client relationship. In some jurisdictions, this communication may be considered attorney advertising.
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Meet the Authors
Joe Carrafiello
Associate
Washington, D.C.
+1 202 230 5147
joseph.carrafiello@faegredrinker.com
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Original text here: https://www.faegredrinker.com/en/insights/publications/2026/2/advertising-alert-saying-your-product-is-made-in-usa-remember-your-advertising-obligations
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