The DOJ’s order to reschedule marijuana to Schedule III begins a multi‑step regulatory process that will ease federal criminal penalties but does not legalize marijuana or change employers’ ability to maintain drug‑free workplace policies. Employers may still prohibit…
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New DOJ Regulations on Bulk Sensitive Personal Data Transfers
New U.S. Department of Justice regulations implementing Executive Order 14117 will restrict transfers of Americans’ bulk sensitive personal data to certain foreign countries due to national security concerns. The rule limits data brokerage and certain transactions…
Sensitive Data Protections Expand Under Sweeping New DOJ Rules
The U.S. Department of Justice will implement new regulations on April 8, 2025, to protect sensitive personal and government-related data from foreign adversaries. The rules limit data transactions with countries of concern, including China and Russia, aiming to…
How Employers Can Navigate the Legal Ramifications of the DOJ’s New Directives for ImmigrationEnforcement
The U.S. Department of Justice’s new immigration enforcement directives impact employers by increasing penalties for hiring unauthorized workers. Employers must carefully navigate these directives, ensuring they comply with updated I-9 requirements, verify work…




