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Analysis by Julie Dautermann, Competitive Intelligence Analyst Foley is here to help you through all aspects of rethinking your long-term business strategies, investments, partnerships, and technology. Contact the authors, your Foley relationship partner, or our Automotive Team to discuss and learn more.

If you sit on a public company board, especially on the audit committee, your life already revolves around financial reporting, the audit and the audit process. The auditors are constantly in the foreground and the background of everything that goes on. Annual audits, quarterly reviews, internal controls. At larger companies, the internal controls audit goes deep, and sometimes, it surfaces significant deficiencies or, worse, material weaknesses.

June 23, 2026 Foley Viewpoints Stadium Technology in 2026: How Data Collection, Connectivity, and New Operating Models Are Reshaping the Stadium Experience Share on Twitter Print Share by Email Share Back to top  Today’s arenas are more than simple venues for games. They are live networks, with the seating area as only a part of the larger experience. This shift matters because it changes what teams and venue operators provide.

The UAE’s exit is the most significant defection in the oil cartel’s history. The reasons behind it, and the consequences for global oil markets, are worth understanding well beyond the Gulf. On April 28, 2026, the United Arab Emirates announced it would leave the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, effective May 1.

On June 18, 2026, against the backdrop of skyrocketing growth in demand for electricity, due in part to the rapid proliferation of data centers, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or the Commission) issued six “show cause” orders under Section 206 of the Federal Power Act (FPA), directing each of the six Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) and Independent System Operators (ISOs) under its jurisdiction, and the transmission owners within them, to justify or reform their...

On May 14, 2026, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) submitted a proposed rule to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) to end mandatory EEO-1 reporting requirements under Title VII for (a) private sector employers with 100 or more employees and (b) federal contractors with more than 50 employees. Details of the changes to EEO-1 reporting will not be published until OIRA completes its review, but employers may prepare for the likely changes now.

Many human resources (HR) teams have grown accustomed to recording workplace interviews, whether through Teams, Zoom, or other tools that automatically capture audio and generate transcripts. While recording can feel efficient and even protective, it could create legal risk if the investigation later becomes the subject of litigation.

Key Takeaway For a target company that used government funding to develop its technology, intellectual property (IP) due diligence must extend beyond ownership confirmation to evaluate the practical impact of government license rights on the business value of the target’s patent portfolio. Introduction IP due diligence is typically focused on confirming proper ownership — ensuring chain of title is clean, assignments are in place, and there are no encumbrances.

The Justice Department’s (DOJ) 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown will understandably be read by many health care organizations as another Medicare fraud announcement. The headline figures are significant: the DOJ announced charges against 455 defendants, including 90 doctors and other licensed medical professionals. But one of the most important takeaways is not about Medicare at all.

June 23, 2026 Foley Viewpoints Stadium Technology in 2026: How Data Collection, Connectivity, and New Operating Models Are Reshaping the Stadium Experience Share on Twitter Print Share by Email Share Back to top  Today’s arenas are more than simple venues for games. They are live networks, with the seating area as only a part of the larger experience. This shift matters because it changes what teams and venue operators provide.