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October 01 2026
Southport Acquisition Corp. II announced the closing of its initial public offering in the amount of $210,000,000. EGS acted as counsel to Southport Acquisition Corp. II.
September 29 2026
Client Alert: New Jersey’s New Independent Contractor Rules Go into Effect October 1
As of October 1st, 2026, New Jersey employers will be subject to new regulations explaining how the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (“NJDOL”) will apply the State’s existing “ABC test” to determine whether a worker is properly classified as an independent contractor.
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September 28 2026
Harrison Taylor, a member of the Firm, wrote an article for Total Food Service titled: “401(k) Plans: Alternative Assets and a Proposed Safe Harbor.” In the article, Harrison discusses a proposed rule that would make it easier for 401(k) plans to offer alternative investments while providing fiduciaries with added protections. The article also outlines steps plan sponsors can take now to prepare.
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September 23 2026
Live Oak Acquisition Corp. VI announced the closing of its initial public offering in the amount of $230,000,000. EGS acted as counsel to Live Oak Acquisition Corp. VI.
September 22 2026
Client Alert: US DOL Offers Guidance On Employee Volunteer Activities
In a recent opinion letter, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) reaffirmed that employees of nonprofit organizations may volunteer for their employer, provided that the services are offered freely and without employer pressure, there is no expectation or receipt of compensation, and the volunteer activities are not the same as or similar to the work the employee performs as part of their regular job duties.
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September 17 2026
Haymaker Acquisition Corp V announced the closing of its initial public offering in the amount of $287,500,000. EGS acted as counsel to the underwriter.
September 17 2026
Client Alert: New York City Launches First-of-Its-Kind Office to Support Worker Organizing
Mayor Zohran Mamdani recently signed an executive order establishing the Mayor’s Office of Worker Power (“MOWP”) – described by the administration as the nation’s first city office dedicated to helping workers organize, connecting them directly with unions, and keeping them informed of their workplace rights.
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September 16 2026
Client Alert: California Changes Arbitration Agreement Law to Align with Federal Arbitration Act (FAA)
Effective January 1, 2027, California employers will no longer be able to enforce an arbitration agreement under California law if the agreement is unenforceable under the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA). The change brings California’s arbitration law more closely in line with federal law.
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