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On Jan. 9, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will publish a final rule increasing USCIS fees for premium processing. Premium processing provides expedited processing for certain case types for an additional government filing fee.

As 2025 drew to a close, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on December 28 that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is continuing to use the False Claims Act (FCA) to scrutinize diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at major U.S. companies that do business with the federal government.

The influx of private equity into the U.S. life insurance and annuity market has altered what has traditionally been viewed as the safe sector of finance. In this new era, U.S. life insurers—acquired by or partnered with private equity firms—have progressively shifted risk offshore, primarily to Bermuda.

The legal landscape for workplace drug testing is likely to see some significant changes in 2026. This article summarizes the shifts in federal and state policy, continuing and emerging challenges for employers, and what employers can do to be prepared in 2026.

This is the 21st edition of Francis Pileggi’s Annual Review of Key Delaware Corporate and Commercial Decisions of the Delaware Supreme Court and the Delaware Court of Chancery.