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Proposed IRS And Treasury Rules Tie Racial Nondiscrimination To Tax-Exempt Status For Private Schools And Universities

On September 3, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued proposed regulations under Section 501(c)(3) that could materially affect private education in the United States. The proposal would apply a broad nondiscrimination standard based on race, color and national or ethnic origin, with significant implications for private schools, colleges and universities seeking or maintaining tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3).

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September 2026 Visa Bulletin: EB-5 Unreserved Visa Numbers Remain Unavailable for India

The September 2026 Visa Bulletin reveals critical changes for EB-5 investors, particularly those from India, as unreserved visa numbers become unavailable for the remainder of FY2026. While set-aside categories remain current across all countries, the bulletin warns of potential further retrogression and highlights the importance of understanding how country of chargeability and investment category selection impact visa availability and processing timelines.

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FCC Moves To Rewrite TCPA Consent And Opt-Out Framework

On Sept. 9, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission released a draft Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would, if adopted, substantially revise its consent and opt-out requirements for calls and texts, which the draft references collectively as “robocalls,” under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).

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