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In the Sunday Book Review, Tom Fox considers books that would interest compliance professionals, business executives, or anyone curious. It could be books about business, compliance, history, leadership, current events, or anything… more

Welcome to 10 For 10, the podcast that brings you the week’s Top 10 compliance stories in one podcast each week. Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you the compliance stories you need to know to end your busy week. Sit back, and… more

On November 21, 2025, the Department of Defense (“DoD”) updated DoD Manual (“DoDM”) 5010.12, Acquisition and Management of Contractor-Prepared Data.  The manual is DoD’s unified playbook for the acquisition and management of contractor… more

Each year, Congress enacts changes to procurement law as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Many of the provisions of interest to government contractors are contained in Title VIII, “Acquisition Policy, Acquisition… more

President Trump Signs Executive Order to Limit State Regulation of Artificial Intelligence - On December 11, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order purporting to limit the ability of states to regulate the use of artificial… more

On December 5, 2025, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”) and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) rescinded guidance on leveraged lending activities by banks. The rescissions should come as a welcome relief… more

Key Takeaways : House advances BIOSECURE Act as part of NDAA legislation. The latest version would bar contractors and federal funding recipients from using certain biotechnology equipment or services linked to foreign adversaries… more

On December 2, 2025, the California attorney general issued a formal enforcement advisory letter to producers of food-service ware made from expanded polystyrene foam (EPS). The letter reminds producers that under California Senate… more

On November 21, 2025, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service (collectively, the Services) published several proposed rules to revise their regulations implementing certain provisions of the Endangered… more

The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released educational materials on national origin discrimination and anti-American bias in November. The EEOC said its latest guidance intends to prevent discrimination… more

The issue of whether an individual employed in one jurisdiction but working in another creates a taxable presence (a “permanent establishment” or “PE”) in the country in which the individual is working is a fundamental consideration… more

There is a clear sense that the current UK Government wants to put criminal justice reform back on the agenda – and economic crime is a big part of that. Fraud and corruption plainly cost the UK economy huge sums, yet successive… more

The past few weeks have brought a remarkable wave of activity across the US immigration landscape, with agencies moving quickly on policy shifts that will shape how employers and applicants navigate the system in 2026 and beyond. From… more

California has once again expanded its already-complex privacy and technology regulatory landscape. During the most recent legislative session, lawmakers and the California Privacy Protection Agency (CalPrivacy) advanced a wide range… more

As 2026 approaches, many employers have been familiarizing themselves with new laws addressing everything from protected leaves to required employee notices and benefits offerings. Employers should also be aware of regulatory updates… more

One of the key concepts in contracting for generative AI (GenAI) is allocating rights to data that the GenAI tool processes and generates, as well as any data used to train, test, and improve the underlying AI model. A new concern in… more

A recently issued Amendment to the proposed FY2026 NDAA would call for the U.S. Secretary of Defense to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to require the withholding of payment to incumbent contractors… more

On December 8, 2025, FDA announced a pilot for certain digital health devices in connection with the Center for Medicare and Medical Innovation’s (CMMI’s) Advancing Chronic Care with Effective, Scalable Solutions (ACCESS) payment… more

The SEC's 2024 amendments to Regulation S-P introduce the most comprehensive update to federal privacy and data security standards for SEC-regulated institutions since the rule was adopted. While the amendments are directed at… more

A Reforma do Setor Elétrico avança para um novo capítulo com a publicação da Lei n.º 15.269/2025, marco legal que incorpora diversos temas discutidos há anos no movimento da Modernização do Setor Elétrico, incluindo a abertura integral… more

The pressure is building for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take steps to facilitate making more drugs available over-the-counter (OTC) that currently require a prescription. As part of the Congressional funding… more

Em 04/12/2025, a Agência Nacional de Energia Elétrica (ANEEL) abriu a Tomada de Subsídios nº 23/2025 para colher contribuições sobre experiências internacionais de valoração de custos e benefícios da Micro e Minigeração Distribuída… more

FINRA lacks subpoena power. In lieu, Rule 8210 is the backbone of its self-regulatory framework. Failure to comply or providing incomplete or untruthful responses can lead to severe sanctions, including expulsion for firms and bars for… more

New York has now joined with 32 other states and the District of Columbia in enacting the 2022 amendments to the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) promulgated by the American Law Institute and the Uniform Law Commission. The amendments… more

In one of the first cases alleging “plastics recycling fraud,” a federal district court in California recently denied a motion to dismiss the plaintiffs’ public nuisance claim. Citing prior decisions in cases involving the manufacture… more

Space and satellite systems underpin a wide range of critical functions, including global communications, navigation, scientific research, defense operations, and essential infrastructure services. As both government and commercial… more

On December 11, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order purporting to limit the ability of states to regulate the use of artificial intelligence (AI). The order’s stated purpose is to ensure that American AI companies are “free… more

On November 27, 2025, the Brazilian Congress overturned all presidential vetoes to the General Environmental Licensing Law (Law No. 15,190/2025 – LGLA), except for the provisions concerning the Special Environmental License (LAE)… more

On December 11, 2025, the Federal Official Gazette published the “Decree enacting the General Water Law and reforming, repealing, and amending various provisions of the National Water Law” (“Decree”)… more

The UK has a number of sanctions that can be engaged by crypto-related activities. Most notably, its asset freeze restrictions prohibit making funds or economic resources available to, or dealing with the funds or economic resources… more

H-1B and H-4 visa applicants have joined the growing list of visa categories subject to the Department of State’s “online presence review.”  Starting December 15, 2025, H-1B and H-4 visa applicants, including those applying for an… more

Over the summer, we published a Legal Update discussing the Supreme Court’s invitations to the US Solicitor General to file briefs expressing his views on whether to grant the cert petitions in two pending ERISA class actions raising… more

Pension Schemes Bill: Virgin Media remedy - Provisions in the Bill will enable retrospective validation of rule changes which may have otherwise been invalid, following the Court of Appeal’s decision in the Virgin Media case… more

The business judgment rule is a common-law principle that generally prohibits courts from questioning the propriety of actions taken by corporate directors and officers, provided those actions are taken in good faith, with honest… more

In October 2023, California enacted Senate Bill 54 (SB 54) to promote transparency in venture capital funding by requiring firms with a California nexus to report demographic data on the founding teams of their portfolio companies. In… more

On November 28 2025, the European Commission adopted a regulation implementing the Cyber Resilience Act (‘CRA’) – an EU-wide law which lays down cybersecurity requirements for companies that design and sell ‘products with digital… more

The Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 2 December 2025. The Act includes powers for the Minister for the Cabinet Office and the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) to issue ‘account… more

The antitrust environment for private equity investors has entered a new phase marked by continued active enforcement, pragmatic settlements, and international expansion of merger-control regimes. For sponsors and portfolio companies… more

The Chief Executive of the SIA, Michelle Russell has published an update on the SIA's preparations to become the new regulator for compliance with the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (TPPA), known as 'Martyn's Law'; and how… more

On November 25, 2025, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) published a Public Service Announcement warning that cyber criminals are “impersonating financial institutions to steal money or information in Account Takeover (ATO)… more

For many years, the question of which trainings were mandatory for Quebec employees had a relatively straightforward answer: apart from an obligation to train new employees, training was generally recommended rather than required… more

President Trump announced the launch of the Trump Gold Card immigration initiative on December 10, 2025, activating a new web page for Form I-140G, the Immigrant Petition for the Gold Card Program… more

The construction sector in Oman continues to expand and evolve. With international funding inherently tied to new projects, the management of risks and dispute avoidance are key to ensuring a bankable project… more

Today, the US House of Representatives passed a bipartisan capital formation bill, H.R. 3383 or the Incentivizing New Ventures and Economic Strength Through Capital Formation (“INVEST”) Act of 2025, 302 to 123. Announced by the US… more

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has announced the transfer of all its active litigation to the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), as the agency faces imminent funding shortfalls and a potential shutdown early… more

In the past month, Pennsylvania and its two largest cities, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, enacted legislation that will affect employers across the Commonwealth. Pennsylvania adopted legislation to protect against discrimination based… more

The requirement of NIS2 that in-scope entities adopt measures to ensure the security of its immediate supply chain is one of the lesser discussed aspects of the Directive… more

A Missouri lawmaker just introduced a bill that would invalidate non-compete agreements for licensed physicians if it gets approved by the legislature and is ultimately signed into law. The proposal, sponsored by state Rep. Ian Mackey… more

The latest edition of our Recording working hours: A guide to employer obligations across the EU and the UK is now available, with information on developments across 26 jurisdictions… more

Canada’s Drug Agency (CDA-AMC) published data on Canada’s drug system as part of the Data Systems and Analytics program. The new data cover the following information for oncology and non-oncology drugs from 2020-2024… more

In our previous legal update last month, we outlined language included in one of the appropriations bills which was passed in connection with ending the historic government shutdown. The package contained language that, among other… more

USCIS recently clarified that its December 2, 2025 policy — initially described as a review of green cards issued to nationals of 19 “high-risk” countries — extends much further than originally understood. A broad range of immigration… more

The Colorado General Assembly earlier this year passed House Bill (HB) 25-1090, which establishes comprehensive requirements for price transparency in consumer transactions, including residential leases. The new law, codified as… more

On 3 December 2025, the Italian Insurance Regulatory Authority (IVASS) published Order no. 163/2025. It introduces new information obligations for insurance companies and intermediaries regarding their precontractual documentation… more

Before the US Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Purdue Pharma, it had become common practice for Chapter 11 debtors to include a consensual or nonconsensual non-debtor third-party release in their plans of reorganization… more

On 27 November 2025, Commission Decision (EU) 2025/2371 of 26 November 2025 declaring the functionality of the first four EUDAMED modules was published in the OJEU… more

Die sicherheits- und industriepolitische „Zeitenwende“1 verändert Beschaffung, Kooperation und Technologiepfade im Verteidigungssektor. Die Gewährleistung resilienter Lieferketten wird dabei zu einem Drahtseilakt zwischen… more

Welcome to the first edition of the Arbitration Matters Bulletin from DLA Piper’s International Arbitration Group. This bulletin provides concise updates on a selection of recent arbitration-related developments worldwide, with a focus… more