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In this new season of Adventures in Compliance, host Tom Fox takes a deep dive into the Sherlock Holmes novels. Over this season I will take a deep dive into each novel over a four part series. The four novels we will consider from the… more

The reports of the death of Section 10 of the FAA may have been greatly exaggerated. Thursday, a majority of the Eleventh Circuit held in Nalco Co. LLC v. Bonday that an arbitration award was subject to vacatur under Section 10(a)(4)… more

In a ruling that could reshape how adult content is regulated online, the U.S. Supreme Court has officially age-gated the First Amendment—at least when it comes to minors. On June 27, 2025, the Court upheld a Texas law requiring… more

On Wednesday, July 9, 2025, the United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) issued more than 20 subpoenas to physicians and clinics (the “Providers”) who provide gender-affirming care to transgender youth. According to the DOJ, the… more

Planning for Generations - As an estate planning attorney, a question I am frequently asked is, “How can we make sure the family cabin, ranch, or rental property stays in the family?” Real property carries deep sentimental and… more

On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was enacted into law. The OBBBA extends and expands numerous tax provisions from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA), repeals or scales back several provisions from the… more

Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: • AGs Renew Call for FDA Guidance on Toxic Heavy Metals in Baby Food… more

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has published seven pages of FAQs on California’s corporate greenhouse gas reporting and climate-related financial risk disclosure programs. These disclosure requirements are contained in… more

Recent studies indicate a steady decline in alcohol consumption in the United States over the past several years, following a global trend that has seen decreases in alcohol consumption from Ireland to India. Several factors are… more

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio issued a decision on July 9, 2025 authorizing AEP Ohio to implement a new data center-specific tariff that will be applicable to many data center customers signing up for new or expanded services… more

On July 10, 2025, the EU published its Code of Practice for General-Purpose AI Models, a comprehensive, though not exhaustive, framework designed to guide Artificial Intelligence ("AI") providers in complying with the European Union’s… more

In our most recent ​“Junk Fee” Legislative Roundup, we noted that the Connecticut legislature had introduced a bill that could require companies to include mandatory fees in their prices. On June 10, 2025, Connecticut’s Governor signed… more

For twenty-five years prior to the Biden Administration, FTC and DOJ consent agreements have had a singular goal: to remedy the anticompetitive effects of proposed transactions. Under former Chair Khan, however, the FTC expanded the… more

On July 4, President Donald Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), a budget reconciliation package that significantly modifies the clean energy tax credit framework established by the Inflation Reduction Act… more

Reshaping the litigation landscape for workplace discrimination claims, last month, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Ames v. Ohio Dept. of Youth Servs., 145 S. Ct. 1540 (June 5, 2025), that plaintiffs bringing so-called “reverse… more

On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBBA”) into law. The OBBBA is the tax and budget reconciliation package for the current 2025 fiscal year through 2034. While the bill focuses primarily on… more

On Wednesday, July 9, President Trump issued letters to eight additional trade partners notifying them of their country-specific reciprocal tariff rates that will go into effect on August 1. An updated reciprocal tariff chart is… more

Contractual limitations periods provide parties on both sides of an agreement certainty regarding the filing of a potential action. But many employers do not know that they may include such contractual limitations periods in their… more

The new Ohio budget signed June 30, 2025 (the Budget Bill or HB 96) enacts substantial changes to Ohio Revised Code Section 122.09, the Transformational Mixed-Use Development Tax Credit (TMUD Tax Credit). The TMUD Tax Credit, enacted… more

Colorado’s antitrust landscape is undergoing a fundamental transformation — not just because of the sweeping legislative changes enacted in 2023, but also due to the assertive approach now being taken by the Colorado Attorney General… more

On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), a sweeping tax reform package that includes major updates to the Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) rules under Section 1202 of the Internal… more

The Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Two (Riverside) in RND Contractors, Inc. v. Superior Court (2025) issued a significant published decision. The California Court of Appeal addressed a previously unsettled… more

A large health system implements an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered clinical decision support tool that promises to ensure “complete and accurate” diagnosis documentation. Within six months, the system’s Medicare reimbursements… more

While Arizona's patchwork of jurisdictions creates complexity, early engagement with regulators and careful project design can enable project proponents to navigate these challenges successfully, particularly given the state's… more

Hubble-Bubble in the Chewing Gum Industry: Big League Chew and Licensee Stretch Arguments in Ongoing Trade Dress Suit - The business relationship between Big League Chew Properties LLC (“Big League Chew”), the owner of the… more

On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which allocates over $1 billion toward advancing the federal government’s use of AI. The funding package reinforces the administration’s broader AI… more

On the afternoon of July 4, President Trump signed into law H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act – comprehensive budget reconciliation legislation that represents the core of President’s second-term domestic agenda and includes… more

Signed into law on July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBBA”) delivers sweeping federal policy changes with wide-reaching implications for developers, investors, and property owners. Economic and cost-benefit impact… more

In a brief press release published on July 9, 2025, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the issuance of more than 20 subpoenas to doctors and clinics as part of investigations into health care fraud, false statements, and related… more

Federal Court Imposes Nearly $1 Billion in FCA Damages and Penalties Against Omnicare and CVS - On July 7, Southern District of New York District Judge Colleen McMahon increased a False Claims Act (FCA) judgment from $136 million… more

Days after signing into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which dramatically rolled back the availability of federal tax credits for solar and wind power projects, President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) directing the… more

In the linked article about a trademark dispute, the author notes that the plaintiff claimed the defendant used a “copyrighted name.” Just a reminder: one can patent inventions, copyright creative works of expression, and trademark… more

The Court of Appeal’s judgment in Petrofac provides a timely reminder that the primary purpose of the cross-class cram down power under Part 26A restructuring plans is to override the exercise of an unjustified veto by holdout… more

In a rare occurrence, the DOJ’s Antitrust Division and USPTO submitted a joint “Statement of Interest of the United States of America” (DOJ Statement) in support of injunctive relief in a district court patent case: Radian Memory… more

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (“PHMSA”) issued a May 2, 2025, Letter of Interpretation (“LOI”) addressing the application of the federal Hazardous Materials Regulations (“HMR”) to the use of liquified… more

On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the “Act”) into law. The Act makes permanent the COVID-era safe harbor that allowed high deductible health plans (“HDHPs”) to provide first-dollar coverage for… more

A recent order from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has brought a somewhat novel legal question to the forefront: Do automobile manufacturers owe municipalities a duty of reasonable care in designing, manufacturing, and distributing… more

Food Venture Financing Trends - Branded egg producer Eggoz, based in India, raised $20 million in a Series C round to strengthen its market presence, expand into new locations, and invest in technology… more

EPA has been granted a fourth abeyance of pending litigation related to the Biden administration’s designation of PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances under CERCLA… more

On July 10, 2025, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it had published more than 200 complete response letters (CRLs), in response to applications submitted to the FDA for approval of drugs or biological products… more

Even consensual “sexting” can be fraught with unintended consequences. What starts out as private conversations can quickly become the source of anguish when those private moments get exposed… more

This update discusses a new and interesting development with respect to how certain non-US and US tax-exempt investors can receive a “rebate” of previously paid management fees with respect to their investments in private equity funds… more

The United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (“Fifth Circuit”) addressed in a December 24th, 2024 Opinion a challenge to a United States Army Corps of Engineers (“Corps”) project alleging violations of the National… more

In April 2025, we reported that Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-24-25 (the Order), suspending the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and certain permitting requirements under the California Coastal Act (CCA) to… more

Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest running podcast in compliance. Today, I welcome back Andre Paris for an insightful discussion on various ethical challenges in today’s world. Andre revisits his role in… more

According to the lawsuit referenced above filed against Twitter in 2022: Backgrid is the world's premier celebrity-related photograph agency and provides highly sought-after images of celebrities around the world to top news and… more

The ability to automate routine work without disrupting your day is no longer a luxury. That’s where “background apps” come in (included as part of our ndMAX AI App Builder)… more

If you have recently obtained a new position in the C-Suite, you are aware that the new position brings prestige, authority, and opportunity. But you may not be aware that as an officer of a company, you have also increased your… more

Since the enactment of the Investment Company Act 85 years ago, the asset management industry has grown from $2 billion in assets to more than $39 trillion in assets. Under existing Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules… more

Contractor Performance Assessment Reports (CPARs) are a critical currency in the world of government contracting—shaping future awards, past‐performance evaluations, and a contractor’s reputation. Positive assessments can help… more

Handle an inherited IRA with care - An inherited IRA can be a welcome financial windfall. But the rules governing required minimum distributions (RMDs) from these tax-deferred accounts are complex. IRA recipients should familiarize… more

Consumer protection in digital markets has become a major public concern in recent years, and the UK is the latest jurisdiction to introduce legislation aimed at enhancing protections online. The Digital Markets, Competition, and… more

On July 7, President Trump began sending letters to select U.S. trading partners informing them of new “reciprocal” tariff rates that will be effective Aug. 1. These letters update the rates that the recipient country was assessed on… more

Could your supply chain be funding cartels without you realizing it? In today’s complex global economy, companies are grappling with a dual challenge - the urgent need to unravel their supply chains and the immediate recalibration… more

In the Sunday Book Review, Tom considers books that would interest the compliance professional, the business executive, or anyone who might be curious. It could be books about business, compliance, history, leadership, current events… 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 to you, the compliance professional, the compliance stories you need to be aware… more

On June 22, 2025, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into the law the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (TRAIGA) or (the Act)… more

With the shift to defined contribution schemes in the UK, employers play an increasingly crucial role in pension engagement. Through communication, education, and support, they can empower employees to make more informed and confident… more