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A look at some of the most widely read updates and analysis covering the Trump administration's series of tariffs introduced and enacted throughout the year… more

Today’s FIFA World Cup draw – where each nation learns the opponents they will play at next year’s tournament and each host city learns which teams they will welcome – should be a wake-up call for businesses that the time to prepare is… more

Welcome back to the Spotlight! With our entering the 12th frame of 2025, so begins a cavalcade of holiday parties, overindulgences, Spotify Wrapped statistics, Mariah Carey, timeless film classics, travel and year in review… more

Key lawmakers just killed a provision that would have stopped states from enforcing their own artificial intelligence laws from the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), handing a setback to President Trump’s latest push to block… more

Host Warren K. Racusin welcomes Melissa L. Wiley of Lowenstein’s Tax practice and Elie Honig, CNN senior legal analyst, former federal prosecutor, and special counsel in Lowenstein’s White Collar Criminal Defense practice, to the… more

The future is not an easy topic to discuss but a necessary one to ensure that your wishes are carried out. As the saying goes, there are two certainties in life: death and taxes. Unfortunately, if you live in Massachusetts and your… more

As we wrap up 2025 and look toward 2026, one theme rises above the rest: employers are navigating a workplace landscape that is more volatile, more tech-driven, and more globally interconnected than ever before. From sweeping… more

On November 21, the CFPB’s Supervision Division announced changes to its supervision examination process, introducing a new “Humility Pledge” to be read by examiners at the start of each exam. The Bureau stated the pledge will be… more

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

On November 20, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CalPrivacy) issued a release stating its opposition to federal initiatives seeking to block states from governing AI and automated decision-making technology (ADMT) laws… more

The Fed recently published its semiannual Supervision and Regulation Report on supervisory and regulatory actions, as well as current banking conditions. The report found that, in the first half of 2025, most banking organizations… more

The US Supreme Court will soon decide the fate of Humphrey’s Executor v. United States and with it the president’s power to remove the heads of independent agencies. As the legal community awaits this ruling, there has been heightened… more

The European Commission (EC) continues with its agenda on enhancing consumer rights and empowering consumers for the green transition. Most recently, in late September 2025, the EC adopted an Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1960 (new… more

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) Provider Self-Disclosure Protocol (SDP) provides a well-established and important avenue for all health care entities subject to OIG's CMP authorities… more

On December 1, the OCC announced its fee and assessment structure for 2026, maintaining the reduced rates implemented in September for banks and keeping the hourly fee for special examinations and investigations unchanged… more

On December 2, the Congressional Research Service updated its overview of potential consequences if the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is not reauthorized by January 30, 2026. The NFIP, which is the primary source of flood… more

On 17 November 2025, the Division of Corporation Finance (the Division) of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) issued a statement announcing that it will not respond to or express views on most no-action requests from… more

Crypto Firms Announce New Licenses, Products; USDT Stability Rating Lowered - On Nov. 25, MoonPay, a crypto payments company, announced that its newly established trust company obtained a trust charter from the New York State… more

California’s Draft Zero Waste Plan (the Draft Plan) lays out an ambitious strategy to eliminate waste and transform material use, reuse, and management across the state. For businesses—including manufacturers, retailers, packaging… more

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued new guidance on Nov. 27, 2025, allowing for negative, country-specific factors to be considered when foreign nationals from 19 countries are vetted for any U.S… more

Recorded live at the NCLifeSci 2025 Annual Meeting, hosts Heather Matthews and Seth Hudson welcome episode guest Ron Phillips, Senior Vice President of Policy for the Animal Health Institute. Representing companies that develop… more

The legal intersection of music, poetry, and defamation presents a fascinating landscape where creativity collides with reputational interests. The recent decision in Graham v. UMG Recordings, Inc.—filed by Canadian rapper Aubrey… more

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee heralded the release of the final 2024 report of the Tennessee Nuclear Energy Advisory Council with the observation that "Tennessee is rapidly becoming the epicenter of new nuclear and leading America's… more

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Dec. 2, 2025, issued its draft guidance on Monoclonal Antibodies: Streamlined Nonclinical Safety Studies Guidance for Industry, the agency's most recent step in reducing animal testing in… more

Clinical trial research, like medicine more generally in the European Union (EU), is regulated by a network of national competent authorities from each of the Member States of the European Economic Area (EEA) working with the European… more

On November 21, the Congressional Research Service released a report reviewing possible disruptions in the U.S. Treasury securities market and outlining policy options. The nearly $30 trillion Treasury market is critical for global… more

As of January 1, 2026, Maine’s statewide minimum wage is scheduled to adjust pursuant to state law requiring annual increases tied to the cost-of-living index. The official 2026 statewide rate announced by the Maine Department of Labor… more

State AGs are increasingly shaping the regulatory environment for companies operating in tech, finance, healthcare, retail and beyond. Their initiatives—often bipartisan and coordinated across multiple states—can trigger… more

On November 10, Judge Jeffrey Cummings of the Northern District of Illinois denied the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) request for a preliminary injunction to prohibit the closing of GTCR’s acquisition of Surmodics, giving GTCR… more

Jay Clayton, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) discussed corporate cooperation and self-disclosure in a fireside chat at the New York City Bar Association's annual International White Collar Symposium on Dec… more

Our Securities Litigation and White Collar, Government & Internal Investigations Teams outline how Congress’s market structure proposals and the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) emerging token classification framework… more

On 24 November 2025, the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council handed down judgment in Credit Suisse Life (Bermuda) Ltd v. Bidzina Ivanishvili [2025] UKPC 53… more

On May 12, 2025, Matthew R. Galeotti, Acting Assistant Attorney General (AAG) of DOJ’s Criminal Division, issued a memorandum to all Criminal Division personnel. The subject of that memorandum was “Focus, Fairness, and Efficiency in… more

The Mexican Confederation of Customs Brokers Associations (Confederación de Asociaciones de Agentes Aduanales de la República Mexicana or CAAAREM) recently announced that technological and IT work continues, so that the new declaration… more

Just before Thanksgiving, the Eighth Circuit reversed a district court’s decision that certified a Missouri class of consumers that purchased Folgers’ coffee products. The proposed class alleged that Folgers misled them with… more

A recent Israeli Supreme Court ruling mirrors the trend in Israeli contract law rulings of returning to the basic tenets of certainty, formalism and the autonomy of the contracting parties, particularly in commercial contracts… more

In recent weeks, dozens of importers have filed protective lawsuits in the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) to preserve potential refund rights related to the tariffs at issue in Trump v. V.O.S. Selections, Inc. and Learning… more

To help you stay on top of the latest news, our AI practice group has compiled a roundup of the developments we are following… more

Readers may recall a recent piece in which we discussed a constitutional challenge to the implementation of Texas Senate Bill 140 (“SB 140”), which overhauled Texas’ mini-Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”). Below, we discuss in… more

As demand for hyperscale and colocation facilities accelerates, data center developers face increasing pressure to timely deliver projects that meet stringent reliability and operational benchmarks… more

On Sunday, December 7, 2025, Congress released the final draft compromise version of the FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), and the package includes the BIOSECURE Act, reflecting weeks of additional negotiation. The… more

The music industry is undergoing seismic shifts with artificial intelligence (AI) redefining how content is created, shared, and consumed. While AI offers exciting possibilities such as personalized playlists and virtual… more

In October 2025, Government and the Mayor of London announced a package of measures to support housebuilding in London. On 28 November 2025 the Mayor of London published draft London Plan Guidance (LPG) for consultation… more

On December 3, 2025, we attended Circular Action Alliance’s (CAA) Quarterly Update webinar. CAA is the Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) that has been selected by states with active plastic and packaging Extended Producer… more

On December 3, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) announced that it was providing a second temporary exemption from compliance with Rule 13f-2, the short sale reporting rule, and related Form SHO and Rule 10c-1a… more

On December 1, 2025, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced amendments to its rules of practice and rules governing investigations, with the stated goal of enhancing transparency, fairness and due process. Most… more

Establishes Food Supply Chain Security Task Forces at the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate anti-competitive behavior across U.S. food-related industries, including meat processing, seed… more

This memorandum directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to review best practices from peer, developed countries for core childhood vaccination… more

Despite the Thanksgiving holiday, it’s been a busy couple of weeks in space. As we head into 2025’s homestretch, all Speaker Johnson wants for Christmas is final NDAA language, several members want NDAA language to put investment in… more

For the first time in 11 months, the National Labor Relations Board will likely have a quorum by year end, enabling it to start issuing decisions. Board member nominee Scott Mayer, a chief corporate labor counsel, was a last-minute… more

Hello again! Welcome back to Scaling Greatness, a newsletter from Integreon focusing on amplifying business excellence and innovation. “Trust is the ultimate currency between a business and its stakeholders.” – Richard Edelman… 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: • Bipartisan AGs Urge Congress to Shut Down Federal AI Preemption… more

For the first time in nearly two decades, the SEC is preparing to modernize Item 402 of Regulation S-K, the backbone of public-company executive compensation disclosure. Although the timing remains uncertain, we expect proposed reforms… more

Biogas and renewable natural gas (RNG) projects are unique in energy infrastructure. They blend complex mechanical systems with biological processes that are sensitive to variables like feedstock composition and availability, process… more

On December 5, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a Public Notice further delaying the deadline by which broadcasters must comply with the expanded rules concerning the identification of foreign… more

In Century Surety Co. v. EC & SM Guerra, LLC, 5:23-CV-01215-XR-RBF, 2025 WL 2602288 (W.D. Tex. Aug. 21, 2025) aff’2025 WL 2598375 (Sept. 5, 2025), the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas reaffirmed the… more

On 13 November, the UK Financial Reporting Council (FRC) published its Annual Review of Corporate Governance Reporting (the Review), setting out key findings from an analysis of a sample of 100 randomly selected companies across the… more

After years of development and extensive stakeholder engagement, California has finalized groundbreaking cybersecurity audit regulations under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). These new requirements may significantly impact… more