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Forget the dry HR manual—the year’s most important workplace lessons weren’t found in a compliance document; they were on your screen. From high-stakes heists to late-nigh comedy and sharp TV dramas, our EntertainHR series spent 2025… more

Across several recent cases, antitrust enforcers in Europe have demonstrated an increased willingness to consider novel solutions to close down investigations through commitments (without finding any illegal behaviour or imposing… more

Connecticut’s passage of H.B. 8002, “An Act Concerning Housing Growth,” marks a pivotal response to the state’s deepening need for housing. The bill was crafted and enacted after months of negotiation, following the veto of a previous… more

It is not uncommon in the energy and construction sectors - particularly in the offshore space - for one or possibly both parties to have a contractual termination right linked to whether a breach is “capable of remedy.”… more

As 2025 draws to a close, tech companies have continued to pour an unprecedented amount of capital into data centers, unveiling multi-billion-dollar investments to meet the surging demand for compute capacity. The United States is… more

Recently, the heads of the House Financial Services Committee and a group of Democratic senators submitted competing comment letters in response to the CFPB’s August advanced notice of proposed rulemaking on consumer personal financial… more

On November 25, a group of House Republicans published a letter sent to the Fed, OCC and FDIC urging the agencies to reconsider how enhanced prudential standards (EPS) are applied to banks with assets between $100 billion and $250… more

While we U.S. Supreme Court practitioners and observers await decisions in several already-argued cases of great significance regarding the separation of powers and executive authority, the Court this morning issued a per curiam… more

Strict compliance with contractual conditions precedent, yea or nay? In New York, it depends. Now, the general rule is that strict compliance with contractual conditions precedent is required… more

ISSUES AFFECTING ALL SCHEMES - AUTUMN BUDGET 2025 – PENSIONS ASPECTS - The Autumn Budget contained the following key pensions-related announcements: From April 2029, the National Insurance contributions (NICs) relief on employee… more

With the Supreme Court of the United States’s decision to grant certiorari in Jules v. Andre Balazs Properties, the upcoming case challenging the scope of federal-court jurisdiction to confirm or vacate arbitration awards, federal… more

On November 28, the CFPB issued a notice and request for comment in the Federal Register, seeking to extend the OMB’s approval for its “Consumer Response Intake Form” information collection. The intake form enables consumers to submit… more

On December 1, the OCC, the Fed, and the FDIC issued a request for information in the Federal Register seeking input on “sources of regulatory reporting burden” for institutions that file the call reports 031, 041 and 051. The agencies… more

In a world seeking dependable, round-the-clock energy, nuclear power is experiencing a resurgence of interest due to its unmatched reliability and scale to meet growing demand. This renewal of interest represents a turnaround of… more

As artificial intelligence (AI) adoption accelerates across industries, its integration into robotics for manufacturing and logistics introduces complex legal and contractual risks that should be considered… more

Dozens of importers have filed suit in the Court of International Trade (CIT) to preserve their rights to tariff refunds, citing concerns that they may not be guaranteed a refund even if the US Supreme Court rules the tariffs are… more

The real estate industry is facing an eventful winter: from planned reforms to tenancy law and new digital processes for purchasing property to accelerated construction procedures and stricter sustainability requirements – numerous… more

On November 28, the FDIC published a notice in the Federal Register that the designated reserve ratio (DRR) for the deposit insurance fund will remain at 2 percent for 2026. The DRR is the target ratio of the fund balance to estimated… more

Bob Brewer, Braumiller Law Group VP Markeing /NBD sits down with Brenda Cordova, BLG's Mexico Legal Counsel to discuss Mexico's new Customs Reforms… more

Finding that OpenAI waived attorney-client privilege in multidistrict litigation over copyright infringement claims, district court grants plaintiffs’ motion to compel OpenAI to produce communications with in-house counsel related to… more

On November 21, 2025, the Governor signed into law a bill that modifies the Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”), the Open Meetings Act (“OMA”), and the Local Records Act. Now referred to as Public Act 104-0438 (the “Act”), these… more

On November 24, the OCC announced a series of actions aimed at reducing regulatory burden and supporting the competitiveness of community banks. In three new bulletins, the agency: (i) released new Community Bank BSA/AML Examination… 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

On December 1, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) approved a proposed complaint and order against Illuminate Education, Inc., an education technology provider requiring it to “to implement a data security program and delete… more

Last week, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Investor Advisory Committee met to discuss, among other things, whether to recommend to the SEC that it issue additional disclosure guidance related to artificial intelligence (AI)… more

On November 25, the FDIC announced it would extend the compliance date for 12 C.F.R. 328.4 and 328.5 under its official signs and advertising rule from March 1, 2026, to January 1, 2027. As previously covered by InfoBytes, the agency… more

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming every stage of the employment cycle —from recruiting and selection assessments to performance management and workplace safety and employee monitoring. In a recent expert panel… more

On November 25, the Fed, OCC and FDIC issued a final rule modifying the enhanced supplementary leverage ratio (eSLR) standards for U.S. global systemically important bank (GSIB) holding companies and their depository institution… more

In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world. RUSSIA SANCTIONS… more

At the American Conference Institute’s 42nd Annual Conference on FCPA and Global Anti-Corruption held on December 4, 2025 in Washington, DC, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche addressed white collar corporate enforcement principles… more

On November 24, the FHFA announced that the multifamily loan purchase caps for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) in 2026 will be $88 billion each, totaling $176 billion. The announcement stated that, in 2025, at least 50… more

On November 20, the Supreme Court of Illinois issued an opinion holding that plaintiffs seeking statutory damages under the federal FCRA, including claims under the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA), must allege a… more

On December 5, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission consented to modifications to the Global Research Settlement applicable to settling firms, which has been in place since the aftermath of the dot‑com bubble bursting. The… more

With a December 8 deadline to come into compliance with the FCC’s new sponsorship identification requirements for airing content connected to a foreign government, broadcasters have been racing to figure out how to comply in a… more

On November 25, 2025, the Justice Committee of the Mexican Chamber of Deputies published the Committee Report with Draft Decree to Amend Various Provisions of the Federal Criminal Code Regarding Crimes Against the Environment and… more

On November 26, the Trump administration and the union representing CFPB employees both replied to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia’s order to identify which provisions of the court’s original preliminary injunction… more

On November 26, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California entered judgment in favor of a real estate company plaintiff, concluding that the defendant, a title guaranty company, breached its duty of care by… more

A recap of some of the most widely read updates and analysis at the intersection of AI and the law published on JD Supra throughout 2026… more

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