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Fourth Circuit Allows Implementation of DEI Executive Orders to Proceed

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On February 6, 2026, The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit issued a final published opinion vacating the district court’s preliminary injunction against several elements of Executive Order 14151, Ending Radical and...more

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OIG’s New Medicare Advantage Program Compliance Guidance: What Providers Need to Know

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Key Takeaways - OIG’s new Medicare Advantage Industry Segment-Specific Compliance Program Guidance (MA ICPG) highlights major compliance risk areas and provides practical guidance for MA plans and other parties....more

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Department of Justice Reports Record-Breaking $6.8 Billion Year in False Claims Act Recoveries

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When the second Trump administration took office, many legal commentators anticipated major changes to the Department of Justice's (DOJ) enforcement efforts. Some declared federal white-collar enforcement dead as the...more

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No Harm, No Remedy? Supreme Court Poised to Resolve Circuit Split on SEC Disgorgement Authority for Securities Violations

On January 9, 2026, the Supreme Court granted certiorari in Sripetch v. SEC to resolve whether the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may seek disgorgement—an equitable remedy requiring wrongdoers to return “ill-gotten...more

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FDA Takes Steps to Ease Path for Non-Petroleum Food Colors

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After years of maintaining a policy that any added color in food is “artificial color,” the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a letter to industry announcing that it will exercise enforcement discretion as to the...more

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Legal Update: The Status of the NLRB - New Year, New Uncertainty?

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In the past, a new presidential administration meant the beginning of a series of National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board) decisions that overruled prior precedents. While the White House flipped in January 2025, the...more

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California Legislature Fails to Pass Bill for Private Right of Action for Penalties for Untimely Wage Payments

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On February 2, 2026, the California Legislature declined to pass Senate Bill (SB) 310, which would have created a private right of action for employees to sue employers to recover penalties for untimely wage payments (e.g.,...more

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EEOC Rescinds Harassment Guidance on Gender Identity: What Employers Need to Know

Employers are facing renewed uncertainty about workplace protections for gender identity after federal agency guidance was recently withdrawn. On January 22, 2026, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) voted 2-1...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

President Trump nominates Kevin Warsh for Fed chair

On January 30, the White House announced the nomination of Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell as Fed chair when Powell’s term ends in May. According to the announcement, Warsh, while serving as a Fed governor, played a key...more

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Policy Week in Review – February 6, 2026

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DOL Announces Minimum Wage Rate Change for Federal Contractors The Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division issued a notice setting a new minimum wage rate of $13.65 per hour for workers performing work on or in...more

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OFAC Subpoena: Enforcement Risk, Timelines, and Strategic Response Across Industries

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Overview and Key Takeaways - An Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) subpoena is one of the most serious enforcement tools the U.S. Treasury uses in sanctions investigations. While it is administrative in form, it...more

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New Year, New Guidance: FDA Revisits Wellness and CDS Boundaries

The FDA released updates to two guidance documents on January 6: General Wellness: Policy for Low Risk Devices (General Wellness) and Clinical Decision Support Software (CDS). FDA did not issue a traditional press release;...more

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Education department proposes major overhaul of student loan rules

On January 30, the U.S. Department of Education issued an NPRM in the Federal Register proposing to amend regulations for federal student loan programs in order to implement the statutory directives from the One Big Beautiful...more

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CFPB reportedly set to resume virtual examinations

According to published reports, during a January 29 meeting with examination staff, senior members of the CFPB announced plans to resume examination activity as early as April 2026, but with the understanding that the amount...more

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Senators pen letter urging CFPB to rescind its ECOA disparate impact rule

On February 3, several U.S. senators sent a letter to CFPB Acting Director Russell Vought urging the Bureau to rescind its proposed rule that would end the ECOA’s disparate impact test, which would prevent the CFPB from...more

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Education Department Proposes RISE Committee Rules on Loan Limits and Repayment Plans

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The U.S. Department of Education (ED) on January 30, 2026, published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to implement certain changes in connection with the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB), including adjustments to...more

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DOL to Release EEO-1 Reports Following Ninth Circuit Ruling

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On February 5, 2026, the parties in Center for Investigative Reporting v. U.S. Dep’t of Labor filed a stipulated request in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to lift the temporary stay that has...more

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UPDATED: Keep Your FRN Information Up to Date

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As we flagged on February 6, new rules took effect on February 5, 2026, requiring any entity or individual with an FCC Registration Number (FRN) to update their FRN contact information in the FCC’s Commission Registration...more

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Healthy AI: 2025 Year in Review

Artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare may have reached an inflection point in 2025. After being defined by proofs of concept and isolated pilots for more than a decade, recent advances signal that AI is moving decisively...more

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CFPB requests feedback on burden and efficacy of consumer complaint intake form

On January 30, the CFPB published a notice in the Federal Register requesting that the Office of Management and Budget extend for a second time the CFPB’s request for public comment as part of its “Consumer Response Intake...more

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Medicare Advantage Agent and Broker Agreements: 2025 in Review

2025 was an important year for Medicare Advantage (MA) plans that pay state-licensed agents and brokers to market their plans and engage in lead generation, subject to complex federal regulations. As we previously discussed...more

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OCC conditionally approves charter for digital-focused bank

On January 29, the OCC conditionally approved an application for a national bank charter filed in September 2025. According to the company’s announcement, the proposed entity must now satisfy specific OCC conditions,...more

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States Implement Bans on "Intentionally Added" PFAS in Consumer Products

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Washington and New Jersey have passed regulations to prohibit per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products. Washington’s Safer Products for Washington Program will eventually ban certain consumer products...more

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Healthcare & Life Sciences: Drug Pricing Digest - February 2026

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Our Drug Pricing and Market Access team tracks recent developments in healthcare reform, the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program, the 340B Program, Medicare, and state law....more

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SEC and CFTC relaunch ‘Project Crypto’ to harmonize digital asset regulation

On January 29, the SEC and CFTC jointly announced the relaunch of “Project Crypto”, with both agency chairs delivering remarks outlining a new phase in digital asset regulation as Congress advances digital asset market...more

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