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Congress Enacts Sweeping Recriminalization of Hemp-Derived THC Products in Federal Spending Bill Ending Government Shutdown

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On November 12, 2025, President Donald Trump signed into law the government funding package (H.R. 5371), ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history — and, in doing so, enacted the most consequential federal change...more

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Policy Week in Review – November 2025

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Record 43-Day Shutdown Ends; Federal Government Reopens  - As a quick recap, the House passed the original Continuing Resolution (CR) in September to fund the federal government through November 21; the CR then went to the...more

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No Investigation, More Litigation: The New EEOC Disparate Impact Dilemma for Employers

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From the employer’s perspective, the EEOC’s policy of closing charges that allege only disparate impact discrimination—without investigation—could significantly increase the risk of private litigation. The EEOC’s...more

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EPA Issues Proposed Rule Rolling Back Some PFAS Reporting Requirements

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As announced via press release on November 10, 2025 and then officially in the Federal Register on November 13, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed rolling back certain requirements related to reporting PFAS...more

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White House Weighing Limits on Proxy Advisers and Index-Fund Voting

As reported by the Wall Street Journal, the White House is considering executive actions that would restrict the influence of proxy advisory firms and index-fund managers. According to the Wall Street Journal, the measures...more

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DOJ Subpoena Seeks Health Information of Hospital Patients Receiving Gender-Affirming Care: Will Judge Grant Motion to Quash?

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On June 12, 2025, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (“CHOP”) received a subpoena issued by the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) requesting highly sensitive patient health and procedure information related to...more

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Senate Introduces Sweeping Labor Law Reform

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Earlier this week, Senator Bill Cassidy (R-L.A.), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, unveiled a transformative set of bills that, if passed, would substantially modify the National Labor...more

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Sportsbooks or Commodity Exchanges? The Rising Legal Tensions Between Sports Betting and Prediction Markets

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We have all seen the commercials with witty comedians and sports legends extolling how easy it is to pick up your phone and place a bet for your favorite sports team. That is, unless you live in a state where gambling on...more

Morgan Lewis - Power & Pipes

DOE Large Load Interconnection Proposal Risks Regulatory Collision Course

The expansion of energy-intensive technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) data centers, has placed unprecedented demands on the electricity grid. These large loads often require vast sums of firm energy and seek...more

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CMS Expands Consequences of Medicare Revocation: What You Need to Know

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Key Takeaways - CMS maintains its authority to impose Medicare reenrollment bars: CMS emphasizes its ability to apply reenrollment bars when a provider’s Medicare billing privileges are revoked, affecting all enrollments...more

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Securities Enforcement Roundup – October 2025

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In this issue of our monthly Securities Enforcement Roundup, we highlight top securities enforcement developments from October 2025. In October 2025: The federal government shutdown substantially impacted the US Securities...more

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DoD Overhauls Acquisition Process for Faster, Larger, and More Commercial-Like Procurements

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The US Department of Defense recently announced reforms to defense acquisition processes as well as arms sales to foreign militaries. The department will reshuffle several offices in efforts to streamline acquisition and...more

Perkins Coie

New OTC Drug and Sunscreen Provisions Passed in Congress

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In the Continuing Resolution and Appropriations Package (H.R. 5371), enacted into law on November 12, 2025, Congress included several new provisions regarding over-the-counter (OTC) drug and sunscreen products....more

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Trump-Xi meeting calmed U.S.-China trade tensions with initial agreements

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U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping's October 30 meeting in South Korea resulted in an agreement that has reduced trade tensions—and allows for further negotiations to continue. China agreed to defer...more

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President Trump Approves Short-Term Renewal of CISA 2015

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Congress included in the appropriations bill of November 12, 2025, an extension of the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 (CISA 2015), 6 U.S.C. §§ 1501–10, through January 30, 2026....more

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Texas Progresses Toward CCS Primacy (UPDATED)

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This week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) took the penultimate step to granting Texas the authority to directly issue Class VI permits under the Safe Drinking Water Act’s Underground Injection Control (UIC)...more

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Finalized Changes to Medicare Payment Rules: Key Takeaways for Life Sciences Companies

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) recently finalized a Medicare payment rule with significant implications for life sciences companies, particularly biotech and pharmaceutical manufacturers....more

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OCC’s Gould Defends the National Bank Act’s Preemption Authority Following Adverse Rulings on State Interest-on-Escrow Laws

Speaking at the Clearing House’s annual conference, Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan Gould assured industry leaders that the agency remains steadfast in defending federal preemption under the National Bank Act....more

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Design Patent Quick Facts

Are useful to protect the design of nearly every type of product from smartphones to the retail stores that sell them; from pharmaceuticals to medical devices; and from running shoes to construction equipment....more

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VAWA Compliance: New 2025 HUD Forms & What You Need to Know

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The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) has long provided essential housing protections for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking....more

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SEC Staff Address Questions on Pending Filings in Post-Government Shutdown Guidance

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On November 13, 2025, the Division of Corporation Finance (the “Division”) of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued guidance regarding its operations immediately following the government shutdown....more

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FinCEN’S New Real Estate Reporting Rule: Historical Context, Compliance Requirements, Legal Challenges and What ACMA Members Need...

In August 2024, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) published a sweeping new rule aimed at increasing transparency in residential real estate transactions—marking a significant...more

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McDermott+ Check-Up: November 14, 2025

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Government shutdown ends. President Trump signed the bill to reopen the government and reinstate expired health extenders on November 12, 2025....more

Allen Matkins

California Environmental Law & Policy Update 11.14.25

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to loosen requirements for companies to report on their uses of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS....more

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UK Cyber Security and Resilience Bill Introduced into Parliament

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On November 12, 2025, the long-awaited Cyber Security and Resilience Bill was introduced in Parliament, marking a significant step forward in the UK’s approach to protecting critical cyber infrastructure and managing cyber...more

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