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The US Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issues proposed rule on whistleblower incentives and...

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Key takeaways FinCEN has proposed a whistleblower program that would offer significant financial incentives and strong confidentiality and anti-retaliation protections for individuals who report potential AML and sanctions...more

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Multistate Coalition Defends Law Firms in Trump EO Appeals

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A coalition of 21 AGs led by Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Washington filed an amicus brief in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals backing four law firms challenging what the states describe as retaliatory executive...more

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SEMARNAT: Administrative simplification of key procedures

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On April 1, 2026, SEMARNAT published in the Federal Official Gazette two Administrative Simplification Accords that significantly modify the processing of federal environmental procedures, including environmental impact,...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

FDA FY ’27 Budget Proposes Broad New Authorities and Reforms Across Food, Drugs and Medical Devices

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s FY 2027 budget proposal, which is the first fully developed under Commissioner Marty Makary’s tenure, includes a wide-ranging collection of legislative proposals that aim to expand the...more

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CARB Seeks Comment on Latest GHG Reporting Program Proposals Following Public Workshop

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With the initial August 10, 2026, reporting deadline approaching, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) hosted its fourth public workshop on March 23, 2026, and focused on implementing the Climate Corporate Data...more

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Structuring Discounts Arrangements in Compliance with Federal Anti-Kickback Law: OIG's Advisory Opinion 25-11

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Offering discounts on pricing of medical products is often proposed as an advantageous business strategy in the health care industry. While offering discounts is a longstanding and common practice, if structured improperly,...more

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USPTO to Take a Piercing Look at National Stage Applications

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The USPTO has announced a new pilot program applicable only to U.S. national stage applications that will require applicants to confirm they want to proceed before their applications are assigned to an examiner. Unlike other...more

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Hemp Product Use in Medicare: CMS Greenlights Pilot Program under the Substance Access Beneficiary Engagement Incentive

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On April 1, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), through the CMS Innovation Center (CMMI), officially launched a new pilot program which allows participants in specific CMS programs to offer eligible hemp...more

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Air Enforcement: Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality and City of Dardanelle Enter...

The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality (“ADEQ”) and the City of Dardanelle, Arkansas entered into a March 30th Consent Administrative Order (“CAO”) addressing alleged violations...more

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Title V/Clean Air Act: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Order Denying Objection to Adams County, Colorado Petroleum Products...

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) issued a January 6th Order denying a Petition objecting to the issuance of a Clean Air Act Title V Operating Permit (“Permit”) for the Holly Energy Partners, L.P.,...more

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Food Service Establishments Face New Disclosure Requirements Under Florida’s New “Operations Charges” Law

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Starting July 1, 2026, Florida businesses that add mandatory fees to customer bills, including service charges, automatic gratuities, credit card surcharges, delivery fees, or other mandatory add-ons, must follow new...more

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Sweden Seeks Renegotiation of the Pay Transparency Directive: Is the Tide Turning Against Brussels?

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In a press release dated 26 March 2026, the Swedish government has actively called for a renegotiation of the EU Pay Transparency Directive in the direction of simplification. In doing so, Sweden has raised fresh questions...more

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US NAIC Spring 2026 National Meeting Highlights: Producer Licensing (D) Task Force

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On March 23, 2026, the Producer Licensing (D) Task Force (“PLTF”) met at the Spring 2026 US National Meeting of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”). In addition to routine matters, such as adoption of...more

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SEC and CFTC Issue Interpretive Framework on Digital Assets

On March 17, 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued a joint interpretive release clarifying the application of the federal securities laws to digital assets....more

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Priorities, Carrots, and Sticks at the CFTC: New Enforcement Director Previews a Revised Enforcement Approach

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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Division of Enforcement is zeroing in on core misconduct while signaling a clearer path for self-disclosure and cooperation. Our White Collar, Government & Internal...more

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Massachusetts House and Senate Conferees Agree on Compromise Bill to Implement Significant Changes to Commonwealth’s Cannabis...

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Earlier today, Massachusetts legislators agreed on a compromise bill to reform the Cannabis Control Commission (“Commission”) and implement certain meaningful reforms to help businesses still standing after a few years of...more

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Trump Overhauls Section 232 Tariffs: What Metals and Pharmaceutical Importers Need to Know

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On April 2, 2026, President Trump issued two proclamations under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, significantly restructuring tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper, and imposing new tariffs on patented...more

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IEEPA Tariff Updates Since the February Supreme Court Ruling

Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Learning Res., Inc. v. Trump on February 20, which invalidated tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), attention has shifted to how refunds...more

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“Show Your Work, AI”: Congress Pushes for AI Model Transparency

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On March 26, 2026, a bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers introduced H.R. 8094, titled the “AI Foundation Model Transparency Act of 2026” (“AI FMTA”). At its core, the AI FMTA would require developers of certain large AI...more

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DEI in Higher Education: Courts Push Back, Enforcement Pushes Forward

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Last year, higher education institutions were met with executive orders, a "Dear Colleague" letter, state and local legislation, and agency guidance that impacted their efforts related to diversity, equity, and inclusion...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

Florida Memory Care License Law for Assisted Living Facilities: Compliance and Investment Implications

Key Takeaways - Florida is formalizing memory care regulation for assisted living facilities (“ALFs”). A new specialty license for memory care services, administered by the Agency for Health Care Administration (“AHCA”), will...more

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AI Quarterly | A Review of AI Law, Policy & Practice | April 2026

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Insights - Key AI, Cybersecurity, and Privacy Takeaways from the NAIC 2026 Spring Meeting - From March 22–25, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) held its 2026 Spring National Meeting in San Diego....more

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US NAIC Spring 2026 National Meeting Highlights: Reinsurance (E) Task Force

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The Reinsurance (E) Task Force (“RTF”) of the US National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) held a virtual meeting on March 2, 2026 in lieu of meeting in person at the NAIC Spring 2026 National Meeting. In...more

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FinCEN Proposes Reform of AML/CFT Regulations, With Bank Regulators Making Coordinated Proposals

On April 7, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that, if adopted, would significantly reform financial institutions’...more

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Q1 - 2026 - FMG Professional Liability Quarterly Report

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A summary of the important professional liability topics by our expert team members for the first quarter. USPS POSTMARK PROCEDURE CHANGE- The U.S. Postal Service has implemented a significant operational change that...more

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