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CalPrivacy’s Latest Data Broker Crackdown: Three Practical Takeaways for Companies

The California Privacy Protection Agency has issued two new enforcement decisions that underscore its expanding focus on data broker accountability under the Delete Act. In actions announced on January 8, 2026, CalPrivacy...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Innovation Within Limits January 15, 2026 - Federal Reserve Board Proposes “Payment Account” Prototype to Facilitate Payments...

On December 19, 2025, the Federal Reserve Board issued a Request for Information (“RFI”) on a proposed “Payment Account prototype.”...more

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Hong Kong Issues Code of Practice under the Protection of Critical Infrastructures (Computer Systems) Ordinance

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On 1 January 2026, the Office of the Commissioner of Critical Infrastructure (Computer-system Security) issued a Code of Practice (the “CoP”) under the Protection of Critical Infrastructures (Computer Systems) Ordinance (Cap....more

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EPA Proposes Limitations to States’ Clean Water Act Section 401 Permitting Power

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On January 15, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a proposed rule titled “Updating the Water Quality Certification Regulations” (Proposed Rule). This rule implements changes to the Clean Water...more

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Innovation Within Limits, January 2026 - CFPB Update

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) will receive a new infusion of funding which was announced by the CFPB’s Acting Director, Russell Vought, who is also the Director for the Office of Management and Budget....more

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Innovation Within Limits, January 2026 - Insured State Member Banks Receive Support to Engage in Crypto-Asset Activities

On December 22, 2025, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve (the Board) issued a final rule that rescinded a 2023 policy statement and that in turn issued a new policy statement....more

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JPM 2026: FDA panelists prioritize faster approvals, national security, AI, and more

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Speaking at the 2026 J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, Hogan Lovells global regulatory partners Elizabeth Jungman and Brian Carey moderated a panel discussion with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Deputy Chief of...more

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2026 Adjustments to HSR Act Thresholds, HSR Filing Fees, and Interlocking Directorates Safe Harbor

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced its annual adjustment to the thresholds for pre-merger notification filings under the Hart‐Scott‐Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (HSR). The adjustments account for...more

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Innovation Within Limits, January 2026 - Consumer Lending and Leasing Dollar Limits Updated

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released its updated dollar amounts for the threshold at which consumer loans are not covered by much of the consumer protections available pursuant to the Truth In Lending Act (TILA)...more

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SEC Proposes Amendments to Small Entity Definitions

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On January 7, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) proposed amendments to the rules that define which registered investment companies, investment advisers, and business development companies qualify as small...more

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Disparate Impact Liability Is Top of Mind – Is Your Financial Institution Ready?

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As 2026 kicks into high gear, all signs point to another year of jaw-dropping headlines as federal financial regulators move swiftly to implement many of the policy changes found in executive orders and other directives...more

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FDA Adapts with the Times on Digital Health: Updated Guidances on General Wellness Products and Clinical Decision Support Software

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On January 6, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) published revised final guidance documents on Clinical Decision Support Software (“Revised CDS Guidance”) and its General Wellness Policy for Low Risk Devices...more

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SEC Proposal for Small Fund Complexes and Investment Advisers Follows Executive Orders

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On January 7, the SEC proposed amendments to its rules defining which registered investment companies, investment advisers, and business development companies qualify as small entities for purposes of the federal Regulatory...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

What Foreign Companies Need to Know When Entering the U.S. Government Contracts Market

The U.S. government contracts market is the largest and most sophisticated public procurement system in the world, with annual spending exceeding hundreds of billions of dollars across defense, civilian agencies,...more

Ropes & Gray LLP

Update on 401(k) Alternatives: Supreme Court Chooses to Hear Intel and DOL Guidance Expected Imminently

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As the new year gets underway, the landscape for alternative investments in 401(k) plans is rapidly evolving. This is a key time for asset managers to evaluate opportunities and take appropriate steps to join in the growing...more

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TEMPO pilot enrollment begins: The race for digital health access is on

On January 2, 2026, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) began accepting statements of interest for its Technology-Enabled Meaningful Patient Outcomes (TEMPO) pilot, a program designed to accelerate access to digital...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

With Supportive New Regulations, Digital Assets Are Likely to Proliferate in 2026

The second Trump administration brought with it high expectations about a more receptive approach toward the regulation of cryptocurrencies and other digital assets....more

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Navigating the Emerging Federal-State AI Showdown: DOJ Establishes AI Litigation Task Force

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Since returning to office in January 2025, the Trump administration has taken steps to shift federal AI policy away from the regulatory approach adopted by the Biden administration....more

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Full Practice Authority APRNs in Illinois: Do You Still Need Supervision?

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Regulatory guidance from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (“IDFPR”) clarifies that med spas may be owned and operated by Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (“APRNs”), including those that...more

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DOJ Brings First CPSA Case Under New Enforcement Branch

The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently filed a civil enforcement action against industrial tool manufacturer Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. that provides an early look at how consumer product safety cases will be handled...more

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Prediction Markets: An Emerging Opportunity

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Prediction markets have rapidly moved into the mainstream of financial innovation. These markets are very flexible and allow users to take a position on the outcome of a wide array of events — from elections and sport events...more

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U.S. Department of Labor Issues New FLSA and FMLA Opinion Letters: Key Compliance Takeaways for Employers

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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently released a new set of opinion letters addressing recurring questions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). While opinion letters...more

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Summary of FERC Meeting Agenda for January 2026

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Summaries of the agenda items for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's monthly open meeting to be held on January 22, 2026, pursuant to the sunshine notice released on January 15, 2026....more

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California DFPI Considers New Consumer Reporting Registration

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On January 12, the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) issued a second invitation for comments on potential regulations under the California Consumer Financial Protection Law (CCFPL) that would...more

Best Best & Krieger LLP

New MMBA Notice Requirement for Contracting Out Bargaining Unit Work

For local public employers with represented workforces, a new law effective January 1, 2026,  requires giving the union written notice before taking certain actions involving covered contracts for services. Governor Gavin...more

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