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Latham & Watkins LLP

Cybersecurity Regulation in Flux as Trump Administration Focuses on Evolving Foreign and Tech Threats

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The administration has signaled a potential softening of cyber regulation for domestic entities, with increasing focus on national security priorities and preparing for the future....more

Holland & Knight LLP

California's Microplastics Proposal: Impacts on the Consumer Products Supply Chain: The Proposed Listing of Microplastics Reflects...

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California's Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has proposed listing microplastics on its "Candidate Chemicals List" under the Safer Consumer Products (SCP) Program, a regulatory framework designed to reduce toxic...more

Venable LLP

The Future of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act in the Wake of Supreme Court’s Decision in McLaughin Chiropractic v. McKesson

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The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) continues to be hotly litigated by class action plaintiffs’ attorneys, with filed cases increasing significantly over the last year. ...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Policy Brief: Aligning Nursing Home Bed Planning with New York’s Certificate of Need Reform Goals

Last month, New York State began a formal review of its Certificate of Need (CON) process for nursing homes, launching a timely conversation about how best to align regulatory oversight with evolving system needs. A new...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Cannabis and the Law

New York Investigations and Enforcement Actions Ramp Up with OCM and TPB

The New York Office of Cannabis Management (“OCM”) recently took enforcement action against a retailer and manufacturer, resulting in a fine and heightened monitoring for the licensed operators. However, what is most notable...more

Goldberg Segalla

EPA Grants Coke Plants Breathing Room on Emissions Requirements

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The EPA on July 2 issued a finalized interim rule, published six days later in the Federal Register, which delays implementation of certain National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) requirements for...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Healthcare Coalition Sues HHS Secretary Kennedy Over Vaccine Policy Changes

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On July 7, 2025, a coalition of healthcare organizations – including the American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Physicians and Infectious Diseases Society of America, along with a pregnant Massachusetts physician...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

FDA Green Lights Another Natural Food Color

This week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted another color additive petition, approving the use of Gardenia (Genipin) in various food and beverage products. This marks the fourth naturally-derived color...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

FDA Announces AI Councils Amid Calls for Greater Agency Transparency

Recently, it was reported that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is launching two cross-agency artificial intelligence (AI) councils. One AI council will be tasked with addressing how the agency uses AI internally...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Initial Insights Into the One Big Beautiful Bill: Key Provisions for Private Equity Funds and Fund Sponsors

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Recently, President Donald Trump signed the bill known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law. OBBBA permanently extends many provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (Code) introduced by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

L’avenir de la gouvernance des régimes de retraite canadiens : nouvelles perspectives juridiques

Le paysage de la réglementation au Canada évolue de façon dynamique comme en témoignent certaines mises à jour relatives à la réglementation, aux politiques et à la gouvernance. Celles-ci d’ailleurs exigent une attention...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Treasury revokes final rule following Congress’s repeal

On July 11, the IRS published a rule in the Federal Register revoking a rule the IRS had issued in December 2024 after the rule had been repealed by Congress under the Congressional Review Act. The final rule, “Gross Proceeds...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

FDIC proposes return to dedicated Office of Supervisory Appeals

On July 15, the FDIC Board approved a proposal to amend the FDIC’s Guidelines for Appeals of Material Supervisory Determinations by replacing the existing Supervision Appeals Review Committee with an independent office within...more

Hogan Lovells

DOT issues updates to NEPA implementing procedures

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The Department of Transportation (DOT) and several DOT agencies have announced a series of updates to requirements for the agency's implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), including updates to the...more

Morgan Lewis - Tech & Sourcing

Texas Becomes Latest State to Regulate AI Governance

In a recent LawFlash, a team of Morgan Lewis lawyers wrote on the enactment of the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (TRAIGA), which will enter into force on January 1, 2026. This legislation marks a...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

FDIC submits changes to bank establishment and relocation rules

On July 15, the FDIC Board approved a notice of proposed rulemaking to streamline processes related to the establishment and relocation of domestic branches and offices. The FDIC’s stated its objective is to reduce the...more

Cooley LLP

Big Beautiful Bill – Earnings Premium for Nonprofit and Public Universities

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On July 4, President Donald Trump signed “The Act,” commonly referred to as the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” as part of the budget reconciliation process and, among other changes, amended the Higher Education Act of 1965. While...more

Hogan Lovells

The EU Space Act: A new proposal, towards a European space economy

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In a long-awaited move, the EU Commission has published a proposal for a new EU “Space Bill”. Set to enter into force in 2030, this piece of legislation is aimed at harmonising a fragmented legal environment, in order to...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Prudential regulators release statement on cryptocurrency safekeeping

On July 14, the OCC, the Fed, and the FDIC issued a joint statement addressing how existing laws, regulations and governing principles apply to banks which provide or are considering providing safekeeping for...more

Maynard Nexsen

Understanding CMS’ Proposed Physician Payment Rule for 2026

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On July 14, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) unveiled its proposed rule for the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS), aiming to enhance the quality of care for Medicare beneficiaries while...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

OCC removes reference to disparate impact for examiners

On July 14, the OCC announced it has removed the references to disparate impact liability from the “Fair Lending” booklet of the Comptroller’s Handbook and has started removing references in other issuances. The OCC has also...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

DOJ Ramps Up Enforcement Efforts Targeting Tariff Evasion and Trade Fraud

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced that it is expanding its enforcement priorities to include a focus on import-related fraud — particularly schemes aimed at evading U.S. tariffs and duties. This marks a...more

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Dialysis & Nephrology Digest - July 2025

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CMS Releases Proposed Rule for 2026 ESRD PPS - As the nephrology organization representing the specialty on socioeconomic and physician practice issues, the Renal Physicians Association analyzes and disseminates...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

To Waive or Not to Waive, Redux

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Following its recent opinion in Village of Morrisville v. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals has once again waded into the issue of when a state waives its certification authority under...more

Gardner Law

LDT Rule Vacated: FDA Backs Down, but Uncertainty Remains

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In December 2024, we published an alert highlighting the FDA’s final rule on Laboratory Developed Tests (LDTs) and the compliance countdown to May 2025. The rule, issued in May 2024, sought to phase out the agency’s...more

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