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The Lobby Bar Podcast | Government Conflict of Interest Rules: The Underdiscussed Threat
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Recent companion proposed rulemakings, from each of (1) the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and (2) the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and National Credit Union...more
Mediante el Decreto 0581 de 2026, el Gobierno Nacional de Colombia adicionó el Decreto 1072 de 2015 para establecer y fortalecer las medidas de inspección, prevención, corrección y formalización en materia de tercerización e...more
On June 9, 2026, the full House Appropriations Committee met to consider and advance the FY 2027 Labor-HHS appropriations bill. The bill provides $110.8 billion to the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for FY...more
A "health-washing" lawsuit for a reduced-sugar sports drink, an appeals court reversal in litigation about DL malic acid, states focusing on the online food delivery industry, and more....more
On May 29, 2026, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), in coordination with other agencies and departments, proposed sweeping changes to the Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance, namely the regulations found at 2...more
A recent decision from the U.S. Court of Federal Claims delivers an important — and sobering — message to small businesses competing for federal innovation funding: Historical ties to foreign countries of concern can be...more
The Director issued a precedential discretionary denial on the ground that a foreign government entity was an undisclosed real party in interest(“RPI”). The ruling extended Return Mail, Inc. v. United States Postal Service,...more
Executive Order 14409, "Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security," focuses on AI and cybersecurity and directs federal agencies to take coordinated, rapid action to strengthen cyber defenses,...more
Check out our summary of significant Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance and relevant tax matters for May 29, 2026 – June 8, 2026. The US Department of the Treasury and the IRS issued additional guidance on the...more
Trending in Telehealth highlights monthly state legislative and regulatory developments that impact the healthcare providers, telehealth and digital health companies, pharmacists, and technology companies that deliver and...more
The EU Forced Labour Regulation (EUFLR), Regulation (EU) 2024/3015, aiming to eradicate forced labour in all its forms, and to reflect the European Union's position that businesses bear responsibility for ensuring that their...more
Our Unclaimed Property Team examines the implications of Arizona’s new request for holders to voluntarily submit a preliminary unclaimed property report by July 4, 2026....more
On June 2, 2026, President Trump signed an Executive Order (EO), Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security, directing a government-wide effort to strengthen cybersecurity capabilities through advanced...more
On May 7, 2026, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) published a proposed rule that would amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to add foreign ownership, control or influence (FOCI) disclosure...more
Modifies several existing marine national monument proclamations to remove monument-based prohibitions on commercial fishing in designated areas of the Pacific Ocean, including portions of the...more
The Political Reform Act of 1974 (PRA) regulates the receipt, prohibition, and required reporting of gifts by public officials, designated employees, and consultants. (Gov. Code sections 81000-91014.) The Fair Political...more
In March 2026, FDA issued a draft guidance, Responding to FDA Form 483 Observations at the Conclusion of a Drug CGMP Inspection, intended to assist human and animal drug manufacturers in responding to observations issued at...more
Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed House Bill 26-1207 on June 4, 2026, establishing a requirement as of July 1, 2027, for employers to provide EEO-1 data as part of their periodic reporting to the Colorado secretary of...more
The Small Business Administration (SBA) on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, released a proposed rule, Reforms to Remove SBA’s 8(a) Program’s Rebuttable Presumption of Social Disadvantage for Individually Owned Firms Only; Reforms Do...more
The U.S. Supreme Court in late February 2026 held in Learning Resources v. United States that the tariffs brought under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) were unlawful. Following that decision, the Court...more
Our Environment, Land Use & Natural Resources Group explains how California’s vehicle emissions rules are being transformed in real time, leaving automakers, fleet operators, and public contractors to navigate a patchwork of...more
On June 12, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”), through a Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) notice, issued a comprehensive new Forced Labor Enforcement Operational Guidance for importers. The new guidance...more
After a series of industry roundtables and clear messaging from Chairman Paul S. Atkins regarding his ongoing objections following his dissent more than two decades ago, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC or...more
On June 11, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit granted the federal government’s motions for a stay pending appeal in State of Oregon v. Trump (Nos. 2026-1804, 2026-1805), consolidated appeals from two...more
Highlight of the Week - This week, the House Appropriations Committee passed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Labor-HHS appropriations bill on a 34-28 party line vote and CMS issued guidance on its plans to strengthen budget...more