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Bipartisan Enforcement Is Rising In Consumer Finance

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In December, the Democratic Attorneys General Association, or DAGA, announced that it hired Rohit Chopra to lead its new Consumer Protection and Affordability Working Group. Originally published by Law360 - February 5,...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

CFTC Confirms Morgan Stanley Internal Merger Will Not Affect Status Of Legacy Swaps

On January 30, 2026, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued Staff Letter 26‑03 (Staff Letter), providing clarity for swap market participants regarding the treatment of certain legacy swaps with two Morgan...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

New Jersey AG Announces Comprehensive Disparate Impact Rules

On December 17, 2025, the New Jersey Attorney General announced that the Division on Civil Rights adopted new rules clarifying disparate impact discrimination liability under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination. The...more

A&O Shearman

UK FCA Second Cohort Of AI Live Testing Applications Now Open

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a blog on its AI live testing service. The service is voluntary and open to firms that have developed AI proofs of concept and are active in UK financial markets, subject...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Pensions and Benefits: Recent Policy and Case Law

Legislative and regulatory initiatives are reshaping the landscape for pension plans and employee benefits across Canada. In-house counsel and plan administrators should prepare for significant updates that impact governance,...more

Ary Rosenbaum - The Rosenbaum Law Firm P.C.

The Quiet Disappearance of 401kHelpCenter.com

At some point, without much notice, 401kHelpCenter.com disappeared. No announcement. No farewell post. No “we’re shutting down” explanation. One day it was there — the next day it wasn’t. And that’s a shame, because it...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Proposed Illinois Amendments Would Help Capture Healthcare Private Equity Investments

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A legislator on February 4, 2026, introduced HB5000, an amendment to Illinois' healthcare reporting statute that would broaden the types of transactions subject to the existing 30-day reporting process and ensure that certain...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Dispatches from J.P. Morgan Week | Life Sciences Snapshot – Q1 2026

US life sciences venture activity in Q4 2025 reflected a market that remains selective. While overall dealmaking continued to slow, capital deployment held up, reinforcing a multi-year shift toward concentration in fewer,...more

Miller Starr Regalia

Third District Denies Rehearing, Modifies Opinion in “Delta Program” DWR Bond Validation Case

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In a 7-page Order filed January 28, 2026, the Third District Court of Appeal denied Appellant DWR’s request for rehearing and modified its partially published opinion in Department of Water Resources v. Metropolitan Water...more

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Federal Court Strikes Down Texas Anti-ESG Investment Law

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Policymakers at the federal, state, and local levels have questioned whether investment decisions can or should hinge on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors, with courts in Texas a particular hotspot for...more

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Investigations Newsletters: DOJ Secures Conviction in $197 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme Targeting Seniors and Veterans

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DOJ Secures Conviction in $197 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme Targeting Seniors and Veterans - A federal jury in the Middle District of Florida recently convicted the owner of a marketing company for his role in a...more

King & Spalding

Fourth Circuit Reverses Judgment Against Lender for Aiding-and-Abetting Fraud Premised on Willful Blindness

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On November 26, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit held that an alternative business lender was not liable for aiding and abetting a borrower’s fraud where the lender undertook targeted diligence, relied...more

King & Spalding

OFSI To Introduce New Enforcement Framework

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On 29 January 2026, HM Treasury’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (“OFSI”) – the UK authority responsible for the implementation and civil enforcement of UK financial sanctions – published its consultation...more

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2026 Tax and Trade Policy Outlook: How Tax Reconciliation, Extenders, Tariffs, and Trade Reviews Will Shape Federal Policy

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If 2025 was defined by the passage of sweeping Republican priorities through reconciliation, 2026 will be shaped by what comes next: tax and trade policy will remain central arenas where affordability, competitiveness, and...more

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Welcome regulatory clarity for tokenised funds: The Mutual Funds (Amendment) Bill, 2026 and Private Funds (Amendment) Bill, 2026

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The Mutual Funds (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (Mutual Funds (Amendment) Bill) and Private Funds (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (Private Funds (Amendment) Bill) (the Mutual Funds (Amendment) Bill and the Private Funds (Amendment) Bill...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Crypto Brief - Lowenstein Crypto Newsletter - February 5, 2026

On Jan. 29, the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee voted along party lines to advance a cryptocurrency market structure bill that would grant the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) regulatory authority over digital...more

Paul Hastings LLP

UK Introduces Its First Regulatory Regime for ESG Ratings Providers

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As the significance of ESG ratings has grown materially with investors channelling more capital towards sustainable investments, the UK government is bringing providers of ESG ratings within the scope of financial services...more

McGuireWoods LLP

Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: DWHP Sells LKC Technologies

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DW Healthcare Partners (DWHP) has announced it has sold LKC Technologies to AMETEK. LKC, founded in 1975 and based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, is a manufacturer of electrophysiology testing devices....more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

AI Today in 5: February 9, 2026, The AI Agents Doing Compliance Edition

Welcome to AI Today in 5, the newest addition to the Compliance Podcast Network. Each day, Tom Fox will bring you 5 stories about AI to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen in to the AI Today In...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

Congress Targets Scam Ads on Social Platforms

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The SCAM Act- A new bipartisan bill — the Safeguarding Consumers from Advertising Misconduct (the SCAM Act) — could fundamentally change how social media companies run their ad businesses. Introduced on Feb. 4, 2026,...more

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[Webinar] What’s Next for Venezuela: Political, Economic, and Energy Outlook Live Executive Briefing | Panel Discussion & Q&A -...

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As political and policy decisions in Caracas begin to materially influence U.S. policy, regional stability, global energy markets, and private‑sector engagement, organizations with exposure to Venezuela and the broader Latin...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

FCPA Compliance Report: FCPA Enforcement Shifts: Volatility and Uncertainty

Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest-running podcast in compliance. In this episode, host Tom Fox welcomes Anik Shah, the Global Director of Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Compliance at Sandisk,...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Daily Compliance News: February 9, 2026, The Is Netflix a Monopoly Edition

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen in to the Daily Compliance News....more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Sunday Book Review: February 8, 2026, The Books on Creativity Edition

In the Sunday Book Review, Tom Fox considers books that would interest compliance professionals, business executives, or anyone curious. It could be books about business, compliance, history, leadership, current events, or...more

Foley Hoag LLP

New OFAC General License Opens Door to Venezuelan Oil for U.S. Entities

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Key Takeaways: U.S. entities can now trade in Venezuelan oil without violating the Venezuela Sanctions Regulations. The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) has issued a general license...more

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