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Trump accounts: The basics

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On December 2, 2025, the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service issued a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding the new “Trump accounts,” which were created by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

The Impact of the ASC 842 Lease Accounting Standards on a Toll Agreement for Stand-Alone BESS

The Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (FASB) recent lease accounting standards (ASC 842) are impacting toll agreements for stand-alone battery energy storage systems (BESS). These standards require offtakers (lessees) to...more

Best Best & Krieger LLP

New Mandatory Trainings for Local Government Elected Officials, Appointees and Certain Staff

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The following training requirements are triggered on January 1, 2026: Department heads and certain staff must take a minimum of two hours of ethics training every two years (commonly known as “AB 1234 ethics training”);...more

Paul Hastings LLP

OCC Conditionally Approves National Trust Bank Charter Applications and Issues Interpretive Letter 1188, SEC Issues Tokenization...

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Last week, federal regulators took several notable steps affecting digital asset markets. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) announced conditional approval of five national trust bank charter applications. It...more

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP

The Ohio SALT Chronicle - Issue 5

The nation recently slid past Black Friday and now is bounding through the busy holiday retail season. Retailers should be preparing for a unique challenge that awaits in the New Year....more

White & Case LLP

Spreading the wealth: Sovereign funds step up their deal activity

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For years, sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) were viewed as discreet operators, circling the edges of global M&A. They quietly diversified away from domestic markets, largely by committing capital to PE funds. Recently, however,...more

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Northern dealmaking heats up: Nordic M&A and PE activity on the rise in 2025

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Economies across the Nordic region are posting steady growth despite geopolitical headwinds. Denmark has had a relatively strong year, with its economy set to grow 2 percent in 2025. Underlying factors such as healthy...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Strategic Planning for Protecting Your Intellectual Property Rights Before Seeking Investment in the US: A Playbook for Foreign...

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Executive Summary - Foreign investors entering the U.S. market face compressed timelines, intense competition, and exacting diligence. Intellectual property — patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and copyrights — is a core...more

Allen Barron, Inc.

IRS Continues to Tighten its Focus on U.S. Cryptocurrency Investors

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2025 has brought substantial new challenges as the IRS continues to tighten its focus on U.S. cryptocurrency investors. Cryptocurrency brokerages are required to report gross proceeds for each digital asset transaction they...more

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP

Structuring Your European Capital in the U.S.: Choosing the Right Investment Instrument (SAFE, Convertible Note, or Stock)

Foreign investment in the U.S. market, particularly in high-growth technology companies, often begins with the formation of a Delaware corporation. This is a common choice for U.S. startups seeking capital, primarily due to...more

DLA Piper

Tax in a Time of Transition: Navigating the Shifting Global Tax Policy Landscape

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The global tax environment is becoming increasingly complex and interconnected, with significant implications for compliance, risk management, and strategic planning. Recent developments such as the OECD’s Pillar Two...more

Hudson Cook, LLP

State Watch: Consumer Protection Enforcement Update - November 2025

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November 2025: A flurry of activity from the states, from privacy cases in Arizona and California to a multistate coalition investigating BNPL providers just as the holiday shopping season gets underway...more

Ary Rosenbaum - The Rosenbaum Law Firm P.C.

Education Beats Enrollment — Every Time

There’s a metric that every plan provider loves to brag about: enrollment rates. Auto-enrollment has made it so easy that even the most indifferent employee ends up in the plan. Great, right? Well… not so fast....more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Deck the Halls, Not the Trade Lines: Auto Fraud Talk — Moving the Metal: The Auto Finance Podcast

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On today’s episode of Moving the Metal: The Auto Finance Podcast, hosts Brooke Conkle and Chris Capurso discuss TransUnion’s study on fraud-related charge-off losses in auto lending, exploring how bad actors enter the...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Compliance Tip of the Day – Preparing for an Investigation

Welcome to “Compliance Tip of the Day,” the podcast that brings you daily insights and practical advice for navigating the ever-evolving landscape of compliance and regulatory requirements. Whether you’re a seasoned...more

Ankura

The Big Leap Into Stablecoins and Bitcoin

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Stablecoins have come a long way from being a tool mostly used by crypto traders looking to avoid volatility. Today, they are sitting at the center of digital finance, attracting serious attention from policymakers, banks,...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

The Likely Road Ahead for the CFTC Under Chair Selig

In October 2025, the Administration nominated Michael Selig to serve as Chairman of the CFTC, which currently is under the leadership of CFTC Acting Chairman Caroline Pham. Selig currently serves as chief counsel to the SEC's...more

Proskauer Rose LLP

Talking Trends: The Annual Download and 2026 on the Horizon

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In Women in Private Credit: Talking Trends, we dive into the world of private credit through the lens of eminent women in the field – from professionals at the forefront of the industry to our own lawyers. Together, we...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

HUD Recently Announced the 2026 Loan Limits for FHA Forward Mortgages and HECMs

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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced the 2026 loan limits for FHA insured forward mortgage loans and FHA insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs). The announcements were made...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

AI Today in 5: December 16, 2025, The Things to Never Tell a Chatbot Edition

Welcome to AI Today in 5, the newest edition 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

DarrowEverett LLP

Navigating Complex Asset Valuation in High-Net-Worth Divorces

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In high-net-worth (“HNW”), what you own is rarely the real battle, it’s what those assets are truly worth. HNW divorces bring unique financial and legal challenges that go far beyond traditional marital estate division....more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Innovation in Compliance: Exploring Fractional and Adjunct Risk Professionals with Gerry Zack

Innovation comes in many areas, and compliance professionals need not only to be ready for it but also to embrace it. Join Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, as he visits with top innovative minds, thinkers, and creators in...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Daily Compliance News: December 16, 2025, The Don’t Feed the Pig 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

PilieroMazza PLLC

Passport to Trouble: Court Dismisses Foreign Bank Accountholders’ Penalty Challenge

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Enforcing foreign bank account reporting requirements through penalties has been an IRS priority for several years, spawning numerous precedent-setting cases throughout the courts. In the latest such case[1], a federal...more

Bennett Jones LLP

Economic Outlook 2026 - Adapting to a New World: From Ambition to Investment

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2025: Disruptive U.S. Policy and Economic Resilience - The U.S. and global economies proved resilient in 2025. There were reasons, particularly around U.S. President Donald Trump’s April 1 “Liberation Day,” to fear a...more

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