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Key updates on the amended cybersecurity law of China

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On October 28, 2025, China adopted the first major amendments to the 2017 Cybersecurity Law, which took effect on January 1, 2026. The revised Law establishes an additional tiered penalty regime featuring stricter fines for...more

A&O Shearman

BoE Launch Of Three Engagement Forums On Retail Payments

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The Bank of England (BoE) has announced the launch of three new engagement forums under the Retail Payments Infrastructure Board as part of its National Payments Vision, aimed at informing the development of the UK's next...more

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Long-Delayed Wave of CCPA Regulations Starts Crashing to Corporate Shores

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As of January 1, 2026, a revised and expanded set of regulations under the California Consumer Privacy Act (as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act) (CCPA) is officially in effect. Promulgated by the California...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

2025 CTDPA Enforcement Report Issued

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Key point: The Connecticut Office of the Attorney General issued the third annual enforcement report under the Connecticut Data Privacy Act, focusing on the office’s privacy and security efforts, consumer complaints, data...more

Perkins Coie

Presidential Action on Semiconductors and Critical Minerals Under Section 232

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On January 14, 2026, President Trump issued two proclamations pursuant to Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. One proclamation levies a new 25% tariff on semiconductor imports and directs the U.S. secretary of...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Trump’s AI Order and McCarran Ferguson: Is The Insurance Industry Fully Insulated? Not Quite.

On December 11, 2025, the Trump Administration released the “Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence” Executive Order (EO), which clarifies federal policy related to artificial intelligence (AI) and...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

What's Driving Innovation in Nuclear Energy?

Kurt Terrani, CEO of Standard Nuclear, a developer of advanced nuclear fuels, talks with Montana Ware about the massive opportunities in the nuclear industry, from supply chain disruption to direct deployment for data centers...more

Morgan Lewis

Does GLP-1 Compounding Foretell Patent Enforcement Outside the Hatch-Waxman Framework?

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Recent developments involving compounded GLP-1 products have renewed questions about compounded drugs as a potential quasi-generic competitor. This LawFlash examines the regulatory limits on drug compounding and highlights...more

DLA Piper

How Can In-House Lawyers Use Generative AI Responsibly And Effectively?

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In previous articles, we examined whether privilege can be lost by inputting information into a Public AI System (defined below), and whether in-house counsel can use Generative AI systems in a way that creates or maintains...more

Ankura

Navigating Commercial Property and Cyber Insurance Claims

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When disaster strikes, the difference between a smooth recovery and a drawn-out claims process often comes down to how effectively an organization manages its insurance claim. By proactively addressing common issues early in...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Single‑Reference Disclosures and the Motivation‑to‑Combine Requirement

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In January 2026, the Federal Circuit issued a nonprecedential opinion in Guardant Health, Inc. v. University of Washington (Slip Op. 2024-1129, Jan. 23, 2026) that, while not binding precedent, is nevertheless highly relevant...more

Proskauer Rose LLP

FinReg Monthly Update - January 2026

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Welcome to the FinReg Monthly Update, a regular bulletin highlighting the latest developments in UK, EU and U.S. financial services regulation....more

A&O Shearman

EBA Launches New Pillar 3 Data Hub Platform

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The European Banking Authority (EBA) has announced the launch of its Pillar 3 data hub, a new harmonised digital platform which, for the first time, provides public access to prudential information from all EEA credit...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Reforms to UK Data Protection and Privacy Laws Come into Force

On February 5, 2026, key reforms to the UK’s data protection regime came into force, effectuating a departure from certain aspects of the EU regime and underscoring an emerging divergence between the UK and EU frameworks....more

Baker Donelson

Department of Justice Reports Record-Breaking $6.8 Billion Year in False Claims Act Recoveries

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When the second Trump administration took office, many legal commentators anticipated major changes to the Department of Justice's (DOJ) enforcement efforts. Some declared federal white-collar enforcement dead as the...more

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UAE Introduces New Child Digital Safety Law - What Online Platforms Need to Know

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The United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) has introduced a new and wide-reaching framework for protecting children online under Federal Decree-Law No. 26 of 2025 Regarding Child Digital Safety (the “CDS Law”). The CDS Law entered...more

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New Year, New Guidance: FDA Revisits Wellness and CDS Boundaries

The FDA released updates to two guidance documents on January 6: General Wellness: Policy for Low Risk Devices (General Wellness) and Clinical Decision Support Software (CDS). FDA did not issue a traditional press release;...more

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Weekly Blockchain Blog - February 2026 #2

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Digital Asset Integrations Signal Demand from Institutions, Derivatives Traders - Fireblocks, a major blockchain infrastructure platform, recently announced “the integration of the Canton Network, the privacy-enabled open...more

Fisher Phillips

Employers Turn to AI to Screen Candidates’ Social Media: Best Practices to Minimize Legal Threats

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Roughly 70% of employers now screen social media profiles as part of the applicant screening process – but manually scrolling through Facebook posts, X feeds, and Instagram photos is time-consuming and inconsistent. Enter...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Healthy AI: 2025 Year in Review

Artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare may have reached an inflection point in 2025. After being defined by proofs of concept and isolated pilots for more than a decade, recent advances signal that AI is moving decisively...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Managing Export Control Risks in the AI Chip Ecosystem

Recent actions by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) highlight how enforcement risk extends beyond manufacturers and exporters to include...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

OCC conditionally approves charter for digital-focused bank

On January 29, the OCC conditionally approved an application for a national bank charter filed in September 2025. According to the company’s announcement, the proposed entity must now satisfy specific OCC conditions,...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

SEC and CFTC relaunch ‘Project Crypto’ to harmonize digital asset regulation

On January 29, the SEC and CFTC jointly announced the relaunch of “Project Crypto”, with both agency chairs delivering remarks outlining a new phase in digital asset regulation as Congress advances digital asset market...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

SEC official envisions AI modernizing adviser-investor communications

On February 3, SEC Director of the Division of Investment Management Brian Daly addressed how the division is considering the changes and opportunities AI affords investment advisers, investment companies, and investors. Daly...more

DLA Piper

FTC Resolves Another Case Involving “AI-washing”

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On January 27, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced the resolution of its case against Growth Cave, underscoring the agency’s continued focus on artificial intelligence (AI)-related marketing practices. While...more

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