Covering a broad mix of regional, national, and international developments, here is a recap of some of the most widely read news, updates, and analysis published on JD Supra during the last month. From XRP tokens to FTC actions, from legal cannabis to OFAC sanctions – good work, smart folks:

1. Texas Becomes 22nd State to Pass CROWN Act – What Employers Need to Know - by S. Craig Wilcox at Adams and Reese
2. Governor DeSantis Signs Landmark Alimony Reform Bill Eliminating Permanent Alimony - by Derren Ciaglia at Lowndes
3. Canada Makes a Competitive Play for H-1B Holders - by Amanda Goodman and Lucie Guimond at Ogletree Deakins
4. In Major Ruling Celebrated by Crypto Industry, Federal Court Holds That XRP Token is “Not Necessarily a Security” - by attorneys at Dechert
5. St. Louis Toodle-oo: E.D. Mo. Finds Federal Question Jurisdiction - by Stephen McConnell at Reed Smith
6. Andrea Gacki, Former Director of OFAC, Appointed Director of FinCEN - by Peter Hardy at Ballard Spahr
7. The Fifth Circuit Recognizes a “Super Statute” for Religious For-Profit Employers - by Linda Schoonmaker at Seyfarth Shaw
8. Nevada Passes Legislation Creating Licensing Requirements for Earned Wage Access Providers - by William Hays Weissman and Andrew Ignacio at Littler
9. New York State Begins Phase-Out of Inefficient Appliances in Effort to Decarbonize Buildings - by Sarah Main at Foley Hoag
10. I got a Strike 3 Holdings subpoena notice from my Internet Service Provider, now what? - by Steve Vondran at Vondran Legal
11. Utah's New Commercial Email Act: A Warning to Businesses Engaged in Internet Marketing - by Tom Alldridge, Michael Carrigan, and Derek Kearl at Holland & Hart
12. Health Care Week in Review: Leqembi Approval, Administration Issues Proposed Rules - by Robert Stone and Timothy Trysla at Alston & Bird
13. Federal Court Prohibits SBA’s Use of Rebuttable Presumption for 8(a) Program - by Antonio Franco and Patrick Rothwell at PilieroMazza PLLC
14. FTC Foreclosure Theory “Foreclosed”: FTC Loses Campaign to Block Microsoft’s Purchase of Activision - by Deirdre Carroll, Brendan Coffman, Robin Crauthers, Jake Philipoom, and Scott Sher at Wilson Sonsini
15. The Most Important Thing to Keep in Mind When Looking for an OFAC Sanctions Lawyer - by Nick Oberheiden at Oberheiden
16. Quebec: New Language of Work Duties for Federally Regulated Employers - by Natalie Bussière, Catherine Gagné, and Francis Laperrière Racine at Blakes
17. Texas Passes SB 2627 and HB 1500 to Strengthen the Electric Grid and Energy Market - by Michael Tomsu and Stephen Weinberger at Vinson & Elkins
18. FinCEN BOI Reporting Requirements in Plain English - by Gregory Fryer at Verrill
19. Court orders credit union to pay $5 million to settle overdraft allegations - by attorneys at Orrick
20. The Secret to Finding "Balance" - by Christy Tosh Crider at Baker Donelson
21. CryptoLink - June 2023 - by attorneys at Akin Gump
22. Big Tobacco Bets Big On Cannabis - by Slates Veazey at Bradley
23. Third-Party Risk Management: A Critical Task for Cybersecurity and Breach Prevention - by Michael Volkov at The Volkov Law Group
24. FinCEN Issues Final Rule Establishing Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements Under CTA - by Ralph Arpajian and Manny Marcos at White and Williams
25. The Fuss About Junk Fees, Pt. 1: Biden, CFPB, and FTC Collaborate - by James Sandy at McGlinchey Stafford

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