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Defining Waters of the United States: EPA and Army Corps Seek Public Input on New WOTUS Rule

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After more than 50 years, EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers (“the Agencies”) continue to struggle to find a durable definition of “waters of the United States” (“WOTUS”) in the Clean Water Act, leaving the regulated...more

White and Williams LLP

Corporate Transparency Act – FinCEN Narrows Scope of Reporting Requirements and Extends Deadline

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In the latest twist in the ongoing Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) and beneficial ownership information (“BOI”) reporting requirements saga, news came from Washington on March 21, 2025, that the Financial Crimes...more

Ward and Smith, P.A.

Corporate Transparency Act Shakeup: Domestic Companies off the Hook, Foreign Entities Still Reporting

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This interim final rule, released on March 21, 2025, means that only foreign entities registered to do business in the United States will still need to meet the CTA’s reporting requirements. Originally enacted to increase...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

FinCEN Exempts All Entities Created in the U.S. From the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)

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On March 21, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an Alert stating that all entities created in the U.S.—including those previously known as “domestic reporting companies”—and their beneficial owners...more

Bailey & Glasser, LLP

Client Alert: "BOI Reporting Dropped for U.S. Entities; 30-Day Extension for Foreign Companies"

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In the latest turn of events in the ever-evolving reporting rule saga under the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA), on March 21, 2025, FinCEN issued an Interim Final Rule (“IFR”) and accompanying press release, aligning with...more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

CTA Reporting Rule Narrowed to Foreign Companies Only

On March 21, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) released its anticipated interim final rule for the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

Corporate Transparency Act Narrowed

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The U.S. Treasury Department has significantly scaled back the reach of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Under a new interim final rule released by Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), U.S.-formed companies...more

Akerman LLP - Health Law Rx

No (Public) Comment: HHS Rescinds Policy on Public Participation in Rulemaking

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently rescinded its policy dating back to 1971 to now allow its agencies and offices to quickly alter certain rules and regulations without public notice and comment. The...more

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HHS Rescinds Richardson Waiver and Signals Reduced Opportunity for Public Comment on Agency Action

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On March 3, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a change in policy that could result in fewer opportunities for stakeholders and members of the public to weigh in on HHS regulatory action related to...more

Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP

Corporate Transparency Act is Again on Hold

On February 27, 2025, FinCEN announced “that it will not issue any fines or penalties or take any other enforcement actions against any companies based on any failure to file or update beneficial ownership information (BOI)...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

Major Changes in National Environmental Policy Act Process

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The Council for Environmental Quality’s (“CEQ”) published an interim final rule yesterday repealing all of its implementing regulations for the National Environmental Policy Act (“NEPA”). The interim final rule becomes...more

Fish & Richardson

ITC Implements Updated Rules of Practice and Procedure

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Earlier this month, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) implemented amendments to its Rules of Practice and Procedure governing Section 337 investigations. The amended rules, which govern investigations instituted...more

Perkins Coie

CEQ Regulations Replaced by Guidance for a Year of Living in Uncertainty

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On February 19, 2025, the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) submitted to the Federal Register an interim final rule rescinding its National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations, which have been the foundation for...more

Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP

AAA Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Revisions to Consumer Arbitration Rules

The American Arbitration Association (AAA), the country’s largest consumer arbitration administrator, is seeking public comment on proposed revisions to its Consumer Arbitration Rules through the end of the month....more

BakerHostetler

5th Circuit Slams the Brakes on FTC’s CARS Rule

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There are generally two paths that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) takes for rulemaking. First, there may be a specific statute that gives the FTC specific rulemaking authority, such as the Children’s Online Privacy...more

Conn Maciel Carey LLP

Biden’s OSHA Pushes Heat Illness Prevention Rule Close to the Finish Line

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On January 14, 2025, just six days before the transition from the Biden Administration to the second Trump Administration, OSHA closed the books on collecting public comments on the agency’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking...more

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EPA Proposes Updated General Clean Water Act NPDES and Construction Permits

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2026 MSGP - EPA released its proposed 2026 MSGP, which authorizes stormwater discharges associated with industrial activities in jurisdictions where EPA is the NPDES permitting authority, including Massachusetts, New...more

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FDA Updates Final Guidance on Cosmetic Facility Registration and Product Listing: Wiley

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a Notice announcing the availability of an updated final guidance for the industry entitled “Registration and Listing of Cosmetic Product Facilities and Products.” The...more

Hinshaw & Culbertson - Consumer Crossroads

New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection Proposes Amendments to its Definition of "Debt Collector"

In November 2024, the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) proposed additional amendments to its rules relating to debt collectors to clarify the definition of a "debt collector."...more

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Treasury Issues Final Rule on Outbound Investments to China

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On October 28, 2024, the Treasury Department issued its final regulations (the Final Rule) implementing new controls on outbound investments under Executive Order 14105, issued on August 9, 2024 by President Biden. This Final...more

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Are We There Yet? DoD Issues Final Rule Establishing CMMC Program

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The US Department of Defense (DoD) published a final rule codifying the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program. The final CMMC rule will apply to all DoD contractors and subcontractors that will process,...more

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Trade Groups Call on FDIC to Withdraw Brokered Deposit NPRM

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A group of 11 financial services associations is calling on the FDIC to withdraw its notice of proposed rulemaking intended to strengthen the prudential protections of the agency’s safety and soundness rule for brokered...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

CFPB Issues Final Rule under Section 1033 Establishing Qualifications for Recognition of Industry Standard Setter Bodies

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Wednesday, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) announced it has finalized a rule outlining the qualifications to become a recognized industry Standard Setter body (Standard Setter Rule). These bodies...more

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ESG and SEC: Impact of the Judicial Review on the Final Rules for Climate-Related Disclosures

As part of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s ongoing and evolving mission to enhance disclosures for investors, the SEC published final rules relating to climate-related disclosures for investors (final rules). When...more

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter - May 2024

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To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal and state events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week...more

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