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DOJ And CFTC Charge U.S. Soldier For Insider Trading In Prediction Markets

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On April 23, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) announced separate enforcement actions against an active-duty member of the U.S. Army, alleging that the soldier...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

CFPB releases annual financial literacy report for 2025

On May 15, the CFPB published its 2025 Financial Literacy Annual Report outlining the Bureau’s financial education priorities, including empowering military consumers and veterans, disseminating resources for older adults,...more

Hudson Cook, LLP

Is the Current Department of Justice More Pro-Business on Servicemember Rights Claims? Um, No.

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The news of momentous changes in government policy, especially regarding civil rights enforcement, has been gratifying to many creditors that felt the federal government had gone too far in its interpretation of the laws and...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

SDNY, CFTC Announce Parallel Enforcement Actions Against U.S. Army Soldier for Insider Trading on Prediction Market

On April 23, 2026, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced parallel criminal and civil enforcement actions against Gannon Ken Van...more

Maynard Nexsen

Military Leave Refresher for Employers

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As the military conflict in the Middle East continues and some Marine reservists have reportedly been deployed to the region, it is important for employers to revisit compliance obligations under the Uniformed Services...more

Mintz - Employment Viewpoints

Mintz On Air: Practical Policies — The Only Easy Workday Was Yesterday: The Impact of Special Ops Veterans in the Workplace

In the latest episode of the Mintz On Air: Practical Policies podcast, Jen Rubin is joined by fellow Member Dave Lagasse for an unscripted conversation about the transition of special operations forces veterans into the...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

DOJ sues towing company over alleged Servicemembers Civil Relief Act violations

On March 25, DOJ announced that it had filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California alleging that a California-based towing company violated Section 3958(a) of the Servicemembers Civil...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Warning Letters and Warren Letters: What the Auto Finance Industry Needs to Know — Moving the Metal: The Auto Finance Podcast

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In this episode of Moving the Metal: The Auto Finance Podcast, hosts Brooke Conkle and Chris Capurso break down two major developments turning up regulatory pressure on the auto finance industry. They unpack the FTC's...more

Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.

Labor Law Updates for Employers Ahead of April 2026

On March 3, 2026, the Minister of Labor announced his intention to issue an extension order of a collective bargaining agreement to regulate the rights of reservists and their spouses. For convenience, the key provisions of...more

Woods Rogers

SCRA Enforcement Action Highlights Need for Strong Collateral Repossession Policies

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The U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) recent enforcement action under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) underscores the heightened compliance risks facing lenders engaged in collateral repossession....more

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Iran Conflict Could Cause Surge in Military Leave Requests

Given the recent U.S. military engagement in the Middle East, a number of U.S. reservists may be called up for active duty. There are certain steps employers can take now to comply with the Uniformed Services Employment and...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

What California Employers Need to Know about Military Leave Protections

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As the situation in the Middle East progresses, and National Guard and Reservists are called to serve, employers will likely have employees who require leave of absence to fulfill their obligations to the military. While...more

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Heightened Military Engagement: Unpacking Employers’ USERRA Responsibilities

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The recent United States military engagement in the Middle East, as well as significant domestic deployments in multiple large cities in 2025 and 2026, underscores the increasing reliance on National Guard and Reserve forces....more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

DOJ announces settlement with auto retailer over alleged Servicemembers Civil Relief Act violations

On February 23, DOJ announced it had reached a settlement to resolve allegations that a large used car retailer violated the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) by unlawfully repossessing vehicles from at least 28...more

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Military Workforce Developments for Employers to Watch in 2026

From multiple proposed bills to reduce unemployment among military spouses and new changes to service member worker protections, employers can anticipate a busy 2026 for developments affecting military servicemembers,...more

Hudson Cook, LLP

DOJ Settles Case with Used Car Retailer over Alleged SCRA Violations

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On February 23, 2026, the DOJ reached a settlement with the nation's largest used car retailer over allegations that the Company violated the SCRA by repossessing vehicles of servicemembers without court orders. The DOJ...more

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CFS Bites of the Month - 2025 Annual Review - Nondiscrimination and Military Protection Law

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In this article, we share a timeline of monthly "bites" for the past year applicable to consumers protected by nondiscrimination and military protection laws....more

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BCLP Files Amicus Brief for NSL4A in Watson v. RNC

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A team of BCLP appellate litigators recently filed an amicus brief on behalf of pro bono client National Security Leaders for America ("NSL4A") in support of the petitioners at the merits stage of Watson v. Republican...more

Hudson Cook, LLP

CFS Bites of the Month - 2025 Annual Review - Auto Finance

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In this article, we share a timeline of monthly "bites" for 2025 applicable to the auto finance industry....more

Womble Bond Dickinson

Soaring to Service: $18.5M USERRA Settlement and HR Takeaways - What HR Needs to Know About Military Leave Pay

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The recent $18.5 million settlement in Huntsman v. Southwest Airlines Co. represents the largest USERRA class action recovery reported to date and signals a significant shift in how employers approach paid short term military...more

Fisher Phillips

New Year, New Laws in New Hampshire: Is Your Company in Compliance for 2026?

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New Hampshire employees will ring in the new year with several new workplace protections and leave rights – and employers should be ready to comply. Starting January 1, new laws will go into effect broadening protections for...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

CFPB submits proposed settlement to resolve military lending and UDAAP enforcement action

On November 21, the CFPB and defendants jointly submitted a proposed stipulated final judgment and order to resolve litigation in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York alleging violations of the...more

Hudson Cook, LLP

DOJ Settles with Auto Finance Company Accused of Illegally Repossessing Servicemembers' Vehicles

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We've written before about how the federal government in 2025 appears to be deprioritizing enforcement of consumer protection laws. However, just because the federal government deprioritizes some areas of enforcement doesn't...more

Epstein Becker & Green

Service and Justice: Veterans in Law – Speaking of Litigation Video Podcast

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This Veterans Day, Speaking of Litigation brings you a special episode featuring Epstein Becker Green attorneys Stuart Gerson, Jack Fernandez, Ron Green, and Ken Kelly, who share their unique journeys from military service to...more

Holland & Knight LLP

2025 Veterans Day Tribute

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Holland & Knight salutes all who have served in the United States military, including our own team members. This year, we spotlight more than 100 professionals who stand with veterans and their families through pro bono...more

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