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Gavel to Gavel: It just got easier to classify workers as independent contractors

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Surging changes to workplace laws understandably have employers suffering from whiplash. Historically, employment laws have shifted when presidential administrations have changed. A May 1 announcement by the U.S. Department...more

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Senate Advances GENIUS Act, CFTC Leadership Shifts and SEC Updates Custody Guidance

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Several legislative and regulatory developments in the crypto space occurred this week. The U.S. Senate took a significant step forward on stablecoin legislation, voting 66-32 on a procedural motion to advance the GENIUS Act....more

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The Mumbai Centre for International Arbitration Releases New Rules

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The Mumbai Centre for International Arbitration (MCIA) has released its 2025 Arbitration Rules, introducing major updates to streamline proceedings, enhance transparency, and align with global best practices. This post...more

Ius Laboris

New Rules, New Routes: Key Trends in Global Mobility

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Belgium’s new federal government, formed at the start of 2025, has introduced measures in its January coalition agreement that could have significant implications for migration in Belgium. We discuss the key points, before...more

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AAA Overhauls Its Consumer Arbitration Rules

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On May 1, 2025, the American Arbitration Association’s (AAA) new amendments to the Consumer Arbitration Rules officially went into effect. While not a complete overhaul, the revisions impact many of the existing rules while...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

EDGAR Next Implements Significant System Updates

System updates include improved security measures and features to enhance filers’ ability to manage their EDGAR accounts, as well as important changes to current processes, which filers should begin reviewing now to ensure a...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

AAA Updates Consumer Arbitration Rules: What Businesses Need to Know

The American Arbitration Association (AAA) recently rolled out significant updates to its Consumer Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures, which took effect on May 1, 2025. These changes reflect AAA’s continued commitment...more

Goodwin

Further easing the US-UK Divide: Extending the Buy-Side Investment Research Rules to Fund Managers

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In our previous alert Paying for Buy-Side Investment Research: New Rules Ease the US-UK Divide | Insights & Resources | Goodwin we discussed the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) final rules in its policy paper PS24/9:...more

Fisher Phillips

New Cyber Rules in Effect as of May 1 for NY Financial Firms: 3 Key Compliance Priorities

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New cybersecurity requirements just kicked in for thousands of financial firms operating in New York, and companies need to make sure they have taken action to comply. As of May 1, the latest amendments to the New York...more

Amundsen Davis LLC

DOL’s Announcement Pausing Enforcement of 2024 Independent Contractor Rule Signals Future Change to Come

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On May 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced it is reconsidering the 2024 Independent Contractor Rule (2024 Rule), which made it more difficult for businesses to classify independent contractors under the Fair...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Dual registrant regulatory roundup - May 2025

Welcome to the Regulatory Roundup. Each month, Eversheds Sutherland Investment Services attorneys review significant regulatory developments (including notable rulemakings and guidance from securities regulators) from the...more

CDF Labor Law LLP

AAA Updates Employment Arbitration Rules as of May 1, 2025

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The American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) recently updated its “Employment/Workplace Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures” (formerly entitled the “Employment Arbitration Rules”), effective May 1, 2025. The updates to...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Major Changes to AAA Employment Arbitration Rules: What Employers and Litigants Need to Know

Effective May 1, 2025, the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) implemented significant revisions to AAA Employment/Workplace Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures. According to the AAA, these revisions aim to...more

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Cleveland Employers Must Prepare for City’s New Pay Equity and Transparency Rules: Your Top Questions Answered + 5 Steps to Take...

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Cleveland employers will soon need to include salary ranges in job postings and refrain from asking job applicants questions related to their salary history, thanks to a new ordinance adopted by the City Council last week....more

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Workplace Law Update: 10 Essential Items on Your May To-Do List

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law, especially given the rapid pace at which the new administration has been moving on initiatives impacting the workplace and beyond. For the latest...more

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP

New USPTO Trademark Fees for 2025: What You Need to Know

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has introduced new trademark fees for 2025. These changes are designed to address increased operating costs and examination times and they will impact many routine...more

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NCAA Takes Another Step Toward Implementing House-Settlement Rule Changes

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On April 21, the Division I Board of Directors (Board) greenlit major National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rule changes that are contingent on court approval of the $2.8 billion House v. NCAA settlement. If the...more

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Japan Takes Big Step to Support Working Parents: What Employers Need to Know

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Japan recently introduced new rules providing more support for working parents. These rules, which took effect April 1, amend the Child and Family Care Leave Act and the Next-Generation Children Act with the goal of helping...more

Venable LLP

Healthy or Not? FDA Explains New Standards in Latest Webinar

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On April 10, 2025, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a pre-recorded webinar outlining the updated "healthy" nutrient content claim rule. As we previously discussed, the rule will go into effect on April 28,...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

EDGAR Next: What Filers Should Know

On September 27, 2024, the SEC adopted new rules, called “EDGAR Next,” to enhance the security of the EDGAR system. Action to comply with EDGAR Next is required of every entity and individual that currently makes EDGAR...more

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Cook County, Illinois Further Revises Mandatory Paid Leave Rules

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On April 10, 2025, the Cook County Board of Commissioners approved further revisions to the Commission on Human Rights’ regulations implementing the county’s paid leave ordinance. Many private employers will welcome these...more

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Capital Markets Update – March 2025 One-Minute Reads

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New C&DIs related to Reg A and Reg D - On March 12, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Division of Corporation Finance (Corp Fin) issued new and updated compliance and disclosure interpretations (C&DIs) under...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

Local Insight: The New Rules of the Texas Business Court Explained

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On March 1, 2025, the Texas Business Court (the “Business Court”) implemented new local rules aimed at enhancing the efficiency and fairness of business dispute resolutions. Key changes include new provisions involving...more

Wiley Rein LLP

FCC Grants Limited Waiver for Part of the TCPA Consent Revocation Rule

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On April 7, 2025, the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau (Bureau) of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) issued an Order (Extension Order) granting a limited waiver of a new Telephone Consumer...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

FCC Delays Key Part of New Consent Revocation Rule Until 2026

Last year, the FCC adopted new rules under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) designed to expand consumers’ rights to revoke consent to receive robocalls and text messages. As we noted in a prior post, these changes...more

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