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FTC Refocuses Its Resources to Continue Its Work for Labor Market

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In what may be a surprise to those who thought that restrictions on the use of noncompetes would go away with the change in administration, this week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that the agency will form a...more

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EU AI Act: First Rules Take Effect on Prohibited AI Systems and AI Literacy

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The European Union's Artificial Intelligence Act ("AI Act"), the world's first comprehensive legal framework on AI, entered into force on August 1, 2024. The AI Act sets out staggered compliance deadlines for the various...more

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Trump's First 100 Days: Antitrust

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President-elect Trump will act quickly to replace Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan and roll back certain Biden-era antitrust initiatives. The new administration is likely to bring a more favorable merger review...more

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Claims Period Open for Eligible Public Water Systems Under DuPont PFAS MDL*

With the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recent announcement of final maximum contaminant levels for various per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), public water systems (PWSs) are determining what actions...more

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PFAS Update: 2024 Look-Ahead - Recent EPA Initiatives

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As discussed in more detail in BCLP’s 2023 federal recap client alert, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) were a major focus for the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) in 2023, and 2024 will...more

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FCC Proposes Probe into AI in Robocalls

Federal Communications Commission Chair Jessica Ronsenworcel recently announced a proposed directive to focus the FCC on AI’s burgeoning role in scam calls, particularly those targeting the elderly. The proposal will be...more

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CFPB planning significant staff increases; number of full-time enforcement attorneys to increase by 50%

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American Banker recently reported that the CFPB is planning to substantially increase the size of its staff, particularly its Enforcement Division staff....more

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InDepth: CFTC’s Regulatory Priorities for 2023

Much like taxes and mortality, it is certain that during 2023 the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) will promulgate new rules, issue interpretation and guidance, issue no-action letters, engage in...more

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EPA Issues New Guidance on Limiting Exposure to PFAS in Drinking Water

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced new interim lifetime drinking water health advisories for perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS), as well as final health advisories for...more

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EPA Announces No Safe Level for Two PFAS and $1 Billion in Funding

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On June 15, 2022, the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced new health advisories for four per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The health advisories significantly lowered the level considered safe to...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

SEC Targets Companies Conducting Cryptomining

The SEC recently doubled the size of its Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit.  Since its inception in 2017, the SEC’s Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit has launched more than 80 investigations resulting in over $2 billion in monetary...more

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SEC Doubles-Down on Cryptocurrency Regulation With Increased Staffing and Resources for Specialized Enforcement Unit

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Few investors made it through 2021 and 2022 without learning of, discussing, or perhaps purchasing, cryptocurrency or other blockchain assets, and the federal agency responsible for regulating the securities industry has...more

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Reading the Tea Leaves: Insights into FTC’s Areas of Focus from Chair Khan’s First Public Address

At the IAPP Global Privacy Summit, the Chair of the Federal Trade Commission, Lina Khan, gave her first public address since taking over as chair. Her remarks provide some key insights into the FTC’s areas of focus, including...more

Proskauer - Blockchain and the Law

Ringing in the New Year: Regulators and Industry Seek to Bring Stability to Stablecoins in 2022. How (Much), Remains a Question.

On December 17, 2021, the Financial Stability Oversight Council (“FSOC”) – a collaborative body formed under the Dodd-Frank Act composed of state and federal regulators and tasked with identifying risks and responding to...more

Robinson+Cole Environmental Law +

Four PFAS May Be Designated RCRA Hazardous Wastes

On October 26, 2021, the U.S. EPA announced it will initiate two rulemakings that will take significant steps to address PFAS contamination across the country. The first rulemaking will designate four of the so-called...more

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EPA Takes Action on PFAS in Waste Water

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In September 2021, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) released its Preliminary Effluent Guidelines Program Plan 15 (“Preliminary Plan 15”) which includes two new rulemakings that are intended to reduce Per- and...more

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EEOC Roundup, Part III: 7 EEOC Policy Topics for Employers to Keep on the Radar in 2021 and Beyond

Our previous articles in this spotlight series on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) highlighted the agency’s enforcement and litigation metrics and political composition of the Commission - matters that...more

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EPA Signals Enforcement Direction Shifts

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The EPA has made public an April 30 memo from the acting assistant administrator for the Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (OECA) to the national and regional enforcement managers that signals clear and specific...more

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The Potential Impact of the Competition and Antitrust Law Enforcement Reform Act of 2021 on Antitrust Enforcement and Private...

On Feb. 4, 2021, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., the new chair of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Competition Policy, Antitrust, and Consumer Rights, introduced sweeping legislation ...more

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What's Ahead for the SEC in 2021

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Morgan Lewis’s 15th annual 2020 Year in Review and a Look Forward provides a comprehensive overview and analysis of key 2020 US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) enforcement and examination developments, notable...more

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Consumer Financial Protection Outlook

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With only weeks until the US presidential administration changes hands, companies and consumers alike are anticipating what a Biden presidency will mean for consumer financial protection and for the Consumer Financial...more

Mayer Brown Free Writings + Perspectives

SEC Chair Testifies on the Hill

Tuesday, Securities and Exchange Commission Chair, Jay Clayton, testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.  In his last testimony, Chair Clayton confirmed his plans to conclude his...more

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CARB Calls on Motor Vehicle Industry to Self-Report Regulatory Violations

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Citing recent investigations and new emissions detection capabilities, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) urges automakers and equipment manufacturers to voluntarily disclose potential violations of regulatory...more

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NOP issues proposed rule amending organic requirements to strengthen organic enforcement

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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service’s (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP) issued a proposed rule in early August that would amend the organic regulations to strengthen oversight...more

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European Commission Takes Steps Toward More Aggressive Approach to EU Sanctions - The European Commission ("EC") has transferred...

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The EU-wide sanctions program used to fall squarely within the responsibility of the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security ("EUHR"), currently Josep Borrell. Among the EUHR's responsibilities is the proposal...more

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