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ESMA consultation on transparency and integrity of ESG rating activities

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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a consultation paper on draft regulatory technical standards (RTS) on the transparency and integrity of environmental, social and governance (ESG) rating...more

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The CFTC issues requests for comments on 24/7 trading and perpetual derivatives contracts

On April 21, 2025, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Divisions of Market Oversight, Clearing and Risk, and Market Participants issued two Requests for Comment (RFCs) on 24/7 trading and clearing of derivatives...more

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HHS Advocates Mandated Placebo-Controlled Trials for New Vaccines: Implications for Clinical and Regulatory Practice

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The Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) recently proposed a policy that would require all new vaccines to undergo placebo-controlled clinical trials prior to FDA approval. The proposal, while controversial, is...more

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NAIC Life and Annuity Illustration Subgroup and Suitability Working Group Construct More Guidance

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At the NAIC Spring National Meeting, the Illustration Subgroup and the Suitability Working Group reported that they are building out the following additions...more

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PRA consults on restating MiFID Organisational Regulation

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The UK Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has published its consultation paper (CP9/25) on the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive Organisational Regulation (MiFID Org Reg). The PRA proposes to restate the current...more

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Texas Senate Bill 378, a.k.a. the "Botox Party Bill", and Its Impact on Existing Medical Regulations

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Texas Senate Bill 378, often referred to as the "Botox Party Bill", is currently making its way through the Texas legislative process. Initiated by State Sen. Charles Schwertner, the bill aims to restrict who can perform...more

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CFPB announces it will not enforce compliance with nonbank registry rule

On April 11, the CFPB announced it would not “prioritize enforcement or supervision actions” regarding entities who do not meet the registration deadlines under the nonbank registry rule. As previously covered by InfoBytes,...more

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CFPB Announces It Will Not Prioritize Oversight of Repeat Offender Registry

On April 11, the CFPB announced that it will not prioritize enforcement or supervision against nonbank financial companies that miss registration deadlines under its Repeat Offender Registry. The Bureau also stated that it is...more

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FCA Backpedals: "Name and Shame" and Diversity and Inclusion Requirements Axed, and Non-financial Misconduct Rules Delayed

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The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced significant changes to its regulatory approach, including dropping the obligation to “name and shame” firms under investigation, dropping the proposed...more

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Citizen Suit Action/ Clean Water Act: Environmental Defense Alliance Notice of Intent to Sue U.S. Environmental Protection Agency...

Mr. David A. Ludder Transmitted a February 7th document to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) styled: Notice of Intent to Sue Administrator under Clean Water Act §505(a)2,33U.S.C. §1365 (a)2....more

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ALERT: Delete, Delete, Delete—FCC Calls for Comment on Which Rules Should be Eliminated

On March 12th, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) issued a Public Notice (“Notice”) seeking comment on which FCC rules should be repealed or modified to alleviate “unnecessary regulatory burdens” and enhance...more

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FSRA Proposes New Regulatory Framework for Life and Health Managing General Agents in Ontario

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On January 28, 2025, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (“FSRA”) published Proposed Rule 2025-001 (the “Proposed Rule”), which builds on recent amendments to the Insurance Act (the “Act”). Those amendments...more

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ISA Issues Draft Rules on Licensing Exemptions for Payment Services

Recently, the Israel Securities Authority (ISA) published draft rules regulating entities’ notice of exemption from the obligation to obtain a license to provide payment or payment initiation services....more

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Minnesota Announces Intent to Adopt Expedited Cannabis Rules

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On Thursday, the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management announced its intent to adopt expedited rules without a public hearing. According to the OCM, the expedited rules are “designed to regulate the adult-use cannabis,...more

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Credit Card Rewards Programs Oversight – The Next Notch in the CFPB’s Payments Space Regulatory Belt

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In another move highlighting the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (the “Bureau” or “CFPB”) continued focus on the payments space, the CFPB has issued a new report finding consumers are encountering numerous problems...more

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It’s Raining Regs: CMS Releases Major Laboratory-Developed Test Reg in Midst of Massive Reg Storm

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Over the last several weeks, the Biden administration has released numerous final regulations in order to “beat the clock” before it ticks down to the Congressional Review Act (CRA) deadline. The CRA authorizes Congress to...more

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The End of an Era? FDA Finalizes LDT Rule But Grandfathers Many Existing LDTs

On May 6, 2024, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published its final rule for laboratory developed tests (LDTs). The final rule cemented the agency’s forecasted decision to increase the FDA’s regulatory oversight of...more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

[Virtual Event] Hawaii Regional Healthcare Compliance Conference - October 7th, 7:55 am - 4:00 pm HST

Our Virtual Regional Healthcare Compliance Conferences provide updates on the latest news in regulatory requirement, compliance enforcement, and strategies to develop effective compliance programs. Watch, listen, and ask...more

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Power of the Peirce: SEC Commissioner Spends Some of Her Influence on Trying to Help Crypto Network Developers

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SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce continues to be one of the most vocal persons in leadership positions at federal regulators who are promoting innovation in digital currency and the blockchain....more

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Investment Management Update - January 2020

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SEC Proposes to Update Accredited Investor Definition to Increase Access to Investments - On December 18, 2019, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed amendments to the definition of “accredited investor” in...more

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FDA Issues Laboratory Accreditation Proposed Rule Required Under FSMA

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) recently issued a proposed rule entitled “Laboratory Accreditation for Analyses of Foods” (“Proposed Rule”), which was mandated by the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)....more

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CFPB Issues Final HMDA Rule (2019 Update)

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The CFPB recently issued in final form two elements of a May 2019 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) proposed rule. As previously reported, the May 2019 proposal would...more

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CMS proposes changes to SNF/NF compliance program requirements

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On July 16, 2019, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a proposed rule, entitled “Requirements for Long-Term Care Facilities: Regulatory Provisions To Promote Efficiency, and Transparency,” that, if...more

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FSIS Publishes Proposed Rule Rescinding Dual Labeling Requirements for Certain Packages of Meat and Poultry

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On April 17, 2019, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a proposed rule that would eliminate the requirement that certain packages of meat or poultry products...more

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With the Statutory Deadline Approaching, FDA Issues a Proposed Sunscreens Rule

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On February 26, FDA published the proposed rule, “Sunscreen Drug Products for Over-the-Counter Human Use,” which describes the conditions under which Over-the-Counter (OTC) sunscreen monograph products are generally...more

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