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EPA Provides Update on PFAS Drinking Water Standards

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On 14 May 2025, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the agency’s plan to address the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR) for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)...more

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UAE Implements Sweeping Competition Law Reforms with Mandatory Pre-Merger Notifications

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has implemented a significant reform of its competition law framework through Federal Decree-Law No. 36 of 2023, with key implementing provisions brought into effect by Cabinet Ministerial...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

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An Update on the CSBS Money Transmission Modernization Act (MTMA)

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The financial landscape is rapidly evolving, with digital payment solutions becoming increasingly integral to both consumers and businesses. Amidst this shift, the Money Transmission Modernization Act (MTMA) emerged as a...more

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Colorado Fails to Amend Groundbreaking AI Law: What Happened and What’s Next

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On May 5, 2025, the Colorado Senate rejected an attempt by state lawmakers to amend Colorado’s landmark artificial intelligence (AI) law, known as Senate Bill (SB) 205. Colorado State Senator Robert Rodriguez and State...more

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What Does the CFPB’s Withdrawal of Guidance Documents Mean for Bank Compliance

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On May 12, 2025, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced the withdrawal of various guidance, interpretive rules, policy statements, and advisory opinions issued since the CFPB assumed its functions in 2011....more

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FINRA Facts and Trends: May 2025

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Welcome to the latest issue of Bracewell’s FINRA Facts and Trends, a monthly newsletter devoted to condensing and digesting recent FINRA developments in the areas of enforcement, regulation and dispute resolution. We dedicate...more

Moore & Van Allen PLLC

The Desk: May Edition

On April 17, 2025, as previewed in the Division of Enforcement’s (“DoE”) February 25, 2025, “Advisory on Self-Reporting, Cooperation, and Remediation”, the Staff of the Market Participants Division (“MPD”) laid the remaining...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Compliance Tip of the Day: Standing at the Turning Point

Welcome to “Compliance Tip of the Day,” the podcast where we bring you daily insights and practical advice on navigating the ever-evolving landscape of compliance and regulatory requirements. Whether you’re a seasoned...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Shifting Signals, April 2025 - Relief for Swap Dealer Pre-Trade Disclosures

On April 4, 2025, the staff of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC") Market Participants Division ("MPD") issued compliance relief for registered swap dealers ("SDs") from the requirement to provide the so-called...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Compliance into the Weeds: The Uncertain Future of Compliance Monitors under the Trump Administration

The award-winning Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into a compliance-related topic, literally going into the weeds to explore a subject more fully. Are you looking for some...more

Ropes & Gray LLP

A Fleet of Omnibuses and Other Takeaways from Monday’s Responsible Business Alliance Conference on the CSDDD in Brussels

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On Monday, the Responsible Business Alliance hosted a stellar event in Brussels, Driving Effective Due Diligence: Omnibus Unpacked. This waitlisted, standing room-only event – co-hosted with the European People’s Party,...more

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Top 10 Issues in the Cannabis Industry for 2025

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It is not all doom and gloom for the cannabis industry this year; positive developments across states and the potential (albeit remote) for federal rescheduling means the cannabis industry can expect ongoing advancements....more

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New Interim Rule Removes CTA Reporting Requirements for U.S. Companies and U.S. Persons

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On March 21, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) issued an interim final rule to the U.S. Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) that eliminates beneficial ownership...more

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Hong Kong passes its first Cybersecurity Law to safeguard critical infrastructure

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Hong Kong’s Legislative Council passed the Protection of Critical Infrastructures (Computer Systems) Bill (the “CI Bill”) on March 19, 2025. This landmark legislation aims to enhance cybersecurity and minimize disruptions...more

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EU Omnibus: Adjustments to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism — What Do They Mean for Businesses?

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European Central Bank President Mario Draghi’s report The Future of European Competitiveness highlights the need for a regulatory environment that enhances Europe’s competitiveness and resilience. Similarly, the Budapest...more

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SEC Provides Updated Guidance Reducing Burden for Rule 506(c) Verification Requirement

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On March 12, 2025, the Staff of the SEC Division of Corporation Finance (the Staff) provided guidance in response to a letter requesting interpretive guidance (the No-Action Letter) to clarify the verification requirement of...more

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Regulation in Flux, March 2025 - CFTC Staff Withdraws Advisory on Swap Execution Facility Registration Requirement

On March 13, 2025, the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) issued Letter 25-05, withdrawing controversial and much-criticized Staff Letter 21-19 (“SEF Registration Advisory”), which was issued September 29, 2021...more

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CTA is No Longer Applicable to U.S. Entities and U.S. Persons; Foreign Entities Face New Rules

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On Friday, March 21, 2025, FinCEN announced an interim rule that removed Beneficial Ownership (“BOI”) reporting requirements for U.S. companies and U.S. persons under the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”). FinCEN’s new...more

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FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Reporting No Longer Required for all U.S. Companies

After months of uncertainty regarding enforcement of beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued new rules...more

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The New Modern Community Reinvestment Act Needs to be Fixed ASAP

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When the new CRA rule was published in late 2023 it contained some very serious flaws that need to be corrected. Fixing the flawed CRA rule should be a high priority for the Trump Administration because the new rule is...more

IR Global

Taking a proactive approach to risk

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How can proactive risk management strategies help businesses navigate regulatory and economic uncertainties? Proactive risk management strategies can help businesses navigate regulatory and economic uncertainties by...more

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New York Department of Health Issues Guidance Clarifying the Scope of its Health Care Transaction Law

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This month, nearly two years after the passage of New York’s health care transaction law, N.Y. Pub. Health Law § 4550 et seq. (described in our previous Alert), the New York State Department of Health (“DOH”) released...more

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Australian Treasury Reports Faster Foreign Investment Application Processing Amidst Increased Focus on Compliance and Enforcement

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The Australian Treasury, which administers Australia's foreign investment framework, has released its first quarterly report for the 2024-25 financial year. Here are some key statistics and trends from the report. Treasury...more

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Crypto Clarity: OCC’s New Guidelines Pave the Way for Banking Innovation

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On March 7, 2025, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”) released Interpretive Letter 1183, marking a pivotal change in regulatory guidance for national banks and federal savings associations engaging in...more

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