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Navigating the New MSHA Respirable Crystalline Silica Regulations: Key Requirements and Compliance Strategies

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Introduction: Understanding the New Regulations on Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) Respirable crystalline silica (RCS) is classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) as a human carcinogen. ...more

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Biden Administration Sets 2028 as the Date to Unplug Sale of Most CFLs Under Energy Efficiency Standards

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The sale of most compact florescent light bulbs (CFLs) is set to be phased out in 2028 under recent energy efficiency regulations finalized by the US Department of Energy (DOE). The new energy efficiency standards for...more

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In Practice: Preparing for a New UK Securitisation Framework

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The start of 2024 heralds the rollout of a new suite of rules for securitisation in the UK, which once adopted, will replace the existing on-shored UK Securitisation Regulation (the “UKSR”). Originally published in...more

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24-Hour Mental Holds In Idaho: New Standards, New Problems

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Since early 2022, the Idaho legislature has modified the standards for a patient’s capacity to consent to healthcare and 24-hour protective holds. This health law update summarizes the current rules for capacity and consent;...more

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W3C Adds Nine New Requirements In WCAG 2.2

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Seyfarth Synopsis: The W3C recently adopted Version 2.2 of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) which adds nine new success criteria for digital accessibility....more

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Colombia expide normas para el aprovechamiento de recursos naturales en territorios colectivos

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Con la reciente expedición del Decreto 1384 de 2023 por el Gobierno de Colombia, reglamentario de la Ley 70 de 1993, se establecen nuevas normas para el aprovechamiento, uso y manejo de los recursos naturales en territorios...more

Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck, P.C.

Regulating AI: An Overview of Federal Efforts

This first part of a two-part series on U.S. regulation of artificial intelligence systems provides an overview and modern context for the existing regulatory, legal and risk management landscape for AI systems in the U.S.,...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

New EPC Regulations: What You Need to Know

Nearly 40% of global carbon dioxide emissions come from the real estate sector. With the rising focus on carbon emissions reduction and improving energy efficiency, it was inevitable that the UK government would turn to...more

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Guide to the UK Building Safety Act 2022

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The United Kingdom’s Building Safety Act 2022 introduces a new regulatory regime affecting higher-risk buildings. Developers, owners, landlords and contractors of high-rise buildings are among those to be affected by changes...more

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Clean Fuel Regulations in Canada: How to Prepare for Compliance

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The new clean fuel regulations in Canada aim to lessen carbon intensity of transportation fuel by 2030. This paper discusses how primary fuel suppliers can prepare and comply with the forthcoming regulations. The following...more

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Compliance Today - December 2022. Intersection of ESG, health equity, and 501(r) compliance

Compliance Today - December 2022 - We are at a critical moment of change when it comes to truly addressing health inequities in this country. With the intersection of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting and...more

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Bay Area Air Quality Management District Updates CEQA Thresholds for Greenhouse Gas Impacts

On April 20, 2022, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) adopted new recommended thresholds for determining the significance of individual projects’ greenhouse gas impacts under the California Environmental...more

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Supervisory Liability for CCOs Under FINRA Rule 3110

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The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority issued a regulatory notice clarifying the scope of supervisory liability under FINRA Rule 3110 of a broker-dealer’s chief compliance officer (CCO) (Regulatory Notice). FINRA’s Head...more

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The Impact of Cybersecurity Regulations on the Financial Services Industry in 2022

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Following the SolarWinds and the Colonial Pipeline cyberattacks, the Biden Administration emphasized a shift toward mandatory cybersecurity requirements. Throughout 2021, government agencies issued new cybersecurity guidance,...more

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Environmental Labels, Greenwashing, and Ecocide Tackled by France's New Climate Law

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On August 22, 2021, the French Parliament adopted the Climate and Resilience Law ("2021 Climate Law"). In aiming to accelerate the transition to a carbon-neutral and more resilient society, the 2021 Climate Law imposes...more

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California Regulators Propose New Regulations to Limit Use of “Short Form” Proposition 65 Warnings

Proposition 65 is the California law that requires warning labels on products sold to California customers that potentially expose users to certain chemicals which may cause a risk of cancer or reproductive harm. ...more

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China Publishes Anti-Monopoly Guidelines on Intellectual Property

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In August 2020, the Anti-Monopoly Bureau of China's State Administration for Market Regulation released four long-awaited sets of anti-monopoly guidelines addressing issues relating to leniency, commitments, the automobile...more

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New Debt-Equity Regulations Address Certain Gaps, but More Guidance Is Expected

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The final debt-equity regulations issued on May 13, 2020, finalize proposed section 385 regulations issued in 2016 without any substantive changes to the existing debt-equity regulations, and withdraw the temporary section...more

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New medical device regulation in Spain opened for public consultation

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Spain’s Ministry of Health initiated proceedings for approval of the new regulation on medical devices with a call for a prior public consultation to receive contributions from interested parties....more

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UK Government Releases Details of New ‘Online Harms’ Regime for Online Platforms

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Update confirms the introduction of an active “duty of care” and a dedicated regulator, as part of a comprehensive new online regulatory regime. Following a wave of commentary from industry, the social sector, and other...more

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The EU Medical Device Regulation: What’s Next?

The EU Medical Device Regulation goes into application on 26 May 2020, with the In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device Regulation set to follow on 26 May 2022. These new Regulations bring sweeping changes to the market clearance...more

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One Last 2019 Act from the Connecticut General Assembly: A December “Special Session” and the Tip Credit

Governor Lamont signs House Bill 7501 into law on January 6, 2020. As we say goodbye to 2019 (and await commencement of the 2020 session of the Connecticut General Assembly in February), the General Assembly via a “Special...more

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Provisional Measure #905 – A New Mini Labor Reform in Brazil

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Provisional Measure # 905 (“PM”), published on November 12, 2019, establishes a new type of labor relationship in Brazil. The PM aims to reduce the alarmingly high unemployment rate affecting younger workers in the country,...more

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Debt-Equity Dashed Expectations: Treasury and the Service Retain Onerous Section 385 Regulations

On Nov. 4, 2019, the Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (the Service) published final debt-equity regulations (the Final Regulations) and an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (the...more

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New Anti-Monopoly Regulations in Force in China

September 1, 2019 may be seen as a new starting point for the enforcement of China’s antitrust and competition laws. On this date, three new sets of rules and regulations (the “Three New Regulations”) took effect, which were...more

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