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SEC Updates Enforcement Manual: Key Changes To Wells Notices, Settlements, and Cooperation Guidance

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For the first time in nearly a decade, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Enforcement (“Division”) released updates to its Enforcement Manual (“Manual”), emphasizing transparency and consistency in...more

K&L Gates LLP

Declinations in Weeks: SDNY's New Voluntary Self-Disclosure Regime

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On 24 February 2026, the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) unveiled a new Corporate Enforcement and Voluntary Self-Disclosure Program for Financial Crimes (SDNY CEP). Under the new approach,...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

SDNY’s Announcement Confirms That Revised Voluntary Self-Disclosure Program Offers New Incentives

On February 24, 2026, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the SDNY announced a new corporate self-disclosure program specific to the district, providing companies with a path to declination of prosecution....more

The Volkov Law Group

The Tilt Toward Corporate Voluntary Disclosures

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Companies often face difficult choices when it comes to deciding on whether to disclose corporate misconduct to the government. Over the years, more counsel have embraced the idea of sitting tight after uncovering and...more

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Best Practices For Conducting Witness Interviews In Internal Investigations

Internal investigations are critical to protecting organizations from legal, regulatory, and reputational risk. They help determine whether a violation of law, regulation, or policy has occurred, and they inform decisions...more

Wiley Rein LLP

In Coverage Dispute Over PFAS Remediation, New Jersey District Court Dismisses Bad Faith Claim

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The United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, applying New Jersey law, held that a bad faith claim against an insurer must be dismissed when it is rooted in the same conduct as the breach of contract claim,...more

Holland & Knight LLP

EPA's PFAS CERCLA Designation and Its Impact on EPA Brownfields Grant Funding

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on April 17, 2024, announced the designation of two per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) – as...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

What We Learned from … South Carolina (Part Two): IRS Regulations Affecting Consumer Protection Settlements 

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Jared Libet, Assistant Deputy Attorney General in the Consumer Protection Unit, recently joined a Kelley Drye webinar to discuss IRS regulations and their impact on consumer protection settlements....more

Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC

DEC Issues Revised Brownfield Cleanup Program Application

On Oct. 15, 2025, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) issued a revised Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) application. In sum, NYSDEC added additional requirements to Section II of the BCP...more

Hogan Lovells

UK Building Safety Act: No time limit on cladding claims

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The Building Safety Act has made huge changes to the rights and obligations of landlords. Landlords and developers can be required to remedy fire safety issues and defects going right back to 1992, with certain leaseholders...more

Mayer Brown

Landlord Held Liable for Repairs to Historic Building: Almacantar Centre Point v de Valk [2025] UKUT 298

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Background - This case concerns not the iconic Henry Hyams tower, but its more discreet sibling, a smaller former office block of six storeys known as Centre Point House ("CPH").  CPH is connected to Centre Point Tower by a...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

[Webinar] North Korean IT Workers: Recent Developments, Risks & Best Practices - October 21st, 1:00 pm ET

Increasingly, the DPRK is disguising remote North Korean IT workers as U.S. based contractors—allowing them to evade U.S. sanctions, generate revenue for the regime, and potentially compromise networks. In this webinar, MoFo...more

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PCBs/Academic Building: Wolfpack (North Carolina State University) Judicial Action Against Manufacturer's Alleged Successors

The North Carolina State University (“NC State”) filed on October 1st a Complaint in the North Carolina General Court of Justice - Superior Court Division against Monsanto Company (“Monsanto”) and Pharmacia LLC (“Pharmacia”)....more

White & Case LLP

Voluntary Self-Disclosure

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Whether to voluntarily self-disclose potential corporate misconduct to the DOJ presents one of the most challenging and complex decisions a company facing compliance issues can encounter. Multinational organizations will also...more

Robinson+Cole Manufacturing Law Blog

The Connecticut Transfer Act is Sunsetting on March 1, 2026 — Are You Ready?

On March 1, 2026, the Connecticut Transfer Act will be sunset and a new set of remediation regulations will go into effect. These new regulations will be much more similar to what we see in other states (e.g., Massachusetts...more

Cozen O'Connor

NJ AG Secures Landmark $2+ Billion Settlement with DuPont Over PFAS Contamination

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New Jersey AG Matthew Platkin and the state’s Department of Environmental Protection announced a settlement valued at over $2 billion with E.I DuPont de Nemours and Co. (now known as EIDP) and various DuPont-related entities,...more

Goldberg Segalla

DuPont Agrees to Record-Breaking Settlement to Resolve PFAS Contamination in New Jersey

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Following a series of bench trials in federal court, DuPont and its affiliates reached a $2.5 billion settlement with the State of New Jersey to address decades of environmental contamination from PFAS....more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Building Design Disputes – New Analysis of Direct v. Consequential Damages in Florida

Are design professionals involved in your Florida project? If so, then you need to be aware of this newly decided case. The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, in Orlando, issued an Order on July 11,...more

K&L Gates LLP

Contaminated Land in Western Australia: A Timely Reminder That Leases Must Comprehensively Address Land Contamination

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A Protracted History - In April 2025, Justice Musikanth of the WA Supreme Court delivered his judgment in Henderson v Contaminated Sites Committee [2025] WASC 123 (Henderson)....more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Compliance Tip of the Day: Internal Control Improvement

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

K2 Integrity

So You Received A Consent Order—How To Effectively Remediate Compliance Gaps

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A swift and effective response to a consent order is critical to demonstrating your firm’s commitment to complying with regulatory standards. Building a team that ensures all relevant stakeholders are involved and informed,...more

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DEEP Finalizes Release-Based Cleanup Regulations: What Property Owners Need to Know

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Since the last half of 2020, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has been working with a statutorily created working group to develop Release-Based Cleanup regulations, as contemplated by...more

J.S. Held

Using Labor Productivity Analysis to Improve Budget Accuracy and Identify Inefficiencies in Emergency Mitigation Services

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In any process where labor is a significant cost driver, understanding productivity is essential. Labor productivity analysis isn’t just a management buzzword; it’s a practical tool that helps emergency mitigation experts...more

K2 Integrity

So You’ve Received A Consent Order—Now What?

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If your firm has been subject to a regulatory enforcement action or received a consent order, responding to a consent order swiftly and strategically is essential. Regulators expect a clear plan that shows your firm...more

Carlton Fields

DOJ Policy Changes Have Made Internal Investigations More Important Than Ever

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Internal investigations have long been a valuable tool for companies and their executives to manage civil, regulatory, and criminal liability. By investigating potential corporate misconduct with the help of counsel, a...more

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