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Federal Reserve Reports Decline in Open Supervisory Findings Across All Bank Portfolios Federal Reserve Reports Decline in Open Supervisory Findings Across All Bank Portfolios

On December 1, 2025, the Federal Reserve released its semiannual Supervision and Regulation..
When AI Notetakers Take the Stand- The Legal Risks Lurking in Your Virtual Meetings When AI Notetakers Take the Stand- The Legal Risks Lurking in Your Virtual Meetings

As platforms like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet have cemented themselves as the backbone..
California AG Reaches Settlement with Sling TV for Alleged CCPA Violations As Part of CCPA.. California AG Reaches Settlement with Sling TV for Alleged CCPA Violations As Part of CCPA..

On October 30, 2025, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a settlement with television..
California Issues Two-Year Freeze on PACE Applications- What Providers Need to Know California Issues Two-Year Freeze on PACE Applications- What Providers Need to Know

The California Department of Health Care Services (“DHCS”) announced via a Policy Letter that the..
The BR Privacy & Security Download- December 2025 The BR Privacy & Security Download- December 2025

STATE & LOCAL LAWS & REGULATIONCPPA Publishes Resource for Businesses on New CCPA Regulations: The..
Proposed Rule Expected to Restrict the Use of Food Ingredients Based on Self-Determined GRAS Status .. Proposed Rule Expected to Restrict the Use of Food Ingredients Based on Self-Determined GRAS Status ..

FDA sent a proposed rule related to GRAS determinations to the Office of Management and Budget’s..
Cybersecurity: A Key Area of National Importance and Opportunity for EB-2 NIW Professionals Cybersecurity: A Key Area of National Importance and Opportunity for EB-2 NIW Professionals

Cybersecurity plays an essential role in protecting the United States’ critical infrastructure,..
No Escape from Fees and Sanctions for Reckless Litigation Conduct No Escape from Fees and Sanctions for Reckless Litigation Conduct

The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed attorneys’ fees awards against EscapeX IP, ..
Mexico’s Daily Minimum Wage for 2026 Will Increase by 13 Percent Mexico’s Daily Minimum Wage for 2026 Will Increase by 13 Percent

On December 3, 2025, Mexico’s Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare (Secretaría del Trabajo y..
December Declutter- FCC Seeks Comment on Dismissing Dormant TCPA Petitions December Declutter- FCC Seeks Comment on Dismissing Dormant TCPA Petitions

The FCC has set a deadline of January 12, 2026 for objections to its dismissal of a series of older ..
How Tariffs Are Reshaping Holiday Shopping Trends for Fashion, Apparel & Beauty Brands How Tariffs Are Reshaping Holiday Shopping Trends for Fashion, Apparel & Beauty Brands

As the holiday rush approaches, tariffs have quickly become one of the most influential forces..
Happy Holidays? CMS Contract Year 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Proposed Rule Has Winners and.. Happy Holidays? CMS Contract Year 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Proposed Rule Has Winners and..

On November 25, 2025, CMS released the Contract Year (“CY”) 2027 Medicare Advantage (“MA”) and Part ..
Halted: Federal Judge Stops Enforcement of New York’s ‘NLRB Trigger Bill’ Halted: Federal Judge Stops Enforcement of New York’s ‘NLRB Trigger Bill’

On November 26, 2025, a New York federal judge granted Amazon’s bid for a preliminary injunction..
Managing Contractual Risk in Data Center Construction: 10 Key Questions Answered Managing Contractual Risk in Data Center Construction: 10 Key Questions Answered

Data center construction projects are among the most complex and high-stakes undertakings in the..
Trump v. Slaughter: An explainer Trump v. Slaughter: An explainer

On Monday, Dec. 8, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Trump v. Slaughter, a battle that..
Connecticut, California and New York Reach Landmark Settlement for Student Data Breach Connecticut, California and New York Reach Landmark Settlement for Student Data Breach

On November 6, 2025, Connecticut Attorney General William Tong, along with California Attorney..
Federal Court Dismisses “Trap and Trace” Lawsuit for Plaintiff’s Lack of Injury Federal Court Dismisses “Trap and Trace” Lawsuit for Plaintiff’s Lack of Injury

Over the past year, there has been an explosion of lawsuits targeting website analytics and..
A Look at Current Healthtech VC Trends A Look at Current Healthtech VC Trends

There is some good news in the healthtech space, with PitchBook’s new Emerging Tech..
Complying with the EU’s Forced Labor Regulation- Compliance Obligations for Business Complying with the EU’s Forced Labor Regulation- Compliance Obligations for Business

The EU’s new Forced Labor Regulation (the “EUFLR” or “the Regulation”) was published in the EU’s..
NUMBERS DON’T LIE- Statistics Show Why TCPA Risk is 10x Higher Than Risk Posed By Other Consumer.. NUMBERS DON’T LIE- Statistics Show Why TCPA Risk is 10x Higher Than Risk Posed By Other Consumer..

Just did a post on the avalanche of TCPA class actions that have been filed this year.But I want to ..
FinReg Monthly Update November 2025 FinReg Monthly Update November 2025

Welcome to the FinReg Monthly Update, a regular bulletin highlighting the latest developments in UK,..
SCOTUStoday for Tuesday, December 2 SCOTUStoday for Tuesday, December 2

On this day in 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt nominated Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. to the..
The 2026 OPPS Final Rule: Hospitals Now at a Decision Point Regarding Drug Acquisition Cost Survey The 2026 OPPS Final Rule: Hospitals Now at a Decision Point Regarding Drug Acquisition Cost Survey

The 2026 Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) final rule (the Final Rule), released by the..
Europe- UK FCA Looks to Accelerate Fund Tokenisation and Direct Dealing Europe- UK FCA Looks to Accelerate Fund Tokenisation and Direct Dealing

The FCA has published Consultation Paper CP25/28 with a view to accelerating the adoption of..
Weekly Bankruptcy Alert December 1, 2025 (For the Week Ending November 30, 2025) Weekly Bankruptcy Alert December 1, 2025 (For the Week Ending November 30, 2025)

Covering reported business bankruptcy filings in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Rhode..
Puerto Rico's Climate Suit Dismissal Exposes Stark Policy Limits to Extreme Climate Action Puerto Rico's Climate Suit Dismissal Exposes Stark Policy Limits to Extreme Climate Action

Recently, U.S. District Judge Silvia Carreño-Coll dismissed an amalgamation of climate lawsuits..
Can a Mississippi pastor challenge the constitutionality of a law that he was previously convicted.. Can a Mississippi pastor challenge the constitutionality of a law that he was previously convicted..

On Wednesday, Dec. 3, in Olivier v. City of Brandon, Mississippi, the Supreme Court will consider..
Pixel-Tracking gets its third stripe: Adidas learns CIPA isn’t Optional. Pixel-Tracking gets its third stripe: Adidas learns CIPA isn’t Optional.

The privacy world has been so busy with pixel-tracking that retail cases almost started to feel..
The CCPA and Automated Decision-Making Technologies (ADMT) The CCPA and Automated Decision-Making Technologies (ADMT)

As artificial intelligence (AI), particularly generative AI, becomes increasingly woven into our..
HBO Max Users’ Privacy Claims Divided Between Arbitration Providers HBO Max Users’ Privacy Claims Divided Between Arbitration Providers

A November 4, 2025, ruling in Brooks v. WarnerMedia Direct, LLC, offers a clear reminder for..
Gratitude- Continuing the Conversation Gratitude- Continuing the Conversation

Last week’s post gave me an opportunity to share my thoughts on how choosing to lead a business..
THE STATE OF AID: The Department of State’s $150 Million Agreement with Zipline International Inc... THE STATE OF AID: The Department of State’s $150 Million Agreement with Zipline International Inc...

On November 25, 2025, the Department of State announced an agreement of up to $150 million with..
Securing the Future- Tackling Automotive Material Challenges in a Changing World Securing the Future- Tackling Automotive Material Challenges in a Changing World

IntroductionIn today’s rapidly evolving automotive industry, the reliance on battery and other key..
Arbitration Acumen: Update on the Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration with Chris Alberti.. Arbitration Acumen: Update on the Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration with Chris Alberti..

On this episode of The Arbitration Acumen Podcast, J.P. Duffy and Chris Alberti discuss the Saudi..
Understanding the M&A Process Understanding the M&A Process

Buying or selling a business is one of the most significant milestones an entrepreneur will face...
ILPA Updates Capital Call & Distribution Template: Implications for GPs and LPs ILPA Updates Capital Call & Distribution Template: Implications for GPs and LPs

The Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA) has released an updated Capital Call &..
Court to hear arguments on faith-based pregnancy centers’ challenge to state subpoena Court to hear arguments on faith-based pregnancy centers’ challenge to state subpoena

The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Tuesday, Dec. 2, in a case brought by First Choice Women’s ..
All you ever wanted to know about the Supreme Court lottery All you ever wanted to know about the Supreme Court lottery

I’ve never been a fan of the lottery.  In fourth grade, I pooled together my chore money (a grand..
Understanding US Property Rights Law in Nashville Car Accidents Understanding US Property Rights Law in Nashville Car Accidents

Discover how property rights affect car accidents in Nashville and how Meyers Personal Injury Law..
New York Tax Court Approves Section 1031 “Drop & Swap” Transactions New York Tax Court Approves Section 1031 “Drop & Swap” Transactions

Earlier this year, a New York City Administrative Law Judge found that the taxpayers’ sale of a..