On August 7, the White House issued an Executive Order (EO) aimed at broadening Americans’ access to alternative asset investments within employer-sponsored defined-contribution retirement plans, such as 401(k) plans....more
8/19/2025
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On July 21, the US Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced a two-year postponement of the Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) Program and...more
8/4/2025
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On July 18, President Trump signed the GENIUS Act into law, marking a significant development in the regulation of digital assets and stablecoins in the United States....more
7/25/2025
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On March 12, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), via a No Action Letter, issued interpretive guidance clarifying what constitutes “reasonable steps” issuers can take to verify purchasers’ accredited investor...more
On January 17, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved Nasdaq’s proposed rule changes addressing companies that fail to meet the minimum bid price requirements of $1 per share and the subsequent delisting...more
Navigating the Complexities of Forced Labor Laws -
Last year, ArentFox Schiff’s (AFS) Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force published its first annual report to help multinational companies navigate the complexities of forced...more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has continued its crackdown on false and misleading “Made in USA” claims. Since finalizing the Made in the USA Labeling Rule in 2021, which authorizes the agency to levy civil penalties...more
Most fashion, beauty, and retail companies depend heavily on global supply chains to produce products sold in the United States, but with significant tariff increases looming and an unpredictable trade landscape, companies...more
12/6/2024
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