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Epstein Becker & Green

A Final Rule Bites the Dust, Part II: FDA Gives up on Regulating LDTs as Medical Devices

As the song goes, the Food and Drug Administration’s (“FDA’s”) 2024 Final Rule regulating laboratory-developed tests (“LDTs”) as medical devices (“Final Rule”), is not merely dead—it’s really most sincerely dead....more

DLA Piper

Time to Reassess The Definition of a Foreign Private Issuer?

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As discussed at an open meeting held on June 4, 2025, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission) published a concept release (Release) soliciting comments on whether to revise the definition of “foreign private...more

FordHarrison

U.S. Issues Travel Ban for Citizens from Certain Foreign Countries

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Real World Impact: President Trump’s travel ban on foreign nationals from certain countries could impact employers whose workforces and hiring plans include individuals from those countries....more

A&O Shearman

Crypto in and ESG out—DOL changes to 401(k) plan governance

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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced two significant changes to 401(k) plan investments, signaling an increase in latitude for fiduciaries who wish to make available cryptocurrency investments in their plans...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

A New Day for Syria: Trump Administration Relaxes Sanctions

On May 23, 2025, the Trump administration issued a general license (GL) significantly relaxing the patchwork of restrictions on Syria, long a jurisdiction subject to comprehensive sanctions. This regulatory action followed a...more

Littler

Policy Week in Review – June 2025

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U.S. Department of Labor Expands Opinion Letter Program  - In an effort to increase official guidance and provide compliance assistance to the regulated community, the U.S. Department of Labor expanded its opinion letter...more

A&O Shearman

The cyber-nuclear nexus: safeguarding clean energy

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Politicians’ and tech giants’ embrace of nuclear energy to power AI heightens the urgency to protect critical infrastructure from cyber threats....more

White & Case LLP

AI Watch: Global regulatory tracker - Italy (UPDATED)

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Currently, there are no specific laws, statutory rules, or regulations in Italy that directly regulate AI. As for all EU Member States, the EU AI Act will be Italy's central general and cross-sectoral AI legislation. However,...more

Akerman LLP - HR Defense

Trump’s New Travel Ban: What You Need to Know

President Donald Trump recently signed a proclamation reinstating and expanding the United States travel ban. The travel ban takes effect Monday, June 9, 2025, and as such, those affected by the ban should ensure they enter...more

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP

From Indiana to Disney Springs: Major Developments in Property Tax Law

In the last legislative session, the Indiana General Assembly introduced and passed significant changes to Indiana’s business personal property tax regime. The changes in Indiana’s SB 1, along with subsequent amendments from...more

Butler Snow LLP

Texas Legislature Adopts New Law Regarding Large Load Interconnection and Operation

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The 2025 Texas Legislature has adopted Senate Bill No. 6, which establishes new requirements applicable to interconnection and operation of large load projects (those over 75 MW demand). As of June 5th, the bill has not been...more

Jenner & Block

India Newsletter - June 2025

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Here are a few recent legal updates from US and UK of relevance to Indian clients...more

Dickinson Wright

Recent U.S. – China Tariff Tensions Spark Investigations by Chinese Authorities

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This spring, representatives from China’s Ministry of Commerce (“MOFCOM”) met with Walmart executives in China (“PRC”) to discuss allegations that Walmart had asked its Chinese suppliers to reduce prices or offer some sort of...more

A&O Shearman

The FCA’s revised Enforcement Guide: Key policy changes to be aware of

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has updated its Enforcement Guide, including its revised policy on when it will announce details of enforcement investigations. Following a consultation process that was subject to...more

Polsinelli

Blockchain+ Bi-Weekly; Highlights of the Last Two Weeks in Web3 Law: June 5, 2025

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The most important development of the last two weeks is likely the release of a revised bipartisan digital asset market structure bill in Congress, which now gives real momentum to the possibility of comprehensive...more

Robinson+Cole Environmental Law +

Supreme Court Decision Limits the Opportunity for NEPA to Derail Projects

The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent 8-0 ruling limited the scope of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the national environmental law that mandates federal agencies to assess the environmental effects of their proposed...more

White & Case LLP

Information regarding the antidumping and countervailing duty petitions on Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar from Algeria, Bulgaria,...

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On June 4, 2025, the Rebar Trade Action Coalition and its individual members (collectively, "Petitioner") filed antidumping duty ("ADD") petition and countervailing duty ("CVD") petitions on imports of steel concrete...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

No Man Is an Island: The Great Cannabis Debate

Most of the annual state legislative sessions have ended or are nearing an end, and it would be an understatement to say that the hemp industry has ever experienced a more widespread and seemingly coordinated effort to roll...more

Clark Hill PLC

In the Zone: Third Circuit Clarifies Reach of Title IX

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On May 29, 2025, in Oldham v. Pa. State University, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals held that the “zone of interest” test applies to Title IX claims. See No. 22-2056, 2025 WL 1524452 (3d Cir. 2025). The plaintiff, Jennifer...more

Torres Trade Law, PLLC

White House Announces Steel and Aluminum Tariff Increase to 50%

On June 3, 2025, President Trump signed a Proclamation increasing Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, including derivative articles, from 25% to 50% ad valorem. The increase follows the reinstatement and...more

Perkins Coie

Washington State Amends Equal Pay Law To Clarify Employer Requirements and Liability

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On May 20, 2025, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed into law Senate Bill 5408 to amend the state’s Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (EPOA). SB 5408 makes significant changes to the EPOA, including by clarifying the...more

White & Case LLP

SEC Concept Release Regarding Foreign Private Issuer Eligibility

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On June 4, 2025, following an open meeting of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Commission issued a concept release to solicit public comment on the definition of foreign private issuer ("FPI")....more

Moore & Van Allen PLLC

The Desk: June Edition

While there was some—albeit limited—Enforcement activity in May (click here for last month’s enforcement actions), in this month’s Round-Up we want to highlight some updates that suggest the Enforcement front may continue to...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

California Assembly Advances Bill to Permit Crypto Payments under DFAL

On June 2, the California State Assembly unanimously passed Assembly Bill 1180, which now moves to the California Senate for consideration. The bill would require the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI)...more

Pillsbury - Global Trade & Sanctions Law

Two Federal Courts Invalidate “Reciprocal” and Other Emergency Tariffs, But Relief Paused Pending Appeal

In a landmark decision, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) has ruled against President Trump’s imposition of tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). In its decision (involving two...more

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