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Key Takeaways - - The European Commission published its Code of Practice for General-Purpose AI (GPAI) Models on July 10, 2025, following three draft versions and just weeks before the first AI Act obligations take effect....more
In recent comments, Commissioner Holyoak signaled that the Federal Trade Commission will prioritize enforcement of the Protecting Americans’ Data from Foreign Adversaries Act (PADFAA), a law that empowers the FTC to police...more
Welcome to your weekly update from the A&O Shearman Pensions team, covering all the latest legal and regulatory developments in the world of workplace pensions. Mansion House speech - The chancellor gave her second...more
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently announced the withdrawal of several Biden-era regulations, including a proposed rule that would have required a broad range of platforms and financial intermediaries (such...more
On July 10, 2025, in the name of embracing “radical transparency,” the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) announced that it was publishing more than 200 complete response letters (“CRLs”) issued in response to drug and...more
“It’s just a giveaway. What could go wrong?” You’d be surprised. A fun marketing initiative can quickly become a legal headache. Behind every good sweepstakes is a legal minefield—one that many brands don’t recognize...more
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has published seven pages of FAQs on California’s corporate greenhouse gas reporting and climate-related financial risk disclosure programs. These disclosure requirements are...more
On June 22, 2025, Texas enacted the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (“TRAIGA”), putting it at the forefront of state-level AI regulation in the United States. TRAIGA becomes effective January 1, 2026....more
Organizational conflicts of interest (OCIs) continue to be a critical compliance risk in the federal contracting landscape. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) mandates that contracting officers “avoid, neutralize, or...more
A cautionary tale for employers. EDITOR’S NOTE: Our Affirmative Action Alert blog has been re-titled EEO Compliance Dispatch. Many companies proactively analyze employee compensation to ensure that any disparities...more
As described in an earlier alert, the Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced a 90-day pause in enforcement of the "Bulk Data Rule" for entities engaging in good faith compliance. That 90-day grace period ends on July...more
In the world of outside business activity (OBA) disclosure, many FINRA enforcement actions center on whether a registered person gave, or did not give, prior written notice of those activities to their member firm. These...more
Introduction: The Global Race Towards AI Governance Takes Different Paths- As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform global markets, the European Union and the United States are advancing regulatory...more
The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) announced the approval of updates made to the Certificate Pertaining to Foreign Interests, or Standard Form (SF) 328, on May 7, 2025. This revised form requires more...more
Environmental General Counsel (“EGC”) Founder and Principal Catherine W. Johnson recently interviewed Ferruccio Bongiorni, Founder and Managing Director of Studio Bongiorni located in Milan, Italy, about sustainability issues...more
On March 19, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a new FAQ response1 that softens prior guidance on the use of gross and net performance in advertisements. The new FAQs (the New Guidance) reduce the burden of...more
Who may be interested: Exchange-Traded Funds, Registered Funds and their Investment Advisers - Quick Take: The Staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Division of Investment Management publicly issued a...more
Welcome to “Compliance Tip of the Day,” the podcast where we bring you daily insights and practical advice on navigating the ever-evolving landscape of compliance and regulatory requirements. Whether you’re a seasoned...more
On February 25th, 2025, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (“CFTC”) Division of Enforcement (“Division”) issued a long-awaited advisory (the “Advisory”) regarding its evaluation of how a company’s or individual’s...more
There has been a lot of conjecture that the SEC may become friendlier to registrants because of the new administration. Given the SEC’s mandate to protect the investing public, however, we do not expect SEC examiners to...more
Colorado made history in May 2024 when it became the first state to adopt a comprehensive artificial intelligence (AI) consumer protection law. This landmark legislation has inspired other states, including Virginia, to...more
On Sept. 24, 2024, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 919, the California Franchise Broker Law, into law. Officially titled the “Franchise Investment Law: Franchise Brokers,” the California Franchise Broker Law...more
In today’s polarized and politically charged climate, few topics spark as much debate as ESG. Once a niche concern limited to green investors and idealistic board members, ESG has evolved into a mainstream business priority....more
On 14 January 2025, during her State of the State Address (the Address), New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a new proposal aimed at supporting workers displaced by artificial intelligence (AI). This proposal would...more