II-26 – Superbowl Concerns, Tax Reform/MeToo, Restrictive Covenant Crimes, and Expanded Religious Discrimination Theories
The CFPB on Aug. 26, 2025, issued a proposed rule to adopt a legal standard applicable to supervisory designation proceedings. Specifically, the CFPB is proposing to adopt a standard definition of "risks to consumers with...more
FinCEN’s announcement clearly reflected its sensitivity to industry concerns. It acknowledged that AML/CFT Rules “must be effectively tailored to the diverse business models and risk profiles of the investment adviser...more
While product importers were spending the summer poring over the Instructions for Reporting PFAS Under TSCA Section 8(a)(7) (May 2024), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was working on a Direct Final Rule and...more
EPA is poised to issue a final rule (the Rule) requiring stringent planning requirements for facilities with the potential for a “worst-case discharge” that could reasonably be expected to cause substantial harm to the...more
The IRS recently issued Proposed Regulations that clarify and update existing rules governing how and when forfeitures must be used in qualified defined contribution (e.g., 401(k)) and defined benefit retirement plans. ...more