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Dubai introduces a new law for the protection of the emblems of the Emirate of Dubai and the Government of Dubai.

The New Dubai Emblem Law (Law No. (1) of 2025) was implemented by the government of Dubai to regulate the use of emblems for the Emirate of Dubai and the government of Dubai. The new law repealed the previous law, Law No....more

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Supreme Court’s Cert Denials Pave Way for Surge in Environmental Citizen Suits

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In a significant victory for environmental advocacy groups, the Supreme Court’s refusal on June 30, 2025 to grant certiorari in two pivotal cases (Port of Tacoma, et al. v. Puget Soundkeeper Alliance and ExxonMobil Corp., et...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

European Accessibility Act Goes Live

As of June 28, 2025, enforcement of the European Accessibility Act (EAA or the Act) can officially begin, marking a significant milestone for digital accessibility in the European Union (EU). The EAA establishes comprehensive...more

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DOJ Antitrust Implements Whistleblower Incentive

On July 8, the Antitrust Division of the United States Justice Department (“DOJ Antitrust”) announced a Whistleblowers Rewards Program (“Program”) in partnership with another member of the Procurement Collusion Strike Force,...more

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Navigating Stark Law and the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) in 2025: A Snapshot Guide for Medical Practices

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In today’s healthcare environment, compliance with federal regulations is more than a legal necessity—it’s a cornerstone of ethical and sustainable practice management. Two of the most critical laws that medical practices...more

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Department of Justice Launches Program to Reward Antitrust Whistleblowers with Shares of Criminal Fines

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On July 8, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice, Antitrust Division (“Antitrust Division”) announced a new “Whistleblower Rewards Program” to incentivize individuals to report criminal antitrust violations and related...more

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Texas Enacts Responsible AI Governance Act: What Companies Need to Know

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Governor Greg Abbott signed HB 149, the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (TRAIGA), into law on June 22, 2025. With its passage, Texas becomes the third state to adopt a comprehensive AI law. Notably,...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

NIS 2: Strengthening Europe’s Cyber Defenses

European cybersecurity risk management and reporting obligations have received a substantial facelift. The Directive (EU) 2022/2555 on measures for a high common level of cybersecurity across the EU (“NIS 2”) became effective...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

AI regulation Texas-style: The Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act

The Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (TRAIGA), which was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 22, 2025, and is effective January 1, 2026, establishes a framework for regulating the...more

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Navigating TRAIGA: Texas’s New AI Compliance Framework

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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

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Text Messaging and The Campaign Registry

By now, many businesses are familiar with The Campaign Registry (or “TCR”). The Campaign Registry was created as a collaboration between major United States mobile telecommunications carriers to address the growing issue of...more

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UK Cross-Government Review of Sanctions Implementation and Enforcement

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On 15 May 2025, the UK government published a policy paper summarising findings from a cross-government review of sanctions implementation and enforcement. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office led the review in...more

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Q and A With A Former OSHA Assistant Area Director

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Today, OSHA Chronicle (“OC”) sits down with safety and health consultant John Bednarik (“JB”). OC: Hi John. To start, can you share your safety and health background with our readers? JB: Of course. Prior to starting my...more

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UAE Implements Sweeping Competition Law Reforms with Mandatory Pre-Merger Notifications

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has implemented a significant reform of its competition law framework through Federal Decree-Law No. 36 of 2023, with key implementing provisions brought into effect by Cabinet Ministerial...more

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Transatlantic AI Governance – Strategic Implications for U.S. — EU Compliance

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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

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Have You Done Your Part to Comply with Part 2 Changes?

Important changes are coming to 42 CFR Part 2 (Part 2), which deals with the confidentiality of patients’ substance use disorder (SUD) records. On April 16, 2024, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published...more

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Treasury Department Will Not Enforce Corporate Transparency Act Against U.S. Businesses

After months of uncertainty, legal challenges, and changing deadlines under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), the Treasury Department issued a press release on March 2, 2025, stating that it would not enforce any...more

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PAGA Reform Benefits Proactive Employers

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In 2024, California reformed its Private Attorneys General Act (“PAGA”) for the first time in the statute’s two-decade history. The reforms were less drastic than some had hoped, but they afford employers new avenues for...more

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Client Alert: Mandatory CTA Compliance Returns – What You Need to Know

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On February 17, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas lifted the last remaining nationwide injunction against enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) previously issued in Smith v. US...more

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FinCEN Gets Green Light from Texas Court to Enforce the Corporate Transparency Act

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The courts have spoken, and the last nationwide injunction has fallen. FinCEN has a green light to enforce the Corporate Transparency Act, and the federal agency has set a new deadline in March for companies to report....more

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Illinois Pay Transparency Requirements Arrive

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New pay transparency requirements took effect January 1, 2025, in Illinois. Under amendments to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 (the Act), employers must now include in any job posting for covered roles the...more

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Alberta’s Insurance Regulators Tighten Registration Requirements for Motor Vehicle and Equipment Dealers Offering Warranties,...

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On December 19, 2024, the Alberta Superintendent of Insurance published a revised version of Bulletin 05-2024 (“Superintendent’s Bulletin”) on the treatment of motor vehicle warranty contracts, dealership loyalty programs and...more

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Wastewater Enforcement: Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality and City of Jasper Enter...

The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality (“DEQ”) and City of Jasper, Arkansas entered into a December 4th Consent Administrative Order (“CAO”) addressing alleged violations of a...more

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The Québec Consumer Protection Act: New Administrative Monetary Penalties and Increased Fines Now in Effect

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Over the past few years, the Québec government has shown a renewed interest in establishing robust protections for consumers within the province. As part of this project, Bill 29, An Act to protect consumers from planned...more

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Second Trump Administration: Environmental Integrity Project Report Predicts Drop in U.S. Environmental Protection Agency...

The Environmental Integrity Project (“EIP”) issued a December 16th report titled: EPA Enforcement Could Drop Sharply in Second Trump Administration, After Improvements Under Biden (“Report”)....more

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