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FDIC proposes to replace Supervision Appeals Review Committee with an independent office

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The FDIC is proposing to replace its Supervision Appeals Review Committee (SARC) with an independent, standalone office, known as the Office of Supervisory Appeals (OSA). Under the proposal, the OSA would be the final level...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

EPA’s Office of Research and Development — Villain or Victim?

On July 18, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rolled out the “reorganization plan” for its Office of Research and Development (ORD). The stated goal of the plan is to reduce budget expenditures, improve...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Another Step Change for USDA’s GE Regs: APHIS Ceases NEPA Review of Petitions for Nonregulated Status

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced on July 9, 2025, that it will no longer conduct environmental analyses under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) when...more

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Water Carrier Statutes and Regulations - FMCSA Says "Goodbye" Through Regulatory Reforms

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Water carriers have a moment of clarity on the horizon. An area of conflict between legal jurisdiction and technical obligations is being settled through Trump Administration regulatory reforms....more

Wiley Rein LLP

[Podcast] What D.C. Gets Right (and Wrong) About Crypto

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In the latest episode of CryptoCounsel, Tim Hite – former House Financial Services Committee counsel and current Policy Director at Exodus – joins Frank and Isaac to unpack the evolution of crypto legislation on Capitol Hill....more

Perkins Coie

SAFE Sunscreen Standards Act: Bipartisan Push to Modernize U.S. Sunscreen Regulation

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On June 3, 2025, lawmakers introduced the Supporting Accessible, Flexible, and Effective (SAFE) Sunscreen Standards Act in the U.S. House of Representatives, aiming to bring U.S. sunscreen regulations in line with scientific...more

Robinson+Cole Health Law Diagnosis

Connecticut Budget Bill Includes Notable Changes to CON Laws

On June 30, 2025 Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed a bill implementing the state budget through June 30, 2027, Public Act No. 25-168 (PA-168).  PA-168, among other things, contains changes to the state’s Certificate of...more

Wiley Rein LLP

"One Big Beautiful Bill Act" Passes, Restoring FCC Auction Authority and Establishing Spectrum Pipeline

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The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) general authority to conduct spectrum auctions lapsed on March 9, 2023, leaving a core pillar of agency responsibility subject to ad-hoc, band-specific authorizations as...more

A&O Shearman

ICO issues guidance on the Data (Use and Access) Act

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On June 19 2025, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) published guidance on the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA), which received Royal Assent on the same day. The DUAA introduces significant changes to the UK data...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

FERC Temporarily Raises Cost Limits for Blanket Certificate Pipeline Projects to $61.65 Million

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On June 18, 2025, FERC temporarily raised the cost limits for blanket certificate natural gas pipeline projects constructed and placed into service by May 31, 2027, from $41 million to $61.65 million. Citing what it called a...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

What’s Going on with Human Cell and Tissue Products?

Since the publication of our article on what to expect for stem cell regulation under the new administration, we’ve been closely monitoring the administration’s enhanced focus on the same....more

Moore & Van Allen PLLC

The Desk: July Edition

We hope everyone has a relaxing, safe, and enjoyable Fourth of July. Despite some personnel changes at the CFTC, the current administration seems to be hitting its stride in terms of enforcement actions and regulatory...more

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UK regulators publish updated MoU on payment systems

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Bank of England, Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) and Prudential Regulation Authority have issued a joint statement announcing their revised memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the...more

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Updated PMPRB Guidelines expected in summer 2025 and NPDUIS releases ninth edition of the Meds Entry Watch Report

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In the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB)’s June 2025 NEWSletter, Acting Chairperson Anie Perrault confirms that the PMPRB plans on publishing its final Guidelines in summer 2025. This will mark the completion of...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Space Law, Regulation and Policy Update - June 2025

Good Afternoon! The past couple of weeks in space policy news have been dominated by defense headlines. In the U.S., a “czar” was appointed to oversee the Golden Dome project and the Pentagon began looking into alternative...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Fed announces that examination programs will no longer consider reputational risk

On June 23, the Fed announced it will no longer include reputational risk as a component of its examination programs in its supervision of banks. This move will align the Fed with the OCC, which made a similar announcement in...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Texas expands its banking commissioner’s powers into money services

On June 20, the governor of Texas signed into law HB 3805, expanding the Texas Department of Banking’s (TDB) enforcement powers over money services businesses. As stated in the state’s bill analysis, the TDB previously had...more

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ATF Allows Importation of Dual-Use Firearm Barrels, Irrespective of Previous Status or Configuration

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The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has issued Ruling 2025-1, which loosens ATF’s policy with respect to the importation of firearm barrels. Specifically, the agency will now allow the importation of...more

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A Lid on the Canna Worms? Congress Formally Pursues Prohibition of Intoxicating Hemp

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When Congress passed the 2018 Farm Bill, signed into law by President Trump in December 2018, the legislation aimed to support rural economies, promote the production of hemp-based materials such as fiber and grain, and open...more

Cozen O'Connor

FDA’s New Measures to Eliminate All Petroleum-Based Synthetic Dyes from Food

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On April 22, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a plan to phase out all petroleum-based synthetic dyes from the nation’s food supply. The plan is...more

MoFo Life Sciences

USPTO Discontinues Accelerated Examination Program in Favor of Expanding Track One Program

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On June 10, 2025, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced that, after nearly 20 years, it will be discontinuing its Accelerated Examination Program for utility applications on July 10, 2025. The...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Certificate of Need in West Virginia – Where We Stand | Spilman Thomas & Battle

Certificate of Need (CON) emerged as a central issue during West Virginia's recent legislative session, with substantial efforts to eliminate the system ultimately falling short. The CON reform has been a longstanding policy...more

Beveridge & Diamond PC

PHMSA Solicits Feedback on Regulatory Reform of Pipeline Safety Regulations

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) asking for stakeholder feedback on Pipeline Safety Regulations (PSR) that unduly burden the...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

President’s FY 2026 Budget Requests Would Eliminate CSB, Reorganize CPSC

President Trump’s fiscal year (FY) 2026 budget request for the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) states that the President’s budget proposes to eliminate funding for CSB as part of the Trump...more

Beveridge & Diamond PC

Department of Interior Requests Information on Regulatory Reform by June 20, 2025

The U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) issued a Request for Information (RFI) asking affected industries to identify existing Interior regulations that can be modified or repealed to support the Trump administration’s "energy...more

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