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FDA Issues Proposed Rule Extending Compliance Date for Food Traceability Rule

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The United States Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) recently issued a proposed rule to extend the compliance date for the final rule “Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods” (the “Traceability...more

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Cyber Regulatory Harmonization: The Prospects and Potential Impacts of Current Efforts

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Companies in virtually every critical infrastructure sector have to navigate the maze of duplicative, inconsistent, and fragmented cybersecurity regulations imposed by federal and state governments. For example, as we have...more

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Report: U.S. Commerce Department Weighs New Patent Fee

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U.S. Commerce Department officials are considering whether to charge patent holders a new 1% to 5% patent fee that would be based on "overall patent value," The Wall Street Journal reported on July 28, 2025. There are no...more

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FDA and USDA Seek Feedback on Defining “Ultra-Processed Foods”

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On July 24, 2025, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a joint request for information (RFI) to gather information and data to help the agencies develop a uniform definition...more

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CFPB Withdraws Rule to Eliminate State Enforcement Notification Requirements

On July 21, the CFPB withdrew its plan to repeal rules that provide procedures for state officials to notify the Bureau before initiating enforcement actions under the Consumer Financial Protection Act (CFPA). The CFPB cited...more

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CMS Escalates Aggressive Rates Cut in Home Health Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule for CY 2026

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On June 30, 2025, CMS issued its annual Home Health Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule for Calendar Year (CY) 2026 (the Proposed Rule). The Proposed Rule continues the agency’s policy of using provisions of the...more

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Facilities Accessibility Standards on the Chopping Block at the Department of Energy

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The Department of Energy recently issued a fast-track proposed rule that would eliminate accessibility standards for facilities of recipients of federal funding under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.  Is ADA Title III...more

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OFCCP Proposes Changes to Complaint Forms

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The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) is proposing changes to the forms used to file complaints of employment discrimination by federal contractors and subcontractors. The proposed changes would remove...more

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OSHA Proposes Rule Excluding Inherently Risky Professional Activities from Scope of General Duty Clause

Last week, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Proposed Rule) to clarify the application of the General Duty Clause of the Occupational Safety and Health Act to...more

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Major Updates to Florida’s Rulemaking Process – What You Need to Know

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Effective July 1, 2025, Florida has significantly revised how state agencies develop and adopt regulations. These changes, enacted under Chapter 2025-189, Laws of Florida, aim to increase transparency, consistency, and public...more

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Health Care Week in Review | Congress Passes One Big Beautiful Bill Act; CMS Releases Proposed Payment Rules for ESRD and Home...

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Below is Alston & Bird’s Health Care Week in Review, which provides a synopsis of the latest news in health care regulations, notices, and guidance; federal legislation and congressional committee action; reports, studies,...more

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A Decade Later/A Review of Congressional Action, Environmental Protection Agency Rules, and Beneficial Use Opportunities for Coal...

The Subcommittee on Environment of the United States House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee held a June 26th Hearing titled: A Decade Later: A Review of Congressional Action, Environmental Protection...more

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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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OFCCP To Close All Prior Section 503 and VEVRAA Compliance Reviews Following Secretary of Labor Order Reviving Enforcement...

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In conjunction with the recent proposed rule changes to the Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 503) and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA) regulations, the Department of...more

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Government Sets Out Next Steps for UK Sustainability Reporting Framework

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The package of consultations covers UK Sustainability Reporting Standards, transition plans, and assurance of sustainability-related disclosures....more

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Wireless Roundup (July 2025)

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FCC Seeks Comment on Wireless 911 Location Accuracy Rules: In this Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) invites comment on proposed rules designed to...more

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OFCCP Unveils Regulation Changes Winding Down Federal Contractor Affirmative Action Mandates

The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has issued three proposed rules to implement President Trump’s Executive Order (EO) 14173, which revoked Executive Order 11246 and...more

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Cal/OSHA’s Significant Revisions to Proposed Workplace Violence Regulation Would Create More Obligations for More Employers

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The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health, better known as Cal/OSHA, has issued significant revisions to its proposed workplace violence regulation. The proposal provides needed clarity for employers but also...more

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Brasília em Pauta – Edição Nº 205

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Prezados e prezadas, O “Brasília em Pauta” é um boletim semanal preparado pela equipe de Contencioso de Brasília, contendo os principais casos a serem julgados pelo Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF), Superior Tribunal de...more

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Update—Senate Bill 6: A Texas Bill Impacting Large Load Development in ERCOT

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As previously reported, Senator Phil King and Senator Charles Schwertner introduced Texas Senate Bill 6 (SB6) in February 2025. After various amendments and updates, the bill has passed the Texas House and Senate and is now...more

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FAR Reform in Progress: Breaking Down the Latest Proposed Revisions

The FAR Council has been rolling out piecemeal revisions to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) as directed by executive order “Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement.” For background on the broader goals and...more

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Capital Markets Update – May 2025 One-Minute Reads

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ESMA releases proposed rules for regulation of ESG ratings providers On May 2, ESG Today reported that the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) under the...more

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DWR and Water Board Propose Key Updates to Desalination Policy Framework

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As climate variability and drought continue to challenge California’s water supply, the state is renewing its focus on seawater desalination as part of a diversified water portfolio. While only a handful of large-scale...more

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WDOE Proposes to Regulate PFAS in Certain Consumer Products

The Washington Department of Ecology (WDOE) issued a proposed rule on June 4, 2025, that would regulate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in certain consumer products. Beginning January 1, 2027, the proposed rule...more

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Defra Calls for Comments on Indicative Lists for LC-PFCAs, Their Salts, and Related Compounds

On June 2, 2025, the United Kingdom (UK) Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) requested comment on a draft indicative list for long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids (LC-PFCA), their salts, and related...more

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