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VA Winding Down VASP Program

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As previously reported, last year the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) launched a Veterans Affairs Servicing Purchase (VASP) program, which VA characterized as a “last-resort tool” for VA home loan borrowers facing...more

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A Look at Anticipated ITAR Rulemaking Developments for 2025

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The U.S. Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) has unveiled an ambitious regulatory agenda for 2025, with 14 planned actions that will significantly revise the International Traffic in Arms...more

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DOJ and CFPB Remind Institutions of Rate Protections for Servicemembers

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The Servicemember Civil Relief Act limits the amount of interest that may be charged on certain financial obligations that were incurred before military service began to no more than 6% percent per year, including most fees...more

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COVID-19: FINRA Addresses U.S. Broker-Dealer Preparedness and Regulatory Relief in Regulatory Notice 20-08

On March 9, 2020, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) published Regulatory Notice 20-08 (Notice) with respect to business continuity planning in connection with the recent coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. ...more

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Department of Defense Reverts to Prior Position on MLA Interpretive Rule Q&A #2 Regarding Motor Vehicle and Personal Property...

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In a new interpretive rule published on February 28, 2020, the Department of Defense (DoD) has announced that it is withdrawing guidance previously issued in its December 14, 2017 Interpretive Rule, Q&A #2, governing motor...more

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SEC Chair Comments on Investor Advisory Committee Priorities

Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Jay Clayton gave opening remarks in connection with the Investor Advisory Committee meeting. The Committee’s meeting agenda includes a discussion of whether and how investors use...more

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Department of Labor’s New Guidance Helps Employers of Uniformed Service Members Manage Pension Obligations

The Department of Labor’s Veterans Employment and Training Services (“VETS”) issued a new fact sheet (“Fact Sheet”) to help employers better manage their pension obligations under the Uniform Services Employment and...more

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FTC issues final rule on free credit monitoring service for military

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The FTC has issued a final rule to implement a 2018 amendment to the FCRA made by the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act that requires nationwide consumer reporting agencies  (CRAs) to provide...more

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FDA and DoD strengthen collaboration for medical products with military applications that could also be expanded to the general...

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On November 2, FDA and the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Office of Health Affairs signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that formally establishes the framework under which the DoD and FDA will implement Public Law...more

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