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Pennsylvania Perspective for Thursday, September 4, 2025

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Gov. Shapiro Navigates SEPTA Crisis Amid Budget Stalemate - Governor Josh Shapiro (D) is caught between House Democrats and Senate Republicans as he tries to secure long-term funding for SEPTA, which has already cut service...more

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Regulatory Update: FDA Takes Action on Concentrated Kratom-Derivative Products

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On July 29, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its recommendation to schedule 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH)—a concentrated byproduct of the kratom plant—under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA)....more

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Cozen Cities - August 20, 2025

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BOSTON—City Deploys Sensors to Combat Rat Infestations - Boston officials announced the implementation of a new rodent-tracking sensor system throughout the city to provide data on hotspots and measure the effectiveness of...more

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NAAG 2025 Presidential Initiative Summit: Building on Opioid Litigation Success to Tackle Evolving Drug Threats

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This year’s NAAG Presidential Initiative Summit held August 5-6, 2025 in Portsmouth, NH, was hosted by New Hampshire AG and NAAG President John Formella, brought together state AGs, law enforcement officials, federal...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Highlights from the 2025 NAAG Presidential Summit

In early August, the National Association of Attorneys General, led by its 2025 President, New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella, hosted the Presidential Initiative Summit in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. General...more

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DOJ Consumer Branch's End Leaves FDA Litigation Questions

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With the dissolution of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Consumer Protection Branch set to occur by Sept. 30, a vital question that remains to be fully answered is who will be responsible for litigation matters typically...more

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FDA Announces Plan to Restrict 7-OH Opioid Products

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On July 29, 2025, during a joint press conference, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency) recommended to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to classify 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) as a Schedule I...more

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Broad Street Brief: City Supports Small Businesses as Tax Break Ends

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City Offers Support for Small Businesses as Tax Exemption is Phased Out -Philadelphia is supporting small businesses through flexible payment plans, free tax assistance, and access to grants as it phases out a longstanding...more

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Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O'Connor (8/4)

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Aquifer protection, Chicago pension boost among more than 100 new laws- “Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday signed into law 124 of the 436 bills sent to him by lawmakers in the spring legislative session. The measures signed last...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

State AGs and Consumer Protection: What We Learned From … Nevada

In a recent webinar hosted by Kelley Drye, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford and Chief Deputy of Consumer Protection Mark Krueger shared valuable insights into best practices for engaging with the office, Nevada’s...more

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FinCEN's Cartel Crackdown on Three Mexican Financial Institutions: Implications for US Financial Transactions

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It just got much riskier to do business in Mexico. On June 25, 2025, the US Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a novel set of orders finding three financial institutions in...more

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Cozen Cities - July 23, 2025

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BOSTON—City’s First Office-to-Residential Conversion Project Begins -Construction has officially begun on Boston’s first office-to-residential apartment conversions. This effort is a part of a City pilot program aimed at...more

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Accessing Opioid Settlement Funds

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While federal funding for addiction treatment programs and research is being cut, more than $50 billion is being distributed to state and local programs from opioid-related lawsuits. There is great debate on the use of these...more

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The State AG Report – 07.17.2025

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Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: •Democratic AGs Oppose Washing Away Appliance Efficiency...more

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Bipartisan Coalition of AGs Secures $720 Million Settlement with Opioid Manufacturers

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Virginia AG Jason Miyares, along with a bipartisan coalition of eight other AGs, announced a $720 million settlement with eight opioid drug manufacturers to resolve allegations that they contributed to the opioid epidemic....more

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FinCEN Uses the FEND Off Fentanyl Act for First Time to Prohibit Funds Transfers with Three Mexican Financial Institutions

On June 25, 2025, FinCEN announced its first orders under the 2024 FEND Off Fentanyl Act, finding that three Mexican financial institutions—CIBanco S.A. Institución De Banca Multiple (“CIBanco"), Intercam Banco S.A.,...more

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The Record-Setting First National Health Care Fraud Takedown of the Second Trump Administration: What Stayed the Same and What is...

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On June 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”), together with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (“HHS OIG”) and other law enforcement partners, announced the results of the...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Midyear Momentum, July 2025 - FinCEN Uses the FEND Off Fentanyl Act for First Time To Prohibit Funds Transfers With Three Mexican...

On June 25, 2025, FinCEN announced its first orders under the 2024 FEND Off Fentanyl Act, finding that three Mexican financial institutions—CIBanco S.A. Institución De Banca Multiple (“CIBanco"), Intercam Banco S.A.,...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

[Webinar] Nevada Attorney General’s Office: Consumer Protection and Other Priorities - July 14th, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT

Join Kelley Drye for an important webinar, “Nevada Attorney General’s Office: Consumer Protection and Other Priorities.” This session will feature Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford and Chief Deputy of the Consumer...more

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Pennsylvania Perspective for Monday, July 7, 2025

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PA’s Lottery Allowed to Allocate More Money to Player Payouts- Lawmakers passed legislation last week aimed at raising millions of more dollars for senior citizens by allowing the Pennsylvania Lottery to funnel more funds...more

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DOJ Remains Focused on Domestic Health Care Fraud

The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently issued its annual Health Care Fraud Takedown results, announcing a record-breaking 324 defendants, including 96 doctors and licensed professionals, as well as more than $14.6 billion...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

FinCEN Designates Three Mexican Financial Institutions as Primary Money Laundering Concerns Linked to Opioid Trafficking

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On June 25, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) issued three orders designating CIBanco S.A., Intercam Banco S.A., and Vector Casa de Bolsa, S.A. de C.V. (collectively,...more

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DOJ Announces Record-Breaking National Health Care Fraud Takedown Against 324 Defendants with Over $14.6 Billion in Alleged Fraud

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The DOJ announced on June 30 an unprecedented Health Care Fraud Takedown resulting in criminal charges against 324 defendants (including 96 doctors, nurse practitioners, pharmacists and other licensed providers), with an...more

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FinCEN Invokes New 2313a Authority Against Three Mexican Financial Institutions

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On June 25, 2025, the U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued unprecedented orders under the newly enacted 21 U.S.C. § 2313a authority, targeting three Mexico-based financial institutions:...more

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The State AG Report – 06.26.2025

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Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: • All AGs Settle with Purdue Pharma over Opioid-Related...more

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