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DLT Pilot Regime: ESMA Report Highlights Legal Hurdles and Regulatory Next Steps

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On 25 June 2025, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published its first comprehensive review of the Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) Pilot Regime, a regulatory sandbox designed to test blockchain-based...more

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How the Big Beautiful Bill Will Impact Your Employee Benefits and Compensation Strategy

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The Big Beautiful Bill, signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025, spans nearly 900 pages and touches numerous aspects of federal policy. Nestled within this lengthy legislation are employee benefits provisions that...more

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ESMA report proposes amendments to DLT pilot regime for permanent adoption

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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a report, accompanied by a press release, on the functioning and review of the Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) pilot regime. The DLT pilot regime allows...more

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DOE’s office of Nuclear Energy issues request for application for Reactor Pilot Program

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On June 18, 2025 the Department of Energy (“DOE”) issued a Request for Application (“RFA”) for a Reactor Pilot Program to construct and operate advanced nuclear reactors outside of the National Laboratories. This program is...more

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President Trump issues Executive Orders to promote the development of Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Supersonic Flight

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A recent set of aviation related Executive Orders aim to promote the commercial development of unmanned aircraft systems (“UAS”) and supersonic flight in the United States by reducing regulatory burden and providing...more

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Results of The Deferred Subject Matter Eligibility Response Pilot Program

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On June 18, 2025, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) hosted an informational call to share the results of a study on the Deferred Subject Matter Eligibility (DSMER) Pilot Program, three years after its...more

Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC

What Landlords Need to Know About Voluntary Rent Reporting Statutes

Voluntary rent reporting — a process by which tenants can ask landlords to report positive rental payment information to nationwide consumer reporting agencies to help such tenants build their credit — is gaining traction...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

FDA Commissioner Launches Pilot Program To Speed Review of Certain Drugs

On June 17, 2025, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Marty Makary announced that the agency is creating a new pilot program called the Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher (CNPV). The program is intended...more

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CFIUS Announces Fast Track Pilot Program: How Foreign Investors Can Take Advantage

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The Department of Treasury announced a forthcoming Fast Track Pilot Program where foreign investors can register to streamline compliance with the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). The goal of the...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

The CFIUS “Fast-Track” Pilot Program: Why You (Probably) Can Ignore This Space

On May 8, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) announced that it will create a “fast-track pilot program” for certain foreign investors. The stated goal of the program is to streamline investment reviews by...more

Hogan Lovells

USDA Approves First State Waivers to Restrict SNAP Purchases

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved three state waiver requests to amend the statutory definition of food eligible for purchase under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). On May 19, 2025,...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Reforming Nuclear Reactor Testing at the Department of Energy (Trump EO Tracker)

Directs the Department of Energy to reform national lab processes and establish a pilot program to approve at least three advanced reactor test sites outside the labs, with operations targeted by July 4, 2026. Requires...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

CFIUS Announces Fast Track Pilot Program for Certain Investors

On May 8, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) announced plans to establish a “fast-track” review process for the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). This initiative implements a key...more

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Breaking Barriers: China’s New IDC Open-Up Opportunities for Foreign Investors

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The demand for data centers is skyrocketing in the era of digital transformation, driven by the growth of cloud computing and AI technologies. Historically, China has tightly restricted or even barred foreign investment in...more

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DOJ Criminal Division Updates (Part 2): Department of Justice Updates its Corporate Criminal Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program

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On August 1, 2024, the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Criminal Division launched a three-year Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program (the “Pilot Program”). (See Part 1 and Part 3 of this series for more information.) The...more

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Piloting a "Fast Track" at CFIUS: New Process for Foreign Investors Expected Soon

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On May 8, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, which leads the interagency Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), announced plans to establish a fast-track process for foreign investors, including...more

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U.S. Treasury announces fast track pilot program for foreign investment reviews

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Key takeaways U.S. Treasury to establish a “fast track” foreign investment review process. It will include a “Known Investor” portal that allows the submission of information in advance of filing with Committee on Foreign...more

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Treasury Department Announces Fast-Track Pilot Program for Foreign Investors

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The U.S. Department of the Treasury on May 8, 2025, announced its intent to launch a fast-track process to facilitate greater investment from allied and partner sources. The process will include the launch of a "Known...more

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Legal Update for Special Education Law – Updates from the Pennsylvania Department of Education - May 2025

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A New Initiative to Support Transition from Early Intervention to Kindergarten - The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) jointly launched a new initiative known...more

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The BMA invites proposals to test Embedded Supervision in DeFi

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The Bermuda Monetary Authority ("BMA") has issued an invite for proposals from voluntary participants to take part in a pilot project aimed at testing Embedded Supervision practices within the context of DeFi. Embedded...more

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New York Note: City Legislation, Cap-and-Invest, Swim Lessons

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Last Wednesday, the NYC Council convened a Stated meeting, where they passed and introduced multiple pieces of legislation. The Council passed a package regarding sidewalk shed management, and voted to establish a sleep apnea...more

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Maryland Franchise Reform Act Introduced

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On January 31, 2025, Delegate Marc Korman of Montgomery County introduced Maryland House of Delegates Bill 992, entitled the Franchise Reform Act, which would make the first significant changes to the Maryland Franchise...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Marques de commerce : Des preuves d’emploi désormais exigées sous peine de radiation

Le registraire des marques de commerce (le « registraire ») peut désormais exiger des propriétaires de marques de commerce déposées auprès de l’Office de la propriété intellectuelle du Canada qu’ils présentent des preuves...more

Cohen & Gresser LLP

New Year, New Sheriff in Town: Anticipated SDNY Priorities Under Jay Clayton

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A new presidential administration means turnover in top leadership roles throughout the government. Jay Clayton, President Trump’s pick to lead the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York (“SDNY” or the...more

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New Administration Outlook: SEC Announces Creation of Crypto Task Force

On January 21, 2025, Acting SEC Chairman Mark Uyeda announced the creation of a crypto Task Force dedicated to developing a "comprehensive and clear regulatory framework for crypto assets." Acting Chairman Uyeda tasked...more

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