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A Challenge to the Constitution for the Ocean? Understanding Trump’s Deep Sea Mining Executive Order

Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel on 5/30/2025

On April 24, 2025, President Trump signed a far-reaching executive order aimed at accelerating the development of deep-sea mining for critical minerals beneath both United States and international waters. Framed as a matter...more

Delaware Law Alert: Court of Chancery Orders Specific Performance in Acquisition of a Company Approaching Insolvency

Mayer Brown on 5/30/2025

On March 24, 2025, Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick of the Delaware Court of Chancery issued a post-trial opinion in Desktop Metal, Inc. v. Nano Dimension Ltd.,1 ordering the parties to comply with a merger agreement and close...more

New Class Certification Decision in App-Tracking Case Provides Critical Guidance for Businesses Facing Privacy Claims

Fisher Phillips on 5/30/2025

A California federal court just certified a significant class action involving allegations that a health-tracking app improperly shared sensitive health information with third parties without user consent. The court’s May 22...more

Antitrust Scrutiny of the ‘Big Three’ Asset Managers’ ESG Policies Heats Up

Cooley LLP on 5/30/2025

As noted in this WSJ article, the Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission recently raised concerns in a “joint statement of interest” that large asset managers – including the “Big Three” of BlackRock, Vanguard and...more

Health Headlines: May 2025

Goodwin on 5/30/2025

On May 14, 2025, Pennsylvania State Sen. Tim Kearney and State Rep. Lisa Borowski introduced legislation addressing private equity and corporate interests in healthcare. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is touting the companion...more

CFTC Staff Issue Interpretive Guidance on Cross-Border Definitions

Morrison & Foerster LLP on 5/30/2025

The CFTC staff have issued interpretative guidance regarding the application of cross-border definitions under the CFTC’s regulatory regimes covering swaps, foreign futures and foreign options transactions, and foreign boards...more

DOL Rescinds 2022 Guidance Cautioning Against 401(k) Plan Investments in Cryptocurrencies

Proskauer - Employee Benefits & Executive... on 5/30/2025

On May 28, 2025, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued Compliance Assistance Release No. 2025-01 which rescinds the DOL’s prior Compliance Assistance Release No. 2022-1 which had warned 401(k) plan fiduciaries against adding...more

Foley Automotive Update - May 2025 - 2

Foley & Lardner LLP on 5/30/2025

Foley & Lardner provided an overview for multinational companies regarding the most common False Claims Act risks that may arise from improper management of import operations. Visit Foley & Lardner’s Trump Administration...more

May 2025 Government Contracts Legal Update and Podcast

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani on 5/30/2025

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani presents the latest insights from our Government Contracts group, offering a comprehensive overview of recent significant decisions, regulatory changes, and essential updates for businesses...more

Compliance and AI: Using AI for Data Loss Prevention Systems with Vinay Goel

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist on 5/30/2025

What is the role of Artificial Intelligence in compliance? What about Machine Learning? Are you using ChatGPT? These questions are just three of the many we will explore in this cutting-edge podcast series, Compliance and AI,...more

Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O'Connor (5/28)

Cozen O'Connor on 5/30/2025

Big issues for Illinois legislative session’s final week include public transit, pension reform and Bears - “Illinois lawmakers head into the final days of their spring session this week looking for ways to close a...more

CFPB will kill Section 1033 Open Banking Rule

Ballard Spahr LLP on 5/29/2025

The CFPB is planning to repeal its Section 1033 Open Banking Rule, according to a filing in a federal lawsuit challenging the rule. On the same day the Final Rule was issued, the Banking Policy Institute (BPI) and Kentucky...more

Troutman Pepper Locke Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter – May 2025 # 4

Troutman Pepper Locke on 5/29/2025

To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal and state events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week....more

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act: An Initial Analysis of Key Tax Proposals

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 5/29/2025

On May 22, 2025, the House of Representatives passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Tax-related proposals contained in the OBBBA would extend or make permanent select corporate, international and individual tax...more

Private Equity Meets the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation: Five Key Takeaways at the Two-Year Mark

White & Case LLP on 5/29/2025

As we approach the second anniversary of the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR), we take stock of the latest statistics and offer practical insights for private equity (PE) sponsors. Drawing on our extensive experience...more

Data with destiny: European AI M&A heats up as the race for dominance intensifies

White & Case LLP on 5/29/2025

With industries embracing this evolving technology, Europe is determined not to be left behind, and dealmakers are paying close attention - Europe’s artificial intelligence industry is gaining traction but has struggled to...more

The Texas v. Blackrock ESG Case: The FTC and DOJ Have Entered the Chat

Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP on 5/29/2025

On May 22nd, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) filed a joint Statement of Interest in a case against several prominent asset managers brought last year by the Texas Attorney General. In...more

The Global Cross Border Privacy Rules – A new paradigm in data protection

Hogan Lovells on 5/29/2025

The launch of the Global Cross Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) and Privacy Rules for Processors (PRP) systems on June 2, 2025 offers a framework to manage increasingly difficult standards for global data privacy governance....more

PROFESSIONAL NEGLIGENCE?: Vonage Failed to Honor DNC Requests in a Manner Leading to TCPA Class Action New Lawsuit Claims

Troutman Amin LLP on 5/29/2025

So I was reviewing a $90+MM telecommunications services contract for a major brand yesterday. $90MM folks. The money in this industry is insane. But so are the stakes. Fail to set up your system right and face a TCPA class...more

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