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The EU’s New Cybersecurity Law for the Space Sector

On 25 June 2025, the European Commission announced its proposal for a “Space Act” that would introduce a new regulatory framework for EU space activities. The proposed framework includes cyber-resilience obligations for EU...more

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Anesthesia in North Carolina Dentistry: Safety, Regulation, and Future Trends

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The administration of anesthesia in dental offices across North Carolina is under heightened scrutiny. A series of tragic patient deaths, public advocacy, and legislative interest have prompted the North Carolina State Board...more

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Texas Cannabis Legalization: What the SB 3 Veto Means for Hemp Businesses - UPDATED

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What is Texas Senate Bill 3? As it stands, current Texas law permits hemp-derived products with less than 0.3% THC content, which are widely available at more than 8,000 locations throughout the state. In comparison to a...more

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EU Space Act: What In-House Counsel Need to Know About the Potential Regulatory Framework for Space Activities in Europe

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On June 25, 2025, the European Commission published the long-anticipated draft EU Space Act (“Act”), a potentially landmark regulation that will apply to both EU and non-EU operators providing space services in Europe. The...more

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Texas Lassos Foreign Investment Regulation with Real Property Restrictions and Proposed “Texas Committee on Foreign Investment” -...

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The Texas Legislature was active this Session in proposing and passing bills that seek to restrict foreign ownership of real estate and businesses in Texas. Before this session, Texas did not have state-level restrictions on...more

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California Looks to Crack Down on Algorithmic Pricing and Clarify Antitrust Pleading Standards

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The California State Assembly recently unveiled legislation (“AB 325”) designed to strengthen California antitrust enforcement in two ways. First, the proposed statute would impose heavy restrictions on — and under some...more

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China Monthly Antitrust Update: June 2025

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This monthly report outlines key developments in China’s antitrust sector for June. The following events merit special attention: SAMR Seeks Comments on Provisions for Curbing Acts of Abusing Administrative Power to Eliminate...more

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South Korea Re-enters the Race for Asia’s First Mandatory Human Rights Due Diligence Law

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On June 13, Representative Jung Tae-ho re-introduced the “Legislative Bill for the Act on the Protection of Human Rights and the Environment for Sustainable Business Management,” also known as the Corporate Human Rights and...more

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EU Reaches a Deal on Rules for Swifter Cross-Border GDPR Enforcement

On June 16, 2025, the Council of the EU (Council) and the European Parliament (EP) reached an agreement on a new regulation (the Draft Regulation) to enhance enforcement of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The...more

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Digital Asset Market Clarity Act: The Increasing Role of the CFTC in Regulating Crypto Markets

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Representative French Hill (R-AR), Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, introduced the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (Clarity Act) along with five Republican and three Democratic co-sponsors. The Clarity Act...more

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Louisiana Governor Vetoes Legislation That Would Have Banned Social Casino Sweepstakes Games 

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry (R) vetoed legislation that would have banned websites from conducting sweepstakes games that some say violate online gambling laws. Senate Bill 181, which was passed by the Louisiana State...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s Proposed Moratorium on State AI Legislation: What Healthcare Organizations Should Know

Congress is weighing a sweeping proposal that could significantly reshape how artificial intelligence (AI) is regulated across the United States. At the end of May, the United States House of Representatives passed, by a vote...more

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AI Watch: Global regulatory tracker - Spain

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Spain pioneers AI governance with Europe's first AI regulator (AESIA), an already active regulatory sandbox, and a draft national AI law implementing the EU AI Act. Laws/Regulations directly regulating AI (the “AI...more

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AI Watch: Global regulatory tracker - Czech Republic

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The successful implementation of the EU AI Act into national law is the primary focus for the Czech Republic, with its National AI Strategy and the AI Implementation Plan being the main policy documents. Laws/Regulations...more

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AI Watch: Global regulatory tracker - Italy (UPDATED)

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Currently, there are no specific laws, statutory rules, or regulations in Italy that directly regulate AI. As for all EU Member States, the EU AI Act will be Italy's central general and cross-sectoral AI legislation. However,...more

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NJ Bill Broadly Banning Non-Competes + No-Poach Agreements Would Impact Employers Immediately

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The New Jersey Legislature is considering a bill (S4385/A5708) banning non-compete clauses, with limited exceptions, and prohibiting no-poach agreements between employers and workers. Appearing to take a page from the now...more

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Will the OFCCP be relegated to the dustbin of history?

DOL proposes to eliminate agency. The U.S. Department of Labor released its proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026, which runs from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. The budget proposal is the agency’s request to...more

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Are Non-Compete Agreements Banned in Texas?

Last year in April, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published a rule to ban most non-compete agreements nationwide. Within hours the rule was challenged in courts across the country, and after months of federal litigation...more

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NY Fights FAIR to Expand State Consumer Protection Law

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New York AG Letitia James announced her support for passage of the Fostering Affordability and Integrity through Reasonable Business Practices (FAIR) Business Practices Act. The Act would expand the state’s consumer...more

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Proposed Bill from Joint Cannabis Committee Would Adopt Meaningful Reforms to Struggling Mass. Cannabis Industry

Nearly nine years after voters authorized the regulated sale of adult use cannabis in Massachusetts, the Joint Cannabis Committee is addressing the challenges (and that’s an understatement) the industry is facing with a very...more

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Exploring California’s Proposed AI Bill

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California lawmakers have proposed new legislation to reshape the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace. While this bill aims to protect workers, employers have expressed concerns about how it might...more

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AI Watch: Global regulatory tracker - Germany

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Germany evaluates AI-specific legislation needs and actively engages in international initiatives. Laws/Regulations directly regulating AI (the “AI Regulations”) Currently, with the exception of minor references to AI in...more

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Transatlantic AI Governance – Strategic Implications for U.S. — EU Compliance

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Introduction: The Global Race Towards AI Governance Takes Different Paths- As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform global markets, the European Union and the United States are advancing regulatory...more

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California Antitrust Laws May Get Even Tougher Than U.S. Law

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California antitrust laws may be on the verge of a major transformation, with proposed changes that could significantly impact how businesses operate in the state, particularly in the digital sphere. ​At the request of the...more

McCarter & English, LLP

Recent Trends in State Antitrust Enforcement

State attorneys general (state AGs) are expected to ramp up antitrust enforcement. Some would argue that enforcement is an effort to fill a perceived gap left by the Trump administration, but state AGs have been signaling...more

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