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Court Denies Indian Tribe’s Injunction Request Pending Appeal in PACT Act Case

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We recently wrote about a federal case here and here involving key issues related to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (ATF) authority to enforce the Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking Act (PACT Act)...more

Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.

IP Hot Topic: Federal Circuit Leaves Open Questions Regarding Jurisdiction of Sanction Decisions

In an April IP Hot Topic, we noted that the Federal Circuit left open in RealTek Semiconductor Corp. v. ITC, Appeal, No. 23-1095 (March 18, 2025) the question whether a petitioner may avoid sanctions by simply terminating an...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Precious Metals Fraud Case Invites Challenges to CFTC's Antifraud Authority

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On July 21, 2025, in Commodity Futures Trading Commission et al. v. TMTE Inc et al., a Texas district court denied summary judgment to both the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and two individual defendants in a...more

Oliva Gibbs

Get back in your lane: North Dakota Supreme Court limits NDIC’s adjudicatory authority over saltwater gathering disputes

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In a rare rebuke of the North Dakota Industrial Commission (“NDIC”), the Supreme Court held that saltwater gathering is a post-production cost — and that the NDIC lacks authority to adjudicate disputes over such costs between...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Judge Starr’s Ruling in Metals.com Case Raises Jurisdictional Questions About CFTC Authority

A recent ruling by a Texas federal court adopts a narrow, textually driven reading of the Commodity Exchange Act, questioning whether gold and silver bullion are “commodities” within the statute’s scope....more

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Client Alert: Jurisdictional Win Shields Businesses From Texas State Securities Board Overreach

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The Texas State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) set aside an Emergency Cease Order issued by the Texas State Securities Board (TSSB) against Billionico Academy, Auratus, and related respondents in Texas State...more

Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC

New York State Attempts to Step in While National Labor Relations Boards Steps Back

Does the saying “when the cat is away, the mice will play” apply to labor law? Some states, including New York, seem to think so. With the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or the “Board”) currently lacking a quorum, New...more

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Referrals under Article 22 EUMR — Levels of information required to kick off the statutory deadline for referral by an NCA

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On 2 July 2025, the Court of Justice of the European Union (General Court) clarified that simply "informing" the authorities of a proposed concentration isn’t enough to kick off the 15-working-days time limit under which a...more

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The Right to Regulate: Kalshi, Federal Preemption, and the Fight for State Gaming Authority

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A lawsuit between KalshiEx LLC (Kalshi) and New Jersey state gaming regulators in the Third Circuit is testing the balance between federal commodities regulation and state authority regarding sports betting. Kalshi operates...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Navigating the Evolving Jurisdiction of the Court of Federal Claims Over OTA Agreements

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The U.S. Court of Federal Claims (COFC) recently addressed the scope of its jurisdiction over Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements in the case of Telesto Group, LLC v. United States, No. 1:24-cv-01784. The case...more

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Peer Review by Licentiates Only: Beware Health Care Service Plans!

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On February 19, 2025, the California Court of Appeal published a decision, Lin v. Board of Directors of PrimeCare Medical Network, Inc., 108 Cal.App.5th 1163, emphasizing California Business and Professions Code’s requirement...more

McGlinchey Stafford

Like A Good Neighbor…Not So Fast, Says 5th Circuit

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The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals gave a big win to the EPA when it upheld a Biden-era ozone ruling affecting Louisiana and Texas, but there was also a set-back for the EPA when the Court both upheld the ability of such...more

Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.

Gaming licensing in Anjouan

Regulatory amendments in several popular jurisdictions in the gaming industry have prompted many companies to look for other alternatives. One of the destinations that is generating growing interest is Anjouan – a relatively...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Petitioners Seek FERC Clarification Regarding Jurisdiction Over Proposed Storage-Based Transmission Project Between Puerto Rico...

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On February 10, 2025, Pluvia LLC (“Pluvia”) filed a petition for a declaratory order, asking FERC to clarify its jurisdiction to issue a preliminary permit for the construction, operation, and maintenance of transmission...more

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FTC Forges Ahead in Court Battle on FTC Act's Scope Over Nonprofit Institutions (And Loses)

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With much of the administrative state in turmoil, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) appears to be holding steady and continuing to litigate its current cases. We previously discussed the FTC’s lawsuit against Grand Canyon...more

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CFIUS Review of Real Estate Transactions: A Primer and Overview of Recent Updates

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On November 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Treasury (“the Treasury”), as chair of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (“CFIUS”), published a Final Rule expanding its authority to review certain...more

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New Court Ruling Clarifies Legal Boundaries for Offering of Foreign Investments in Israel

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The Tel Aviv District Court handed down an important ruling recently regulating the activities of entities distributing alternative investments in Israel. In many instances, the distribution activities are accompanied by...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Third Circuit Finds Statutory Trusts Are Subject to CFPB Jurisdiction

On Tuesday, the Third Circuit, handed down a decision in a case involving the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ("CFPB") and the National Collegiate Master Student Loan Trust ("NCMSL") that finds that statutory trusts used...more

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CFTC Lacks Jurisdiction Over TRS on ETFs and Custom Baskets

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In Short - The Situation: The civil action of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC") against Archegos Capital Management LP and its CFO is but one of many civil and criminal matters arising out of Archegos's...more

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Upper Tribunal Clarifies Limits on FCA’s Powers to Impose Single Firm Redress Schemes

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On 21 June 2023, the Upper Tribunal handed down its judgment in BlueCrest Capital Management (UK) LLP v The Financial Conduct Authority [2023] UKUT 00140 (TCC). The case considers both the Upper Tribunal’s jurisdiction to...more

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Subscribe Proposed Bicameral Legislation to Broaden FERC’s Enforcement Jurisdiction over Trading Energy Commodities

Earlier this month members of Congress jointly introduced the “Energy Consumer Protection Act of 2023,” with the intention of expanding the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (“FERC”) ability to address energy market...more

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California Expands State Agency Authority to Spur Clean Energy and Bolster Grid Reliability

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A controversial new law gives the California Energy Commission authority over clean energy projects and authorizes the Department of Water Resources to fund new energy sources and extend the life of existing power plants. ...more

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U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down CDC Eviction Moratorium

In a 6-3 Ruling, the United States Supreme Court struck down late yesterday the recent CDC nationwide eviction moratorium as overreaching by the CDC and exceeding its authority. In Alabama Association of Realtors, et al. v....more

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CDC Eviction Moratorium: The Final Word

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The United States Supreme Court nullified a nationwide residential eviction moratorium that has been in place for nearly a year. Alabama Association of Realtors v. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 594 U.S. ----...more

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U.S. Supreme Court Ends the Eviction Moratorium

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On August 26th, the Supreme Court ended the nationwide eviction moratorium that began in September, 2020, and was set to expire on October 3, 2021. In an unsigned majority opinion, the Court ruled that the CDC exceeded its...more

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