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Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Looking Ahead on Debanking Sweep-Up

Continuing its rapid pace of Executive Orders (EOs), the Trump Administration recently unveiled an Executive Order designed to prevent so-called "debanking," a practice whereby financial institutions refuse to serve clients...more

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2025 HSR Trends: What We've Seen, Where We're Headed

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From shifting leadership to evolving regulatory priorities, the landscape surrounding Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) filings has never been more dynamic. This infographic highlights key patterns from 2016 to 2025 — including filing...more

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Cybersecurity and the FCA: Illumina Signals "No Breach" Enforcement Risks

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A $9.8 million False Claims Act (FCA) settlement between Illumina Inc. and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is unique among cybersecurity enforcement actions because it didn’t result from a data breach, but, according to...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Tornado Cash Jury Deadlocked on Most Serious Charges, but Convicted Founder Roman Storm on Conspiracy to Operate an Unlicensed...

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On August 6th, 2025, following a four-week trial, a jury found Roman Storm, the founder of a crypto mixing service called Tornado Cash, guilty of conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money transmitting business. The jury was...more

A&O Shearman

Ninth Circuit Dissolves Arrangement Between Rival Vegas Newspapers as Illegal

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On August 4, 2025, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit sided with the Las Vegas Review-Journal (“Defendants”) in antitrust litigation with rival Las Vegas newspaper the Las Vegas Sun, Inc. (“Plaintiff”),...more

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Tariffs Meet COSO: A Two-Way Street to Risk & Opportunity Management

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In today’s global trade environment, tariffs have become a company-wide concern—impacting legal, compliance, finance, and operations alike. This article introduces how the COSO Internal Control Framework can serve as a...more

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Navigating the DOJ's Final Rule on Bulk Sensitive Data Transactions: Data Security Program Insights and Compliance

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On Feb. 28, 2024, President Biden issued Executive Order 14117, titled “Preventing Access to Americans' Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and United States Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern.” This executive order...more

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Businesses Must Be Ready for Additional October Compliance Obligations under the DOJ’s Bulk Data Transfer Rule when Interacting...

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On April 8, 2025, the Bulk Data Transfer Rule went into effect. It became enforceable on July 8, 2025; however, many of the technical enforcement obligations under the Bulk Data Transfer Rule become enforceable on October 6,...more

Cozen O'Connor

Debanking: August 2025 Federal Crackdown Signals New Compliance Imperative

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The rules around account closures and denials of banking services are shifting quickly. Earlier this month, President Trump issued an executive order taking aim at what he describes as “politicized or unlawful debanking.” The...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Another FCA Cybersecurity Settlements Highlight DOJ’s Enforcement Priorities

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The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced another settlement agreement showing that DOJ continues to prioritize cybersecurity enforcement under the False Claims Act (FCA). According to the press...more

Redgrave LLP

Adapting to and Getting Ahead of Changes in Antitrust and Other Regulatory Demands in 2025 and Beyond

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Seismic shifts in the legal and regulatory landscape are underway, driven by evolving federal policy, shifting state priorities, and the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies. These...more

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HSR Filings Rise in July 2025 as Compliance and Cybersecurity Move to the Forefront of M&A

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Through July 2025, corporate M&A activity in the United States continues to reflect disciplined execution amid evolving economic signals. Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) premerger notification filings reached 1,699 transactions for...more

Harris Beach Murtha PLLC

DOJ Clarifies “Unlawful” DEI in a New Guidance Memo

In a Guidance Memo recently issued to all federal agencies, Attorney General Pamela Bondi clarified what the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) considers “unlawful” DEI, as referenced in the Joint Guidance the DOJ and Equal...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

Huge Export Penalty for U.S. Technology Company

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On July 28, various arms of the U.S. government announced concurrent export enforcement resolutions involving Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (Cadence), a California-based software and technology firm. Cadence will pay over $140...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

The Future of DEI Programs for Private Employers: DEI-D in the Water?

Following a number of 2025 executive orders and combined guidance from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Department of Justice (DOJ) targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, a July 29,...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Executive Order Targets Debanking and Calls for Review of Financial Institution Practices

- What is new: President Trump has signed an executive order targeting “debanking.” - Why it matters: The executive order represents a significant escalation and increased enforcement risk to financial institutions due to...more

Warner Norcross + Judd

Avoid the October Surprise: What You Need to Know About DOJ’s New Data Security Program

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The Department of Justice’s (“DOJ”) Data Security Program (“the Program”, 28 C.F.R. Part 202) went into effect on April 8 with a 90-day period of limited enforcement. With DOJ now expecting full compliance, with additional...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Compliance into the Weeds: Two Cyber Security Cases for the Compliance Professional

The award winning, Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast which takes a deep dive into a compliance related topic, literally going into the weeds to more fully explore a subject. Looking for some hard-hitting...more

Butler Snow LLP

Executive Order on Debanking and What It Means for Community Banks

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On August 7, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order aimed at ending what the administration calls “politicized debanking.” The order directs federal agencies to take sweeping action against financial institutions...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Navigating Privacy Gaps and New Legal Requirements for Companies Processing Genetic Data

Interest in genetic data is on the rise, driven by the growth of direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing and its value for AI in drug development and personalized medicine. Historically, gaps in privacy laws have sometimes...more

Perkins Coie

DOJ’s DEI Federal Fund Recipient Guidance Deserves Attention by Private Sector Employers

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Key Takeaways - - A recently released memo from the U.S. attorney general reminds employers of the current administration’s stance on diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. - The guidance is explicitly directed at...more

Amundsen Davis LLC

President Trump Takes Action to Ensure Fair Banking for All Americans

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On August 7, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order titled “Guaranteeing Fair Banking for All Americans.” The order asserts that financial institutions have restricted the access of individuals and...more

Paul Hastings LLP

At the Crossroads: Illumina Settlement Reflects the Intersection of Cybersecurity and Healthcare Law

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On July 31, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a settlement in United States ex rel. Lenore v. Illumina, Inc, the first case in which underlying cybersecurity issues formed the basis of a settlement under the...more

DCI Consulting

DOJ Releases Memo on Discrimination by Funding Recipients

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Late last month, the Department of Justice (DOJ) released a memorandum emphasizing that discrimination by recipients of federal funds will no longer be tolerated. Notably, this memo introduces the concept of "Unlawful Proxy...more

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“False” Sense of Security: DOJ Announces False Claims Act Settlements Related to Failure to Comply with Cybersecurity Requirements

On July 31, 2025, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a pair of settlements with companies accused of having violated the False Claims Act (FCA) by falsely representing their compliance with certain...more

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