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Telephone and Texting Compliance News: Regulatory Update — September 2025

In two sweeping moves aimed at reducing the volume of robocalls traversing the nation’s telephone networks, the FCC’s Enforcement Bureau ordered that more than 1,200 voice service providers be removed from its Robocall...more

Goldberg Segalla

Legionnaires’ Disease Update: NYC Public Health Investigation Closes; Cooling Tower Regulations to be Updated - 2025 #2

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This is part two of our recent series monitoring the Legionnaires’ disease developments in New York, particularly pertaining to the public health investigation concerning the recent community cluster in Manhattan. On August...more

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Broadcast FY 2025 Regulatory Fees Due by September 25, 2025

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By September 25, 2025, broadcast (radio and television) licensees must pay all required annual regulatory fee payments to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Payments received after the deadline will be assessed a...more

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NY Insurer Fined $250,000 for Mental Health “Ghost Network”

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The New York Attorney General’s office recently announced an agreement with MVP Health Care under which the insurer will pay $250,000 in penalties, fees, and costs to the state for maintaining an inaccurate mental health...more

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Dubai Overhauls Construction Sector with New Law to Regulate Contracting Activities: What Employers Need to Know—Part 2

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Dubai has issued Law No. 7/2025 establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for contracting activities across the Emirate, including its free zones and special development areas.  The new law introduces important...more

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Alabama Board of Pharmacy Issues Non-Disciplinary Fine Schedule

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On August 20, 2025, the Alabama Board of Pharmacy (the “Board”) issued its long-awaited non-disciplinary penalty schedule via emergency rulemaking. The rule went into effect immediately and will expire on December 18, 2025....more

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Stay Ready So You Don't Have to Get Ready: Initial Tips to Navigating OSHA Inspections

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While OSHA can conduct random inspections without prior notice, being prepared in advance can make the process smoother and significantly reduce the risk of violations.  Here are guidelines on how to proactively prepare for...more

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HHS Signals Enforcement Regarding Patients' Substance Use Disorder Treatment Records

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Aug. 27, 2025, published a Statement of Delegation of Authority (Statement) in the Federal Register. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. delegated authority to the HHS...more

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OSHA Introduces Reduced Penalties for Small Businesses and Quick Fixers

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is giving small businesses a big break. On July 14, OSHA updated its guidance to reduce penalties for employers with 25 employees or fewer, employers who fix problems...more

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FCC MASSACRES CONTINUE: 1,200+ Providers Banned in Robocall Crackdown for Their Continued Non-Compliance with Robocall Protections

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The FCC continues to intensify its war on robocalls, cutting off more than 1,200 voice service providers from the Robocall Mitigation Database for failing to comply per the FCC’s announcement today. This massive sweeping...more

Mayer Brown

Dubai Overhauls Construction Sector with New Law to Regulate Contracting Activities: What Contractors Need to Know

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Dubai has issued Law No. 7/2025 establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for contracting activities across the Emirate, including its free zones and special development areas. The new law introduces important...more

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New York Enacts Sweeping Amendments to Child Labor Laws

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On May 9, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law major amendments to New York’s child labor protections as part of the FY26 State Budget. These changes—contained in Parts W and X of the Education, Labor, Housing, and...more

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SEC Targets Broker-Dealers for Reg BI Violations

On August 11, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) brought two settled administrative proceedings against a broker-dealer and one of its registered representatives for violations of Regulation Best Interest...more

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2025 Amendments to Illinois Human Rights Act: Fact Finding Conferences No Longer Mandatory; Employers to Face New Civil Penalties

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On August 15, 2025, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law two important changes to the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) found in SB2487.  Fact Finding Conferences No Longer Mandatory or Automatic...more

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FERC Issues Enforcement Order on Natural Gas Policy Act Violation

On August 8, 2025, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued an enforcement order in Skye MS, LLC (Skye) and levied a $45,000 civil penalty on an intrastate pipeline operator in Mississippi, resolving an...more

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Call Out to Oregon Employers: Your New-Hire Procedures Will Change in 2026

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Oregon employers will need to disclose additional information to new hires beginning January 1, 2026, under a law signed in May 2025. Senate Bill 906, passed in May 2025, amends Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 652.610 and...more

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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

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City of Long Beach to Require Staffing for Self-Check Out

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The City of Long Beach introduced a new ordinance aimed at curbing retail theft and improving safety in grocery and drug stores that use self-service checkout stations. The ordinance applies to “drug retail establishments”...more

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Essential Guide to FTC Made in USA Advertising Do’s and Don’ts | FTC Made in USA Attorney

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The Federal Trade Commission recently enacted the Made in USA Labeling Rule and updated its “Complying with the Made in USA Standard” business guidance. Both reinforce the “all or virtually all” standard...more

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The Strong Borders Act Seeks to Strengthen the Canadian Anti-Money Laundering Regime

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The federal government recently introduced Bill C-2, which is known as the Strong Borders Act. It maintains certain proposed amendments to the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA)...more

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CPPA fines data broker for failing to register under the Delete Act

On July 28, the CPPA released a stipulated final order to impose a $55,400 administrative fine on a data broker for failing to register with the agency by the January 31, 2024, deadline as required by California’s Delete Act....more

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Addressing Gaps and Inconsistencies in the EU Sanctions’ Enforcement: The Commission Urges Member States to Transpose Directive...

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Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the European Union has adopted 18 packages of sanctions targeting Russia and Belarus, with the latest on July 19, 2025. In total, the EU has about 40 different sanctions...more

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SEC Cites Falsified Compliance Records in Two Recent SEC Settlements with CCOs

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Two SEC enforcement actions from earlier this month, each including charges against a firm’s Chief Compliance Officer in their personal capacity, underscore the importance of maintaining accurate records and upholding...more

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Recent OSHA Activity Provides Additional Mitigation Opportunities to Employers

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Recent actions by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration may provide employers additional opportunities for penalty and enforcement relief. On July 14, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor updated OSHA penalty...more

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Wastewater Enforcement: Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality and City of Rison Enter...

The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality (“DEQ”) and City of Rison, Arkansas entered into a February 4th Consent Administrative Order (“CAO”) addressing alleged violations of a...more

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