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OSHA Proposes Exclusion of Intrinsic Dangers From General Duty Clause Enforcement

In 2010, a trainer at SeaWorld was grabbed and drowned by an orca during a live show. Following an investigation, the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued citations to the employer under the General...more

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Capital Markets & Governance Insights - July 2025

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In a broad reversal of course on proposed rules issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under the leadership of former SEC Chair Gary Gensler, on June 12, 2025, the SEC issued a notice withdrawing fourteen of...more

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CFPB Abandons Plan to Scrap State Notice Rule

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On July 21, 2025, the CFPB announced that it was withdrawing its planned recission of Section 1082.1 of the Consumer Financial Protection Act (CFPA) implementing regulations, which contains procedures by which state officials...more

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CFPB Withdraws Rule to Eliminate State Enforcement Notification Requirements

On July 21, the CFPB withdrew its plan to repeal rules that provide procedures for state officials to notify the Bureau before initiating enforcement actions under the Consumer Financial Protection Act (CFPA). The CFPB cited...more

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Federal Reserve Proposes Changes to Rating System for Large Financial Institutions

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On July 10, 2025, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (“Board”) proposed changes to its supervisory rating systems for large financial institutions (“LFIs”) and supervised insurance organizations (the...more

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Canceled Before It Clicked: Eighth Circuit Strikes Down FTC’s Click-to-Cancel Rule

Just days before it was set to take effect, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit struck down the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) much anticipated “Click-to-Cancel Rule” (the “Rule”), delivering regulatory...more

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CFPB Announces Plan to Review Offenses Carrying Criminal Penalties

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On June 27, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a policy statement, “Guidance on Referrals for Potential Criminal Enforcement,” which outlines its plan to address criminal regulatory offenses within its...more

Moore & Van Allen PLLC

The Desk: July Edition

We hope everyone has a relaxing, safe, and enjoyable Fourth of July. Despite some personnel changes at the CFTC, the current administration seems to be hitting its stride in terms of enforcement actions and regulatory...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

OFCCP To Close All Prior Section 503 and VEVRAA Compliance Reviews Following Secretary of Labor Order Reviving Enforcement...

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In conjunction with the recent proposed rule changes to the Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 503) and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA) regulations, the Department of...more

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SEC Withdraws Proposed Rule on ESG Disclosures for Investment Advisers and Investment Companies

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The withdrawal aligns with the SEC’s “back to basics” approach, but it does not preclude scrutiny of ESG in asset managers’ strategies, marketing, and fund documentation....more

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

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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

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Public Hearings on OSHA’s Proposed Heat Hazard Rule Begin

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Monday, June 16, 2025, marked the first day of informal public hearings on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) proposed rule aimed at preventing heat-related injuries and illnesses in both outdoor and...more

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Department of Justice Launches Civil Rights Fraud Initiative

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Federal contractors who have been waiting to find out how Executive Order (EO) 14173 would be implemented now know at least one piece of the federal government’s enforcement plan....more

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HHS Announces New Director of Office for Civil Rights: What to Watch from the New Health Privacy Leader

On June 4, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the appointment of Paula M. Stannard as the Director of the Office for Civil Rights (OCR). As Director, Stannard will lead the enforcement of...more

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FCC Plugs National Security Gaps by Targeting “Bad Labs”

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Key Takeaways - - Per a recent FCC final rule, telecommunication certification bodies owned or controlled by “prohibited entities,” including Chinese government and military affiliates, are prohibited from testing and...more

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Staffing Agencies Take Note: Illinois Temporary Worker Equal Benefits Mandate Withstands Legal Challenge

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On May 23, 2025, a federal court denied efforts to enjoin the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) from enforcing key provisions and amendments to the Illinois Day and Temporary Labor Services Act (the “Act”) that were signed...more

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FCC Bans “Bad Labs” Connected to Foreign Adversaries, Seeks Comment on Additional Restrictions for Equipment Authorization Program

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Continuing its efforts under Chairman Brendan Carr’s leadership to safeguard United States communications infrastructure from foreign threats, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) adopted an Order and...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

What Relief Does the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act Nonenforcement Policy Actually Provide to Employers?

Employers navigating the complexities of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act ("MHPAEA") may find themselves questioning the true impact of the federal government's recently issued nonenforcement policy. This...more

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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (May 21, 2025)

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Wiley also has launched a Trump Administration Resource Center and Resource Guide to track Executive branch priorities during the second Administration of President Trump. With Wiley’s deep-rooted understanding of Washington...more

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CFPB May Lose Ability to Enforce Regulations In-House

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On May 12, 2025, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) filed a notice that seeks to rescind changes made in 2022 for administrative adjudications. FinanceThe rules for administrative adjudications allowed the CFPB...more

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AI Meets TCPA: Navigating Business Compliance Risks in Phone Communications

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As artificial intelligence continues to transform business communications, companies will continue to face significant—and in some cases, increased—legal risks under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) when choosing...more

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CFPB Changes Approach to Guidance

On May 12, 2025, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced a sweeping withdrawal of 67 guidance documents issued since the CFPB’s inception, signaling a marked shift in its regulatory approach. This move...more

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EPA Announces Upcoming Plans to Address PFAS

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On 28 April 2025, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the agency’s upcoming plans to address Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS). This marks the new administration’s most...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

March – April 2025 Regulatory Round-Up

His Majesty’s Treasury issued consultation paper—and the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) Call for Input—in April, setting out proposals for a revised regime under the Alternative Investment Fund Managers (AIFM)...more

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NFA Proposes Guidance on Diligent Supervision of Associated Persons

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UPDATE: On 1 May 2025, NFA withdrew Interpretive Notice 9083. The guidance remains available on NFA’s website for industry participants’ review....more

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