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California Senate Bill 784 Builds Out Solar and Home Improvement Financing Regulations

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A bill that would substantially expand solar and home improvement financing requirements is making its way through the California legislature. Senate Bill 784 (“SB 784”) passed the California Senate on June 2, and is now...more

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Texas Enacts New AI Law

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On June 22, 2025, the Texas governor signed the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (TRAIGA or the Act) into law, making Texas the second state to pass comprehensive artificial intelligence (AI)...more

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The GENIUS Act: A New Federal Regulatory Framework for Payment Stablecoins

On July 18, 2025, President Trump signed into law S. 1582, the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (the “GENIUS Act” or the “Act”). The Act covers payment stablecoins[1]—a relatively new form...more

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Seeing the Forest for the Trees: Further Changes to the EU Deforestation Regulation are Likely

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The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) covers cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, rubber, soy(a) and wood, as well as many derived products. The Regulation is currently scheduled to apply to operators and traders beginning at...more

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Another Illinois Prevailing Wage Act Update: CCTV Inspection of Sewer Pipes Is Now Covered Work

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In handling thousands of disputes and controversies under Illinois’s ever-expanding prevailing wage law for 25 years, there are no surprises anymore—particularly over these past several years where we have seen the Illinois...more

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9th Circ. Decisions Help Clarify Scope Of Legal Lab Marketing

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The Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act, enacted in 2018, was a bombshell for the addiction treatment and diagnostic laboratory industries. For the first time, paying commissions for sales and marketing services was...more

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AI Watch: Global regulatory tracker - United States - Update

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The US relies on existing federal laws and guidelines to regulate AI but aims to introduce AI legislation and a federal regulation authority. Until then, developers and deployers of AI systems will operate in an increasing...more

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AI Watch: Global regulatory tracker - European Union - Update

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The EU introduces the pioneering EU AI Act, aiming to become a global hub for human-centric, trustworthy AI....more

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With Federal Restrictions Removed, a Wave of State Laws Highlights Risks of Using AI in Employment Decisions

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In one of his first executive actions after retaking the White House, President Donald Trump repealed a 2023 Biden-era executive order that imposed requirements on the use of artificial intelligence (AI). It marked the first...more

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That’s Genius! House of Representatives Passes GENIUS Act of 2025

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On 17 July 2025, the US House of Representatives passed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins of 2025, or the GENIUS Act of 2025. The bill establishes a regulatory framework for payment...more

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Weekly Blockchain Blog - July 2025 #2

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According to a recent press release, a major stablecoin consortium announced a new partnership with a leading international crypto exchange. The exchange has now integrated USDG and seeks to offer the stablecoin to its 60...more

Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP

The GENIUS Act is Signed into Law: What Banks Need to Know about Payment Stablecoins

On July 18, 2025, President Trump signed into law the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (the “GENIUS Act”), after it passed both the U.S. Senate by a vote of 68-30 and the U.S. House in a...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

GENIUS Act Update: Historic Stablecoin Legislation Heads to President’s Desk

After the Senate passed the GENIUS Act last month, the House of Representatives has now passed the GENIUS Act by a vote of 308-122, sending the landmark stablecoin legislation to President Trump for his signature....more

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Florida Imposes Mandatory 1-Year Warranty on Newly Constructed Homes

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Effective July 1, Florida law will require builders of newly constructed homes to provide a mandatory 1-year warranty against material construction defects. The new statute, Section 553.837, Florida Statutes, establishes...more

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China Monthly Antitrust Update: July 2025

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This monthly report outlines key developments in China’s antitrust sector for July. SAMR Solicits Public Comments on the Revised Provisions on the Prohibition of Monopoly Agreements, Refining the “Safe Harbor” Standards for...more

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Legal Developments in the Gaming Industry: First Half of 2025

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We have seen dramatic evolution across the gaming industry throughout 2025. There have been noteworthy legal and regulatory developments for lottery couriers, prediction markets, sweepstakes casinos, and sports betting...more

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July 2025 Labor and Employment Law Update

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Although developments at the federal level are getting most of the headlines, New Jersey employers should continue to monitor legislative developments coming out of Trenton since most federal law changes are not usurping or...more

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Texas Senate Bill 6: Understanding the Impacts to Large Loads and Co-located Generation

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During its 2025 regular session, the Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 6 ("SB 6") to establish a regulatory framework to manage the rapid growth of consumers with high electricity demand (currently ≥ 75 MW)—referred to as...more

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The GENIUS Act: A Comprehensive Guide to US Stablecoin Regulation

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July 18th marks a historic milestone in U.S. digital asset policy. The President signed the GENIUS Act into law following its bipartisan passage by 308-122 in the House on July 17 and 68-30 in the Senate on June 17. The...more

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Dubai’s new law to regulate construction activities and encourage investment

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Dubai has just issued a new law regulating construction activities in the Emirate, Law No. (7) of 2025 (the Law). The Law’s objectives include encouraging investment in and regulating the activities of the construction sector...more

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Pulse Check: How is Your California Practice Leveraging “103 NPs” – and Preparing for the Arrival of “104 NPs” in 2026?

Nearly three years ago, the passage of California Bill AB 890, effective January 1, 2023, set in motion a future pathway for qualified nurse practitioners (“NPs”) to practice independently under a new category of licensure....more

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AI Implications in Senate and House Committees’ Versions of FY 2026 NDAA, and the Pentagon Awards Four AI Contracts Up to $200...

On July 9, the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) voted 26-1 to advance the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 to the Senate floor. The Senate version of the NDAA includes a comprehensive...more

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Australia's New Merger Clearance Regime Begins: Government Confirms Notification Thresholds, Exceptions to Notification and...

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IN BRIEF - Australia's new competition merger clearance regime is now live. It can now be used on a voluntary basis and becomes mandatory from 1 January 2026 for all acquisitions of shares or assets that meet the monetary...more

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California Environmental Law & Policy Update 7.18.25

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The California Air Resources Board (CARB), the agency tasked with enforcing the state’s climate disclosure rules, published guidance this Wednesday on how companies can comply with Senate Bills 253 and 261 (which govern...more

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California SB-1103: What Landlords Need to Know About New Rights for Small Business Tenants

California’s Commercial Tenant Protection Act (SB-1103) took effect on January 1, 2025. Conceived as a transparency and displacement prevention measure for small businesses, the new law creates tenant protections for small...more

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