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What Businesses Need to Know: Colorado’s First-in-the-Nation AI Act Diverges From Federal Approach to Disparate Impact

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Last week, Colorado lawmakers held a special session that culminated in a decision to delay the implementation of the Colorado Artificial Intelligence Act (CAIA) until June 30, 2026, extending the timeline beyond its original...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

Trending in Telehealth: August 2025

Trending in Telehealth highlights monthly state legislative and regulatory developments that impact the healthcare providers, telehealth and digital health companies, pharmacists and technology companies that deliver and...more

Mayer Brown

Illinois Adopts Regulatory Regime for Digital Assets

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On August 18, 2025, Illinois enacted Senate Bill 1797, the Digital Assets and Consumer Protection Act (the “Act”), establishing a regulatory framework designed to enhance customer protections for digital asset activities and...more

Morgan Lewis

The GENIUS Act’s Stablecoin Regulatory Scheme Promotes Uniformity But May Fall Short

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As the stablecoin market continues to evolve at lightning speed, regulation of these innovative financial products has strived to keep apace. While the GENIUS Act in the United States has created a robust regulatory...more

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2025 Arkansas Solid Waste Association of North America Annual Meeting/Update: Randy Thurman, Government Solutions, LLC - Solid...

Randy Thurman undertook a presentation at the August 20, 2025, Arkansas Solid Waste Association of North America (“SWANA”) Annual Meeting/Update in Conway, Arkansas titled: Solid Waste Legislative Update (“Update”). Randy is...more

Paul Hastings LLP

Colorado Delays Enforcement of AI Act

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On August 28, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed SB4, delaying the effective date of the Colorado AI Act (CAIA) from February 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026. Earlier this summer, Gov. Polis called the Colorado Legislature into a...more

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PFAS in Consumer Products: State-by-State Regulations - September 2025

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Manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of consumer products across a broad spectrum of industries are being impacted by state laws regulating the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) in their products....more

Amundsen Davis LLC

Illinois Prevailing Wage Trumps Area-Wide Union Contracts & Underlying U.S. DOL Apprenticeship Programs re: Fringe Benefits for...

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Governor Pritzker recently signed yet another amendment to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (“IPWA”). While this latest change does not directly impact non-union/merit shop contractors, it does have an immediate impact on...more

K&L Gates LLP

Companies Must Prepare for Complying With California's Climate Disclosure Laws Even Though California Air Resources Board...

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The 2026 reporting deadlines are quickly approaching for California’s Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (SB 253) and Climate-Related Financial Risk Act (SB 261). The California Air Resources Board (CARB), responsible...more

Shipkevich PLLC

Texas Mini-TCPA Took Effect September 1: Are You Ready?

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Effective September 1, 2025, Texas Senate Bill 140—often referred to as the state’s “Mini-TCPA”—became law. The change means that text messages are now treated the same way as telephone solicitations under Texas rules....more

Adams & Reese

Louisiana Enacts New Requirements on Roofing Permits & Licensing

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All residential and commercial roofing and reroofing projects in Louisiana require a permit, and it is a violation of Louisiana law for contractors to start work without a permit, misrepresent project details, or fail to...more

Clark Hill PLC

Colorado’s AI law delayed until June 2026: What the latest setback means for businesses

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Colorado’s AI law has become a major focus for employers nationwide as they prepare to navigate laws governing decision-making tools powered by artificial intelligence following the 2024 enactment of SB 24-205....more

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Illinois Expands Jurisdiction and Regulation of PFAS

On August 15, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed nearly 270 bills into law, including legislation expanding jurisdiction for claims of exposure to “toxic” substances, as well as two new laws regulating the use of PFAS. In a...more

DLA Piper

Puerto Rico Establishes Framework for Workplace Lactation Rights

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Puerto Rico recently enacted a Breastfeeding Code (Act 87-2025), consolidating all prior lactation-related laws into a single, comprehensive statute. The law establishes uniform protections and obligations across both the...more

Mayer Brown

Connecticut Repeals Mortgage Servicer Licensing Exemption for Licensed Mortgage Lenders

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A new approval requirement is coming for companies licensed as Mortgage Lenders in Connecticut and engaging in mortgage servicing activities. Effective October 1, 2025, Connecticut Mortgage Lender licensees will have to hold...more

Mayer Brown

Leaving Las Vegas? New Exemptions from Nevada In-State Office Rule Set to Take Effect

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On October 1, 2025, Nevada Senate Bill 437 takes effect, which will amend the Nevada Installment Loan and Finance Act (“ILFA”) to significantly streamline licensing and operational requirements for consumer lenders that...more

Holland & Knight LLP

New Illinois Law Restricts Use of AI in Mental Health Therapy

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Illinois has become one of the first states to formally regulate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in therapy and psychotherapy services. Enacted Aug. 1, 2025, the Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources Act...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

Illinois Governor Signs Bill Banning Intentionally Added PFAS in Certain Consumer Products and Requiring IEPA to Prepare Report on...

On August 15, 2025, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker (D) signed a bill (HB 2516) amending the PFAS Reduction Act to ban certain consumer products containing intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). As of...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

New Illinois law updates physical therapy standards for telehealth providers

On August 15, 2025, Illinois enacted Senate Bill (SB) 2153, which became effective on the date of signature. The legislation amends the Illinois Physical Therapy Act to remove various provisions that previously limited the...more

King & Spalding

Michigan Data Center Proposals Threaten to Trigger “Offramp Clause” in State Climate Law

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On August 4, 2025, Inside Climate News reported that Michigan’s largest utility provider – DTE Energy – is working with big tech firms to procure up to 7 gigawatts (GW) of incremental power for new data center developments...more

Stoel Rives - Renewable + Law

New Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission Rules Create New Local Permitting Pathways for Mid-Sized Solar Development...

For nearly a decade, tension has grown in Oregon between the desire for agricultural and wildlife conservation and the desire for renewable energy development. In 2023, the Oregon Legislature passed House Bill 3409, directing...more

Burr & Forman

U.S. AI Laws and What They Mean for Your Business

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It seems like everywhere you look, artificial intelligence (“AI”) is being talked about. It no longer carries that stigma that it is just for tech giants. Businesses across industries are integrating AI into their operations....more

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Changes to the Texas Open Meetings Act Are Coming: Are You Ready?

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During the 89th Texas Legislative Session, two key changes were made to the posting requirements under the Texas Open Meetings Act that governmental entities should be aware of. These changes take effect on September 1, 2025....more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Countdown to Compliance: What Employers Need to Know About New York’s Secure Choice Savings Program

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New York has officially joined the growing list of states requiring certain private employers to offer retirement savings options. The New York Secure Choice Savings Program (Secure Choice or the Program) is moving closer to...more

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Client Alert: Nonprofits and New Foreign Influence Registration and Reporting Schemes: A Growing Trend with Broad Applicability

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Florida’s recent amendments to its Charitable Solicitation Act are getting a lot of attention – and for good reason – charitable fundraising just got even harder. But Florida’s efforts to combat foreign influence should...more

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