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Sweeping California law set to require venture capital companies to provide demographic reporting in March 2026

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California's SB 54 (as amended by SB 164) establishes mandatory demographic reporting requirements for certain venture capital firms with a California nexus. The law seeks to increase transparency around the diversity of...more

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Texas Comptroller Reaffirms Sales Tax on Exempt Construction Services Included in Total Charge

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The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts recently upheld an assessment of additional sales tax on construction services performed between 2014 and 2017. [(Tex. Comptroller of Pub. Accts., Decision No. 118,954, June 10, 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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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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California’s New AI Regulations Take Effect Oct. 1: Here’s Your Compliance Checklist

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California’s Civil Rights Department finalized regulations to curb the discriminatory impacts of artificial intelligence and automated decision-making in the workplace. The regulations apply to all employers in California and...more

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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

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Maine's New Law: What Employers Need to Know About Minimum Pay for Reporting to Work

Maine employers, take note: the new “Report to Work” law was enacted on June 24, 2025. This legislation affects businesses with 10 or more employees who work in the regular course of business for more than 120 days per...more

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Real-Time Revolution in Labor Compliance

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Construction and field operations are constantly evolving environments where projects, workers, and subcontractors are often spread across multiple sites. Traditional labor compliance software has long focused on back-office...more

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SEC Intensifies Scrutiny of Chief Compliance Officers

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Two recent SEC enforcement actions serve as a sharp reminder that Chief Compliance Officers (CCOs) can face personal liability for what they do – or fail to do – in the course of regulatory examinations for registered...more

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New California Regulations on Employers' Use of AI to Make Decisions Go Into Effect Oct. 1, 2025

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Earlier this year, the California’s Civil Rights Council (CRC), a branch of the California Civil Rights Department, approved the final text of new regulations to address employers’ lawful use of artificial intelligence (AI)...more

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California’s New AI Employment Rules: What Employers Need to Know

California is the latest mover in a world of evolving AI regulation, amending the Fair Employment and Housing Act’s (FEHA) regulatory framework to address the use of artificial intelligence in employment-related decisions....more

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FDA Issues Proposed Rule Extending Compliance Date for Food Traceability Rule

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The United States Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) recently issued a proposed rule to extend the compliance date for the final rule “Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods” (the “Traceability...more

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Audit Readiness in Financial Services: A Practical Guide for High-Stakes Compliance

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In the financial services industry, audit preparation has become a continuous discipline that requires rigorous data governance, operational foresight, and real-time adaptability. This is especially important as compliance...more

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New York City Pushes Back Compliance Date of Amended Debt-Collection Rules

On July 28, The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) announced that its amended debt-collection rule, scheduled to take effect on October 1, 2025, has been postponed, leaving the industry in limbo...more

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TSCA Test Marketing Exemption for New Chemicals: A Recent Case Study

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On July 24, 2025, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved a Test Marketing Exemption (TME) under section 5(h)(1) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for a confidential new chemical substance (TME...more

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California’s New AI Employment Regulations Are Set To Go Into Effect On October 1, 2025

The California Civil Rights Council, which promulgates regulations that implement California’s civil rights laws, has published a new set of regulations concerning artificial intelligence (“AI”) in the workplace. These new...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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California Approves Landmark AI Employment Regulations

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On June 30, 2025, the California Civil Rights Council (“CRC” or “Council”) secured final approval for revisions to Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations, which governs administration of the California Civil Rights...more

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New York City Gives Guidance on Prenatal Leave Protections

New York City recently amended its rules related to the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA). The Act is enforced by the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCW). The newly amended rules provide specific...more

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California to Regulate Use of AI in Employment Starting October 1, 2025

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Employers are increasingly using Automated Decision Systems (“ADS”) – tools powered by Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) and algorithms – to streamline recruitment and manage the employee lifecycle. Uses so far include resume...more

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FINRA Proposes Amendments to The Gifts Rule

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On June 11, 2025, FINRA proposed amendments to Rule 3220 (Influencing or Rewarding Employees of Others) (the “Gifts Rule”) that would raise the annual gift limit per recipient to $250 from $100, as well as codifying...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

The BSA’s Expansion & How Investment Advisers Can Leverage Existing AML Compliance Programs in the Cayman Islands To Comply With...

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On Aug. 28, 2024, the Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a final rule (the Final Rule) extending the scope of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and its amendments by requiring certain...more

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OSHA Clarifies That Alternative Digital Recordkeeping is Permissible

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A recent standard interpretation letter dated April 29, 2025, addressed whether employers may use software-generated documents in place of the OSHA-required injury and illness recordkeeping forms, specifically Forms 300...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

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Cal/Osha’s Proposed Revisions to Its Draft Workplace Violence Prevention Regulation

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On May 13, 2025, Cal/OSHA released a new discussion draft of its proposed regulation on Workplace Violence Prevention in General Industry. This latest version updates the July 15, 2024 draft we previously blogged about, and...more

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