RICO, Regulatory Agenda

New York and New Jersey Move to Prohibit Social Casino Sweepstakes Model

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 3/25/2025

We recently wrote about the flurry of legal issues with the social casino sweepstakes model. Now, the New York State Senate Racing, Gaming, and Wagering Committee passed S5935, a bill that, if fully approved and enacted,...more

New FCPA Guidance — What to Expect (Part IV of V)

The Volkov Law Group on 2/12/2025

As we continue through the maze of Executive Orders and new Guidance, which is expected in 180 days, the questions surrounding FCPA enforcement are swirling. In some respects, we have had a preview. It is hard to know what...more

U.S. Lawmakers Urge DOJ to Investigate Oil and Gas Companies

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP on 9/19/2023

On July 25, 2023, Representative Ted Lieu and 19 other Democratic lawmakers from the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, requesting that the Department of Justice...more

Administration Proposes Legislative Changes to Enhance Asset Forfeiture, Sanctions Enforcement Against Russian Government and...

The Volkov Law Group on 5/5/2022

As part of the United States governments effort to support Ukraine in its war against Russia, the Biden Administration sent to Congress a number of legislative proposals in addition to a supplemental request for an additional...more

House of Representatives Passes Bill Aimed at Marijuana Industry Financial Reforms

The Volkov Law Group on 10/17/2019

A new bill that would make it easier for financial institutions to provide services to “marijuana-related businesses” has passed the U.S. House of Representatives 321-103 with strong bipartisan support....more

NIST, White House Continue Efforts to Enhance Cybersecurity Awareness and Protections

Troutman Pepper Locke on 2/26/2015

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the White House continue efforts to improve private sector security and increase sharing of information about potential cybersecurity threats. ...more