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PFAS in Cosmetics: State-Led Regulatory Surge Demands Proactive Compliance

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States are rapidly enacting and implementing bans and reporting requirements for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in cosmetics, creating a complex and evolving compliance environment for manufacturers, distributors,...more

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Legislation Banning “Forever Chemicals” in Food Packaging in California by 2028 Will Likely Become Law

The California Senate recently passed a bill, SB 682, that would essentially eliminate the use of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals,” in food packaging within the state, as of January...more

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Rhode Island Enacts New Financial Institutions Cybersecurity Law With Immediate Effect

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As the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) scale back rulemaking and enforcement, states are advancing more prescriptive cybersecurity standards for financial institutions, including...more

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Comprehensive Overview Of 2025 Illinois Legislative Session From McGuireWoods Consulting

FY 2026 Budget - SB 2510 (Welch/Sims) created the fiscal year (FY) 2026 budget appropriation bill. The budget is based on estimated general funds revenues of $55.29 billion and spending of $55.04 billion for an estimated...more

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Senate Advances State AI Law Pause Proposal, Now Cut to 5 Years – What’s Next?

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We’re now one step closer to the nation’s first-ever comprehensive federal AI regulation after Senate leaders just agreed to several key compromises to a proposal that would block states from receiving key federal funding if...more

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AI Legislative Developments: Early Days or Tipping Point?  

If tracking AI legislation is giving you whiplash, you’re not the only one....more

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As ICE Rolls Into California, Current Law Enforcement Immigration Protections May Roll Out

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Last week, just as the online battle between Donald Trump and Elon Musk was heating up, news broke that Immigration and Customs Enforcement had raided three locations across Los Angeles. Since then, the subject of immigration...more

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Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O'Connor (5/28)

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Big issues for Illinois legislative session’s final week include public transit, pension reform and Bears - “Illinois lawmakers head into the final days of their spring session this week looking for ways to close a...more

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TEFRA Approvals: Considerations for Officeholders When Approving Private Activity Bonds

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New officeholders often ask us to clarify their responsibilities when it comes to public approval of bonds and the consequences for states and their political subdivisions when they approve bonds as tax-exempt. What follows...more

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Senator Wiener and Assembly Member Wicks Applaud Governor Newsom’s Support of Their CEQA Reform Bills

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On May 14, 2025, Senator Scott Wiener issued a press release stating that, on that morning, “Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he supports the strongest ever reforms of [CEQA],” referring to Newsom’s proposal to include in...more

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AI Quarterly Update: Recent AI Legislation Efforts Signal Potential Challenges for State-Led Regulatory Approach

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In Q1 of 2025, there have been significant regulatory and policy developments at the state, federal, and international level regarding artificial intelligence (“AI”). In Europe, the phased implementation of the European...more

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Arkansas and Utah Enact Laws to Regulate Earned Wage Access Providers

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Just days apart, Arkansas and Utah enacted laws to regulate providers of earned wage access (“EWA”) services, joining the handful of states that have enacted legislation to regulate these products since 2022. Arkansas House...more

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Update on Missouri’s Proposition A: Status of Earned Paid Sick Time Law

Employers must provide notice of Missouri’s new earned paid sick time (PST) requirements no later than April 15, 2025—ahead of the May 1, 2025, effective date of the state’s new PST law, or Proposition A, passed by voters in...more

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Permitting Reform Ramps Up in California With Introduction of ‘Housing Package’

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For years, California has often been held up as the poster child for enervating environmental regulation. A primary target of this criticism has been the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the landmark legislation...more

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Virginia Legislature Passes High-Risk AI Regulation Bill

On February 20, 2025, the Virginia legislature passed the Virginia High-Risk Artificial Intelligence Developer and Deployer Act (HB 2094), which now awaits Governor Glenn Youngkin's signature. The bill represents Virginia's...more

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Washington Department of Ecology's Interim Policy on Lead in Cosmetics

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The Washington State Legislature passed the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (TFCA) in 2023, which restricts the sale of cosmetic products containing certain chemicals, including lead and lead compounds. Effective January 1, 2025,...more

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California Increases the Pressure on Alleged “Junk Fees”: New Law Targets ATM Charges

The topic of “junk fees” has been in the headlines, spurred by legislative action across various sectors. From regulations on credit card late fees to the Federal TICKET Act targeting concert event fees, lawmakers are...more

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How New Delaware Amendments Impact Stockholder, Merger Agreements

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Over the summer, Delaware enacted a number of amendments to the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the “DGCL”). The amendments were largely crafted in response to several recent decisions by the Delaware...more

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2024 California Labor, Employment, and Independent Contractor Legislative Update

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With the 2024 California legislative year closed, it is once again time to summarize the new legislation that will affect businesses operating within California and highlight relevant action items related to this legislation....more

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With the End of the 2024 Legislative Term, Governor Gavin Newsom Takes a Measured Approach To Data Privacy Legislation

In a significant move that has drawn both praise and criticism, California Governor Gavin Newsom recently vetoed Senate Bill 1047, the Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act (SB 1047), a...more

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California’s New AI Laws Focus on Training Data, Content Transparency

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Artificial intelligence (AI) was a central focus of California lawmakers in September 2024. Home to many of the world’s leading AI companies, the state passed a number of new AI bills at the end of the 2024 legislative...more

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California Passes Law Requiring Attorney General Approval for Certain Healthcare Investments and Emphasizes Requirements for...

Pre-Closing Notice or Consent: If signed by Governor Newsom, Assembly Bill 3129 (AB 3129) will mandate that, starting January 1, 2025, certain healthcare investors provide a 90-day written notice to, or obtain consent from,...more

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Recent CIPA decisions suggest website privacy class actions will continue

Companies should brace for another surge in California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) claims after two federal court decisions may encourage plaintiffs to file even more claims relating to website analytics tools. No industry...more

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July is Still the New January! Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute’s Mid-Year Legislative Report

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Hot off the press – here is Littler’s mid-year report!  As federal regulators, states and cities continue to pass new workplace regulations through the calendar year, we summarize each state’s notable labor and employment law...more

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PAGA Reimagined: A New Chapter for California’s Employers and Employees

On June 18, 2024, California Governor Gavin Newsom, Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire and Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas announced a tentative deal to reform a number of aspects of California’s Private Attorneys...more

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