NYDFS Directs Banks to Incorporate Blockchain Analytics Into Virtual Currency Risk Programs

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On September 17, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) issued a notice advising all ..
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Bracewell Explains – Speed to Power - Using Associated Natural Gas to Power Data Centers [Video] Bracewell Explains – Speed to Power - Using Associated Natural Gas to Power Data Centers [Video]

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Court Partially Vacates FMC’s D&D Invoicing Rule: What It Means for NVOCCs, Importers, Exporters,.. Court Partially Vacates FMC’s D&D Invoicing Rule: What It Means for NVOCCs, Importers, Exporters,..

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Ten Minute Interview: Unique Insurance Considerations for High Net Worth Individuals [Video] Ten Minute Interview: Unique Insurance Considerations for High Net Worth Individuals [Video]

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FTC Releases Shutdown Plan, Will Continue to Accept HSR Filings FTC Releases Shutdown Plan, Will Continue to Accept HSR Filings

FTC Commissioners are presidential appointees and are excepted from furlough during the shutdown...
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CFPB Looks to Amend Supervisory Designation Proceedings CFPB Looks to Amend Supervisory Designation Proceedings

On September 25, the CFPB finalized a rule rescinding its several Biden-era amendments to the..
How a Government Shutdown Could Impact Energy Commodity Prices and Valuations How a Government Shutdown Could Impact Energy Commodity Prices and Valuations

How will a U.S. government shutdown impact energy commodity markets and energy company valuations?..
FDA Requires Drug Manufacturers to Update Prescribing Information for Opioid Pain Medicines FDA Requires Drug Manufacturers to Update Prescribing Information for Opioid Pain Medicines

On July 31, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced new safety labeling changes for..
The State of Employment Law: Several States Have Salary Thresholds for Non-Competes The State of Employment Law: Several States Have Salary Thresholds for Non-Competes

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What to Expect from the CPSC During Government Shutdown What to Expect from the CPSC During Government Shutdown

Key Takeaways:Essential safety functions will continue: The CPSC will maintain operations that..
USDA’s Spring 2025 Unified Agenda Includes Rules Regarding Biotechnology Products and Bioengineered .. USDA’s Spring 2025 Unified Agenda Includes Rules Regarding Biotechnology Products and Bioengineered ..

On September 4, 2025, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) published the Trump..
Twitter Tirade Turns into Trouble – Online Conduct Can Be Legitimate Reason for Employer Action Twitter Tirade Turns into Trouble – Online Conduct Can Be Legitimate Reason for Employer Action

Employee activity on social media is a hot topic. The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals recently..
State of Capital Markets for Public Companies: A Comprehensive Look at the Technology, Clean Energy,.. State of Capital Markets for Public Companies: A Comprehensive Look at the Technology, Clean Energy,..

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MiCAR in der Anwendung, digitaler Euro am Horizont – Rechtliche Einordnung aktueller Entwicklungen MiCAR in der Anwendung, digitaler Euro am Horizont – Rechtliche Einordnung aktueller Entwicklungen

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California Enacts Mortgage Forbearance Act, Effective Immediately; Will Pose Compliance Challenges.. California Enacts Mortgage Forbearance Act, Effective Immediately; Will Pose Compliance Challenges..

On September 22, 2025, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the Mortgage Forbearance Act into law,..
What We Have Here is a Failure to Communicate: Expert Must Map All Claim Limitations to the Accused .. What We Have Here is a Failure to Communicate: Expert Must Map All Claim Limitations to the Accused ..

The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reversed jury verdicts of infringement, finding..
Plaintiffs Apply for Semaglutide-NAION MCL Designation in Middlesex County Plaintiffs Apply for Semaglutide-NAION MCL Designation in Middlesex County

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TOO EASY?: TCPA Suit Over Secondary Payer Calls Continues Despite Seeming Lack of Evidence TOO EASY?: TCPA Suit Over Secondary Payer Calls Continues Despite Seeming Lack of Evidence

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Alternative Financing Options Alternative Financing Options

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Defending Against Bankruptcy Avoidance Actions Defending Against Bankruptcy Avoidance Actions

When a company faces bankruptcy, the fallout often extends well beyond the debtor. Creditors,..
Supreme Court Saves (But Guts) Anti-Arbitration Statute Supreme Court Saves (But Guts) Anti-Arbitration Statute

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California's New AI Laws: What Just Changed for Your Business California's New AI Laws: What Just Changed for Your Business

California just passed comprehensive AI safety legislation, enacting 18 new laws that affect..
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The Cannabis Industry’s $6 Billion Debt Wall The Cannabis Industry’s $6 Billion Debt Wall

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Cal/OSHA Standards Board Declines to Adopt Emergency Avian Flu Protections for Agriculture Workers Cal/OSHA Standards Board Declines to Adopt Emergency Avian Flu Protections for Agriculture Workers

On September 18, 2025, the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (Cal/OSHA..
China Issued Draft Rules for Identifying Online Service Providers Subject to the Regulations on the .. China Issued Draft Rules for Identifying Online Service Providers Subject to the Regulations on the ..

On September 16, 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China (“CAC”) issued the draft Measures for ..
What the Federal Government Shutdown Means for Employers What the Federal Government Shutdown Means for Employers

On October 1, 2025, the United States federal government entered a shutdown after congressional..
Looming Government Shutdown Could Disrupt Chemical Regulation under TSCA Looming Government Shutdown Could Disrupt Chemical Regulation under TSCA

As Congress edges closer to another potential government shutdown, questions loom large about how..
GT’s The Performance Review	Episode 33: Benefits Essentials for California Employers [Podcast] GT’s The Performance Review Episode 33: Benefits Essentials for California Employers [Podcast]

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New Presidential Proclamation Requires an Extra $100,000 for Certain H-1B Employees New Presidential Proclamation Requires an Extra $100,000 for Certain H-1B Employees

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CARB Releases Preliminary List of Covered Entities for SB 253 and SB 261 CARB Releases Preliminary List of Covered Entities for SB 253 and SB 261

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Trade Secret Law Evolution Podcast, Episode 80: Statute of Limitations, Scope of Permitted Trade.. Trade Secret Law Evolution Podcast, Episode 80: Statute of Limitations, Scope of Permitted Trade..

You are invited to listen to Episode 80 of Greenberg Traurig’s Trade Secret Law Evolution Podcast,..
Illinois Supreme Court to Again Address Section 22.1 of the Condo Act Illinois Supreme Court to Again Address Section 22.1 of the Condo Act

As discussed in a prior Insight, in November 2022, the Illinois Supreme Court spoke on section 22.1 ..
Insurance Broker List Not Protected as Trade Secret After Employee’s Unrestricted Sharing Insurance Broker List Not Protected as Trade Secret After Employee’s Unrestricted Sharing

The plaintiff, John Snyder, worked for a life insurance company from December 2006 to August 2016. ..
Emerging Contaminant Spotlight: Ortho-Phthalates Emerging Contaminant Spotlight: Ortho-Phthalates

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