Virginia Moves to Regulate High-Risk AI with New Compliance Mandates

Virginia Moves to Regulate High-Risk AI with New Compliance Mandates Virginia Moves to Regulate High-Risk AI with New Compliance Mandates

On February 20, the Virginia General Assembly passed the High-Risk Artificial Intelligence..
DFPI Orders Crypto Kiosk Operator to Cease Operations for Alleged Violations of Digital Financial.. DFPI Orders Crypto Kiosk Operator to Cease Operations for Alleged Violations of Digital Financial..

On October 6, the DFPI issued a Desist and Refrain Order against a digital-asset ATM operator for..
Senate Committee Approves Two NLRB Nominees, Agency Still Lacks Quorum Senate Committee Approves Two NLRB Nominees, Agency Still Lacks Quorum

On Oct. 9, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) held a vote on..
If It’s Broken, Please Fix It - The CFTC Proposes to Resolve Compliance Challenges for Swap Dealers If It’s Broken, Please Fix It - The CFTC Proposes to Resolve Compliance Challenges for Swap Dealers

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC” or “Commission”) proposed targeted amendments..
California Governor Signs AB 1415 Compromise Legislation Regulating Private Equity and Hedge Fund.. California Governor Signs AB 1415 Compromise Legislation Regulating Private Equity and Hedge Fund..

On October 11, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1415, which regulates private equity and..
California Expands WARN Requirements - New Rules Take Effect January 2026 California Expands WARN Requirements - New Rules Take Effect January 2026

California has once again expanded its employee-protection framework — this time by broadening the..
AB 1501 Becomes Law: How It Will Reshape California PA Practice AB 1501 Becomes Law: How It Will Reshape California PA Practice

California’s physician assistant (“PA”) practice landscape is set to undergo significant..
OSHA and OSHRC in Transition, Part II- Contemporary Challenges, Litigation Posture, and Prospective .. OSHA and OSHRC in Transition, Part II- Contemporary Challenges, Litigation Posture, and Prospective ..

Today’s constitutional challenges to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and..
Private Credit and the Reshoring Wave- Financing America’s Manufacturing Revival Private Credit and the Reshoring Wave- Financing America’s Manufacturing Revival

Key TakeawaysPrivate credit is emerging as a key reshoring enabler, offering manufacturers faster..
Product Liability Considerations for Cannabis and Cardiovascular Risks Product Liability Considerations for Cannabis and Cardiovascular Risks

Although cannabis research has been outpaced by consumer behavior and public policy, the research..
Executive Order Reshapes Federal Grants Process Executive Order Reshapes Federal Grants Process

In August, President Trump signed an executive order titled Improving Oversight of Federal..
Controlled substances and courtroom candor Controlled substances and courtroom candor

The Relist Watch column examines cert petitions that the Supreme Court has “relisted” for its..
BIS Rescinds 2024 Firearms Export Controls, Reduces Regulatory Burdens on U.S. Firearms Industry BIS Rescinds 2024 Firearms Export Controls, Reduces Regulatory Burdens on U.S. Firearms Industry

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) issued a final rule on..
The Final Stretch for Massachusetts Pay Transparency Compliance The Final Stretch for Massachusetts Pay Transparency Compliance

As a reminder, starting October 29, 2025, Massachusetts employers with 25 or more employees must..
Let’s Get to It: Will the Trump Administration Reschedule Marijuana? Let’s Get to It: Will the Trump Administration Reschedule Marijuana?

It’s not about ‘having’ time. It’s about making time. If it matters, you will make time.” –..
FDCA-Fifth Circuit End-run Suggests State Law Private Right of Action FDCA-Fifth Circuit End-run Suggests State Law Private Right of Action

Life sciences companies aggrieved by competitor activity believed to be in violation of the Federal,..
Cyber Insurer Sues Policyholder’s Cyber Pros Cyber Insurer Sues Policyholder’s Cyber Pros

Ace American Insurance Company (“Ace”) recently filed a subrogation lawsuit against two technology..
Senate Bill 295: California Requires New Annual Notice to Employees on Rights Senate Bill 295: California Requires New Annual Notice to Employees on Rights

On October 12, 2025, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 294, which requires employers in..
Texas Corporate Law Changes: What Businesses Need to Know Texas Corporate Law Changes: What Businesses Need to Know

Texas has positioned itself as a leading business jurisdiction through comprehensive corporate law..
Litigation Minute - A Year After Loper Bright Part II: States Follow Suit Litigation Minute - A Year After Loper Bright Part II: States Follow Suit

What You Need to Know in a Minute or LessLoper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo shook the legal world ..
Recapping CMMC Level 2: Considerations for Government Contractors Recapping CMMC Level 2: Considerations for Government Contractors

Go-To Guide:Starting Nov. 10, 2025, contractors and subcontractors handling controlled unclassified ..
Lawsuit Challenges President Trump’s Proclamation Requiring $100,000 Fee for H-1B Visa Petitions Lawsuit Challenges President Trump’s Proclamation Requiring $100,000 Fee for H-1B Visa Petitions

A group of organizations and individuals filed a lawsuit on October 3, 2025, challenging President..
Reassigned … and Ready to Sue? Fourth Circuit Ruling May Open the Door to More Discrimination.. Reassigned … and Ready to Sue? Fourth Circuit Ruling May Open the Door to More Discrimination..

Following the Supreme Court of the United States’ April 2024 ruling in Muldrow v. City of St. Louis,..
Executive Order Aims to Accelerate Commercial Space Development Through Deregulation Executive Order Aims to Accelerate Commercial Space Development Through Deregulation

Go-To Guide:Commercial License Streamlining. Executive Order 14335 (EO or the Order) directs the..
$19M in Settlements Underscore Cybersecurity Risks for TPAs and Insurers $19M in Settlements Underscore Cybersecurity Risks for TPAs and Insurers

Key TakeawaysTwo recent data breach class action settlements involving third party administrators..
Cherry Bekaert to Acquire Herbein + Company Cherry Bekaert to Acquire Herbein + Company

Raleigh, N.C.-based IPA 100 firm Cherry Bekaert (FY24 net revenue of $658 million) has announced..
Barry Melancon Appointed Chair of Baker Tilly International Barry Melancon Appointed Chair of Baker Tilly International

Barry Melancon, former CEO of the AICPA, has been appointed chair of Baker Tilly International, a..
Post-Grant Review Trials Post-Grant Review Trials

Understanding the BasicsFor businesses, patents represent not only intellectual property rights but ..
California’s SB 415 Amends AB 98: New Standards for Logistics and Warehouse Projects California’s SB 415 Amends AB 98: New Standards for Logistics and Warehouse Projects

California's landmark Assembly Bill 98 (AB 98), authored by Carrillo and Reyes in 2024, established ..
New California Law on Servicing of Second Mortgages Causes Confusion Among Lenders and Servicers New California Law on Servicing of Second Mortgages Causes Confusion Among Lenders and Servicers

On June 30, Governor Newsom signed into law AB 130, which includes a new provision to the..
Arizona Cryptocurrency Kiosk Law Takes Effect Arizona Cryptocurrency Kiosk Law Takes Effect

On September 26, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced that the new Cryptocurrency Kiosk..
AppLovin Faces SEC Scrutiny Over Alleged Data Practices AppLovin Faces SEC Scrutiny Over Alleged Data Practices

On October 6, 2025, Bloomberg reported that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has..
EPA Proposes Major Changes to Chemical Risk Evaluation Process Under TSCA EPA Proposes Major Changes to Chemical Risk Evaluation Process Under TSCA

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a new rule to revise how it evaluates the ..
Government Shutdown: What Employers Need to Know About Immigration Services Government Shutdown: What Employers Need to Know About Immigration Services

The federal government shutdown is disrupting some immigration functions. Most significantly, the U...
MASSIVE FCC NEWS: Commission Set to Obliterate TCPA/Robocall Provisions With World Changing NPRM MASSIVE FCC NEWS: Commission Set to Obliterate TCPA/Robocall Provisions With World Changing NPRM

Huge news out of the FCC folks—the Delete, Delete, Delete docket has come home and the chickens are ..
Justices seem willing to allow candidate to challenge elections law on mail-in ballots Justices seem willing to allow candidate to challenge elections law on mail-in ballots

At Wednesday’s argument in Bost v. Illinois Board of Elections, not many of the justices worked..
Commission Halts The Preparation of CSRD Secondary Legislation in New “Kill-list” Commission Halts The Preparation of CSRD Secondary Legislation in New “Kill-list”

The Commission presented in a letter of 1 October its plan to de-prioritize the adoption of a..
CFTC Acting Chairman Pham Outlines a Technology‑Neutral Approach to Digital Assets and Agency.. CFTC Acting Chairman Pham Outlines a Technology‑Neutral Approach to Digital Assets and Agency..

At the Futures and Derivatives Law Report Digital Asset Leadership Summit, Commodity Futures..
California’s New Delete Request Tool Impacts Data Brokers and Residents California’s New Delete Request Tool Impacts Data Brokers and Residents

On September 26, 2025, following a public comment period, the California Privacy Protection Agency..
New H-1B Visa Fee, EEOC Shutters Disparate Impact Cases, Key Labor Roles Confirmed [Podcast] New H-1B Visa Fee, EEOC Shutters Disparate Impact Cases, Key Labor Roles Confirmed [Podcast]

This week, we’re covering the new H-1B visa fee, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s..
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