Compliance

  • June 17, 2025

    Senate Passes Stablecoin Legislation With Bipartisan Support

    The Senate's proposal to regulate stablecoins passed the chamber on Tuesday with support from both parties, sending it on to the House where lawmakers are still working on their own proposal.

  • June 17, 2025

    Crypto Co. Says Meme-Coin Creating Atty Can't Rep Theft Suit

    Cryptocurrency wallet provider Phantom Technologies has asked a New York federal judge to disqualify an attorney from representing a group of plaintiffs, including himself, in a suit he filed over the alleged theft of half-a-million dollars worth of a meme coin he created in honor of his pet dachshund.

  • June 17, 2025

    Utah Man Can't Escape SEC's Microcap Stock Scheme Suit

    A Utah bookkeeper can't escape U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission allegations he served as a middleman in a penny stock pump-and-dump scheme because the SEC's complaint appropriately details its assertion that he was, at least, reckless, in connection with the matter, a federal judge has determined.

  • June 17, 2025

    Ex-Low Power TV Owner Hit With $188K In Fines

    A Federal Communications Commission administrative law judge has slapped the former licensee of Hispanic Christian Community Network with $188,000 in fines, finding the man paid "utterly no attention ... to statutory and regulatory responsibilities."

  • June 17, 2025

    FTC Clarifies Auto Dealers' Duties Under Data Security Rule

    The Federal Trade Commission has issued guidance to assist automobile dealers in complying with the agency's financial data security rule, stressing that their obligations to safeguard customers' nonpublic information doesn't end when their business relationship terminates. 

  • June 17, 2025

    9th Circ. Skeptical Of Blocking National Guard Deployment

    A Ninth Circuit panel appeared open Tuesday to striking down a temporary restraining order — currently paused — that would block President Donald Trump from sending the National Guard into Los Angeles, with two judges repeatedly citing case law suggesting the president has broad discretion to mobilize the Guard.

  • June 17, 2025

    Split 9th Circ. Wants Review Of Migrant's Mental Competency

    The Ninth Circuit has revived a Guatemalan man's bid for deportation relief, with a split panel of judges saying in a published opinion that the Board of Immigration Appeals should have had an immigration judge look into the man's competency.

  • June 17, 2025

    5th Circ. Finds $37M For PPE Delivery Problems Went Too Far

    The Fifth Circuit on Monday kept partially intact a $37 million award the Federal Trade Commission secured against a drop-shipping company, but found part of the award went too far because it fully refunded customers for COVID-19 protective gear that was delivered late.

  • June 17, 2025

    Nissan Asks Justices To Void Certified Sunroof Defect Classes

    Nissan North America Inc. has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to unravel certified classes of drivers alleging the automaker sold vehicles with defective panoramic sunroofs, saying the Ninth Circuit endorsed a "grossly unfair" standard that allows uninjured plaintiffs to level inflated class claims against corporate defendants.

  • June 17, 2025

    Nixon Peabody Taps Fintech-Focused Attys From K&L Gates

    Two longtime K&L Gates LLP fintech and financial services partners have joined Nixon Peabody LLP in the firm's complex disputes practice.

  • June 17, 2025

    FCC Says Tribe's New Radio Station Reach Can Fall Short

    The Northern Arapaho Tribe of Wyoming will be getting a new radio station after the FCC granted the tribe a waiver that will let it bypass a requirement that it cover 50% of the reservation, which is bigger than Delaware and Rhode Island put together.

  • June 17, 2025

    CFPB's Vought Seeks To Limit Use Of Civil Penalty Fund

    Consumer Financial Protection Bureau acting Director Russell Vought is proposing to restrict the agency's ability to tap its civil penalty fund for consumer education and financial literacy initiatives as part of a trio of draft regulatory changes posted online Tuesday.

  • June 17, 2025

    Fundraising Pro Admits To Lying In Mich. 'Dark Money' Probe

    A political fundraising consultant pled guilty in Michigan state court on Tuesday to misleading investigators regarding her role in an alleged scheme to conceal the identities of donors supporting a ballot proposal campaign at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • June 17, 2025

    X Sues Over NY Social Media Law, Citing Trimmed Calif. Law

    A New York law requiring social media companies to divulge whether they define and moderate hate speech, extremism and misinformation or face fines is unconstitutional, Elon Musk's X Corp. claims in a federal lawsuit Tuesday, noting the law mirrors a California statute that the platform got trimmed earlier this year.

  • June 17, 2025

    Org. Urges 9th Circ. To OK NFL Sunday Ticket Verdict Dismissal

    A legal foundation focused on promoting free enterprise principles is offering support to the NFL as the league defends a California federal judge's dismissal of a jury's $4.7 billion Sunday Ticket price-fixing award, arguing Tuesday the district court was right to correct a "gatekeeping failure" in expert testimony.

  • June 17, 2025

    Canadian Banks Decry BioPharma's 'Abusive' Spoofing Suit

    The brokerage arms of the Royal Bank of Canada and the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce are fighting a lawsuit accusing them of spoofing the stock of a biopharmaceutical company, arguing that the "abusive litigation" does not belong in a U.S. courtroom.

  • June 17, 2025

    GOP Lawmaker Praises DOL IG's Law Firm Agreements Audit

    The chair of the Republican-led U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce on Tuesday praised a U.S. Department of Labor watchdog for investigating the agency over allegations it shared confidential information with plaintiffs attorneys, which comes after the panel called for an investigation in November.

  • June 17, 2025

    Senate Confirms Trump's FCC Nominee, Giving GOP Majority

    The U.S. Senate confirmed Olivia Trusty to the Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday, providing Republicans a 2-1 majority on the telecom regulatory body five months after President Donald Trump named her for the seat.

  • June 17, 2025

    Investors Say Exxon Trial Should Remain On Schedule

    A class of investors has told a Texas federal judge that Exxon Mobil has no basis to ask the court to stall a November trial for a suit accusing the oil giant of misleading investors, saying Exxon didn't point out any factors that would merit a delay.

  • June 17, 2025

    Ill. Increases Sports Betting, Tobacco Tax And Taxes Airbnbs

    Illinois increased its tax on sports betting and tobacco products and extended its tax on hotel operators to include short-term rentals like Airbnbs and Vrbos under a budget bill approved by the governor.

  • June 17, 2025

    Ill. Toy Makers Seek Justices' Early Review Of Trump Tariff Suit

    Illinois-based toy makers challenging President Donald Trump's emergency tariffs on Tuesday requested the U.S. Supreme Court consider their case before it is reviewed by the D.C. Circuit, arguing a stay to an injunction is allowing duty collections to continue and is damaging the companies.

  • June 17, 2025

    Domestic Violence Groups Sue Feds Over Grant Restrictions

    A group of domestic violence and sexual assault coalitions is asking a federal court to block the Trump administration from imposing restrictions on grants by the Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women, saying the new rules make it impossible to effectively operate their programs that help victims.

  • June 17, 2025

    FINRA Fines Ex-Canaccord Compliance Head Over Monitoring

    The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has suspended Canaccord Genuity LLC's former chief compliance officer and the former head of its trading compliance group, and fined them a combined $15,000 for alleged surveillance lapses.

  • June 17, 2025

    Nielsen Sues Consumer Behavior Co. Over 'Buyer's Remorse'

    The Nielsen Co. has sued consumer behavior adviser Circana in Delaware Chancery Court seeking an order requiring it to close on the deal it reached to buy two of its marketing and advertising businesses, saying Circana has "buyer's remorse" despite knowing a competitor was ready to sabotage one of the businesses.

  • June 17, 2025

    Democrats Probe Palantir About IRS Taxpayer Database

    Ten Democratic lawmakers demanded information Tuesday from the head of Palantir Technologies Inc. about media reports that the software company is working with the IRS to create a searchable database containing sensitive taxpayer information — claims the company denied almost immediately.

Expert Analysis

  • How Trump Energy Order May Challenge State Climate Efforts

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    Even if the Trump administration's recent executive order targeting state and local environmental, climate and clean energy laws, regulations and programs doesn't result in successful legal challenges to state authority, the order could discourage state legislatures from taking further climate action, say attorneys at Foley Hoag.

  • The SEC's Administrative Law Courts Are At A Crossroads

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    The U.S. Department of Justice's recent departure from its prior defense of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's administrative law judges' legitimacy moves the forum deeper into a constitutional limbo that likely requires congressional action, says Dean Conway at Carlton Fields.

  • SEC's Noteworthy Stablecoin Guidance Comes With Caveats

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    The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission recently issued a statement concluding that a narrow class of stablecoins doesn't involve the offer or sale of securities — a significant step forward in recognizing that not all crypto-assets are created equal, though there remains a pressing need for broader regulatory clarity, say attorneys at A&O Shearman.

  • Self-Disclosure Calculus Remains Complex Under Trump DOJ

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    Shifting policy focus under the Trump administration's Justice Department has created uncertainty for individuals considering voluntarily self-disclosing crimes that are no longer considered an enforcement priority, but there has been no indication that the administration intends on dialing back self-disclosure programs, say attorneys at Fox Rothschild.

  • Electronic Shelf Labels Pose Myriad Risks For Retailers

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    While electronic shelf labels offer retailers a new way to convey pricing and other product information to consumers, the technology has attracted the attention of U.S. policymakers and consumer advocates, so businesses must assess antitrust, data privacy and discrimination risks before implementation, say attorneys at Baker McKenzie.

  • 4 Ways US Banks Can Operate In Canada

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    Contrary to recent statements from the Trump administration, there are several options for U.S. banks that want to operate and compete in Canada, and the country’s bank ownership regime may actually be more favorable to U.S. banks than to Canadian shareholders, say attorneys at Torys.

  • Series

    Power To The Paralegals: The Value Of Unified State Licensing

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    Texas' proposal to become the latest state to license paraprofessional providers of limited legal services could help firms expand their reach and improve access to justice, but consumers, attorneys and allied legal professionals would benefit even more if similar programs across the country become more uniform, says Michael Houlberg at the University of Denver.

  • What's Next For Lab Test Regulation Without FDA Authority

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    A recent Texas federal court decision vacating the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's final rule that would apply FDA regulations to laboratory-developed tests signals potential positive impacts in the diagnostic space, and could inspire more healthcare entities to litigate against the government, say attorneys at Hooper Lundy.

  • 1st Circ. Ruling May Slow SEC Retail Investment Advice Cases

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    The First Circuit's recent ruling, finding the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission did not substantiate its $93.3 million fine against a retail investment adviser, may raise the threshold on materiality findings in these cases and add a speed bump resulting in fewer such actions, say attorneys at Weil.

  • What Greenwashing Looks Like, And How To Navigate Claims

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    Recent cases show that consumers seeking to challenge sustainability claims as greenwashing face significant legal hurdles, and that companies can avoid liability by emphasizing context, says Felicia Boyd at Norton Rose.

  • 11 Tips For Contractors Dealing With DOD Staff Reductions

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    Defense contractors should prepare for a wide range of disruptions related to procurement and contract administration that are likely amid federal workforce reductions, say attorneys at Covington.

  • GC Nominee Likely Has Employer-Friendly NLRB Priorities

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    President Donald Trump’s nomination of Crystal Carey as general counsel of the National Labor Relations Board indicates the administration's intent to revive precedents favorable to employers, including expansion of permissible employer speech and reinstatement of procedural steps needed for employees to achieve unionization, say attorneys at Vorys.

  • Pay Cos. That Adapt Can Benefit As Gov't Ends Paper Checks

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    Recent executive orders, instructing the government to cease issuing paper checks and to modernize and fraud-proof federal payments, will likely benefit financial services providers that facilitate government disbursements — provided they can manage the challenges and risks of transitioning to fully digital payments, say attorneys at Davis Wright.

  • New Anti-Corruption Task Force Bolsters Int'l Collaboration

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    The recent creation of an anti-corruption task force by the U.K., France and Switzerland demonstrates a commitment to tackling bribery within national and international frameworks, and organizations within these jurisdictions’ remit, including U.S. companies operating in Europe, should review their compliance practices to ensure they address diverging requirements, say lawyers at Skadden.

  • A Close Look At The Rescinded Biden-Era NLRB Memos

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    National Labor Relations Board acting general counsel William Cowen's recent decision to rescind several guidance memoranda from his predecessor signals that he aims to move the board away from expanding organizing rights and to provide more room for employers to protect their operations and workforce, say attorneys at Holland & Knight.

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