Digital Dollars, Not Investments: SEC Staff Weighs in on Stablecoins

Digital Dollars, Not Investments: SEC Staff Weighs in on Stablecoins Digital Dollars, Not Investments: SEC Staff Weighs in on Stablecoins

On April 4, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Corporation Finance issued..
DPR Issues California Notice 2025-08 Adding and Revising Multilingual Translation on Pesticide.. DPR Issues California Notice 2025-08 Adding and Revising Multilingual Translation on Pesticide..

On June 26, 2025, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) issued California Notice..
OFCCP Seeks Voluntary Disclosures from Federal Contractors on EO 14173 Compliance OFCCP Seeks Voluntary Disclosures from Federal Contractors on EO 14173 Compliance

On June 27, 2025, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”) Director Catherine..
Did Texas Just Save America’s Hemp Industry? Did Texas Just Save America’s Hemp Industry?

Hemp advocates are surely still nursing sore throats (and the effects of whatever else they used to ..
Navigating Federal Solicitations with Artificial Intelligence Navigating Federal Solicitations with Artificial Intelligence

As the federal government continues to modernize procurement processes and embrace emerging..
New York Retail Employers, Take Note: New Retail Worker Safety Protection Requirements New York Retail Employers, Take Note: New Retail Worker Safety Protection Requirements

Employers with ten or more retail employees in New York State (Covered Employers) will now have to..
Memorable moments from Chief Justice John Roberts’ remarks to 4th Circuit judges Memorable moments from Chief Justice John Roberts’ remarks to 4th Circuit judges

On Saturday, one day after the Supreme Court handed down some of its most anticipated decisions of..
Texas Legislature Takes New Steps to Limit Foreign Ownership of Real Property Texas Legislature Takes New Steps to Limit Foreign Ownership of Real Property

Senate Bill No. 17 becomes law on September 1, 2025.On June 20, 2025, Governor Abbott signed Senate ..
FDA Scrutinizes Clinical Trials Exporting U.S. Genetic Material FDA Scrutinizes Clinical Trials Exporting U.S. Genetic Material

On June 18, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) announced an immediate review of..
Term Ends with Major Decisions, Including Banning Universal Injunctions - SCOTUS Today Term Ends with Major Decisions, Including Banning Universal Injunctions - SCOTUS Today

If the wide-ranging decisions that ended the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2024 term on Friday have anything ..
FDA Updates Food Labeling Requirements Compliance Program FDA Updates Food Labeling Requirements Compliance Program

FDA announced on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, that it has updated Compliance Program 7321.005, now..
We Get Privacy for Work: Assessing the Risks of AI Tools [Video] We Get Privacy for Work: Assessing the Risks of AI Tools [Video]

The widespread adoption of AI tools has the potential to increase efficiency in the workplace but..
The morning read for Monday, June 30 The morning read for Monday, June 30

On Friday, June 27, the court issued its final opinions on the merits docket for the 2024-25 term...
EPA to Reconsider Asbestos Part 1 Risk Management Rule Following Legal Challenge EPA to Reconsider Asbestos Part 1 Risk Management Rule Following Legal Challenge

On June 16, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) filed a motion with the U.S. Court ..
China’s National People’s Congress Passes Amended Anti-Unfair Competition Law China’s National People’s Congress Passes Amended Anti-Unfair Competition Law

On June 27, 2025, China’s National People’s Congress (NPC) passed the newly amended Anti-Unfair..
Supreme Court punts decision on Louisiana’s congressional map to next term Supreme Court punts decision on Louisiana’s congressional map to next term

The Supreme Court will not decide right now whether Louisiana violated the Constitution when it..
Justices pass on opportunity to further limit the power of federal agencies Justices pass on opportunity to further limit the power of federal agencies

Last year the Supreme Court took a significant step to limit the power of administrative agencies..
McDermott+ Check-Up – June 27, 2025 McDermott+ Check-Up – June 27, 2025

THIS WEEK’S DOSESenate Reconciliation Process Continues. Republicans are adjusting language to..
Workplace Wrap - July 2025 Workplace Wrap - July 2025

As we find ourselves in the new financial year, a number of the key financial thresholds relating..
With Merit: To Infinity and Beyond? Putting Arbitration Law to the Test [Video] With Merit: To Infinity and Beyond? Putting Arbitration Law to the Test [Video]

Arbitration agreements with infinite scope and/or counterparties put arbitration law to the test..
New Jersey Bill Would Introduce Sweeping Noncompete and No-Poach Restrictions: Strategic.. New Jersey Bill Would Introduce Sweeping Noncompete and No-Poach Restrictions: Strategic..

As anticipated, New Jersey has joined the growing list of state legislative efforts aimed at..
UK Data Act 2025: Key Changes Seek to Streamline Privacy Compliance UK Data Act 2025: Key Changes Seek to Streamline Privacy Compliance

The UK’s Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (the Act) officially came into law on June 19.The Act seeks ..
Jurisdictional Boundaries of the Federal Circuit in ITC-Related Matters Are Limited Jurisdictional Boundaries of the Federal Circuit in ITC-Related Matters Are Limited

In Realtek Semiconductor Corporation v. ITC (23-1187), the Federal Circuit concluded that it lacked ..
FDA Opens Public Comment Period for Chemical Post-Market Assessment Regulation FDA Opens Public Comment Period for Chemical Post-Market Assessment Regulation

On June 18, 2025, FDA announced its proposed “method for post-market assessments of chemicals in..
New Jersey Required to Turn Square Corners and Pay Untimely Filed Refund Claim New Jersey Required to Turn Square Corners and Pay Untimely Filed Refund Claim

The New Jersey Tax Court has required the Director of the Division of Taxation to turn square..
Texas Federal Court Vacates Most of 2024 HIPAA Rule on Reproductive Health Information Texas Federal Court Vacates Most of 2024 HIPAA Rule on Reproductive Health Information

In 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (“HHS”) implemented a new privacy rule..
New Hires More Likely to Fall for Phishing + Social Engineering Attacks New Hires More Likely to Fall for Phishing + Social Engineering Attacks

When assessing cybersecurity risk in your organization, it is important to understand your users..
Florida Legislature Passes Bill to End Sales Tax Exemption for Sub-100 MW Data Centers Florida Legislature Passes Bill to End Sales Tax Exemption for Sub-100 MW Data Centers

The Florida legislature has passed a bill that would end the data center sales tax exemption for..
The Predominant Factor Test: Determining Whether the UCC or Common Law Applies to Mixed Contracts.. The Predominant Factor Test: Determining Whether the UCC or Common Law Applies to Mixed Contracts..

Construction law in the United States consists of two main bodies of legal rules. The first,..
Court decides against Planned Parenthood Court decides against Planned Parenthood

The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that a South Carolina woman and Planned Parenthood do not have..
Oregon Court of Appeals Holds That Handbooks Can Form Contracts Unless Clearly Disclaimed Oregon Court of Appeals Holds That Handbooks Can Form Contracts Unless Clearly Disclaimed

The Court of Appeals of the State of Oregon recently clarified in Dailey v. University of..
Mastering the Art of the Follow-Up: How to Turn Events into Real Business Development Opportunities Mastering the Art of the Follow-Up: How to Turn Events into Real Business Development Opportunities

You spent weeks or months planning the event. You invited the right people, chose a strong format..
This Week in 340B: June 17 – 23, 2025 This Week in 340B: June 17 – 23, 2025

Find this week’s updates on 340B litigation to help you stay in the know on how 340B cases are..
California Battery Energy Storage Update California Battery Energy Storage Update

California has set ambitious clean energy standards, mandating that 100% of the state's electricity ..
Too Hot to Handle: Don’t Get Burned by Cal/OSHA’s Heat Rules Too Hot to Handle: Don’t Get Burned by Cal/OSHA’s Heat Rules

As summer temperatures rise across California, it’s a good time for employers to review their..
Texas SB 1318: Major Changes to Healthcare Non-Compete Agreements Texas SB 1318: Major Changes to Healthcare Non-Compete Agreements

On June 20, 2025, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law Senate Bill 1318 (SB 1318), which..
Legislature’s Report Captures California’s Permitting Reform Zeitgeist and Creates the Launchpad.. Legislature’s Report Captures California’s Permitting Reform Zeitgeist and Creates the Launchpad..

In the summer of 2024, the State Assembly Select Committee on Permitting Reform began convening..
THE DEATH OF PRESUMPTION: Are Cell Phones Still “Residential” Post McLaughlin? THE DEATH OF PRESUMPTION: Are Cell Phones Still “Residential” Post McLaughlin?

The TCPA landscape is being reshaped in real time and we’re here to bear witness. With the Supreme..
Student Visa Pause Lifted; Social Media Will Be Screened Student Visa Pause Lifted; Social Media Will Be Screened

News sources reporting on a U.S. Department of State internal cable have announced that..
Upcoming OSHA and U.N. Meetings May Trigger Changes in U.S. Hazard Communication Standards Upcoming OSHA and U.N. Meetings May Trigger Changes in U.S. Hazard Communication Standards

On June 24, 2025, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will conduct a virtual..
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