With the US federal government now shut down until Congress passes funding legislation, federal agencies have begun furloughing employees. Those furloughs will impact the Department of Justice (DOJ…| Cooley M&A
The UCSF Program on Reproductive Health issued the following statement today. Instead of strengthening health protections and using best available science under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), EPA’s proposed framework rule weakens them by stripping away requirements that ensure TSCA risk evaluations reflect real-world chemical exposures and risks. It removes requirements for EPA to … Continue reading EPA’s proposed revisions to TSCA Risk Evaluation Framework Rule will put more ...| Program on Reproductive Health and the Environment
A newly revealed WIRED investigation shows that the United States Government is creating a vast social media surveillance network, one that will operate around the clock and rely heavily on private contractors. Officials insist the system targets foreign nationals—but its scope and design make it inevitable that millions of Americans’ online activity will also be swept up. This is unconstitutional. The post Purism Defends the Fourth Amendment in the Digital Age appeared first on Purism.| Purism
When a company collapses, its debts and assets are tallied, auctioned, and parceled out. But what happens when the “asset” in question is your very biology? That’s the question millions of 23andMe customers now face in the wake of the company’s bankruptcy. The post From the Browser to the Bloodstream appeared first on Purism.| Purism
On 11 September 2025, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) published new Guidelines clarifying how the Digital Services Act (DSA) and the General| Technology Law Dispatch
Ahead of the July 2026 “joint review” of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (“USMCA”), the United States, Mexico, and Canada have each launched public consultation processes to solicit input from stakeholders on the operation of the USMCA, and possible changes those governments should seek to the Agreement as part of the review. In the United States, the Office... Continue Reading…| Global Policy Watch
In this increasingly growing digital landscape, companies are entrusted with vast amounts of sensitive personal information. From names and email| Global Policy Watch
Carson Holmgren, MJLST Staffer| LawSci Forum
The stock market—and biotech insiders—reacted negatively to the allegedly forced resignation of CBER Director Peter Marks, who said RFK Jr. does not seek “truth and transparency” but rather “subservient confirmation of his misinformation and lies.”| BioSpace
The FDA derives just under half of its yearly funding from pharma user fees, which help support its operations and fund employee salaries. An analysis from AgencyIQ suggests that the agency is dangerously close to losing it all.| BioSpace
The rule is now slated to go into effect four months later in March 2026, which FinCEN said will give title firms more time to comply.| HousingWire
Under the Trump administration, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has been winding down enforcement actions against lenders and servicers while opening only two new cases.| HousingWire
Participants in defined contribution (DC) plans may have more access to several types of alternative investments under an executive order issued by President Trump in August. The post Alternative Assets for DC Plans appeared first on Word on Benefits.| Word on Benefits
An executive order signed in August may give 401(k) participants more access to investment strategies under which a portion of their contributions are allocated to alternative assets, offering them the opportunity to accumulate more money in their retirement accounts. Learn more details and considerations in today's blog.| Word on Benefits
Kenya’s insurance industry is watching an unprecedented drama unfold at Directline Assurance, where a shareholder battle...| Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK)
Recently, the EU Data Act was officially enacted — and with it, a new era of enforceable digital rights. Where the GDPR set the policy framework, the Data Act demands proof: verifiable, auditable systems that deliver true data portability, secure interoperability, and privacy‑by‑design across sectors. The post Living in the Regulatory Future: Purism, the EU Data Act, and America’s Patchwork Privacy Laws appeared first on Purism.| Purism
California’s New Privacy Rules Are a National Signal The California Privacy Protection Agency’s latest regulations redraw the playing field. This is the first set of rules in the U.S. to require: Annual, independent cybersecurity audits for high-risk businesses Comprehensive risk assessments for key data processing activities Bias and privacy impact reviews for automated decision-making systems […] The post California’s New Privacy Rules Are a National Signal appeared first on Purism.| Purism
FinCEN is pushing back against FNF’s claim that its mandatory reporting rule will cause title companies irreparable harm.| HousingWire
Canadian courts have held employers, corporate trustees and boards of trustees affiliated with benefit plans as fiduciaries accountable to plan beneficiaries. Learn more about fiduciaries and their responsibilities in today's blog. The post So, What Is a Fiduciary? appeared first on Word on Benefits.| Word on Benefits
President Trump signed the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act in late July, adding a partial claim option to the VA’s loss-mitigation waterfall.| HousingWire
A trio of housing experts discuss proposals to lift zoning regulation to spur supply — and legislation aiming to help first-time homebuyers.| HousingWire
We have reached the six-month anniversary of President Trump’s landmark executive order that extended the regulatory review process run by the White| Global Policy Watch
Purism makes premium phones, laptops, mini PCs and servers running free software on PureOS. Purism products respect people's privacy and freedom while protecting their security.| Purism
How can we build airspace systems that bridge national, regional, and local priorities while enabling safe, scalable operations in a fast-moving sector? At our Executives…| DroneTalks
The announcement by the Department of Health and Human Services highlighted a flurry of moves, which include the shifting of departments. Also this week, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. tapped fellow vaccine critic David Geier to investigate vaccine safety within the CDC.| BioSpace
After the gutting of the Department of Health and Human Services, fears mount about the future direction of the FDA—with regulatory experts predicting delays in drug approvals and greater influence of political appointees.| BioSpace
The post Erosion And Sediment Control Inspections appeared first on CRWD.| CRWD
Gain 5 actionable strategies to avoid MAHA food warning labels and keep your NPD pipeline compliant, competitive, and ready for what’s next.| TraceGains
Let’s face it: Prior Authorization in the U.S. healthcare system is broken. The current prior authorization process often creates bottlenecks that delay treatment and frustrate everyone involved. It’s a system plagued by outdated infrastructure, manual workflows, disparate data standards, and a lack of real-time data sharing. Patients experience significant delays or forgo care entirely, providers […]| 1uphealth
Today, following weeks of consideration and consultation with members of the music community, Music Canada CEO Patrick Rogers released the following statement in response to the CRTC’s Phase 1 decision on initial base contributions. Earlier this summer, Canada’s broadcast regulator, the CRTC, announced that music streaming services will need to pay an unprecedented 5% of […] The post Canada needed a reimagined broadcasting system. The CRTC’s contribution decision offers more of the sa...| Music Canada
March 2025 marked the fifth anniversary of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) initiative to “formalize and centralize” within the Department of the Treasury an enforcement function to identify and investigate “non-notified” transactions (i.e., cross-border acquisition and investment transactions that may have been subject to CFIUS jurisdiction but not formally “notified” […]| Cooley M&A
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is taking significant steps to update its approach to merger control following both the coming into force of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers (DMCC) Act on 1 January 2025 and the most recent strategic steer from the UK government. While the DMCC Act expanded the CMA’s merger […]| Cooley M&A
Corp Fin has just posted some new CDIs related to M&A transactions, more specifically, a revised CDI related to Form S-4 and lock-up agreements and a new group of CDIs related primarily to material changes in tender offers. To see a summary of the CDIs, please see the full blog post published on Cooley PubCo.| Cooley M&A
In the past year, the UK Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) actively has focused on sanctions enforcement efforts, particularly with respect to Russia-related measures (Russia sanctions), including by increasing spending for enforcement resources and collaborating with international allies. To learn more about recent trends and expectations with respect to OFSI’s enforcement priorities, please see […]| Cooley M&A
Your essential recap is here Private equity in 2024 was marked by evolving deal dynamics, strategic shifts and heightened regulatory scrutiny. Which significant developments made the biggest waves? Find out with Cooley’s 2024 Private Equity Year in Review, where we take a closer look at the influential trends impacting the investment landscape. Download the report › What’s covered […]| Cooley M&A
The Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act thresholds, which determine whether mergers and acquisitions must be reported to the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC), will increase by nearly 6% in February 2025. The key minimum “size-of-transaction” threshold will increase from $119.5 million to $126.4 million. These annual adjustments, announced by the FTC on […]| Cooley M&A
As the new European Commission (EC) assumes office for the 2024 – 2029 term, in-house legal counsel across industries must brace for an evolving regulatory environment that promises to influence the landscape of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). With significant shifts in priorities – from sustainability to strategic autonomy – and a new College of Commissioners, […]| Cooley M&A
On October 10, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a unanimous 5-0 vote to finalize changes to the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) premerger notification program, including changes to the HSR form and associated instructions, with the Department of Justice (DOJ) concurring with the final rule. Under the HSR Act, parties to transactions are required to notify the FTC […]| Cooley M&A
On the heels of releasing its 2023 Annual Report to Congress, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) publicly announced six new penalties on parties that failed to comply with CFIUS requirements in connection with cross-border transactions. The penalties range from $100,000 to a staggering $60 million fine for T-Mobile’s alleged violation of the terms of […]| Cooley M&A
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a complaint and proposed consent decree alleging that Legends Hospitality Parent Holdings prematurely acquired beneficial ownership – often referred to as “gun jumping” – in connection with its proposed acquisition of ASM Global. The proposed final judgment requires Legends, a global venue services company providing food and beverage services in stadiums and […]| Cooley M&A
Dr. Rashmi Joglekar, Associate Director of Science, Policy and Engagement at the Program on Reproductive Health at UCSF, issued the following statement today. On Monday, the Trump administration announced plans to stymie implementation of the EPA’s long-awaited ban on asbestos by threatening to delay and reopen the rule for reconsideration in a process that could … Continue reading Trump’s proposed asbestos rollback is a warning sign for all toxic chemicals| Program on Reproductive Health and the Environment
Over the past decade, Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) have proven to offer a reliable, cost effective model for delivering care to patients. ACOs participating in the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP), ACO Reach, and other models have saved billions of dollars for Medicare, and have been on the leading edge of developing care management programs. […] The post How ACOs Can Benefit from New Provider Access Requirements appeared first on 1uphealth.| 1uphealth
Elizabeth Thilges, MJLST Staffer The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (“DNR”) recently announced that it plans to amend its fishing regulations to lower the...| LawSci Forum
Learn how bakery and dairy producers in DACH can meet new sustainability compliance laws and turn it into a competitive advantage. The post Your Guide to Sustainability Compliance: What DACH Laws Mean for Bakery and Dairy appeared first on TraceGains.| TraceGains
In Brief: EPA is proposing to roll back established protection from PFAS in drinking water. Furthermore, some lawmakers seek immunity for PFAS polluters. This double whammy to environmental protections will result in increased exposure to PFAS and higher rates of adverse health effects. This is contrary to the MAHA goals for reducing and preventing chronic … Continue reading Toxic Recipe: EPA rollbacks, immunity for polluters, and increasing threats to public health| Program on Reproductive Health and the Environment
On April 18, 2025, the State of Oregon brought a civil enforcement action against Coinbase Global, Inc. (“Coinbase”) for the alleged sale of| Law of The Ledger
The biopharma job market likely won’t turn around until 2026, according to two industry experts. Both cited a need for more investment and noted the impact of uncertainty on the industry.| BioSpace
Esko and TraceGains partner to help F&B brands navigate regulations, streamline supply chains, and drive innovation from source to shelf.| TraceGains
Here's a short story about how I learned to innovate (a bit more) in regulated industries.| Software etc.
Google’s move to enable IP-based targeting for CTV marks a major shift in digital advertising, raising privacy concerns about fingerprinting.| AdMonsters
Yessenia Gutierrez, MJLST Staffer| LawSci Forum
Seven industry leaders share insights on the DOJ's proposed remedies for Google and what they could mean for digital advertising and ad tech.| AdMonsters
EPA has taken many important steps toward protecting people from harmful chemicals in recent years, but a disturbing pattern has emerged in the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention in which EPA uses flawed and outdated science to estimate risk to human health. In doing so, EPA is taking several steps backwards in protecting … Continue reading EPA is going down a dangerous path on toxic chemicals| Program on Reproductive Health and the Environment
EPA’s recent draft risk evaluation of formaldehyde is a concerning new direction in the Agency’s implementation of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Formaldehyde is a known carcinogen, with people routinely exposed through its use in composite wood products, plastics, paints, adhesives, and sealants. While EPA’s recent risk evaluation does find that formaldehyde presents an … Continue reading Why is EPA disregarding health risks of formaldehyde?| Program on Reproductive Health and the Environment
Starting Medical Device Projects; this blog identifies four areas that can make or break a new medical device project from the start.| StarFish Medical
Amidst a worldwide pandemic that most of the global population had never experienced before, we are living through a period of significant change. We...| Asia Law Network Blog
