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
On 23 May 2025, the European Commission adopted several pieces of secondary legislation under the Net-Zero Industry Act (“NZIA”), including an Implementing Regulation on Non-Price Criteria in Renewable Energy Auctions (“Implementing Act”). The Implementing Act gives legal effect to Article 26 NZIA, which obliges each Member State to apply, from 30 December 2025, non-price criteria... Continue Reading…| Global Policy Watch
When Congress returns from its August recess next week, lawmakers will face one of the tightest and most contentious legislative calendars in recent years. At the center of the action: […] The post Capitol Hill Prepares for a Packed Fall Agenda: What It Means for Christian Communicators appeared first on NRB.| NRB
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
The European Union is making bold moves to reshape the digital landscape—and if you're a consumer, developer, or platform operator, you’ll want to pay attention. Two major regulatory shifts are now underway: the proposed Digital Fairness Act and the activation of key provisions in the EU AI Act. Together, they signal a new era of transparency, accountability, and ethical design in the digital economy. The post Fairness Isn’t Just a Feature—It’s the Future appeared first on Purism.| Purism
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
The Department of Labor recently announced that its Employee Benefits Security Administration intends to help smaller employers that want to offer retirement benefits choose a high-quality, low-cost option known as a pooled employer plan. The post Pooled Employer Plans (PEPs) Questions to Ask When Selecting appeared first on Word on Benefits.| Word on Benefits
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
In a major move that underscores rising global concern over Big Tech power, Germany’s Federal Cartel Office (FCO) has officially designated Microsoft as having "paramount significance for competition across markets." This rare designation opens the door for closer scrutiny and intervention by German regulators—especially around Microsoft’s growing role in artificial intelligence and its tightly woven ecosystem of services. The post Germany Puts Microsoft on Watch—Why PureOS Offers a S...| Purism
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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
Learn how the employee benefits industry will be impacted by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.| Word on Benefits
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
Discover how 1upHealth is transforming prior authorization with a FHIR-native, cloud-powered platform. Learn how our intelligent ePA solution meets CMS-0057 regulations and simplifies payer-provider workflows.| 1uphealth
The Regulatory Domain has published an Industry Insights Paper on the Guidance For Regulators on use of openBIM. Read Paper(https://www.buildingsmart.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Guidance-for-Regulators_Industry_Insight_bSI_v3c1.pdf) The post Guidance for Regulators on use of openBIM appeared first on buildingSMART International.| buildingSMART International
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
Donovan Ennevor, MJLST Staffer When searching for an answer to a query online, would you ever use a different search engine than Google? The answer...| LawSci Forum
Noah Miller, MJLST Staffer The concept of widespread surveillance of public areas monitored by artificial intelligence (“AI”) may sound like it comes right out of...| LawSci Forum
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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
1upHealth recently hosted a live webinar focused on electronic Prior Authorization entitled “ePA in Action: Live Demo + Roadmap to CMS-0057 Compliance.” During the session, our Chief Product & Technology Officer Mohammad Jouni and members of the Product and Account teams shared how our electronic Prior Authorization (ePA) solution is taking the complexity out of […]| 1uphealth
At a shadow hearing held by the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, which conducts oversight of EPA, Dr. Tracey Woodruff testified that while most people have never heard of EPA’s Office of Research and Development (ORD) or the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS), these programs provide vital and necessary information and serve as the … Continue reading Dr. Woodruff testifies on threats to ORD and IRIS at Congressional shadow hearing The post Dr. Woodruff testifies on thr...| Program on Reproductive Health and the Environment
Despite decades of scientific research and evaluation linking phthalates to male reproductive harm and infertility, these chemicals remain largely unregulated in the United States. There is little indication this will change based on EPA’s recent draft risk evaluation of dicyclohexyl phthalate (DCHP), which relies on flawed scientific methods that significantly underestimate health risks. So, PRHE … Continue reading We did the math. EPA’s calculations of male reproductive harm from DCHP...| 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
Interoperability rules published by CMS often reference specific system and data standards to be used in the implementation of solutions. The reason for this is obvious: if you want to be interoperable, everyone needs to be implementing their solutions with a high degree of consistency, otherwise every integration is a one-off project. The CMS Interoperability […]| 1uphealth
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
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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
This blog provides a summary of the FDA Guidance Document on assessing the credibility of CM&S in medical device submissions.| 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