Shutdown, again. This advisory helps contractors manage operations during this period. First Step for Government Contractors and Companies Subject to US Export Controls. Contractors should closely monitor their customer and regulatory agencies’ websites for shutdown guidance, as agencies such as the Department of Defense (DoD), U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), and others have already issued... Continue Reading| Regulatory Oversight
On September 10, the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) posted its final rule implementing the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program for defense acquisitions.[1] This new rule (acquisition rule) updates the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and imposes new cybersecurity requirements on defense contractors who handle (store, process, or transmit) sensitive information during contract... Continue Reading| Regulatory Oversight
In this crossover episode of The Consumer Finance Podcast and Regulatory Oversight, Chris Willis is joined by Joseph DeFazio, Bill Foley, and Michael Yaghi to discuss the implications of New York’s FAIR Act, a significant amendment to the state’s UDAAP statute. The FAIR Act aims to broaden consumer protection by lowering the threshold for legal... Continue Reading| Regulatory Oversight
On September 5, Illinois Attorney General (AG) Kwame Raoul announced the resolution of ongoing litigation against Clearview Electric Inc., an alternative retail electric supplier accused of engaging in fraudulent, unfair, and deceptive business practices. Clearview Energy allegedly misled Illinois consumers into paying significantly higher rates for electricity compared to those who remained with their default... Continue Reading| Regulatory Oversight
Register Here Wednesday, October 29 | 1:00 – 3:10 p.m. ET Mike Yaghi and Lane Page, members of Troutman Pepper Locke’s State Attorneys General practice, along with Stefanie Jackman, Chris Willis, and Caleb Rosenberg from the Consumer Financial Services practice, will participate in an upcoming CLE webinar with myLawCLE. They will analyze the evolving roles... Continue Reading| Regulatory Oversight
Massachusetts Attorney General (AG) Andrea Joy Campbell recently filed a lawsuit in Suffolk Superior Court against KalshiEX LLC (Kalshi), an online prediction market platform, alleging that the platform runs an illegal sports wagering operation without an appropriate license in Massachusetts. The complaint asserts that Kalshi offers Massachusetts consumers the equivalent of sports betting under the... Continue Reading| Regulatory Oversight
In August, the California Department of Justice (DOJ) finalized regulations to implement California’s unflavored tobacco list (UTL) law, enacted in 2024.| Regulatory Oversight
The cannabis industry is evolving rapidly, and technology is at the center of this transformation. State-licensed operators are deploying automation tools, robotics, and artificial intelligence (AI) to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen compliance. However, innovation in this space comes with unusual challenges. Cannabis remains federally illegal, which restricts financial services, complicates interstate commerce, and... Continue Reading| Regulatory Oversight
In this crossover episode of The Good Bot and Regulatory Oversight, Brett Mason, Gene Fishel, and Chris Carlson discuss the latest state laws targeting| Regulatory Oversight
In May, we wrote about the Trump administration’s first major enforcement action involving the importation of unauthorized e-cigarettes, in which the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seized products valued at nearly $34 million. FDA and CBP have once again seized unauthorized e-cigarettes in Chicago, but this time the estimated retail value was $86.5 million — the largest seizure of its kind. This enforcement action is consistent with a ...| Regulatory Oversight
In May, we wrote about the Trump administration's first major enforcement action involving the importation of unauthorized e-cigarettes, in which the U.S.| Regulatory Oversight
Key point: The investigative sweep is part of a growing multistate approach to privacy enforcement actions. On September 9, the California Privacy| Regulatory Oversight
What Happened Last week, Colorado lawmakers held a special session that culminated in a decision to delay the implementation of the Colorado Artificial| Regulatory Oversight
Summary On August 29, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the formation of a cross-agency Trade Fraud Task Force in partnership with the| Regulatory Oversight
Massachusetts Attorney General (AG) Andrea Joy Campbell has issued guidelines to help businesses comply with the recently enacted consumer protection| Regulatory Oversight
In 2023, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) placed Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians (Twenty-Nine Palms), a federally| Regulatory Oversight