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OCC And FDIC Finalize Standards For Unsafe Or Unsound Practices And MRAs
The OCC and FDIC have announced a final rule that redefines "unsafe or unsound practice" under Section 8 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act and revises the framework for Matters Requiring Attention (MRAs). Taking effect November 2, 2026, the rule establishes new regulatory standards governing when agencies may identify unsafe or unsound practices, narrowing the scope to focus on material financial risks and compliance with banking laws while creating separate supervisory communications for less significan
United States Finance
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Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
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Lucky 13 For Employers? NLRB GC Carey’s Recently Released Priorities List
National Labor Relations Board General Counsel Crystal Carey has outlined thirteen specific areas of Biden-era labor law precedent she intends to challenge, signaling potential shifts in workplace regulations as a new Republican-majority Board takes shape. With seven challenges already underway and six more planned, employers face an evolving landscape of labor relations standards that could reshape everything from captive audience meetings to severance agreements.
United States Employment
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Jackson Lewis P.C.
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Eleventh Circuit’s Zafirov Decision Leaves Key Constitutional Questions Open Regarding The FCA’s Qui Tam Provisions
The Eleventh Circuit's narrow ruling in United States ex rel. Zafirov v. Florida Medical Associates vacated a district court's groundbreaking decision that qui tam provisions violate the Appointments Clause, but deliberately left unresolved critical constitutional questions about executive power and presidential authority. With multiple Supreme Court justices expressing interest and similar challenges pending in other circuits, the future of False Claims Act qui tam litigation hangs in the balance as courts
United States Litigation
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Goodwin Procter LLP
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Reunificación Familiar por Matrimonio para Ciudadanos Estadounidenses y Titulares de Green Card
Navigating the family reunification process for married couples can be complex, involving multiple government agencies and strict documentation requirements. Understanding the differences between CR1 and IR1 visas, the role of Form I-130, and the economic sponsorship obligations is essential for couples seeking to build their lives together in the United States.
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Akalan Law Firm
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North Carolina Joins Broader Shift Away From State Agency Deference
North Carolina has enacted legislation requiring courts and administrative law judges to apply independent review when interpreting state rules and regulations, eliminating judicial deference to agency interpretations. This shift affects all state regulatory matters, including tax disputes, and reflects a broader national movement away from agency deference following the Supreme Court's Loper Bright decision.
United States Government
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Holland & Knight
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CFIUS 2025 Annual Report: Key Statistics, Findings & Analysis
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS or the Committee) recently released its Annual Report to Congress, covering calendar year (CY) 2025 activity. The Report, a statutory requirement, provides annual statistics about CFIUS actions and processes as well as information on the Committee’s priorities. Although three lapses in appropriations caused CFIUS to toll deadlines for more than 120 days over the reporting period, the Committee generally proved able to clear transactions within historic averages, even in the face of increased caseloads.
Worldwide Government
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Wiley Rein
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State AG News: Child Safety, Social Media, Labor And Employment (August 28-September 2, 2026)
State attorneys general across the nation took significant enforcement actions during the week of August 28-September 2, 2026, addressing child safety on social media platforms, environmental regulations, labor practices, and firearms laws. A historic $17 billion settlement with Meta Platforms highlights growing state-level scrutiny of technology companies' impact on minors, while multistate coalitions challenged federal environmental rollbacks and defended state consumer protection measures.
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Crowell & Moring LLP
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Lucky 13 For Employers? NLRB GC Carey’s Recently Released Priorities List
National Labor Relations Board General Counsel Crystal Carey has outlined thirteen specific areas of Biden-era labor law precedent she intends to challenge, signaling potential shifts in workplace regulations as a new Republican-majority Board takes shape. With seven challenges already underway and six more planned, employers face an evolving landscape of labor relations standards that could reshape everything from captive audience meetings to severance agreements.
United States Employment
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Jackson Lewis P.C.
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CFIUS 2025 Annual Report: Key Statistics, Findings & Analysis
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS or the Committee) recently released its Annual Report to Congress, covering calendar year (CY) 2025 activity. The Report, a statutory requirement, provides annual statistics about CFIUS actions and processes as well as information on the Committee’s priorities. Although three lapses in appropriations caused CFIUS to toll deadlines for more than 120 days over the reporting period, the Committee generally proved able to clear transactions within historic averages, even in the face of increased caseloads.
Worldwide Government
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Wiley Rein
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Blog Recent HSR fines signal scrutiny at every step of the premerger process
Private equity firm KKR has agreed to pay a record-breaking $250 million civil penalty to settle allegations of systematic violations of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act across at least 16 transactions. Federal antitrust agencies are demonstrating unprecedented scrutiny of premerger compliance requirements, pursuing significant penalties even when underlying transactions themselves face no competitive concerns.
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Winston Taylor
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