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Big Law Redefined: The Bottom Line Episode 1 | AI, Payments, And Strategic Counsel In Financial Services (Podcast)
Shirin Afsous and Tonya Esposito interview André Cotten, assistant general counsel and regulatory and legislative affairs leader at Navy Federal Credit Union, exploring insights from a senior legal executive at one of the nation's largest credit unions. The conversation delves into the intersection of legal strategy, regulatory compliance, and legislative affairs in the financial services sector.
United States Finance
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Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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New Housing Law Creates Streamlined Ministerial Approval Process For Townhomes
California's new Missing Middle Townhome Ownership Act (AB 1751) establishes a streamlined ministerial approval process for townhome developments of up to 150 units, bypassing traditional CEQA review and public hearings. The legislation targets the "missing middle" housing market with specific requirements for unit size, density, affordability, and site criteria. Effective January 2027, this law could significantly accelerate townhome project entitlements throughout California, excluding San Francisco.
United States Real Estate
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Cox, Castle & Nicholson
Podcast
TSCA Reform, Ten Years Later — Panel 4: Where Are We? (Podcast)
The 2016 Lautenberg Amendments promised to revolutionize chemical safety regulation in the United States, but have four administrations successfully implemented Congress's vision? This discussion brings together diverse stakeholders to debate whether EPA's decade-long implementation of TSCA reforms has achieved its public health goals, or if a fundamental reimagining of chemical regulation is needed.
United States Environment
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Bergeson & Campbell
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Second Life For Mine Waste: Turning Tailings Into A Critical Minerals Recovery And Environmental Remediation Opportunity
The United States imports nearly all of 13 critical minerals essential to national defense and advanced manufacturing, creating strategic vulnerabilities. Federal agencies are now moving to unlock domestic sources by recovering these minerals from abandoned mine tailings, which contain significant concentrations of rare earth elements, cobalt, and other strategic materials while offering environmental remediation benefits.
Global Energy
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Foley Hoag LLP
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The Winds Of Banking Regulation Change Blow From The Right In DC For Now
Mississippi bankers recently traveled to Washington D.C. for their annual fly-in, meeting with federal regulators and congressional representatives to discuss enforcement priorities and banking policy. The meetings revealed a notable shift in tone compared to previous years, with discussions becoming markedly more congenial and collaborative between industry representatives and government officials.
United States Finance
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Jones Walker
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Federal Agencies Announce Supplemental Proposed “Waters Of The United States” Rule
The EPA and Army Corps of Engineers have published a Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on revised definitions of "waters of the United States" under the Clean Water Act. The proposed rules aim to clarify federal jurisdiction following the Supreme Court's Sackett decision, with alternative definitions for "relatively permanent" waters and "continuous surface connection" wetlands that could significantly narrow the scope of federal regulatory authority.
United States Environment
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Sive, Paget & Riesel
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What Changed With USPS Postmarks And Why Taxpayers Should Care
With tax season underway, a critical change to USPS postmarking procedures could put taxpayers at risk of unintended late filings. As of December 24, 2025, mail is now postmarked based on when it's processed at a postal facility rather than when it's dropped off, potentially creating discrepancies between actual mailing dates and official postmarks. This shift has significant implications for anyone relying on postmark dates as proof of timely filing for federal and state tax returns.
United States Tax
Wagner Tax Law
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Trending In Telehealth: August 2026
State legislatures are advancing significant changes to telehealth regulations, expanding virtual care access across behavioral health, reproductive services, teledentistry, and veterinary medicine while simultaneously broadening interstate practice through new licensure compacts. These developments reflect a fundamental shift in how states approach remote healthcare delivery, creating both opportunities and compliance challenges for providers and technology companies navigating an increasingly complex regu
United States Healthcare
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McDermott Will & Schulte
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OSHA Highlights Workplace Opioid Overdose Preparedness
Federal guidance from OSHA now encourages employers to stock opioid reversal medications like naloxone in the workplace and train employees to recognize and respond to overdose emergencies. While the recommendations don't create new compliance obligations, some states are already mandating these preparations, raising questions about how organizations should adapt their emergency response protocols.
United States Employment
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Jackson Lewis P.C.
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Governor Newsom Signs Key Housing Bills Into Law
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed multiple state housing bills into law that will take effect January 1, 2027, introducing significant changes to housing development regulations across the state. These new laws establish streamlined ministerial approval processes for various housing types, from high-density transit hub projects in major cities to townhomes and factory-built housing, while also reforming ADU regulations, permit processing requirements, and density bonus provisions. Will these legis
United States Real Estate
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Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis
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Pharmaceutical Policy In Motion Continued: The Trump Administration’s Second Wave Of Drug Pricing Deals
The Trump administration's most-favored-nation pricing initiative has expanded to include nine additional mid-sized pharmaceutical manufacturers, bringing the total coverage to 89% of the brand drug market. These new agreements focus on Medicaid pricing discounts aligned with international rates, while manufacturers commit billions to U.S. manufacturing and research in exchange for exemptions from future pricing mandates and potential tariffs.
United States Healthcare
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Mintz
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