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FinCEN's New Whistleblower Program: A Game-Changer For AML And Sanctions Enforcement

On April 1, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) submitted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing regulations to establish a formal Whistleblower Program under 31 U.S.C. § 5323.

United States Government

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ArentFox Schiff

Unleashing Drone Dominance: The FCC Perspective And Request For Comments

The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) and Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on April 1, 2026, issued a Public Notice seeking specific comments on several actions that the agency is considering, all in the interest of advancing U.S. drone dominance.

United States Government

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Holland & Knight

Executive Order 14398 Imposes New DEI Restrictions On Federal Contractors

On March 26, 2026, President Trump issued Executive Order No. 14398, Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (the EO), 91 Fed. Reg. 16147 (Mar. 31, 2026). The EO sets forth a new contract clause to be inserted into contracts, contract-like instruments, and subcontracts at every level to prohibit Federal contractors from engaging in “racially discriminatory DEI activities” as defined by the EO.

United States Government

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McDermott Will & Schulte

Fastest 5 Minutes: DEI EO & OMB Memo (Podcast)

This week's episode covers the March 26 Executive Order titled "Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors" and the March 31 OMB Memo titled "Reinforcing Transparency, Accountability, and Oversight...

United States Government

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Crowell & Moring LLP

Contracting For Geopolitical Risk

Worldwide Government

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Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP

Guarding The 49th Parallel: How The Investment Canada Act And CFIUS May Reshape Cross-border M&A

Canada Government

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Dentons Canada LLP

2026 Government Relations Legislative Update - Week 12

United States Government

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BrownWinick Law

White House Releases FY2027 Presidential Budget Request

United States Government

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Forced Labour In Supply Chains: Key Updates For 2026 Reporting

Canada Government

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

New Court Decision Reinforces Water Agencies' Authority To Conduct Early Project Studies

United States Government

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Nossaman LLP

Urgent National Action To Save College Sports (Trump EO Tracker)

United States Government

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Liberating The Department Of Homeland Security From The Democrat-Caused Shutdown (Trump EO Tracker)

United States Government

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

President Trump Issues New DEI-related Obligations For Federal Contractors And Subcontractors

United States Government

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FBT Gibbons

Navigating Investment In Venezuela: A Consolidated Guide To Current OFAC Licenses

United States Government

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Bracewell

Seventh Circuit Roundup: What Recent Decisions Reveal About Pleading, Intent, And Immunity (Podcast)

United States Litigation

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Barnes & Thornburg LLP

The Empty Chair At Johannesburg: What It Says About US Power

United States International

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Steptoe LLP

U.S. States Outpace Federal And Global Standards On Cosmetic Chemical Restrictions

United States Consumer

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Baker Botts LLP

Sanctions Update: March 9, 2026

Worldwide International

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Steptoe LLP

What Every Multinational Should Know About…Managing The Aftermath Of The Supreme Court's IEEPA Tariff Decision (Part I)

United States International

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Foley & Lardner

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Mexican Senate Approved Major Amendments To The Mexican Customs Law

United States Government

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Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

BRICS – Shaping The Future Of Global Finance And Investment

United States Government

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Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

JAMS Neutrals Discuss How Businesses Can Take Preemptive Action To Address Supply Chain Challenges (Podcast)

United States Government

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JAMS

The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act & The Future Of Forced Labor Enforcement

United States Government

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Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Canadian Modern Slavery Bill Would Cast A Wide Net On Supply Chain Transparency Practices

Canada Government

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

Forced Labor Initiative Among ‘Tough Stance' On China For 2021

United States Government

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Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Fiscal & Monetary Policy

White House Releases FY2027 Presidential Budget Request

On April 3, 2026, the White House released a top-level look at its Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Presidential Budget Request (PBR). We expect more specific information to be released in the coming days and weeks.

United States Government

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Inside The Vault: An Overview Of The Federal Reserve And Strategic Considerations For Lenders And Issuers

The Federal Reserve, which serves as the nation’s central bank, is set to undergo a major leadership transition in May 2026 when Jerome Powell’s term...

United States Finance

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FBT Gibbons

US Inflation Figures Could Stoke USD Volatility Today

The pound (GBP) was mixed yesterday, as a lack of UK economic data left the currency rudderless.

United States Finance

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IR Global

OSFI Releases Guide On Administrative Monetary Penalties

Canada Government

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Torys LLP

Canadian Federal Government Releases Hybrid Mismatch And Other Draft Tax Amendments

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Federal Budget 2025: Key Infrastructure Considerations In Canada Strong

Canada Government

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Dentons Canada LLP

The Ministry Of Energy Issues A Call For Priority Attention Of Electric Power Generation Permit

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Von Wobeser y Sierra, S.C.

Yet Another Kick At The Airport Privatization Plan

Canada Transport

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Budget 2025 Proposes Changes To Qualified Investment Rules For Registered Plans Such As RRSPs

Canada Government

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

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Money Laundering

Federal Financial Institutions Legislative And Regulatory Reporter - February 2026

The Reporter provides a monthly summary of Canadian federal legislative and regulatory developments of relevance to federally regulated financial institutions.

Canada Commercial

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

FinCEN's New Whistleblower Program: A Game-Changer For AML And Sanctions Enforcement

On April 1, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) submitted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing regulations to establish a formal Whistleblower Program under 31 U.S.C. § 5323.

United States Government

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ArentFox Schiff

Fraud, Asset Tracing And Recovery Laws In USA

In the U.S., asset tracing and recovery play a critical role in fraud, insolvency and judgment enforcement matters. Fraud victims can seek compensation through private actions as well as law enforcement.

United States Criminal

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Steptoe LLP

The CFTC Is Watching: Enforcement Director Outlines New Priorities

United States Criminal

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Beneficial Ownership Information In The British Virgin Islands, Including Legitimate Interest Access

British Virgin Islands Finance

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O'Neal Webster

The Future Is Now: CIRO’s Compliance Report For 2026

Canada Compliance

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

FinCEN Proposes Rule On AML Whistleblower Program

United States Government

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Arnold & Porter

A New Era: New CFTC Enforcement Director Outlines Updated Priorities And Cooperation Policy

United States Criminal

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Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Family Office Insights: FinCEN's New Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule

United States Real Estate

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Squire Patton Boggs LLP

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Constitutional & Administrative Law

Supreme Court Clarifies Separation Of Powers In IEEPA Tariffs Decision

The Supreme Court’s Feb 20, 2026, decision holding that IEEPA (50 U.S.C. §§ 1701–1707) does not authorize the President to impose tariffs is best understood not as a narrow trade ruling, but as a fundamental constitutional decision ...

United States International

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Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Executive Order Tracker

Littler's Executive Order Tracker is your go-to resource for staying up to date on executive orders issued by the Trump administration. For the First 100 Days, we tracked every order...

United States Employment

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Littler Mendelson

White House Releases FY2027 Presidential Budget Request

On April 3, 2026, the White House released a top-level look at its Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Presidential Budget Request (PBR). We expect more specific information to be released in the coming days and weeks.

United States Government

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

2026 Government Relations Legislative Update - Week 12

United States Government

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BrownWinick Law

EPR Litigation Expands To Colorado As Industry Targets Program Design

United States Commercial

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Foley & Lardner

Decision Limiting OSHA’s Jurisdiction Over Rail-Related Operations Remains Standing After 8th Circuit Denies Rehearing Petition

United States Transport

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BakerHostetler

Supreme Court Hears Argument On Birthright Citizenship Executive Order And Discusses Citizenship Of Native Americans

United States Immigration

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Liberating The Department Of Homeland Security From The Democrat-Caused Shutdown (Trump EO Tracker)

United States Government

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

OFAC Issues License Allowing Maduro’s Criminal Defense Counsel To Be Paid By Government Of Venezuela, And Then Revokes It

United States International

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Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

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Indigenous Peoples

IESO's Long Lead Time Request For Proposals – Recent Developments And Next Steps

On March 26, 2026, the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) held their fourth and potentially last engagement session regarding their much anticipated long lead time request...

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Dentons Canada LLP

Where Is BC Going With The Declaration On The Rights Of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA)?

The BC Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (“DRIPA”), and the related United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People (“UNDRIP”)...

Canada Government

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McMillan LLP

Revendications de titres ancestraux sur des terres privées : développements récents en matière de jurisprudence

Jusqu’à récemment, les revendications de titres ancestraux visaient des terres publiques (c’est-à-dire, des terres dont le droit de propriété est dévolu au gouvernement...

Canada Government

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

The Procurement Ombud’s Review Of Indigenous Procurement

Canada Government

MA

MLT Aikins LLP

Canada And Alberta Sign Draft Cooperation Agreement On Impact Assessment After Historic MOU

Canada Government

OH

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Understanding Employment Jurisdiction, Contracts And Discipline In Indigenous Workplaces

Canada Employment

MA

MLT Aikins LLP

Aboriginal Title Claims And Private Land: Understanding Recent Developments

Canada Government

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Look North: Canada Unveils A CA$40 Billion Arctic And Northern Region Strategic Plan

Canada Government

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Dentons Canada LLP

Jusqu'où Peut Aller Le Droit De Grève? Ce Que Change La Loi 14

Canada Government

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BCF Business Law

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Latest Videos

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The Federal Government And Musqueam Nation Sign Historic Agreements Recognizing Aboriginal Land Title | CityNews Interview With Anita Boscariol (Video)

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Watson Goepel LLP

We Get Contracting: Episode 1 — Top Five Compliance Challenges For Government Contractors In 2026 (Video)

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Jackson Lewis P.C.

Let's Talk FCA: Developments Regarding Constitutional Challenges To The Qui Tam Provisions (Podcast)

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Crowell & Moring LLP

2026 LDA Reporting: Now's The Time To Reevaluate Your Approach (Podcast)

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Wiley Rein

Episode 363-In-Conversation: Steve Kornacki On Data, Democracy, And Decoding America's Elections Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies - The Beltway Briefing

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Cozen O'Connor

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