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State AG News: Consumer Protection, Healthcare, Voting (September 3-9, 2026)
State attorneys general across the nation are taking decisive action on healthcare access, environmental regulation, consumer protection, and voting rights. From challenging federal restrictions on gender-affirming care to blocking changes in mail voting procedures, these legal battles reveal the growing tension between state authority and federal policy. Will these multistate coalitions succeed in preserving state sovereignty over critical public services?
United States Government
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Crowell & Moring LLP
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DOE Seeks Comments On Foreign Power Equipment Restrictions Under Trump Executive Order
The Department of Energy has issued a request for information on implementing President Trump's Bulk-Power System Executive Order, which would prohibit imports and installation of certain foreign-produced electric equipment deemed a national security risk. The RFI seeks public input on critical implementation questions including equipment scope, foreign entity definitions, supply chain risk assessment, and how to address already-installed equipment. Comments are due October 9, 2026, providing stakeholders a
United States Government
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Steptoe LLP
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SEC And FDA Sign Memorandum Of Understanding Formalizing Cross-Agency Information Sharing
The Securities and Exchange Commission and Food and Drug Administration have formalized a framework for sharing non-public information through a new memorandum of understanding, creating established contact points and secure channels between the agencies. This development signals heightened scrutiny for FDA-regulated companies, as disclosures made to one agency may now be systematically shared with the other, fundamentally altering the enforcement landscape for life sciences and pharmaceutical industries.
United States Government
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Barnes & Thornburg LLP
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Analyzing NRSC v. FEC: What The Supreme Court’s Ruling Means For Parties, PACs And Donors (Podcast)
The Supreme Court's decision in National Republican Senatorial Committee v. FEC has fundamentally altered the landscape of political party spending by eliminating federal limits on coordinated expenditures between parties and candidates. This ruling preserves existing campaign finance guardrails while potentially reshaping the power dynamics of party committees, joint fundraising operations, and various political action committees.
United States Government
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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP
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SEC Proposes Rescission Of The Pay-to-Play Rule
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC” or “Commission”) has proposed to rescind Rule 206(4)-5 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940[1] (the “Advisers Act”), commonly known as the “Pay-to-Play Rule”.[2] Issued on September 3, 2026, the proposal (the “Proposal”) follows years of industry advocacy and statements from Commissioners critical of the rule; notably, in the months leading up to the Proposal, Chairman Atkins characterized the rule as “a trap for the unwary.”
United States Commercial
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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett
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No Fraud Too Small Inside DOJ’s New National Fraud Enforcement Division — And What Its Priorities Mean For Government Contractors (Video)
The Justice Department has consolidated its tax, healthcare, and procurement fraud units under a new National Fraud Enforcement Division, equipped with a data-driven detection center that's transforming how fraud is identified. Government contractors face heightened scrutiny in three critical areas: cybersecurity attestations, Buy American compliance, and defective pricing, though a self-disclosure pathway remains available for those who act quickly.
United States Government
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Seyfarth Shaw LLP
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Money Laundering

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Russia/Ukraine Sanctions Update - Month Of August 2026
This monthly update tracks the latest developments in Russia/Ukraine sanctions across US, EU, and UK jurisdictions, covering new designations, general license extensions, legislative proposals, and enforcement actions. The update also examines Russia's countermeasures, including shadow fleet expansion and legal restrictions on foreign investors, while highlighting international coordination efforts by Switzerland, Canada, and New Zealand.
Worldwide International
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Mayer Brown
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The Blog’s 800th Post – Fines And Jail Terms
European sanctions enforcement has reached a significant milestone with its 800th blog post, revealing dramatic shifts in penalty patterns and custodial sentences across the continent. Annual fines have climbed to €115.3 million in 2026 with nearly four months remaining, while jail terms have exceeded 175 years in just three years, signaling an unprecedented era of aggressive enforcement driven by EU harmonization directives.
United States Government
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Duane Morris LLP
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Terrorism, Homeland Security & Defence

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DOE Seeks Comments On Foreign Power Equipment Restrictions Under Trump Executive Order
The Department of Energy has issued a request for information on implementing President Trump's Bulk-Power System Executive Order, which would prohibit imports and installation of certain foreign-produced electric equipment deemed a national security risk. The RFI seeks public input on critical implementation questions including equipment scope, foreign entity definitions, supply chain risk assessment, and how to address already-installed equipment. Comments are due October 9, 2026, providing stakeholders a
United States Government
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Steptoe LLP
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Trump Administration Issues Executive Order Regarding Bulk Power System Equipment; DOE Requests Further Information
President Trump's Executive Order 14421 establishes a comprehensive framework for screening foreign-produced equipment in the U.S. bulk-power system, potentially affecting transformers, inverters, battery storage, and control systems tied to certain foreign entities. The Department of Energy has 120 days to issue implementing regulations and is seeking stakeholder input through a Request for Information to balance grid security concerns with reliability, supply chain constraints, and economic impacts across
Worldwide Energy
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Bracewell
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Key Takeaways From The CFIUS Annual Report For Calendar Year 2025
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States released its Annual Report for Calendar Year 2025, revealing significant shifts in filing patterns, declaration clearance rates, and mitigation agreement usage. With declaration filings reaching record highs but clearance rates dropping to historic lows, parties face new strategic considerations when navigating CFIUS review processes under the Trump Administration's America First Investment Policy.
United States Government
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Holland & Knight
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The Tick-ing Time Bomb: Repellents, Regulation, And A Growing Public Health Challenge
Tick-borne diseases are surging across North America and beyond as climate change, ecological shifts, and human behavior converge to expand tick habitats and extend seasonal activity periods. With Lyme disease cases climbing and new tick species establishing themselves in previously unaffected regions, the effectiveness and regulation of insect repellents has become a critical public health concern that varies dramatically across jurisdictions.
Worldwide Government
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Bergeson & Campbell
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