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The Post-Dodd-Frank Rollback Begins? New Executive Order Targets Mortgage Origination, Servicing,.. The Post-Dodd-Frank Rollback Begins? New Executive Order Targets Mortgage Origination, Servicing,..

On March 13, 2026, President Trump signed an executive order titled “Promoting Access to Mortgage..
Pharma Data Privacy and Cybersecurity under the Trump Administration Pharma Data Privacy and Cybersecurity under the Trump Administration

IntroductionAt first glance, the Trump administration’s approach to the pharmaceutical industry..
SEC–CFTC 2026 Harmonization MOU SEC–CFTC 2026 Harmonization MOU

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)..
Veterans benefits: a consensus candidate for cert Veterans benefits: a consensus candidate for cert

The Relist Watch column examines cert petitions that the Supreme Court has “relisted” for its..
A New Federal Safety Standard for Water Bead Toys Now in Effect A New Federal Safety Standard for Water Bead Toys Now in Effect

Mandatory requirements for water bead toys came into force on March 12, 2026. The Federal Safety..
FTC Warns Auto Dealership Groups on Vehicle Price Advertising FTC Warns Auto Dealership Groups on Vehicle Price Advertising

On March 13, 2026, the FTC announced that it sent warning letters to 97 auto dealership groups..
Department of Justice Elevates Animal Welfare Enforcement, Possibly Targeting Companies Involved in .. Department of Justice Elevates Animal Welfare Enforcement, Possibly Targeting Companies Involved in ..

New U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) initiatives point to more coordinated animal-welfare..
Department of Justice Issues First Department-Wide Corporate Criminal Enforcement and Voluntary.. Department of Justice Issues First Department-Wide Corporate Criminal Enforcement and Voluntary..

New Corporate Enforcement and Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy (CEP) largely extends the May 2025..
Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act Would Address PFAS in the Domestic Supply Chain Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act Would Address PFAS in the Domestic Supply Chain

On March 19, 2026, Representative Betty McCollum (D-MN) and Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), Minority..
McDermott+ Check-Up: March 27, 2026 McDermott+ Check-Up: March 27, 2026

This Week's DoseReconciliation watch. Republican lawmakers are revisiting the possibility of a..
Ten Global Employment Law Updates to Watch in 2026 Ten Global Employment Law Updates to Watch in 2026

As 2026 unfolds, employment law is undergoing significant transformation across the globe.Quick..
Action Alert: CMS Accepting Letters of Intent for New Funding Model to Pilot Lifestyle.. Action Alert: CMS Accepting Letters of Intent for New Funding Model to Pilot Lifestyle..

Key Takeaways:The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) are now accepting letters of..
SCOTUStoday for Friday, March 27 SCOTUStoday for Friday, March 27

As you might have seen yesterday, we have a favor to ask those of you who are in the legal..
Supreme Court Recalibrates Sovereign Immunity for State-Created Entities Supreme Court Recalibrates Sovereign Immunity for State-Created Entities

Key TakeawayOn March 4, 2026, the Supreme Court issued a unanimous opinion in Galette v. New Jersey ..
DOJ Eliminates Disparate-Impact Liability Under Title VI DOJ Eliminates Disparate-Impact Liability Under Title VI

On December 10, 2025, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it was rescinding portions..
Privacy Tip #485 – Preventing Identity Theft Privacy Tip #485 – Preventing Identity Theft

According to Security.org, “every 4.9 seconds, someone becomes a victim of identity theft in the..
The Iran War and International Shipping: Navigating Disruption and Legal Risk in the International.. The Iran War and International Shipping: Navigating Disruption and Legal Risk in the International..

The escalation of armed conflict involving the United States, Israel, Iran, and certain Gulf states ..
IRS Roundup: March 9 – March 25, 2026 IRS Roundup: March 9 – March 25, 2026

Check out our summary of significant Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance and relevant tax..
DOL Rollover Requirements Under PTE 2020-02 Remain in Effect After Federal Courts Strike Down 2024.. DOL Rollover Requirements Under PTE 2020-02 Remain in Effect After Federal Courts Strike Down 2024..

In November 2025, the Trump administration’s Department of Labor withdrew its defense of the..
Absent a Client Waiver, Attorney-Client Relationship Survives Conflict Absent a Client Waiver, Attorney-Client Relationship Survives Conflict

Reversing a district court order requiring the disclosure of attorney-client communications and..
Court rejects extension of federal supervised release while a defendant absconds Court rejects extension of federal supervised release while a defendant absconds

After completing a term of imprisonment, federal criminal defendants often serve terms of..
Mixed-Use Governance: Forward Marketability Mixed-Use Governance: Forward Marketability

When we prepare governance documents for mixed-use projects—particularly those with meaningful..
11th Circuit Holds that Florida Ban on Cultivated Meat Not Preempted 11th Circuit Holds that Florida Ban on Cultivated Meat Not Preempted

The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in a March 23rdorder (Law360 subscription required)..
Forthcoming Decision Could Impact Preliminary Injunctions in Environmental Cases Forthcoming Decision Could Impact Preliminary Injunctions in Environmental Cases

On March 19, 2026, a panel of the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals held oral argument in what has..
Three Wealth Transfer Strategies Every Business Owner Needs To Know Three Wealth Transfer Strategies Every Business Owner Needs To Know

It is estimated that $1.5 to $2 trillion is passed annually to younger generations. As the Great..
EB-2 NIW Visa from Brazil to the U.S.: Self-Petitioning for Permanent Residence (2026) EB-2 NIW Visa from Brazil to the U.S.: Self-Petitioning for Permanent Residence (2026)

The EB-2 immigrant visa category is one of the most widely used employment-based pathways to..
The 14th Amendment does not codify English principles of subjectship: A brief reply to the Amar.. The 14th Amendment does not codify English principles of subjectship: A brief reply to the Amar..

Professors Akhil and Vikram Amar have responded to my recent post arguing that the 14th Amendment..
Proskauer Benefits Brief Episode 60: Private Investment Funds and Withdrawal Liability [Podcast] Proskauer Benefits Brief Episode 60: Private Investment Funds and Withdrawal Liability [Podcast]

In the next episode of our ongoing series on withdrawal liability, Neil Shah and Justin Alex are..
Ninth Circuit Says Severability Clause Doesn’t Negate Arbitrator’s Authority to Decide Validity Ninth Circuit Says Severability Clause Doesn’t Negate Arbitrator’s Authority to Decide Validity

On March 19, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit reversed a lower court’s refusal ..
Speaking of Litigation - State AGs in Action: Health Care Enforcement in 2026 [Video, Podcast] Speaking of Litigation - State AGs in Action: Health Care Enforcement in 2026 [Video, Podcast]

Key Takeaways:State Attorneys General (AGs) Are Stepping Up: With reduced federal enforcement..
Expanding, Yet Under Fire: Takeaways on The False Claims Act in 2026 from the ABA White Collar.. Expanding, Yet Under Fire: Takeaways on The False Claims Act in 2026 from the ABA White Collar..

The FCA Panel at the 2026 ABA White Collar Crime Institute in San Diego made one thing clear: the..
Federal Court Vacates FinCEN Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule Federal Court Vacates FinCEN Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule

On March 19, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a Memorandum..
UK REACH SVHC Candidate List to Become Closer Aligned with EU Candidate List UK REACH SVHC Candidate List to Become Closer Aligned with EU Candidate List

As of February 24, 2026, the United Kingdom (UK) government has announced that the interim..
Court appears ready to overturn state law allowing for late-arriving mail-in ballots Court appears ready to overturn state law allowing for late-arriving mail-in ballots

The Supreme Court on Monday appeared ready to overturn a Mississippi law that allows mail-in..
Out of Bounds?: NCAA Challenges DraftKings' Use of 'March Mania' Branding Out of Bounds?: NCAA Challenges DraftKings' Use of 'March Mania' Branding

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (“NCAA”) has filed a federal trademark lawsuit against ..
The bottom line The bottom line

Nuts and Bolts is a recurring series by Stephen Wermiel providing insights into the mechanics of..
Federal Court Invalidates Biden-Era HSR Rule Federal Court Invalidates Biden-Era HSR Rule

On February 12, 2026, a federal court in Texas threw out a series of sweeping changes to the..
Sweepstakes Gaming Banned in Indiana Sweepstakes Gaming Banned in Indiana

In yet another state legislative action targeting sweepstakes gaming operators and related entities,..
America’s Living Library Act Would Collect Genomic Information from Animals, Plants, Fungi, and.. America’s Living Library Act Would Collect Genomic Information from Animals, Plants, Fungi, and..

On March 5, 2025, Representatives Ro Khanna (D-CA) and Stephanie Bice (R-OK) and Senators Todd..
New York City Employment Law Updates New York City Employment Law Updates

Effective February 22, 2026, New York City employers must provide employees with an additional 32..