New York 2026 Budget Includes Tort Reform Provisions
On May 27, 2026, Governor Kathy Hochul signed New York’s 2026 state budget into law. The $268.1 billion budget includes…
The Supreme Court’s Unanimous Decision in Sripetch v. SEC
In a unanimous decision issued last week, the US Supreme Court held in Sripetch v. Securities and Exchange Commission[1] that…
Porsche builds 3 Toy Story-inspired 911s; to be auctioned for a good cause
Porsche and Pixar have teamed up to create three one-off 911s inspired by Toy Story 5 characters – Woody, Jessie,…
Whistleblower Award Eligibility Under FinCEN’s Proposed AML WIA
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) recently issued a Proposed Rule to implement the Anti-Money Laundering Whistleblower Improvement Act (“AML…
District of Colombia Judge Strikes Down IRS Notice 2025-42
On June 6, 2026, Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia struck down IRS…
NYFDS Published Two Industry Letters Addressing Cybersecurity
On May 21, 2026, NYDFS published two related industry letters addressing cybersecurity preparedness for DFS-regulated financial institutions, insurers, and money…
Tariff Refund Landscape Shifts Again due to Government Appeal
Just as some U.S. importers began receiving refunds of duties paid under the International Economic Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA), the…
European Commission Issues Draft Guidelines for Following AI Act
The European Commission’s Draft Guidelines are the Commission’s next step in issuing practical guidance to the statutory text of Article…
State Regulations for PFAS Era Biosolid Recycling
In the last days of the Biden administration in January 2025, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published its Draft Risk…
House of Representative Pass Faster Labor Contracts Act
On June 9, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 230–193 to pass the Faster Labor Contracts Act (FLCA). The…
ITAR Law and Compliance in Practice
The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) set the rules for how defense-related items, services, and technical information are made,…
Jeep Recalls Nearly 1.3 Million Wrangler, Gladiator Units to Address Power Steering-Related Fire Risk
(Images: Stellantis | Jeep) Jeep is recalling nearly 1.3 million vehicles due to a fire risk “out of an abundance…