The results of the midterm elections have flipped both the House and Senate blue, handing Democrats control of both chambers. This change will likely lead to a surge in congressional investigations and the quick establishment of oversight agendas in the
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DOJ’s October Antifraud Push: New Disclosure Incentives and Faster Whistleblower Rewards
In a single week in October, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) reshaped the incentives around healthcare fraud. They created a one-stop shop for disclosing potential criminal
FATF Removes Four Countries from Its Grey List: What U.S. Banks Should Do Next
On October 30, 2026, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) removed Bulgaria, Côte d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Monaco from its list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring, commonly called the “grey list.” The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)
Trick or Treat? DEA’s Friday News Drop Gives Medical Marijuana Operators a Compliance Deadline and, to Many, Widespread Panic
DEA giveth and taketh away.
Whether you submitted your DEA registration application during the initial 60-day window or are still working toward federal registration, DEA’s new guidance requires your attention. For “timely applicants” (defined below), it means checking trading partners’
New Executive Order Targets Mortgage Insurance, Manufactured Housing, and Title Insurance: What Lenders, Servicers, and Title Insurers Need to Know
On October 22, 2026, President Trump signed an executive order titled “Decreasing Housing Costs for the American People,” directing the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) and other federal agencies to pursue a series of measures aimed at reducing
From the Time Clock to the Ballot Box: A Voting Leave Guide for Employers
The yard signs have claimed every corner and the campaign ads have claimed your algorithm. Election Day is almost here! With the midterms set for Tuesday, November 3, 2026, employers must answer a ballot question of their own: What happens
Brick by Brick: Federal Court Reviews LEGO’s Arguments Over a Piece of the ‘Queer Eye’ Set
On September 27, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut ruled on summary judgment in Concannon v. LEGO Systems, Inc., No. 3:21-cv-01678 (D. Conn.). At the heart of the case are a jacket worn by Antoni Porowski
The Rise of ALPR Litigation and What Businesses Should Do Now
A customer drives into a shopping center, parks, and leaves. Along the way, a camera captures the vehicle’s license plate. For the business, the system may serve a routine security or parking function. For plaintiffs’ lawyers, it may supply the
Tell Me What You Want, What You Really, Really Want: FDA’s Top Officials Put Their Psychedelics Position in Writing
As the Spice Girls taught us in the nineties, it’s a lot easier if you tell me what you want, what you really, really want. Last month, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) did just that. On September 10,
OCC Finalizes GENIUS Act Rule: What National Banks and Their Fintech Partners Should Do Before January 18, 2027
On October 21, 2026, the OCC announced its final rule implementing the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act. The rule sets requirements for permitted payment stablecoin issuers and foreign payment stablecoin issuers under the OCC’s jurisdiction,