There has been a flurry of activity at the federal level pertaining to per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Among the actions taken by the EPA are proposed rulemaking to designate two of the most widely used PFAS as hazardous substances
Latest from Federal Regulatory & Enforcement Insider - Page 10
Introducing the Federal Regulatory and Enforcement Insider
We are pleased to launch the Federal Regulatory and Enforcement Insider. Federal agency regulations are pervasive and reach nearly every corner of life. Our teams of regulatory and enforcement lawyers, in DC and beyond, bring many years of experience in
DOL Fiduciary Rollover Guidance Struck Down by District Court
A recent U.S. District Court ruling dealt a major setback to the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) guidance regarding rollover recommendations as fiduciary investment advice under ERISA. In American Securities Association (ASA) v. U.S. Department of Labor, Case No. 8:22-cv-330
Too Much at Stake: SEC Shuts Down Kraken’s Crypto Asset Program
OnFebruary 9, 2023, the SEC Charged Payward Ventures, Inc. and Payward Trading Ltd. (d/b/a Kraken) (collectively, “Kraken”) with violating Sections 5(a) and 5(c) of the Securities Act for operating a crypto asset “staking-as-a-service program” without properly completing the registration process.
FTC Sets its Sights on Franchisors
On March 10, the Federal Trade Commission (the “FTC”) issued a Request for Information (“RFI”) to learn more about “the means by which franchisors exert control over franchisees and their workers.” The RFI focuses on two aspects of the franchisor-franchisee