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Cannabis & the Law
Massachusetts Regulators Seek Input on Regulatory Changes for Both Adult Use and Medical Marijuana
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission has published an ambitious regulatory update of both adult use regulations at 935 CMR 500.000, medical marijuana establishment regulations at 935 CMR 501.000, and co-located…
Washington Energy Report
FERC Issues Federal Power Act “Exemption” in Lieu of Relicensing to Colorado Hydropower Project
By Elizabeth McCormick, Chuck Sensiba
On July 2, 2020, FERC staff issued an order granting an exemption from licensing to the City and County of Denver, Colorado, through its Board of Water Commissioners (“Denver Water”)…
Overheard on the Block(chain)
New York State Department of Financial Services Proposes Framework for a Conditional BitLicense
By William Mack
In 2015, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) finalized rules creating the BitLicense for virtual currency exchanges operating in New York state. New York is currently the only…
Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog
Attention All Wisconsin Public Adjusters
On July 1, 2020, Wisconsin Act 129 became effective. The Act, which governs public adjusters in Wisconsin, now requires all non-residents to register with the commissioner prior to engaging in…
Global Regulation Tomorrow
SFC publishes consultation conclusions on the proposed refinements to the scope of regulated activities and competence requirements under the OTC derivatives licensing regime
By Etelka Bogardi (HK), Amy Chung
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has published its consultation conclusions on the proposed refinements to the scope of regulated activities and competence requirements relating to the over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives…
Consumer Financial Services Review
Virginia Enacts One of the Broadest Student Loan Servicer Licensing Laws
By James K. Williams, Daniel Pearson, Costas “Gus” Avrakotos
After a number of failed efforts and amid the COVID-19 national emergency, Virginia enacted a law that requires student loan servicers to obtain a license. On April 22, 2020, Virginia…
Drug and Alcohol Testing Law Advisor
FMCSA Proposes New Licensing Rules To Prevent Driving By CMV Drivers With Drug and Alcohol Program Violations
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on April 28, 2020 seeking to prohibit State Driver’s Licensing Agencies (SDLAs)…
Consumer Financial Services Review
Regulatory Life Goes On—Idaho Legislature Remained in Session During COVID-19 Pandemic to License Mortgage Servicers
By Costas “Gus” Avrakotos, Daniel Pearson, Kris D. Kully
In a development that industry observers may have overlooked amid more pressing concerns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Idaho legislature enacted a measure that will require mortgage servicers to…
IAALS Blog
ABA Resolution Urges States to Authorize Legal Practice by Law School Graduates Despite Bar Exam Cancellations
This past Tuesday, April 7, the American Bar Association Board of Governors approved a policy resolution that urges state licensing authorities to immediately adopt emergency rules that would authorize recent…
PrawfsBlawg
Open Covid Pledge – Don’t Let Law Impede Finding or Disseminating a Cure
Main Wednesday, April 08, 2020Open Covid Pledge - Don't Let Law Impede Finding or Disseminating a CureI wrote about the IP/Innovation nexus during a pandemic in this previous post. A…