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SEC’s Office of Inspector General’s Report on the Division of Corporation Finance’s Disclosure Review Program
On August 26, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of the Inspector General (“OIG”) issued a report entitled “Improved Documentation and Guidance Can Help Strengthen Corporation Finance’s Disclosure Review Program.” By way of background, the Disclosure Review Program (the “DRP”) forms the backbone of the Division of Corporation Finance’s work, and consists of the selective review of the disclosures—typically the annual reports—of the more than 7,400 companies required to...By: Mayer Brown Free Writings + Perspectives
OCC Issues Bulletins on Customer Financial Record Protections and Politicized Debanking
On September 8, the OCC issued two bulletins addressing banks’ obligations under the Right to Financial Privacy Act and clarifying how the agency will evaluate “politicized or unlawful debanking” in licensing and Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) reviews. The guidance was issued consistent with the recently issued Executive Order 14331....By: Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
CFPB Releases Spring 2025 Agenda Signaling Deregulatory Shift
On September 4, the CFPB published its Spring 2025 Unified Agenda on the Office of Information and Regulatory Affair’s website. The agenda identifies 24 regulatory items across the final, proposed, and prerule stages, covering a wide range of consumer finance issues....By: Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
District court stays CFPB’s Small Business Lending Rule again
On September 9, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky stayed a case challenging the CFPB’s Small Business Lending Rule until December 1, 2025, while the CFPB conducts new rulemaking which could render the dispute moot. In response to the CFPB moving for the stay, the plaintiffs had requested the court set a specific deadline for the CFPB to answer their amended complaint, seeking clarity on the CFPB’s positions under the rule....By: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Private Equity in Data Centers – Key Takeaways
Driven by the increasing demand for digital infrastructure, the data center market is experiencing unprecedented growth. As of 2024, the global data center construction market was valued at $91.86 billion, and it is projected to more than double by 2030....By: Morgan Lewis
Washington, D.C., attorney general files complaint against crypto ATM operator
On September 8, the District of Columbia through its Office of the Attorney General filed a complaint alleging violations of the district’s Consumer Protection Procedures Act, as well as the Abuse, Neglect, and Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults and the Elderly Act, against an operator of bitcoin automated teller machines (BTM) in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. The attorney general claimed the operator failed to disclose “excessive” transaction fees and did not protect...By: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
[Video] reativity and Compliance - Crowdsourcing Compliance: Creative Strategies for Engaging Employees
Where does creativity fit into compliance? In more places than you think. Problem-solving, accountability, communication, and connection – they all take creativity. Join Tom Fox and Ronnie Feldman on the award-winning Creativity and Compliance. Ronnie’s company, Learning and Entertainment, utilizes the entertainment devices that people use to consume information in their everyday, non-work lives, and applies it to important topics around compliance and ethics. It is not only about being funny....By: Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist
CARB Publishes Draft Guidance for Initial Reports Under California’s Climate‐Related Financial Risk Act (S.B. 261)
On September 2, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) published its long-awaited draft guidance on compliance with California’s Climate‐Related Financial Risk Act (S.B. 261) (codified in Health & Safety Code Section 38533). Companies subject to S.B. 261 must publish their initial climate-related financial risk report on their website by January 1, 2026, and post the location of the link to the report on CARB’s public docket....By: Beveridge & Diamond PC
FirstEnergy at the Sixth Circuit Reshapes Securities Class Actions
In its landmark ruling in Owens, et al. v. FirstEnergy Corp., et al. (“FirstEnergy”), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit vacated the district court’s class-certification order, clarifying a new standard for certifying a class in securities class actions. The court held that (1) the Affiliated Ute presumption applies only to cases primarily about omissions, not “mixed” cases involving both misrepresentations and omissions; and (2) district courts are instructed to conduct a rigorous,...By: Secretariat
[Video] Compliance Tip of the Day - 10 Lessons for the Compliance Professional on Fighting Fraud, Waste and Abuse
Welcome to “Compliance Tip of the Day,” the podcast that brings you daily insights and practical advice on navigating the ever-evolving landscape of compliance and regulatory requirements. Whether you’re a seasoned compliance professional or just starting your journey, our goal is to provide you with bite-sized, actionable tips to help you stay ahead in your compliance efforts. Join us as we explore the latest industry trends, share best practices, and demystify complex compliance issues to keep...By: Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist
Illinois Insights: An Update from Cozen O'Connor (9/10)
Illinois lawmakers contemplating new delivery fee proposal, fare increase to close transit funding gap- “With a little more than a month to go until the General Assembly’s fall veto session begins, lawmakers are continuing negotiations to pass a transit reform package that will prevent Chicago-area transit from going over a fiscal cliff,”...By: Cozen O'Connor
[Video] AI Today in 5: September 12, 2025, The AI for RCA Episode
Welcome to AI Today in 5, the newest edition to the Compliance Podcast Network. Each day, Tom Fox will bring you 5 stories about AI, so start your day, sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen in to the AI Today In 5, all from the Compliance Podcast Network. Each day, we consider four stories from the business world, compliance, ethics, risk management, leadership, or general interest related to AI. Top AI stories: • AI and ML are reshaping Financial compliance. (FinExtra) • AI for...By: Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist
[Video] LathamTECH in Focus: Exploring Growth Financing Options for Unicorns
In this episode of LathamTECH in Focus, Haim Zaltzman, Global Vice Chair of Latham’s Emerging Companies & Growth Practice, explores the array of financing options for tech companies on the path to unicorn valuation and a successful exit....By: Latham & Watkins LLP
Gaming & Gambling Update - September 2025
CFTC and SEC Look to Converge on Prediction Markets - Prediction market platforms, which offer futures contracts on sports and events, may soon face oversight from both the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”)....By: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Don’t Go Into Business for Yourself: A Pro Wrestling Take on Compliance for 401(k) Plan Sponsors
I n the squared circle of the retirement plan world, plan sponsors are the promoters, the bookers, and, at times, they feel like the main-event talent. But if there’s one piece of advice I’ve given more than any other over the years, it’s this: don’t go into business for yourself. That old wrestling phrase might be the most important mantra for any retirement plan sponsor who wants to stay out of compliance hell. If you’re not a wrestling fan (and shame on you if you’re not), “going into...By: Ary Rosenbaum - The Rosenbaum Law Firm P.C.
D.C. AG Withdraws Trust from Bitcoin ATM Operator Over Hidden Fees, Fraud Risks
D.C. AG Brian Schwalb has sued Athena Bitcoin, Inc., one of the largest operators of Bitcoin Automated Teller Machines (BTMs), alleging violations of the District’s consumer protection and financial exploitation laws....By: Cozen O'Connor
[Video] Daily Compliance News: September 12, 2025, The Epstein and JPMorgan Edition
Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen in to the Daily Compliance News. All, from the Compliance Podcast Network. Each day, we consider four stories from the business world, including compliance, ethics, risk management, leadership, or general interest, relevant to the compliance professional. Top stories include: • British Ambassador sacked...By: Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist
General Court Upholds European Commission’s Approach to Nuclear and Gas in Taxonomy Regulation
The European Union’s (the “EU”) General Court has dismissed two legal challenges against the European Commission’s delegated legislation under the Taxonomy Regulation ((EU) 2020/852) (the “Taxonomy Regulation”). These rulings confirm the European Commission’s discretion in setting technical screening criteria for sustainable economic activities....By: Proskauer - Regulatory & Compliance
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Proposes New Rules Reducing Regulatory Burdens on Consumer Reporting Agencies
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (the “Bureau”) recently announced two new interpretive rules that, if implemented, will significantly reduce regulatory burdens on many consumer reporting agencies (CRAs)....By: Foley & Lardner LLP
The Future of FOIA is Here: New Requirements under Acts 505 and 922 of 2025
The Arkansas Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) has long been a cornerstone of transparency, ensuring that the public has access to government records and meetings. Acts 505 and 922 of 2025, which took effect on August 5, 2025, significantly amend FOIA to modernize public meeting rules, clarify definitions, restrict substantive communications among governing body members, and create new procedures and penalties for violations....By: Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard,
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