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Basic PageDOJ, EPA take legal action against the California Air Resources Board
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed two lawsuits against the California Air Resources Board, claiming it no longer has the legal right to enforce strict emissions rules for heavy-duty trucks.
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Basic Page‘Extraordinary cooperation’ pays off for PFS Investments
As regulators shift toward rewarding transparency, self-regulation and self-reporting, the way PFS Investments handled a longstanding problem serves as an example of how proactive remediation can turn a costly compliance error into a manageable regulatory outcome.
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PremiumCompliance in the spotlight as tariffs, sanctions turn into geopolitical weapons
Navigating tariffs and sanctions is becoming a core part of compliance for many companies. As the U.S. and others use economic policies for political aims, compliance teams must adapt to this new geoeconomic trend.
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News BriefEPA relaunches online portal for thousands of environmental guidance documents
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reopened its guidance portal on Wednesday. This online portal is a searchable database of EPA guidance documents, first created during President Donald Trump’s first term and shuttered under the Biden administration.
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News BriefNine regulatory initiatives under SEC’s “Project Crypto” aim to redefine crypto market rules
Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul Atkins has launched “Project Crypto,” a major regulatory overhaul aimed at shifting the agency from enforcement to innovation. Atkins’ address outlined as many as nine Commission-wide initiatives to revamp the SEC’s rulebook for the digital finance era.
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News BriefNew federal memo signals elevated risk to colleges engaging in DEI activity
A new memorandum from President Trump directs increased federal scrutiny of race- and sex-based admissions practices at colleges and universities, however, its implications extend beyond higher education.
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ArticleFinCEN delays AML rules for realtors and investment advisors until 2028
The Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network is delaying an upcoming requirement that investment advisors and realtors begin screening clients for money laundering and other illegal activity.
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Basic PageDOJ warns against using proxies for DEI in federally funded programs
The DOJ is warning that simply scrubbing DEI-related words from policy documents or training materials—and replacing them with thinly veiled proxies—will not protect federally funded organizations from legal scrutiny.
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ArticleU.K. proposes streamlining regime meant to hold fin serve executives to account
When growth slows, governments often cut rules to attract investment, as the U.K. has in its financial services sector, which contributes 8.8% of GDP, but easing the “compliance burden” raises concerns about oversight, governance, and prioritizing profits over safety.
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ArticleCompliance teams urged to prepare as U.K. Employment Rights Bill nears passage
The U.K. Employment Rights Bill is expected to pass into law this year and will affect millions of workers. Compliance managers are advised to hone their understanding of HR and equality issues in preparation.
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ArticleEPA’s Zeldin unveils plan to kill rule that curbs vehicle air pollution
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has placed a decades-old rule that limits air pollution from cars and trucks on the chopping block, potentially endangering the Clean Air Act.
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News BriefChipmaker fined $140M for unlawfully exporting chip design tools to China
Chip design software and hardware maker Cadence Design Systems agreed to plead guilty to unlawfully exporting semiconductor design tools to a restricted Chinese military university, the Department of Justice said in a statement. The California firm will pay over $140 million in criminal and civil pines and forfeitures, marking the ...
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ArticleU.K. shake up of immigration rules for skilled worker visas should prompt compliance review
As of July 22, U.K. companies hiring foreign nationals on skilled worker visas face higher salary and qualification requirements. Over 100 jobs were also removed from the list of roles eligible for overseas recruitment. Compliance managers should ensure policies are updated to reflect the changes.
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ArticleU.K. regulator urges auditors to explain AI use in audits
Plans to push audit firms to disclose how they use AI in audits have been broadly welcomed, but concerns remain over how corporate data is used, secured, retained, and potentially exposed.
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Basic PageSEC dodges commitment on climate rule enforcement
The SEC refused to say whether it would enforce its landmark Climate-Related Disclosure Rules in a status report filed Wednesday, deepening uncertainty as the regulation faces legal challenges.
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ArticlePCAOB faces uncertain future as SEC Chair solicits new candidates
SEC Chair Paul Atkins is soliciting candidates for all five seats on the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, he announced Wednesday.
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ArticleCompliance managers should review sustainability data as U.K. consults on new reporting standards
The U.K. government promised to introduce Sustainability Reporting Standards in its manifesto. Almost a year after it came to power, it launched a consultation on June 25 on draft plans for these standards, which are largely based on those of the ISSB.
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News BriefNew Florida law allows four-year noncompete agreements for high-salary employees
Companies in Florida may want to revise noncompete agreements made with highly compensated employees to take advantage of provisions in Florida’s new noncompete law, which took effect July 1.
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News BriefSEC reportedly denying record percentage of whistleblower claims
The Securities and Exchange Commission is awarding far fewer whistleblower claims, according to Bloomberg Law, which noted the commission denied awards for the entire period between April and July, the longest stretch in the program’s history.
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PremiumU.K. data law tightens compliance rules, expands complaints process and raises penalties
The U.K.’s Data (Use and Access) Bill, passed into law on June 19, aims to boost the economy and simplify access to services like healthcare and policing. Businesses must understand the changes and ensure data policies and complaints procedures are current.