In a twist of irony, the legalization of sports betting — once feared to compromise the integrity of professional sports — has emerged as a powerful tool for uncovering corruption. Recent high-profile ...
On October 14, 2025, the Australia Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) announced that it has initiated an evaluation on the introduction and use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances ...
On October 7, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California denied a fintech company’s motion to compel arbitration in a putative class action. The plaintiffs, both servicemembers, ...
On October 16, the OCC announced a formal agreement with a national bank in Florida for alleged unsafe or unsound practices related to board oversight, corporate governance, strategic and capital ...
On October 21, 2025, the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) announced a proposed rule to formally remove “reputation risk” from its supervisory framework under the Federal Credit Union Act.
These announcements come after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), which oversees the SNAP program, issued a letter to state agencies stating that, “if the current lapse in appropriations ...
As the U.S. enters its fourth week of the government shutdown, The Lobby Shop team breaks down where the pain points are emerging, the political strategies driving the standoff, and what potential ...
On October 2, EPA published the proposed effluent limitations guidelines (ELG) Deadline Extension Rule for the steam electric power generating industry to revise a series of provisions in the 2024 ELG ...
The Meat and Poultry Products Industry Coalition (MPP), a group of trade associations representing the meat and poultry ...
You’re a general contractor (GC) submitting a competitive bid to an owner. A subcontractor (sub) submits a fixed bid for $2 million in electrical work. You factor that number into your prime bid, ...
The Trump administration, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) leadership, has ushered in a push to "democratize" access to alternative investments. Speaking at an Investor Advisory ...
Last month, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed several new laws that will take effect in 2026. Here are the most important changes employers need to know. Quick Hits ...