On May 12, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enacted the Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees (the “Rule”) , mandating that businesses disclose all mandatory fees upfront in advertised prices.
While Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as groundbreaking and significantly impacting various sectors and enhancing quality of life, the chasm between technological advancements and the law is growing by the nanosecond.
On February 21, 2025, the United States Supreme Court delivered a unanimous decision in Wisconsin Bell, Inc. v. United States ex rel. Heath , significantly broadening the scope of the False Claims Act (FCA) .
On March 21, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced significant changes to the Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting (BOIR) requirements.
On March 11, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a Southwest Border Geographic Targeting Order (GTO) aimed at Money Service Businesses (MSBs).
On March 2, 2025, the Treasury has confirmed that FinCEN will no longer enforce any penalties or fines associated with the BOI filing requirement.
FinCEN has extended the now (again) mandatory BOIR filing deadline by 30 calendar days to March 21, 2025. The only exception to the mandatory filing requirement are the Plaintiffs in the National Small Business United v. Yellen, No. 5:22-cv-01448 (N.D. Ala) action.
In California, the definition of “domestic violence” extends far beyond the traditional notions of physical and emotional harm. The definition of what constitutes “abuse” and “domestic violence” is no longer limited to acts inflicting physical injury.
The FDA has recently issued draft guidance (non-binding recommendations) for drug and biological product sponsors and computer programmers regarding the use of Machine Learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) to support regulatory decision-making about the safety, effectiveness, or quality of drugs.
In California, the definition of “domestic violence” extends far beyond the traditional notions of physical and emotional harm. The definition of what constitutes “abuse” and “domestic violence” is no longer limited to acts inflicting physical injury.