US State Regulation
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New York bill takes aim at AI ‘phoney professionals’
If a chatbot crosses into licensed territory, New York wants liability to follow, just as it would for a human.
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States tell DOJ to scrap rule that would slow bar discipline cases
A California-led coalition says the federal proposal would create serious conflicts with states’ prerogatives to discipline their own lawyers.
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Bipartisan bill seeks to ban sports bets on prediction markets
The bill, “The Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act,” would clarify that, under US law, no CFTC-registered entity can list a contract that closely resembles a sports bet or a casino-style game.
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NY bill would crack down on chatbots impersonating licensed professionals
The first-of-its-kind regulation could influence other states to adopt similar rules in the areas of healthcare, mental health, legal services, and financial advising.
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New York sets the standard for regulating BNPL lenders
The state’s new rules would strictly cap late and other penalty fees that can cost consumers dearly.
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California’s new Venture Capital Diversity Reporting Law: What VC firms must know now
The March 1 and April 1, 2026, deadlines mark the beginning of a recurring compliance program and not a one-off fill.
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NASAA warns on the Digital Commodity Intermediaries Act
NASAA says the Act could dismantle a long-standing system of layered investor protection by concentrating authority into a single federal agency.
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States scrutinize the risks behind BNPL
Consequences for compliance professionals include ensuring accurate and consistent reporting as well as aligning marketing claims with true practices.