Administrative Procedure Act
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UK data law set for reform but doubts linger over Europe’s stance
The Data Use and Access Bill is poised for royal assent, but worries remain about erosion of individual rights.
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Federal Reserve stress tests face legal challenge as buffer criticism mounts
Intended to protect banks from catastrophe, stress testing and stringent capital buffer requirements face stiff resistance.
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Lower court to rehear ESG rule challenge, thanks to Chevron’s demise
US appeals court directs a lower court to reconsider a lawsuit challenging a DOL rule involving ESG factors.
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FTC issues final rule to ban non-compete clauses with US workers
Millions of contracts, trillions of dollars affected as existing non-competes for vast majority of workers will no longer be enforceable.
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US Fifth Circuit tells SEC to rework stock buyback disclosure rule
Several business groups sue the SEC to block new rules requiring public companies to disclose more details about stock buybacks.

