US State Regulation

Recent developments in ESG, from the EU’s CSRD and the SEC’s climate-disclosure regulations cancellation to Canada’s natural gas investment.

The new process would give prospective banks an earlier indication that their application is likely to be approved.

The former CFTC Commissioner did not mince words in a letter to the agency, arguing that it had “lost its way” in its attempt to grab control over the explosively popular sector.

The new task force is part of a larger federal “whole-of-government” initiative to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse within federal benefits programs.

If successful, states may face limits on their ability to restrict PBM ownership structures; however, a loss could reshape the pharmacy landscape nationwide.

Amendments show convergence between state and federal approaches, while preserving state-level oversight intended to mitigate retail investor harm.

The SEC and DOL are shifting toward clarity and rulemaking, while states intensify enforcement, leaving firms navigating a more layered and uneven regulatory landscape.

The Washington and Oregon AI companion statutes mark a significant new chapter in the regulation of emotionally adaptive AI technologies offered to consumers.