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Navy Submits Investigation on Senator to Hegseth’s Office
The report concerns a video in which Senator Mark Kelly, a retired Navy captain, and five other Democratic lawmakers reminded military members of their obligation to refuse illegal orders.
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Trump Symbolically Pardons Tina Peters, Colorado Clerk Convicted of Election Tampering
Tina Peters was sentenced for a Colorado state crime that the president has no ability to pardon. President Trump has no legal power to free her from prison.
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Key Takeaways After Indiana Lawmakers Defy Trump’s Redistricting Push
President Trump’s failure to ram through a Republican-friendly House map was a new sign that his iron grip on the party has slipped, and was likely to reverberate nationally.
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The Timeless Art of Storytelling: How Literature Shapes Our World
There’s something undeniably magical about getting lost in a good story. Whether it’s a novel, a short story, or even a simple anecdote shared among friends, storytelling has an incredible power to touch our hearts and shape our thinking. The art of storytelling is timeless, and literature is its most enduring form. From ancient myths…
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New York Signs the 2022 UCC Amendments, Modernizing the Uniform Commercial Code to Address a New Age of Digital Assets
New York has enacted the 2022 Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) Amendments, introducing Article 12 and key Article 9 updates that modernize commercial law for digital assets and clarify how interests in these assets can be perfected and prioritized. Our Finance Team examines what these changes mean for secured parties, originators, and market participants navigating digital…
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US House Passes FY 2026 NDAA that Includes BIOSECURE
The final FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) was released on December 7, inclusive of a modified version of the Senate-passed BIOSECURE Act from October. This final bill maintains the core structure of the Senate’s BIOSECURE text while making several targeted changes. Congress has kept the government-wide prohibition concept intact, while closing a “gap”…
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New EU and UK Export Controls on Emerging Technologies
The EU has adopted new export controls on a range of emerging technologies (including quantum technologies, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, advanced computing, advanced materials and coatings for high temperature applications, additive manufacturing and certain life sciences tools), under the new “500-series” of EU-only controls….By: Pillsbury – Global Trade & Sanctions Law
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Call for input Consip explores AI and innovation in healthcare equipment management services
On November 20, 2025, Consip S.p.A. (the national procurement agency) published a market consultation document on “Innovative healthcare equipment management services.”…By: DLA Piper
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#DeRisk Newsletter – November 2025
Insurance sector and cybersecurity: IVASS publishes initial instructions for implementing DORA – Regulation (EU) 2022/2554, known as the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), came into force on 17 January 2025, defining a new regulatory framework for digital operational resilience in the European cyber-financial sector. Insurance and reinsurance companies, and relevant intermediaries, are also subject to…
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What’s on the Menu for 2026: Legal Trends in the Food & Beverage Industry
Federal, state, and private actions are accelerating across color additives, labeling and packaging, heavy metals, ultraprocessed foods, and insurance preparedness. As the regulatory landscape continues to rapidly evolve, companies that proactively audit product claims, harmonize disclosures, and pressure-test insurance programs will be best positioned for 2026 and beyond….By: Morgan Lewis
