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Stablecoins and the Genius Act: What You Need to Know
On July 17, 2025, the US Congress passed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins Act (Genius Act or Act) by 308–122 vote, a landmark piece of legislation establishing the first federal regulatory framework for “payment stablecoins.” The Genius Act was signed into law by President Donald Trump on July 18, 2025….By: DLA…
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Policy Week in Review – July 2025 #3
NLRB Acting General Cowen Issues Guidance on Union Salts – In a memorandum dated July 24, 2025, National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Acting General Counsel William Cowen issued guidance to all regional directors, officers-in-charge, and resident officers for investigating salting cases….By: Littler
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From Legislative Reform to Practical Guidance: Key Amendments to Malaysia’s PDPA and the Launch of Cross-Border Transfer Guidelines
Malaysia’s data protection landscape has recently undergone a profound transformation, with the phased implementation of the Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Act 2024 (“PDPA Amendment”) and the official launch of the Guidelines for Cross Border Personal Data Transfer (“CBPDT Guidelines”)….By: Mayer Brown
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Hong Kong’s Stablecoin Bill: Key Amendments and Next Steps Following Legislative Passage
On 21 May 2025, the Hong Kong Legislative Council passed the much-anticipated Stablecoins Bill (“Bill”), now citable as the Stablecoins Ordinance (“Ordinance”), marking a significant milestone in the city’s ambition to become a leading international hub for virtual assets….By: Mayer Brown
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Hong Kong Passes First Cybersecurity Legislation for Regulating Critical Infrastructures
INTRODUCTION – The Protection of Critical Infrastructures (Computer Systems) Bill (the “Bill”), as the first law in Hong Kong to deal with cybersecurity was passed on 19 March 2025, and will come into force on 1 January 2026. This Bill was introduced amidst a rising trend of cyberattacks in recent years, with 61 reported data…
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No Proof Hamas Routinely Stole U.N. Aid, Israeli Military Officials Say
Israel has long restricted aid to Gaza on the argument that Hamas steals it to use as a weapon of control over the population. On Saturday, the Israeli military announced new airdrops of aid.
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11 People Injured in Stabbing at a Michigan Walmart, Officials Say
One person was in custody, the State Police said on social media. It was not clear what set off the attack.
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What to Know About the Hack at Tea, an App Where Women Share Red Flags About Men
A data breach exposed photos and ID cards of women who signed up for a fast-growing app for women to share details of men they might date.
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A Golfing Trump Is Greeted by Protesters in Scotland
The president was criticized by demonstrators on a range of issues, from his stance on immigration and Gaza to his ties to the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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James Leprino, ‘Willy Wonka of Cheese’ Who Revolutionized Pizza, Dies at 87
He turned a small family grocery store into a mozzarella empire, producing most of the cheese for American pizza chains like Domino’s, Papa Johns and Pizza Hut.
