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America Turns 250: A Guide to the Coming Festivities
Girl Scouts singing folk songs, a flag-waving party and a Times Square ball drop are among the planned Semiquincentennial celebrations.
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Exploring the Untold Stories Behind Artistic Inspiration and Innovation
Exploring the untold stories behind artistic inspiration and innovation is like taking a leisurely walk through a vibrant neighborhood you’ve never visited before. You take in the sights, hear the chatter, and feel the rhythm of life in each step. For many of us, art seems like this mystical world filled with geniuses who are…
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CalPrivacy’s Latest Data Broker Crackdown: Three Practical Takeaways for Companies
The California Privacy Protection Agency has issued two new enforcement decisions that underscore its expanding focus on data broker accountability under the Delete Act. In actions announced on January 8, 2026, CalPrivacy imposed a $45,000 fine on Rickenbacher Data LLC, doing business as Datamasters, and a $62,600 fine on S&P Global, Inc., both for failing to register as…
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Hong Kong Issues Code of Practice under the Protection of Critical Infrastructures (Computer Systems) Ordinance
On 1 January 2026, the Office of the Commissioner of Critical Infrastructure (Computer-system Security) issued a Code of Practice (the “CoP”) under the Protection of Critical Infrastructures (Computer Systems) Ordinance (Cap. 653) (the “Ordinance”), which came into force on the same day (see our previous legal update on Hong Kong passing its first cybersecurity legislation…
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2025 Year‑in‑Review and 2026 Look-Ahead: Financial Regulatory Developments, What Has Changed Since Publication, and What’s to Come
Key Financial Regulatory Developments – 2025 brought one of the most dynamic financial regulatory environments since the immediate aftermath of Dodd‑Frank, marked by shifting agency priorities, rapid litigation developments, and evolving supervisory philosophies….By: Moore & Van Allen PLLC
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Innovation Within Limits, January 2026 – Insured State Member Banks Receive Support to Engage in Crypto-Asset Activities
On December 22, 2025, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve (the Board) issued a final rule that rescinded a 2023 policy statement and that in turn issued a new policy statement….By: Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
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JPM 2026: FDA panelists prioritize faster approvals, national security, AI, and more
Speaking at the 2026 J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, Hogan Lovells global regulatory partners Elizabeth Jungman and Brian Carey moderated a panel discussion with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Deputy Chief of Staff Samuel Doran and FDA Office of the Commissioner Senior Advisor Karim Mikhail….By: Hogan Lovells
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Client Alert: Snow, Ice and Exposure – Managing Winter Risk in Community Associations
Winter storms test more than plows and salt supplies – they test an association’s preparedness. When snow and ice accumulate, community associations must act quickly, balancing safety, budgets and legal obligations. Missteps in snow removal can expose associations to fines, resident complaints and costly liability claims. This alert highlights key obligations and best practices for…
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DOJ Brings First CPSA Case Under New Enforcement Branch
The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently filed a civil enforcement action against industrial tool manufacturer Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. that provides an early look at how consumer product safety cases will be handled under DOJ’s newly reorganized Civil Division. Filed on December 22, 2025 in coordination with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the…
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Smucker Pet Food PFAS Class Action Nears Certification
A class action lawsuit against J.M. Smucker Co. filed in California federal court is nearing certification. Plaintiffs allege Smucker failed to warn consumers of potential risks associated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in its pet food packaging and that plaintiffs relied on the packaging, which asserted the food was healthy….By: MG+M The Law Firm
