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SEC Division of Trading and Markets Releases FAQs on Crypto Asset Activities and Distributed Ledger Technology; 2019 Joint Staff Statement on Broker-Dealer Custody of Digital Asset Securities Withdrawn
On May 15, 2025, the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Division of Trading and Markets (the “Staff”) published responses to certain frequently asked questions (“FAQs”) relating to crypto asset activities and distributed ledger technology as they relate to broker-dealer financial responsibility and transfer agent activities….By: Mayer Brown Free Writings + Perspectives
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1H 2025 eDiscovery Business Confidence Survey Results Released by ComplexDiscovery OÜ and EDRM
ComplexDiscovery Editor’s Note: The 1H 2025 eDiscovery Business Confidence Survey marks the 37th edition of this trusted industry snapshot, drawing insights from 77 professionals across the legal, technology, and corporate spectrum….By: EDRM – Electronic Discovery Reference Model
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Weekly Blockchain Blog – May 2025 #3
Fintech Companies Announce Crypto-Focused Acquisitions and Partnerships – A U.S.-based crypto infrastructure solutions provider announced in a recent press release that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a venture-backed, Bermuda Monetary Authority-regulated issuer of a U.S. dollar-denominated stablecoin….By: BakerHostetler
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The Rise of Agentic AI: From Conversation to Action
The artificial intelligence (AI) landscape is evolving at a dizzying pace. Just as organizations were adapting to generative AI and its capabilities for creating content, a new paradigm has emerged….By: Goodwin
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Berkeley Research Group (BRG) Data Breach: Have You Received a Letter? Learn Your Rights.
Console & Associates, P.C. Investigates Berkeley Research Group Data Breach – Console & Associates, P.C., a leading data breach law firm, is currently investigating a recent data security incident at Berkeley Research Group, LLC (also known as BRG)….By: Console and Associates, P.C.
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Georgia Limits Liability for Pesticide Manufacturers
This week, Georgia’s governor signed a new pesticide labeling and liability act (SB 144) (“Act”), amending state law to limit the scope of pesticide manufacturer liability for failure to warn and aligning the state standards with federal regulations. The Act takes effect January 1, 2026….By: Jones Day
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7 Important Factors to Consider Before Accepting a Car Accident Insurance Settlement
If you’ve been injured in a car accident, accepting an insurance settlement will allow you to start moving on with your life. But, if you settle your claim too soon, this could prove to be a very costly mistake. There are several factors you need to consider before you accept a settlement—and it is best…
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Trump Fires Democratics on Consumer Product Safety Commission: What’s Next for Consumer Safety?
On May 8, 2025, the Trump Administration fired all three Democratic Commissioners from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC” or the “Commission”) via overnight email. This abrupt change in leadership has raised significant concerns about the future of consumer safety, the agency’s independence and its overall approach to regulatory enforcement….By: Husch Blackwell LLP
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Reese’s Law: The Evolving Regulatory and Enforcement Landscape for Consumer Products Containing Button Cell or Coin Batteries
Share on Twitter Print Share by Email Share Back to top Over the past year, manufacturers, importers, distributors, and retailers of consumer products containing button cell and coin batteries (or products intended to contain them) have continued to adapt to the requirements of Reese’s Law and the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) corresponding enforcement efforts….By:…
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Trump and Putin Discuss Ukraine War in High-Stakes Call
A telephone call between the two leaders was the latest chapter in a flurry of diplomatic maneuvering over ending the three-year conflict.