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Trump Says He Is Firing Lisa Cook From Fed Board of Governors
President Trump told Lisa Cook that he had found sufficient cause “to remove you from your position.” Ms. Cook and her lawyer said they would fight the firing.
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How Smartphones Are Redefining the Art of Everyday Photography
In our pockets, we carry a tool that has redefined how we capture and share the world around us: the smartphone. It’s a little marvel that has transformed everyday photography from a hobby for the few into a universal form of expression. Gone are the days when you needed expensive equipment to take a decent…
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Deadline for Compliance – Civil Rights Department AI Regulations are Six Weeks Away!
On October 1, 2025, the CRD’s new regulations aimed at protecting employees and applicants from potentially discriminatory employment decisions made using automated decision systems (ADS) will take effect. These new regulations expand coverage for unlawful discrimination in the workplace and have important records requirements. Employers have only six weeks to evaluate the regulations, connect with…
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Super-Apps, Self-Custody and Safe Harbors: SEC’s New Crypto Playbook
For years, the SEC has been painted as the cop on the beat when it comes to crypto, more likely to file an enforcement action than to roll out the welcome mat. But SEC Chairman Paul Atkins’ announcement this summer of a new “Project Crypto” initiative is the latest and clearest signal that there’s a…
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Bank of England Updates on the National Payments Vision
The Bank of England (BoE) has published a new webpage on the national payments vision and the vision engagement group (VEG) of sector representatives supporting delivery of the vision. The webpage on the national payments vision contains an update on the delivery of the next generation UK retail payments infrastructure to date and next steps…
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California Privacy and AI Legislation Update: August 25, 2025
Twenty-three privacy and AI-related bills are set for appropriations committee hearings on August 29 — the deadline for bills to advance out of fiscal committees — while three other bills have passed out of committee and are set for floor votes….By: Troutman Pepper Locke
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Weekly Blockchain Blog – August 2025 #4
Wyoming Launches Stablecoin; US Bank Enables Blockchain-Based Payments – On Aug. 19, Wyoming became the first U.S. state to issue its own stablecoin, the Frontier Stable Token (FRNT)….By: BakerHostetler
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California Federal Court Grants Plaintiffs’ Application to Remand in Asbestos Action
Court: United States District Court for the Central District of California – In this action, plaintiff Sondra Scott alleges asbestos exposure from her personal use of various talcum powder products including, but not limited to, Cashmere Bouquet, from approximately 1960 until 2020….By: Goldberg Segalla
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What’s Next for Ukraine After All That Diplomacy?
After President Trump held talks with President Vladimir V. Putin, he said the Russian leader would be willing to meet with Ukraine’s president. That seems less and less likely.
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Israeli Hospital Strike Kills 20 in Gaza, Including 5 Journalists
Five journalists, along with medical workers, were among the dead at Nasser Hospital. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the military would investigate.
