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Save the ‘Sistine Chapel of the New Deal’ in the Cohen Federal Building
The rare murals in the Cohen Federal Building celebrate vital American values of dignity and community. Now they could meet the same fate as the White House’s East Wing.
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To Win Back the House, Democrats Take the Fight to Deep-Red Areas
Democrats are tapping candidates with unusual résumés — a Tejano recording star, a smokejumper and a fourth-generation farmer — to compete in areas long seen as inhospitable.
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Nuclear Arms Control Era Comes to End Amid Global Rush for New Weapons
Beijing, Moscow and shaken American allies are seeking new warheads as President Trump ends more than a half century of nuclear arms control with Russia.
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Behind the Scenes: How Movies Shape Our Cultural Narratives
When we think about movies, we often focus on the stories they tell, the actors who bring characters to life, or the directors who craft the vision. But have you ever thought about what goes on behind the scenes and how these films shape the way we view the world and ourselves? It’s a fascinating…
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Healthcare Authority Newsletter – January 2026 #4
News Briefs – House Passes Funding Bill Extending Telehealth, Hospital-at-Home – The House passed the Department of Health and Human Services’ funding bill, including the telehealth and hospital-at-home extensions. Under the proposal, Medicare telehealth flexibilities would be extended by two years, until Dec. 31, 2027, and the acute hospital care at home program would continue…
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UK Cryptoasset Regime: What to Know About the FCA Consultation Papers
The 12 February 2026 deadline for firms to respond to the FCA’s consultation papers (CPs) on the future UK regulatory regime for cryptoassets is fast approaching. The FCA issued the CPs on the future UK regulatory regime for cryptoassets on 16 December 2025….By: Latham & Watkins LLP
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New device QMSR includes significant changes for combination products
The new Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR) that became effective on February 2, 2026, includes significant changes in the regulatory framework for combination drug-device and biologic-device products, especially those overseen through approved applications by the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) or the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER)….By: Hogan Lovells
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State Enforcement in a Changing Antitrust Landscape: Reflections on Matthew J. Platkin’s Remarks at the ABA Antitrust Section’s 2026 Diverse Perspectives Conference
On January 29, 2026, the American Bar Association Antitrust Law Section hosted “Diverse Perspectives: Antitrust in a Changing World.” The event brought together global competition enforcers, practitioners, economists and policymakers for candid dialogue on the evolving antitrust landscape….By: BakerHostetler
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ECB to accept DLT-based assets as eligible Eurosystem collateral
The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced that the Eurosystem will accept marketable assets issued in central securities depositories (CSDs) that use distributed‑ledger‑technology (DLT) services as eligible collateral for Eurosystem credit operations from 30 March. As with other marketable assets, these DLT‑based instruments must meet the Eurosystem’s collateral eligibility criteria and collateral management requirements. This…
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Appeals in California Personal Injury Cases: When and How to Challenge a Verdict
If you’ve recently lost a personal injury lawsuit or arbitration case in California, you might be interested in filing an appeal. However, the process can be a little complicated, especially if this is your first time dealing with California’s legal system….By: Maison Law