SEC Approves CAT Proposal to Amend National Market System Plan
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the joint industry proposal (Proposed Amendment), spearheaded by Consolidated Audit Trail, LLC (CAT…
US ED Announces Section 117 Foreign Gifts Reporting Portal
On December 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) announced the launch of a new Section 117 foreign gifts…
The Federal Government Removed Its Hiring Guidance. Four States A
In January 2025, the EEOC removed its AI employment guidance from eeoc.gov. Several outlets reported this at the time —…
Utah Enacts Uniform Electronic Estate Planning Document Act
Utah has further advanced its leadership in digital estate planning with the enactment of House Bill 181, the Uniform Electronic…
Comments on SEAC PFA Proposal Draft Opinion Due May 25, 2026
On March 26, 2026, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) released the final opinion of its Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) and…
AI and the Conflict Between the Patchwork of US Data Privacy Law and the EU’s GDPR
By: Lola Campbell On May 13, 2025, the District Court for the Southern District of New York ordered defendants, OpenAI,…
An Overview of the NRC’s Regulatory Information Conference
Against the backdrop of an ongoing wholesale regulatory overhaul, the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) held its 38th annual Regulatory…
Local Power, Global Platforms: Regulating Airbnb in the Age of Digital Commerce
By: Khushi Palan As cities grapple with housing shortages and rising rents, local governments are increasingly cracking down on short-term…
An Overview of the SEC Speaks Conference on March 20, 2026
At this year’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Speaks conference on March 20, 2026, leaders from the Division of Enforcement…
Can Anyone Drive an RV?
Owning or renting an RV opens up endless opportunities for travel and adventure. But before you take the wheel, it’s…
Most Tort Trials Involve Only 1-2 Defendants, Despite Dozens Impl
The problem: Most toxic tort trials involve only 1-2 defendants, despite the existence of evidence implicating numerous, even dozens, of…
Why You Need Umbrella Insurance | Blog
If you live near Austin, TX, our team at Southwest Insurance Center invites you to review whether you have all…