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Client AlertAugust 9, 2026

FTC Abandons Disparate-Impact and 'Unfair Discrimination' Enforcement: What Businesses Need to Know

On August 7, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission issued a policy statement announcing that it will no longer pursue enforcement actions premised on disparate-impact or unfair…

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Client AlertAugust 9, 2026

FinCEN's Record $125M Penalty Against UBS Financial Services Signals Heightened BSA/AML Enforcement for Broker-Dealers

On August 3, 2026, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) assessed a $125 million civil money penalty against UBS Financial Services Inc. for willful violations of the…

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Client AlertAugust 8, 2026

Federal Court Denies Stay of SEC's CAT Funding Order; Assessments Continue During Litigation

On July 14, 2026, a federal court issued a brief, two-sentence order denying petitioners' motion to stay the Securities and Exchange Commission's Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT)…

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Client AlertAugust 8, 2026

FTC Tightens Made in USA Rule: New Compliance Standards Take Effect July 7, 2026

On July 7, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission's updated Made in USA rule took effect, imposing heightened compliance obligations on advertisers and manufacturers that market their…

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Client AlertAugust 8, 2026

DOJ Announces $600 Million Non-Prosecution Agreements with Alibaba and AUS Merchant Services Over Illegal Pharmaceutical Sales

On July 1, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice announced non-prosecution agreements totaling $600 million with Alibaba Group and AUS Merchant Services to resolve allegations that…

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Client AlertAugust 7, 2026

DOJ Antitrust Division Revives Targeted Second Requests and Issues Model Timing Agreement for HSR Merger Review

On July 23, 2026, the Department of Justice's Antitrust Division announced a return to targeted Second Request investigations designed to expedite merger review under the…

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Client AlertAugust 7, 2026

SEC Maintains Aggressive Stance on Investment Adviser Conflicts of Interest Despite Materiality Focus

In early August 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission delivered a clear message to the investment adviser community: conflicts of interest remain a top enforcement and…

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Client AlertAugust 7, 2026

DOJ and 17 State AGs Settle Antitrust Action Against Cal-Maine and Co-Defendants Over Egg Price Benchmark Manipulation

The U.S. Department of Justice's Antitrust Division, joined by 17 State Attorneys General, has filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Cal-Maine Foods, Hickman's Egg Ranch, and…

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Client AlertAugust 7, 2026

DOJ Establishes Global Trade and Commerce Enforcement Section, Signaling Heightened Scrutiny of Cross-Border Trade Fraud

On July 14, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice announced the creation of the Global Trade & Commerce Enforcement Section (GTCES) within its National Fraud Enforcement Division.…

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Client AlertAugust 6, 2026

DOJ and FTC Enlist State AGs to Scrutinize Retail Gasoline Pricing: What Downstream Fuel Market Participants Should Know

On July 3, 2026, the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission issued a joint letter urging State Attorneys General to investigate…

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Client AlertAugust 6, 2026

Connecticut Warehouse Quota Notices Due August 1, 2026: What Covered Employers Must Do Now

Connecticut warehouse and distribution employers are approaching a critical compliance deadline under the state's new warehouse quota law, which took effect on July 1, 2026.…

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Client AlertAugust 6, 2026

FTC and State Enforcers Target Telehealth Provider Over Health Data Sharing and Subscription Billing Practices

On July 29, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission, joined by the State of Utah and Los Angeles County, filed a joint federal complaint in the United States District Court for the…

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