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FTC Proposes Amendments to Safeguards Rule to Track NY DFS Cybersecurity Regulation (and amendments to its Privacy Rule)

As we’ve been predicting, including here, the Cybersecurity Regulation adopted by the NY DFS for insurance, banking and other financial services continues to drive the conversation in the U.S.  The latest manifestation is the FTC proposal, announced March 5, 2019, … Continue reading

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Georgia Commissioner of Securities Proposes Amendments to Broker-Dealer and Investment Adviser Examination Requirements to Incorporate FINRA SIE Exam

On February 4, 2019, the Commissioner of Securities of the State of Georgia and the Office of the Secretary of State announced its intent to amend the rules governing examination requirements for registered representatives of a broker-dealer and investment adviser … Continue reading

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Draft Gibraltar (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations laid before Parliament

On 7 February 2019, there was published on legislation.gov.uk a draft version of The Gibraltar (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 which has now been laid before Parliament. The draft statutory instrument was first published by HM Treasury on 6 February … Continue reading

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EPA Proposes Amendments to Obama-Era Emissions Rule

In an effort to keep his 2016 campaign promise to revitalize the U.S. coal industry, President Donald J. Trump has directed his Administration to promote coal exports and reduce regulatory burdens on coal. Following this directive, the U.S. Environmental Protection … Continue reading

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OIG’s Proposed Drug Pricing Safe Harbor Amendments: “Hot Takes”

Late yesterday, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a proposed rule to amend the anti-kickback safe harbors[1] in response to perceived risks that rebates paid by pharmaceutical manufacturers to payors … Continue reading

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