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SEC Adopts Rules to Implement FAST Act Mandate to Modernize and Simplify Disclosure

The Securities and Exchange Commission today voted to adopt amendments to modernize and simplify disclosure requirements for public companies, investment advisers, and investment companies. These amendments are expected to benefit investors by eliminating outdated and unnecessary disclosure and making it easier … Continue reading

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Utah Proposal to Modernize State Sales Should Avoid Layering Taxes on Business Inputs

Lawmakers in Utah considered and temporarily tabled a plan to expand the state’s sales tax to bring the Utah tax code in line with a 21st-century economy. The Tax Equalization and Reduction Act (HB 441 S1), proposed by Representative Tim … Continue reading

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FDA to Modernize Drug Review Office Structure and Processes

By Kurt R. Karst — On June 4, 2018, FDA posted a statement from CDER Director Janet Woodcock announcing a multi-pronged FDA initiative to modernize FDA’s drug review offices and processes.  The initiative will involve: Staffing increases Increasing the number … Continue reading

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EU announces plans to modernize, centralize intellectual property law

[JURIST] The European Commission [official website] on Tuesday announced proposed reforms to modernize the EU’s intellectual property rights laws and create more centralized regulation. The EC, the EU’s executive arm, said that reforms are necessary [press release] to better protect … Continue reading

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