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Effective Jan. 1: California Regulatory Updates, New State Privacy Laws, and Opt-Out Signal Requirements
A significant set of U.S. state privacy law developments, all effective Jan. 1, will expand compliance obligations for companies operat...
FCC Imposes New Requirements on VoIP Service Providers with Direct Access to Number Blocks, Seeks Comment on Additional Measures
On December 18, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) approved a Third Report and Order (Order) and Further N...
Australian Government AI Transparency Guide Helpful for US Companies too/
Australian Government’s National AI Centre publishes guide “Being Clear about AI Generated Content” setting out when and how to conside...
[Podcast] The Data Stream – Episode 5 with Aleksandra Vold
The Data Stream podcast dives deep into the fast-moving currents of data, technology, and the law. Presented by BakerHostetler’s Digita...
FDIC Proposes GENIUS Act Application Process for IDI Subsidiary Stablecoin Issuers
On December 16, 2025, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) Board of Directors issued a proposal (the “NPRM”) to implement...
Defense Funding and Policies Set for Next Year as FY2026 NDAA Becomes Law
The scope of the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act, now passed by the House and Senate and signed by the president on December ...
New Executive AI Order Mandates Minimally Burdensome Approach by States
Key Takeaways: A new executive order seeks to preempt state AI laws viewed as inconsistent with administration AI policies and establi...
Financial Stability Oversight Council Meets, Prioritizes Reducing Burdens and Technological Risks in Annual Report
On December 11, the Treasury announced the approval of the Financial Stability Oversight Council’s (FSOC) annual report, marking a sign...
SEC Division of Trading and Markets Issues FAQs on Crypto Asset Activities Focusing on Trading and Settlement Issues
On December 17, 2025, the staff of the Division of Trading and Markets (the “Staff”) of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) ...
Expected Labor & Employment Changes for 2026
As 2026 approaches, businesses, employees, and policymakers alike are preparing for a new year, and with it, anticipated shifts in the ...