New Year, New Rules: Laws Go Live in DC, Maryland, and Virginia on Jan. 1, 2025
As the calendar turns to 2025, residents of the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia...
2024
LCTeam New Beneficial Ownership Reporting Law Faces Further Delay
The U.S. Treasury Department has once again postponed the implementation of a landmark law requiring...
New York to Fine Fossil Fuel Companies $75 Billion Under Landmark Climate Law
In a historic move to combat climate change, New York State has announced plans to...
California’s Statewide Holiday Theft Blitz: 117 Arrests and $38,000 in Stolen Goods Recovered
In a concerted effort to combat organized retail crime during the bustling holiday season, the...
President Biden Enacts 50 Bills on Christmas Eve: A Legislative Overview
On December 24, 2024, President Joe Biden signed 50 bills into law, marking a significant...
U.S. Appeals Court Greenlights Enforcement of Anti-Money Laundering Law
In a significant development, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has lifted a nationwide...
Nearly 300 New Illinois Laws Set to Take Effect in 2025
As the new year approaches, Illinois residents should prepare for the implementation of 293 new...
Japan’s Antitrust Watchdog Targets Google for Search Monopoly Violations
Japan’s Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) is poised to issue a cease and desist order against...
Senate Passes Social Security Fairness Act: A Historic Step Toward Equitable Benefits for Public Retirees
In a landmark decision, the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passed the Social Security Fairness Act on...
Minneapolis Amends Clinic Access Ordinance Following Free Speech Lawsuit
In December 2024, the Minneapolis City Council amended an ordinance that previously prohibited the obstruction...