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Rhode Island’s New Cybersecurity Law for Nonbank Financial Institutions
Rhode Island has enacted Senate Bill 603 (SB603), effective July 2, 2025, establishing a comprehensive cybersecurity framework for nonbank financial institutions licensed by the state’s Department of Business Regulation (DBR). Although SB603 is closely modeled after the New York Department of Financial Services’ (NYDFS) Cybersecurity Regulation, 23 NYCRR Part 500 (Part 500), SB603 introduces several notable deviations that may influence compliance strategies—particularly for institutions...By: Alston & Bird
Is the GENIUS Act Smart for Community Banks?
The GENIUS Act, passed in July, is the first comprehensive federal framework for payment stablecoins in the United States. On the surface, it promises clarity and an opportunity for community banks to participate in the digital payments space without being overshadowed by unregulated technology firms. For institutions that pride themselves on serving local customers and small businesses, the Act might appear to open doors to innovation while protecting traditional banking functions....By: Phelps Dunbar
Impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on the Life Sciences Industry
On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law. The act extends several provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, expands Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility, and creates new childcare credits....By: Ballard Spahr LLP
Finanzas abiertas en Colombia: SFC amplía el plazo para que entidades cumplan con estándares
La Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia (SFC), publicó el 6 de agosto de 2025, la Circular Externa 009 de 2025 por medio de la cual se amplía el plazo que inicialmente se había otorgado a las entidades sometidas a la inspección y vigilancia de la SFC para que implementen los requisitos necesarios desde la perspectiva de arquitectura, seguridad y tecnología para hacer parte del sistema de finanzas abiertas....By: Holland & Knight LLP
Georgia Legislative Session Brings Changes to Code Affecting Commercial Real Estate
During the 2025 legislative session, the Georgia General Assembly passed several amendments to existing legislation that may affect clients' commercial real estate interests or compliance with local regulations. Following is a summary with a sampling of such changes....By: Holland & Knight LLP
32 Attorneys General call for enactment of marijuana banking legislation
Thirty-two attorneys general representing states, territories and Washington, D.C. are asking Congress to pass legislation to provide financial institutions a safe harbor if they provide services to marijuana-related businesses in states where cannabis is legal....By: Ballard Spahr LLP
GENIUS Act Under the Microscope: Strengths, Weaknesses, and Regulatory Milestones
As digital assets continue to reshape the financial landscape, regulatory clarity around stablecoins is increasingly vital. The GENIUS Act, signed into law by President Trump in July, establishes the first-ever federal regulatory system for stablecoins and aims to position the U.S. as the global leader in digital assets....By: Troutman Pepper Locke
Tornado Cash Jury Deadlocked on Most Serious Charges, but Convicted Founder Roman Storm on Conspiracy to Operate an Unlicensed Money Transmitting Business
On August 6th, 2025, following a four-week trial, a jury found Roman Storm, the founder of a crypto mixing service called Tornado Cash, guilty of conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money transmitting business. The jury was deadlocked and unable to reach a verdict on the two more serious charges against Storm: conspiracy to commit money laundering, and conspiracy to violate sanctions....By: Ballard Spahr LLP
Five Fraud Prevention Tactics for Small Accounting Departments
Business owners are often stretched thin as they balance growing revenue with managing operations. This can be exacerbated in a small business environment where resources are limited. According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners’ Occupational Fraud 2024: Report to the Nations (Report to the Nations), approximately 43% of fraud is committed in organizations with fewer than 1,000 employees....By: J.S. Held
Small Employers + PEPs: The DOL Wants Your Input
The Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) just dropped an RFI (RIN 1210–AC10) and some limited guidance on pooled employer plans (PEPs), asking for public input, especially from small employers. If you’re a small business or work with them, pay attention....By: Ary Rosenbaum - The Rosenbaum Law Firm P.C.
New Kids on the Blockchain: Cryptocurrencies in 401(k) Accounts
Department of Labor (DOL) watchers have experienced regulatory whiplash in recent years. During the Biden administration, for example, the DOL issued Compliance Assistance Release (CAR) No. 2022-01, which flouted its previously professed policy of neutrality regarding the types of investments chosen by plan fiduciaries. Instead, the CAR clearly aimed to chill the adoption of cryptocurrencies and digital assets as investment options in plans....By: Carlton Fields
Troutman Pepper Locke Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter – August 3, 2025
To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal and state events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week....By: Troutman Pepper Locke
How Analysts and Investors Use AI to Review Earnings Releases
As borne out by a recent study, analysts and investors are increasingly using AI tools to read and analyze earnings reports (10-Ks, 10-Qs, earnings releases and transcripts) to gain faster insights and identify investment opportunities. These tools leverage natural language processing, machine learning and sentiment analysis to extract, interpret and rank relevant data....By: Cooley LLP
Private Equity in 401(k) Plans? Tread Carefully
Word on the street is that President Trump plans to issue an executive order promoting private equity and other private investments in 401(k) plans. While he can’t mandate it, he can certainly nudge it, and that’s exactly what’s expected. The idea? Let everyday investors access the same high-return opportunities the big guys get....By: Ary Rosenbaum - The Rosenbaum Law Firm P.C.
On Reconsideration: CFPB Issues Another ANPR on the Open Banking Rule
All signs had pointed to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or “Bureau”) rolling back the open banking final rule implementing Section 1033 of the Dodd-Frank Act (12 U.S.C. § 5533) (“PFDR Rule”) promulgated by the Biden administration. In May, the CFPB filed a motion for summary judgment (MSJ) in the banking trades’ case challenging the PFDR Rule (Forcht Bank, N.A., et al. v. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, et al. or the “Forcht Bank litigation”), asking the Court to vacate the...By: Morrison & Foerster LLP
Are SAFEs Dangerous?
SAFEs can be a powerful fundraising tool—but they also carry real risks to existing equity holders. For founders, the danger lies not in the document itself, but in misunderstanding its terms and consequences....By: Pillsbury - Propel
Consumer Financial Services Bites of the Month - August 2025 - "August is Over CFPB"
In this month's article, we share some of our top "bites" covered during the August 2025 webinar....By: Hudson Cook, LLP
July 2025 Consumer Litigation Trends: TCPA Class Actions Remain Elevated as Consumer Litigation and Complaints Rise
WebRecon’s latest July 2025 report shows that, after a temporary slowdown in June, consumer litigation and complaint activity have bounced back significantly. Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), and Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) filings all rose in July, while Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) consumer complaints surged to new highs. This continued escalation underscores the importance of companies remaining vigilant and proactive in...By: Shipkevich PLLC
[Webinar] Second Annual Health Care Fraud Symposium - September 10th, 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm EDT
Heath care fraud remains a top priority for the DOJ. This year’s National Health Care Fraud Takedown was the biggest in United States history, resulting in the prosecution of 324 defendants in connection with over $14.6 billion in alleged fraud....By: Womble Bond Dickinson
Bias in International Arbitration – the Expert Perspective
This article discusses bias in expert evidence and its impact on quantum assessments in international arbitration. Using an analogy involving estimates of the number of atoms in the universe, the authors illustrate how even small differences in assumptions can compound into significant distortions—including when tribunals “split the difference” between opposing expert views....By: Secretariat
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