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Trump Administration Takes Major Steps Toward Comprehensive Federal AI Regulation
FDA Publishes Study on PFAS in Cosmetics
FCA Outlines Priorities in Annual Report on Payments Sector
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The Latham FPI Guide
Updated guide includes the topics that are of most interest to foreign private issuers and their advisors when engaging in US capital markets transactions.
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The Book of Jargon Series – Word of the Day®
The Book of Jargon® is a series of practice area and industry-specific glossaries published by Latham & Watkins.
On the Pump
a phrase used in the oil and gas industry to describe when a Well is not, or is no longer, a Flowing Well, and a Pump Jack is being used to drive the Hydrocarbons to the surface.
Anchor
essentially a Blockchain-based signature that can be put into codes or physical products and cannot be removed or changed; verification of the Anchor is synonymous with verification of the authenticity of the product. An Anchor can be a microchip or an optical code, and can be used to reduce counterfeit goods or trace stolen goods.
Named Executive Officers
a Public Company’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer and three most highly compensated executive officers other than the principal executive officer and principal financial officer. See NEO.
Zone of Insolvency
no, this is not a bad TV sitcom. When a previously solvent Borrower gets close to insolvency, the courts have held that the board of directors’ fiduciary duties morph to include the Borrower’s creditors. Prior to entering the Zone of Insolvency, Borrowers do not owe their creditors any fiduciary duties.
Mutual Fund
a Fund registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 that is publicly traded for the purpose of investing in Securities such as stocks, bonds, money market instruments and similar assets and provides daily liquidity to its investors. Also known as an Open-End Fund.
In each episode of Connected With Latham, we discuss ideas, developments, and trends shaping the global economy.
FDA Publishes Study on PFAS in Cosmetics
Long-awaited study highlights data gaps and stops short of making definitive safety determinations.
SEC and CFTC Sign Landmark Memorandum of Understanding on Regulatory Harmonization
Regulators establish a framework for coordinated oversight, joint product guidance, and aligned enforcement, with a particular focus on cryptoassets and emerging financial technologies.
FTC Reverts to “Old” HSR Form After Fifth Circuit Denial of FTC Stay Motion
The ruling impacts those with HSR filings expected to be submitted on or after March 19, 2026.
Financial Ombudsman Service Reset: Key Reforms on the Horizon
HM Treasury, the FCA, and the FOS have published next steps for reshaping the disputes handler, promising greater certainty for firms and a more streamlined complaints process.
Carbon Removals and Carbon Farming: Recent EU Developments
The European Commission has adopted a delegated act setting out certification methodologies for permanent carbon removals.
OCC Finalizes Rule on National Trust Bank Activities
The Rule provides critical regulatory clarity for entities seeking national trust bank charters to engage in digital asset activities.
UK Supreme Court: No Statutory Limitation Period for Unfair Prejudice Petitions
A new ruling clarifies that historical corporate conduct could remain open to challenge under statutory unfair prejudice petitions for an indefinite period.
UK Government Publishes Final Sustainability and Climate-Related Reporting Standards
UK SRS S1 and S2 are now available for voluntary use, while the UK government considers which companies should be required to report under the new standards.