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June 27, 2025
2025's First Half Brings Regulatory Detours For Fintechs
The first half of the year has resulted in a bifurcated regulatory environment for fintechs, featuring narrowed enforcement in some areas, heightened scrutiny in others and a policy window that, with proper compliance, offers meaningful opportunities for innovation, say attorneys at Sheppard Mullin.
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June 27, 2025
Idaho Justices Dismiss Suit Over Skier's Death On Slopes
The Idaho Supreme Court has dismissed a widow's suit against Sun Valley Co. alleging the company was negligent and liable for the death of her husband from hitting a snow machine while skiing, finding that the machine was clearly marked in keeping with state law, and the skier had assumed the risks of the sport.
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June 27, 2025
UK Joins Arbitration Appeals Alternative Amid WTO Paralysis
The U.K. has officially joined a World Trade Organization-led contingency plan designed to keep the door open for appeals in international trade disputes, despite the continued dormancy of the WTO Appellate Body.
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June 27, 2025
Newsom Sues Fox News Over Alleged Lies About Trump Call
California Gov. Gavin C. Newsom hit Fox News with a defamation suit in a Delaware court Friday, seeking $787 million in damages for the network's alleged "smearing" of him in reports on a dispute over details of the Democratic governor's June 6 phone call with President Donald Trump.
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June 27, 2025
3 DOL Policy Shifts On Benefits Attys' Radar
Since President Donald Trump's administration took over in January, the U.S. Department of Labor has changed its tack on several issues related to employee benefits. Here, Law360 looks at three moves that caught lawyers' attention.

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