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Four Things Every LIHTC Developer in New Jersey Should Know for 2026
1+ hour, 8+ min ago (806+ words) Most New Jersey municipalities " 380 to date " have entered into either consent orders or compliant housing element and fair share plans in connection with their constitutional fair housing obligations....By: FBT Gibbons LLP Four Things Every LIHTC Developer in New Jersey…...
Trump Administration Prohibits SBA Loans to Noncitizens
1+ hour, 9+ min ago (243+ words) The new Administration's tightening policy with respect to the SBA began in April of 2025. At that time, SBA issued a new version of SOP 50 10 8, effective June 1, 2025. SOP 50 10 8 Technical Updates effective 6.1.2025.docx This statement of policy introduced significantly stricter rules on…...
OCC Mortgage Escrow Rules Add Fuel To Preemption Debate
1+ hour, 15+ min ago (1281+ words) On Dec. 23, 2025, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency launched an offensive in an ongoing regulatory battle over the powers reserved for national banks. The agency issued two coordinated proposals designed to preempt state laws requiring national banks to…...
EU Geopolitical Risk Update - Key Policy & Regulatory Developments No. 125
1+ hour, 31+ min ago (83+ words) This regular alert covers key policy and regulatory developments related to EU geopolitical risks, including in particular, economic security, Russia's war against Ukraine, health threats, and cyber threats. It does not purport to provide an exhaustive overview of developments...By:…...
South Carolina Enacts Sweeping Age‑Appropriate Design and Online Safety Law—Effective Immediately
1+ hour, 35+ min ago (205+ words) On February 5, 2026, South Carolina's governor signed House Bill 3431, the Age-Appropriate Code Design, into law. The law took effect immediately, with no cure period, and imposes expansive new design, data, and governance obligations on online services reasonably likely to be accessed…...
Digesting a very full plate: The proposed 2027 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters
1+ hour, 40+ min ago (179+ words) McDermott+ is pleased to bring you'Regs & Eggs,'a weekly Regulatory Affairs blog by'Jeffrey Davis. As an example, for PY 2025: A significant set of proposals centers on broadening the types of plans that can participate on the exchange. The proposed NBPP…...
Extended Producer Responsibility In Egypt
1+ hour, 59+ min ago (226+ words) This alert outlines obligations for producers and importers of single'use plastic bags, the responsibilities of the Waste Management Regulatory Authority (WMRA), and key considerations for businesses operating in Egypt. The Prime Ministerial Decree applies to single-use plastic bags produced or…...
Love in the Political Air: Analyzing Political Law Concerns Involving Romantic Relationships
2+ hour, 22+ min ago (238+ words) The Lobby Bar Podcast | PAC Compliance Reviews: Examining the Top 10 Issues Fierce Competition Podcast | AI Under the Antitrust Lens: Enforcement Trends in the EU, UK and US Fintech Focus Podcast | Navigating Growth and Regulation: Lessons From Fintech Leadership The Lobby…...
Alabama Enacts App Store Law
2+ hour, 26+ min ago (340+ words) Key point: Alabama joins the growing list of states that have enacted app store laws. In the below post, we provide a brief overview of the Alabama law. Similar to Louisiana, Texas, and Utah " Alabama's app store law applies to…...
CMS Addresses Agent And Broker Marketing Reforms In ACA Marketplaces
2+ hour, 30+ min ago (198+ words) In a proposed rule for the 2027 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters, published on February 11, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed various reforms for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) market. One aim of the reforms is to curtail…...