US Justice Department opens inquiry into First Brands collapse, source says

The U.S. Department of Justice has launched an inquiry into the collapse of bankrupt auto parts maker First Brands Group, a ...

U.S. banking regulator freezes controversial 'fair access' rule

A U.S. banking regulator announced Thursday it was freezing a contentious new rule that would prohibit banks from refusing to lend to certain business types, a move that will allow the next regulator ...

Texas Gun Owners Challenge Federal Registration After Tax Ends

Federal registration requirements for short-barreled rifles, shotguns and suppressors should be ended, a coalition of gun ...
National Law Review

HSR Filings During the Government Shutdown: The Lights Are On, but Is Anyone Home?

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) suspended most operations at midnight on October 1, 2025, due to the government shutdown, but its Premerger Notification Office (PNO) remains open to accept filings ...
National Law Review

FERC Streamlines Rules with Sunset Provisions: What’s Changing for Transmission Service Requests and Exempt Wholesale Generator Filings?

In short, not much.  On October 1, 2025, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) issued Order No. 913 (the “Order”) as a Direct Final Rule implementing Executive Order 14270, “Zero‑Based ...
Firearms Policy Coalition

FPC Backs Major New Lawsuit to End National Firearms Act

FPC today announced the filing of a major new federal lawsuit challenging the unconstitutional NFA, which subjects peaceable people to an Orwellian federal regulatory scheme and felony prosecution.