Regulatory

Atlanta’s CBD Advocate Dianna Padron Fights for Small Business Survival Amid Regulatory Hurdles

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ATLANTA, GA — In the bustling suburban areas of Avondale and Chamblee, business owner Dianna Padron is dedicated to nurturing a place of healing through her enterprise, Hemp Haven. Over the past seven years, Padron has built a reputation for offering CBD-based wellness products, which include everything from gummies to creams and pre-rolled joints. These products primarily cater to customers looking to relieve pain and stress, deriving from legally grown hemp which is noted for its high CBD and low THC content. Unlike states such as California or Colorado where high THC content products from … Read more

As 2025 Looms, Litigation Finance Faces Regulatory Heat and Major Investment Shake-ups

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As the new year unfolds, the litigation finance industry, now valued at approximately $15.2 billion, prepares to navigate an evolving landscape of regulatory scrutiny and investment quandaries. This niche sector, which funds plaintiffs in legal battles in exchange for a share of potential settlements or awards, has turned heads not just for its bold financial layouts, but also for the increasing attention it’s drawing from governing bodies and courts across the United States. Litigation finance continues to come under the microscope, particularly with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce advocating for stricter regulations. These entities argue … Read more

President Trump Signs Executive Order Consolidating Law Interpretation Powers With Attorney General, Heightening Presidential Oversight of Regulatory Agencies

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WASHINGTON — In a decisive move that centralizes greater interpretative authority on federal laws, U.S. President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order mandating that only the attorney general or the president himself can officially interpret U.S. laws for executive agencies. This new directive restricts federal regulators from autonomously interpreting legal statutes, a role previously held by various federal agencies. The executive order articulates that “the President and the Attorney General’s opinions on questions of law are controlling on all employees in their conduct of official duties.” This effectively shifts interpretative powers away from federal … Read more

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Challenges ByteDance’s Influence in TikTok Regulatory Debate at Supreme Court

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Washington, D.C. – In a significant legal argument that could shape the operational future of TikTok in the United States, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson raised critical legal questions in her examination of a lawyer regarding the platform’s ties to its parent company, ByteDance. The discussion revolved around the implications of a law compelling TikTok to either divest from ByteDance or face a ban, emphasizing the consequences for its algorithm and independent operation. Justice Jackson, the most recent addition to the U.S. Supreme Court, actively engaged in the deliberations, focusing on whether the core issue was … Read more