DWT Insights

The Digital Chamber—dedicated to championing Bitcoin, digital assets, and blockchain innovation—released a proposed agenda for the SEC's new chair and commission calling for the end of so-called “regulation by enforcement.” Alexandra (Zandi) Marinzel, Elizabeth Lan Davis, and Steve Gannon take a look at the TDC’s "2025 SEC Digital Asset Policy Priorities.” Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gsyAYDFT

The 5th Circuit's Alliance ruling, paired with the impending change in SEC leadership, likely means that the days of the SEC using expansive interpretations of statutory terms to achieve policy goals not tightly bound to the language of its enabling legislation have come to an end—at least for the next four years. Authors: Steve Gannon, LaFonda Willis, Esq., and Robert Howard Jr. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gnY6EZ5q

An FTC complaint against the country’s largest alcohol distributor is a sobering reminder that the Robinson-Patman Act remains a tool in the antitrust enforcement arsenal—from Gerald Stein, Yonaton Rosenzweig, and Samantha Chiang. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/g_SvDXr4

Washington's minimum wage, which increases starting January 1, is the driver for a number of other changes to wage and salary thresholds in the state and in certain cities, including Seattle. Here’s what employers should know—from Missy Mordy, Alicia Hines, Esq., and Sheehan Sullivan. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gwrhPg4F

The Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals recently addressed the elements of a superior knowledge claim. Traeger Machetanz discusses lessons from the case. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gbkynzzy

DWT partner Vid Prabhakaran and Senator Scott Wiener, the lead author of California's climate disclosure legislation, recently discussed the new reporting requirements. Here are three takeaways. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gsA-uNCJ

The FCC is proposing enhanced review and oversight of the global subsea communications cable network in response to increasing national security risks to the U.S. communications infrastructure—from John Nelson. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/g9mZ7A9U

Before key staff depart for the holidays, HIPAA-covered entities and business associates should finalize their compliance with the 2024 HIPAA amendments related to reproductive care by December 23—from Adam Greene and Rebecca (Becky) Williams. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gATstbq6

Beyond being your legal advisors and litigators, our food + beverage lawyers are your business partners. We leverage our connections with a network of service providers—from accountants, consultants, and branding firms to commercial and investment bankers—to help you grow your business ventures.     And we keep you informed of the latest trends and events in the food venture financing world with a weekly newsletter edited by partner Don Buder and the emerging food brands legal team.     Read the latest edition: https://lnkd.in/gUREQX5h

Two decisions this year illustrate the difficulty in enforcing terms of service (TOS) amendments against former subscribers or customers. Patrick Curran outlines how companies can take steps to avoid such risk. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/ge6iXtx5