Civil Law

When Surplus Lines Brokers Are Off the Hook: Connecticut Department Issues Bulletin on New Diligent Effort Exception

On October 10, 2025, the Connecticut Department of Insurance (the Department) issued Bulletin SL-6 (the Bulletin) to restate the requirements generally applicable to surplus lines placements, and to advise that the diligent effort exception established by Public Act 25-87, effective October 1, 2025, only applies to surplus lines brokers when they procure insurance coverage through an unaffiliated wholesale broker. The Bulletin additionally supersedes and rescinds Connecticut Bulletins SL-3 and SL-5.

Public Act 25-87

Effective October 1, 2025, Public Act 25-87 … Read the rest

Civil Law

China Issues Measures for the Administration of National Cybersecurity Incident Reporting – Published in collaboration with Shanghai Pacific Legal

In a significant regulatory development, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has officially issued the Measures for the Administration of National Cybersecurity Incident Reporting (the Final Reporting Measures), which will take effect on 1 November 2025. This follows the release of a draft version in late 2023 and marks the first comprehensive, cross-sector regulation governing cybersecurity incident reporting in China.

The Final Reporting Measures represent a major step forward in China’s cybersecurity governance framework, offering more detailed … Read the rest

Civil Law

Section 8 Company Limited by Guarantee: An Alternative to Traditional Section 8 for FEMA & FCRA Issues Faced by Foreign Owned and Controlled Entities

Section 8 Company Limited by Guarantee: An Alternative to Traditional Section 8 for FEMA & FCRA Issues Faced by Foreign Owned and Controlled Entities

Summary: The blog discusses the progressive shift in the implementation of CSR activities by foreign-owned and controlled entities, and how a Section 8 company limited by guarantee can serve as an alternative to the challenges faced by traditional Section 8 companies under the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-Debt Instruments) Rules, 2019, and the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010.

Introduction

Corporate social responsibility (“CSR”) has evolved from a voluntary philanthropic activity to a mandatory legal requirement under the Companies Act, … Read the rest

Civil Law

Foodborne illnesses take a back seat to other issues at Kennedy’s meeting with food leaders

After a meeting with representatives from some of the country’s mega food producers, the Secretary of Health and Human Services said he focused on food safety.

However, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reportedly did not bring foodborne pathogens or traceability of foods to the table. 

The meeting on Monday, March 10, included representatives from Kraft Heinz, General Mills, Tyson Foods, WK Kellogg Co., The J.M. Smucker Company and PepsiCo, along with the Consumer Brands Association.

“Great discussion today … advancing food safety and radical transparency to … Read the rest

Civil Law

Committee hears about issues with meat inspections at UK border

Politicians have called for funding to be maintained for meat inspections after hearing evidence on the scale of products being seized at the border.

The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee examined biosecurity measures for animal and plant imports to the UK. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is responsible for product of animal origin imports. 

The committee has written to Sue Hayman, Defra Minister for biosecurity and borders, to request a timeline of the agency’s response to … Read the rest

Civil Law

Guest Blog: FDA issues Food Traceability Final Rule: key takeaways for the industry

Written by: Sharon MaylMatthew Piscitelli

On November 15, FDA issued the long-awaited Final Rule: Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods (Food Traceability Rule or final rule), which establishes additional traceability recordkeeping requirements for those that manufacture, process, pack or hold certain foods.

More specifically, the final rule identifies Key Activities or Critical Tracking Events (CTEs) along the supply chain where records containing Key Data Elements (KDEs) will have to be created and maintained for foods on the Food Traceability List … Read the rest