Federal regulations

OFAC has added persons to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List, blocking their U.S. assets and prohibiting transactions with them by U.S. persons.

USPTO designates Madrid e-Filing system for international trademark applications under the Madrid Protocol, enabling informal communication and deficiency correction during certification review.

OFAC updates identifying information for individuals on the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List, affecting U.S. businesses engaged in international transactions.

IRS seeks public comments on information collection requirements for U.S. information returns and related forms under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks OMB approval to extend an information collection for processing court-ordered refunds under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

The Federal Trade Commission proposes enforcement guidance on Section 5 deceptive practices prohibitions for companies marketing artificial intelligence systems.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection modifies its National Customs Automation Program test to clarify post-summary correction processing and duty payment procedures for participating importers.

OFAC has added persons to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List, blocking all U.S.-jurisdiction property and prohibiting U.S. persons from transacting with them.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is rescinding its 1979 affirmative action guidelines under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act due to inconsistency with statutory language and Supreme Court precedent.

OFAC has added one person to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List, blocking all U.S.-based property and prohibiting transactions by U.S. persons with the designated individual.