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Advisory Notices Are Having a Moment
Successful is an understatement. The ARELLO® Mid-Year Meeting in Louisville delivered the kind of conversations our members showed up for: candid, current, and unafraid of the questions that don’t have tidy answers yet. One theme rose above the rest. The industry is changing fast, and regulation isn’t keeping pace.
(And yes, these are my notes from the meetings, hallway chats, and conference sessions I’ve been buried in for the last couple of months now. The fact that AI helped me ...
Washington Establishes AI Regulatory Framework Through New Legislation
Two bills were signed into law on March 24, 2026, by Governor Bob Ferguson, establishing a regulatory framework for the use of artificial intelligence in Washington State.
House Bill 2225 addresses the regulation of chatbots, while House Bill 1170 requires businesses to disclose when images, audio, or video content have been created or materially altered using artificial intelligence. Together, the laws reflect a growing effort at the state level to introduce guardrails around ...
California Moves to Regulate Digital Asset Activity Through Licensure
California has enacted the Digital Financial Assets Law (DFAL) through California Assembly Bill 39, creating a comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrency activity in the state. The law is scheduled to take effect July 1, 2026, and will require certain digital asset businesses to obtain a license to operate with California residents.
The law applies to entities engaged in digital financial asset business activity, including exchanging, transferring, or ...
Ohio Law Requires Fair Housing Disclosure in Home Sales
A new Ohio law requiring fair housing disclosures in residential real estate transactions took effect April 3, adding another layer of consumer protection aimed at preventing discrimination. Enacted through House Bill 466 and codified in part under Ohio Revised Code Section 5302.30, the measure requires sellers and, in some cases, licensees, to provide written information outlining fair housing rights and protections during the home selling process.
The law is intended ...
States Take Diverging Approaches to License Eligibility Requirements
Recent developments in Wisconsin and Texas highlight differing approaches to professional license eligibility, reflecting how states continue to shape workforce access through regulatory frameworks.
In Wisconsin, a newly enacted law, 2025?Wisconsin?Act?240, effective April?10?2026, allows individuals who received Deferred?Action?for?Childhood?Arrivals?(DACA) status before that date to obtain occupational licenses. The change removes prior barriers tied to immigration ...
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