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MPEP § 2141.01(a) · Federal · Agency guidance

Agency Guidance › USPTO MPEP › Chapter 2100 - Patentability › MPEP § 2141.01(a)

TO RELY ON A REFERENCE UNDER 35 U.S.C. 103, IT MUST BE ANALOGOUS ART TO THE CLAIMED INVENTION In order for a reference to be proper for use in an obviousness rejection under 35 U.S.C. 103 , the reference … Google Inc., 841 F.3d 995, 1001, 120 USPQ2d 1593, 1597 (Fed. Cir. 2016)).

DCR and DMO Interpretation regarding use by a derivatives clearing organization of a firm or forced trades process. Request for Interpretation Regarding the Applicability of Commission Regulation 37.3(a)(1) and Sectio...

CFTC Letter No. 15-51 · Federal · Agency guidance

CFTC Staff Letters (2008-present) › DCR and DMO Interpretation regarding use by a derivatives clearing organization of a firm or forced trades process. Request for Interpretation Regarding the Applicability of Commission Regulation 37.3(a)(1) and Sectio...

Reg. 33,476 at 33,484. 18 Regulation 50.4. swap required to be cleared,18 the fact that the DCO itself is a counterparty to the swap means that the swap cannot be submitted to the DCO for clearing. … Reg. 33,476 at 33,484. 18 Regulation 50.4. 5 Moreover, the trade execution requirement only applies when the relevant swap is subject to the clearing requirement.

No-action relief from certain Commission regulations with respect to certain warrants listed on foreign exchanges.

CFTC Letter No. 20-18 · Federal · Agency guidance

CFTC Staff Letters (2008-present) › No-action relief from certain Commission regulations with respect to certain warrants listed on foreign exchanges.

CFTC Letter No. 20-18 No-Action May 18, 2020 Division of Swap Dealer and Intermediary Oversight Division of Market Oversight Re: Request for No-Action Position Concerning … See 7 U.S.C. 6s(e)(1)(B).

Request for Interpretation of the Definition of “Commodity Pool” under Section 1a(10) of the Commodity Exchange Act.

CFTC Letter No. 12-13 · Federal · Agency guidance

CFTC Staff Letters (2008-present) › Request for Interpretation of the Definition of “Commodity Pool” under Section 1a(10) of the Commodity Exchange Act.

See, 26 U.S.C. §856(c)(2). 10 NAREIT Letter at 5, citing, 26 U.S.C. §856(c)(3). … As a result, one swap contract would be enough to trigger the registration requirement.”18 This statement is the Commission’s most recent guidance with respect to the relationship between an entity’

No-Action Relief for Singapore Exchange Derivatives Clearing Limited with Regard to Section 5b(a) and Section 4d(f) of the Commodity Exchange Act.

CFTC Letter No. 12-63 · Federal · Agency guidance

CFTC Staff Letters (2008-present) › No-Action Relief for Singapore Exchange Derivatives Clearing Limited with Regard to Section 5b(a) and Section 4d(f) of the Commodity Exchange Act.

See Letter at 2 n.1. 5 SGX-DC submitted a no-action request to the Division, dated October 18, 2012, which was withdrawn and superseded by the Letter. … § 6d(a) and (b). 12 11 U.S.C. §§ 761-767. 13 17 C.F.R. part 190 (2012).

SB 419: Providing Insurance Coverage under a Parent's Policy for Unmarried Children

MT CSI Advisory Memorandum of 2007-10-17 · Montana · Agency guidance

Montana CSI Advisory Memos › SB 419: Providing Insurance Coverage under a Parent's Policy for Unmarried Children

• In addition, the well child care benefit now also applies to all self-funded government health plans in the state (§ 2-18-704, MCA) and multiple employer welfare associations (§ 33-35-512, MCA). … • In addition, the well child care benefit now also applies to all self-funded government health plans in the state (§ 2-18-704, MCA) and multiple employer welfare associations (§ 33-35-512, MCA).

Health Insurance Coverage for Contraceptive Services

Supplement No. 3 to Insurance Circular Letter No. 1 (2003) · New York · Agency guidance

New York DFS Insurance Circular Letters › Health Insurance Coverage for Contraceptive Services

Supplement No. 3 to Insurance Circular Letter No. 1 (2003) December 18, 2019 TO: All Insurers Authorized to Write Accident and Health Insurance in New York State, Article 43 Corporations, Health Maintenance … Insurance Law §§ 3216 , 3221 , and 4303 ; Chapters 25 and 57 of the Laws of 2019; 42 U.S.C. §§ 18011(e) and 18022 I.

Letter states that the Electronic Funds Transfer Act (EFTA) is not controlling with respect to the authority of national banks to charge ATM access fees. In addition, the EFTA does not conflict with the National Bank Act because the EFTA does not address the substantive power of national banks to charge ATM access fees.

OCC Interpretive Letter No. 906 · Federal · Agency guidance

OCC Interpretive Letters › Letter states that the Electronic Funds Transfer Act (EFTA) is not controlling with respect to the authority of national banks to charge ATM access fees. In addition, the EFTA does not conflict with the National Bank Act because the EFTA does not address the substantive power of national banks to charge ATM access fees.

See 12 U.S.C. §§ 36(c)-(g). … By “customers,” the OCC expressly includes any party that obtains a product or 18/ service from the bank, and not just deposit customers.

Revised Examination Guidelines for Representative Offices of Foreign Banks

SR 19-15 · Federal · Agency guidance

Federal Reserve SR/CA Letters › Revised Examination Guidelines for Representative Offices of Foreign Banks

See also 12 U.S.C. 1820(d) 2 Per SR letter 05-27, “Responsible Reserve Bank and Inter-District Coordination,” the Responsible Reserve Bank for an FBO “typically will be the district where the Federal … Gibson Director Cross References: • SR letter 18-7, “Updates to the Expanded Examination Cycle for Certain State Member Banks and U.S.

Time-Limited No-Action Relief for Certain Swap Dealers from Compliance with the Requirements of Commission Regulation 3.3 Relating to Annual Reports by Chief Compliance Officers

CFTC Letter No. 13-85 · Federal · Agency guidance

CFTC Staff Letters (2008-present) › Time-Limited No-Action Relief for Certain Swap Dealers from Compliance with the Requirements of Commission Regulation 3.3 Relating to Annual Reports by Chief Compliance Officers

On April 18, 2012, the Commission, jointly with the Securities and Exchange Commission, issued final rules to further define “swap dealer,” among other terms.3 Included in the final rule release was … . § 1 et seq. 6 7 U.S.C. § 4s(k)(3). 7 Commission Regulation 3.3 is applicable to futures commission merchants and major swap participants, in addition to SDs.

Time-Limited No-Action Relief: Swaps in Agricultural and Exempt Commodities Not to be Considered in Calculating Aggregate Gross Notional Amount for Purposes of Swap Dealer De Minimis Exception and Calculation of Wheth...

CFTC Letter No. 12-20 · Federal · Agency guidance

CFTC Staff Letters (2008-present) › Time-Limited No-Action Relief: Swaps in Agricultural and Exempt Commodities Not to be Considered in Calculating Aggregate Gross Notional Amount for Purposes of Swap Dealer De Minimis Exception and Calculation of Wheth...

See CEA Section 1a(14), 7 U.S.C. § 1a(14). … Act, 7 U.S.C. § 1 et seq.

Removal of Bulletins from Website

NH Insurance Department Bulletin INS 21-020-AB · New Hampshire · Agency guidance

New Hampshire Insurance Department Bulletins › Removal of Bulletins from Website

-005-AB Network Adequacy Submission Procedures INS 18-015-AB Supplemental Reporting INS 18-016-AB 2019 Plan Year Issuer Guidance INS 18-018-AB Guidance on Application of Extended Transition to Individual … -005-AB Network Adequacy Submission Procedures INS 18-015-AB Supplemental Reporting INS 18-016-AB 2019 Plan Year Issuer Guidance INS 18-018-AB Guidance on Application of Extended Transition to Individual

Supervision of De Novo State Member Banks

SR 20-16 · Federal · Agency guidance

Federal Reserve SR/CA Letters › Supervision of De Novo State Member Banks

. § 1820(d)(1) and 12 CFR 208.64; see also SR letter 18-7, “Updates to the Expanded Examination Cycle for Certain State Member Banks and U.S. … See also 12 CFR 217.12. ; see also SR letter 18-7, “Updates to the Expanded Examination Cycle for Certain State Member Banks and U.S.

Proposed Amendments to Part 354, Parent Companies of Industrial Banks and Industrial Loan Companies

FDIC FIL-46-2024 · Federal · Agency guidance

FDIC Financial Institution Letters › Proposed Amendments to Part 354, Parent Companies of Industrial Banks and Industrial Loan Companies

See 12 U.S.C. 1843(h)(1). 17 See 12 CFR 337.3. 18 12 U.S.C. 1820(b)(4). 10 In addition, under section 38A of the FDI Act,19 the FDIC is required to impose a requirement on companies that directly … See, e.g., In re Klein Sleep Prods., Inc., 78 F.3d 18 (2d Cir. 1996).

No-action relief was granted to an entity from the statutory disqualification condition of CFTC Staff Letter No. 12-70 with repsect to its affiliate support activities.

CFTC Letter No. 19-21 · Federal · Agency guidance

CFTC Staff Letters (2008-present) › No-action relief was granted to an entity from the statutory disqualification condition of CFTC Staff Letter No. 12-70 with repsect to its affiliate support activities.

. § 6d(g) and CEA section 4m is codified at 7 U.S.C. § 6m. 2 7 U.S.C has registered with the Commission as an IB and such registration has not expired or been suspended or revoked. … /letter/12- 70.pdf. 4 7 U.S.C. § 1a(31).

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Market Participants Division and Division of Market Oversight issued interpretative guidance confirming the application of certain cross-border definitions to SBC Limited.

CFTC Letter No. 25-14 · Federal · Agency guidance

CFTC Staff Letters (2008-present) › The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Market Participants Division and Division of Market Oversight issued interpretative guidance confirming the application of certain cross-border definitions to SBC Limited.

Swap Dealer” and “Major Security-Based Swap Participant” Definitions to Cross- Border Security-Based Swap Activities; Republication, 79 FR 47278 at 47310-47311 (Aug. 12, 2014). 17 7 U.S.C. 2(i) 18 Interpretive … . 6d(a), 7 U.S.C. 6d(f), 7 U.S.C. 1a(28), 17 CFR 1.3, 17 CFR 3.10. 32 17 CFR Part 43, 17 CFR Part 45.

Interpretive Letter #1185 - OCC Interpretive Letter

OCC Interpretive Letter No. 1185 · Federal · Agency guidance

OCC Interpretive Letters › Interpretive Letter #1185 - OCC Interpretive Letter

investment securities . . . to the extent permitted” by 12 U.S.C. § 24.7 Twelve U.S.C. § 24(Seventh) likewise provides that a national bank generally may not deal in securities.8 Notwithstanding this … C.F.R. § 7.1030(e)(3), a national bank may not take anticipatory or maintain residual positions in an underlying except as necessary for the orderly establishment or unwinding of a hedging position. 18

Interpretation of “retirement” in Insurance Law § 4228(b)(24) with respect to non-qualifying employee benefit plans

NY Insurance Circular Letter No. 8 (2008) · New York · Agency guidance

New York DFS Insurance Circular Letters › Interpretation of “retirement” in Insurance Law § 4228(b)(24) with respect to non-qualifying employee benefit plans

An excluded “security benefit” is: [A]ny benefit provided to an agent that is both (A) provided under an employee benefit plan, as defined in the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, 29 U.S.C … . §§ 1001, et seq. and (B) either (i) a benefit under an employee benefit plan that qualifies as such under the relevant sections of the Internal Revenue Code and regulations thereunder that require compliance

Letter states that the activities, including data and payments processing, of the Clearing House at that time were part of or incidental to the business of banking, and thus, that it was permissible for national banks to own interests in the Clearing House.

OCC Interpretive Letter No. 993 · Federal · Agency guidance

OCC Interpretive Letters › Letter states that the activities, including data and payments processing, of the Clearing House at that time were part of or incidental to the business of banking, and thus, that it was permissible for national banks to own interests in the Clearing House.

Tit. 6, § 18-303(a) (1994). … No. 18 § 19 (1971).

Final Rule to Address the Temporary Deposit Insurance Assessment Effects of the Optional Regulatory Capital Transitions for Implementing the Current Expected Credit Losses (CECL) Methodology

FDIC FIL-7-2021 · Federal · Agency guidance

FDIC Financial Institution Letters › Final Rule to Address the Temporary Deposit Insurance Assessment Effects of the Optional Regulatory Capital Transitions for Implementing the Current Expected Credit Losses (CECL) Methodology

. 45 12 U.S.C. 4802(a). 45 12 U.S.C. 4802(b). 46 4 U.S.C. 3501–3521. 47 85 FR 82580 (Dec. 18, 2020). 48 12 U.S.C. 4809. … U.S.C. 4802(a). 45 12 U.S.C. 4802(b). 46 4 U.S.C. 3501–3521. 47 85 FR 82580 (Dec. 18, 2020). 48 12 U.S.C. 4809.