Statutes and regulations

No-action position for intended-to-be-cleared swaps traded on Eligible UK Trading Venues (as defined in the letter).

CFTC Letter No. 25-49 · Federal · Agency guidance

CFTC Staff Letters (2008-present) › No-action position for intended-to-be-cleared swaps traded on Eligible UK Trading Venues (as defined in the letter).

CFTC Letter No. 25-49 No-Action December 18, 2025 U.S. … EBCS STRD Final Rule and ITBC Swaps On December 18, 2025, the Commission issued the EBCS STRD Final Rule to amend the External BCS and STRD Requirement.

The Division of Clearing and Intermediary Oversight provided no-action relief to the general partner of a commodity pool from registering as a CPO under Section 4m(1) of the Commodity Exchange Act, and allowed an affi...

CFTC Letter No. 09-44 · Federal · Agency guidance

CFTC Staff Letters (2008-present) › The Division of Clearing and Intermediary Oversight provided no-action relief to the general partner of a commodity pool from registering as a CPO under Section 4m(1) of the Commodity Exchange Act, and allowed an affi...

“B”.3 In support of your request you represent that: 1 You are the managing member of “D”, which is the general partner of “B”. 2 7 U.S.C … For example, it remains subject to all antifraud provisions of the Act6 and the Commission’s regulations, as well as the reporting requirements for traders set forth in Parts 15, 18 and 19 of the

The Division of Clearing and Intermediary Oversight provided no-action relief to the general partner of a commodity pool from registering as a CPO under Section 4m(1) of the Commodity Exchange Act, and allowed an affi...

CFTC Letter No. 09-45 · Federal · Agency guidance

CFTC Staff Letters (2008-present) › The Division of Clearing and Intermediary Oversight provided no-action relief to the general partner of a commodity pool from registering as a CPO under Section 4m(1) of the Commodity Exchange Act, and allowed an affi...

is intended to facilitate the favorable tax treatment of performance allocations to “B”2 In support of your request you represent that: 1 7 U.S.C … For example, it remains subject to all antifraud provisions of the Act5 and the Commission’s regulations, as well as the reporting requirements for traders set forth in Parts 15, 18 and 19 of the

Prosecution Laches and Res Judicata

MPEP § 2190 · Federal · Agency guidance

Agency Guidance › USPTO MPEP › Chapter 2100 - Patentability › MPEP § 2190

When making a rejection on res judicata, any prior art rejection under 35 U.S.C. 102 or 35 U.S.C. 103 should ordinarily be made on the basis of the same prior art, especially in continuing applications … In re Fisher, 427 F.2d 833, 166 USPQ 18 (CCPA 1970) ( res judicata not applicable because the previously adjudicated and current claims were too different to satisfy the “identity of issues” element of

Single Application May Seek Registration of Only One Mark

TMEP § 1214.01 · Federal · Agency guidance

Agency Guidance › USPTO TMEP › Chapter 1200 - Substantive Examination of Applications › TMEP § 1214.01

If so, the examining attorney must refuse registration under §§1 and 45 of the Trademark Act, 15 U.S.C. §§1051 and 1127 , on the ground that the application seeks registration of more than one mark. … Id. at 1367-68, 51 USPQ2d at 1517-18.

Supervisory Guidance on the Capital Treatment of Certain Investments in Covered Funds under the Regulatory Capital Rule and the Volcker Rule

SR 15-13 · Federal · Agency guidance

Federal Reserve SR/CA Letters › Supervisory Guidance on the Capital Treatment of Certain Investments in Covered Funds under the Regulatory Capital Rule and the Volcker Rule

See also 12 U.S.C. 1851; 12 CFR part 248 (Volcker Rule) ination staff. … For defining hedge fund and private equity fund, see 12 U.S.C. 1851(h)(2).

Letter clarifies OCC's position with respect to a Bank's ownership and use of real estate property that it has owned since 1924. (04/05/96)

OCC Interpretive Letter No. 758 · Federal · Agency guidance

OCC Interpretive Letters › Letter clarifies OCC's position with respect to a Bank's ownership and use of real estate property that it has owned since 1924. (04/05/96)

LEGAL ANALYSIS As you know, a national bank’s authority to own real estate is governed by 12 U.S.C. § 29 (“Section 29"). … belong to other landowners of improving it in a way that will yield the largest income, lessen its own rent, and render that part of its funds which 8 F. 981, 983-84 (8th Cir. 1902), aff’d, 194 U.S. 18

Letter concludes that fixed rate annuities purchased by a national bank are, in substance, debt obligations of the issuing insurance company.

OCC Interpretive Letter No. 1021 · Federal · Agency guidance

OCC Interpretive Letters › Letter concludes that fixed rate annuities purchased by a national bank are, in substance, debt obligations of the issuing insurance company.

In other words, the insurer is acting in a role similar to that of a savings institution . . .”). 18 VALIC, supra. 19 See e.g., New York State Association of Life Underwriters, Inc. v. … The two other provisions, section 20 (12 U.S.C. § 377) and Section 32 (12 U.S.C. § 78) have been repealed.

Chaptered Assembly Bill 144 and Coverage of Preventive Care Services

CA Bulletin 2025-14 · California · Agency guidance

California Department of Insurance Bulletins › Chaptered Assembly Bill 144 and Coverage of Preventive Care Services

o Adults: o All adults 18 years or older. o Pregnancy: o All planning, pregnant, postpartum, or lactating. … o Adults: o All adults 18 years or older. o Pregnancy: o All planning, pregnant, postpartum, or lactating.

In extending the no-action relief granted in CFTC Letter 13-73, the Division of Clearing and Risk (“Division”) will not recommend that the Commission take enforcement action against (i) Japan Securities Clearing Corpo...

CFTC Letter No. 14-155 · Federal · Agency guidance

CFTC Staff Letters (2008-present) › In extending the no-action relief granted in CFTC Letter 13-73, the Division of Clearing and Risk (“Division”) will not recommend that the Commission take enforcement action against (i) Japan Securities Clearing Corpo...

/ucm/groups/public/@lrlettergeneral/documents/letter/12-56.pdf CFTC Letter No. 13-73 (Dec. 19, 2013), available at: http://www.cftc.gov/ucm/groups/public/@newsroom/documents/letter/13-73.pdf 2 7 U.S.C … See Statement of the Commission concerning CME Rule 1001 (March 6, 2013), page 6, available at: http://www.cftc.gov/ucm/groups/public/@newsroom/documents/file/statementofthecommission.pdf See also Commission

Letter permits a national bank to acquire and hold a non-controlling investment (50%) in a Tennessee LLC, established as a general insurance agency in a place of less than 5,000. (01/21/98)

OCC Interpretive Letter No. 819 · Federal · Agency guidance

OCC Interpretive Letters › Letter permits a national bank to acquire and hold a non-controlling investment (50%) in a Tennessee LLC, established as a general insurance agency in a place of less than 5,000. (01/21/98)

See generally, Accounting Principles Board, Op. 18 § 19 (1971) (equity method of accounting for investments in common stock). Interpretive Letter No. 692, supra. … Twelve U.S.C. § 24(Seventh) gives national banks incidental powers that are “necessary” to carry on the business of banking.

Abstract Idea Groupings

MPEP § 2106.04(a)(2) · Federal · Agency guidance

Agency Guidance › USPTO MPEP › Chapter 2100 - Patentability › MPEP § 2106.04(a)(2)

Kappos, 561 U.S. 593, 611, 95 USPQ 2d 1001, 1004 (2010). … Kappos , 561 U.S. 593, 595, 95 USPQ2d 1001, 1004 (2010). III.

Proposed Rule for Income Tax Allocation Agreements

FDIC FIL-29-2021 · Federal · Agency guidance

FDIC Financial Institution Letters › Proposed Rule for Income Tax Allocation Agreements

See 84 FR 34261 (July 18, 2019). … Policy Objectives Section 18(a)(4) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, 12 U.S.C. 1828(a)(4), (Section 18(a)(4)) prohibits any person from misusing the name or logo of the Federal Deposit Insurance

When, if ever, should a bank file a CMIR on behalf of its customer, when the customer is importing or exporting more than $ 10,000 in currency or monetary instruments?

FinCEN Guidance, When, if ever, should a bank file a CMIR on behalf of its customer, when the customer is importing or exporting more than $ 10,000 in currency or monetary instruments?, 1988-06-22 · Federal · Agency guidance

FinCEN Guidance (alerts, advisories, notices, bulletins, fact sheets) › When, if ever, should a bank file a CMIR on behalf of its customer, when the customer is importing or exporting more than $ 10,000 in currency or monetary instruments?

Ruling This ruling, formerly known as 88-2, was posted to the website on May 18, 2010; it was previously published via the Federal Register. … Such notice should be made within the confines of the Right to Financial Privacy Act, 12 U.S.C. 3403(c).

Proposed Amendments to Guidelines for Appeals of Material Supervisory Determinations

FDIC FIL-46-2022 · Federal · Agency guidance

FDIC Financial Institution Letters › Proposed Amendments to Guidelines for Appeals of Material Supervisory Determinations

U.S.C. 501 et seq. Total Annual Burden: 18 hours. Total Annual Cost: $4,050. … Advance Notice TIME AND DATE: 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 18, 2022.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Extensions of Credit to Insiders

FDIC FIL-45-2026 · Federal · Agency guidance

FDIC Financial Institution Letters › Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Extensions of Credit to Insiders

State savings association.11 8 12 U.S.C. 375a(4). 9 12 U.S.C. 375b(3). 10 Id. 11 While 12 U.S.C ral banking agency” is defined to have the same meaning as that term has in 12 U.S.C. 1813. … Germain Act).18 Specifically, the Garn-St.

Extension of no-action position with respect to Part 45 for entities submitting swaps for clearing by derivatives clearing organizations (DCOs) operating consistent with CFTC exemptive orders or no-action positions pr...

CFTC Letter No. 22-18 · Federal · Agency guidance

CFTC Staff Letters (2008-present) › Extension of no-action position with respect to Part 45 for entities submitting swaps for clearing by derivatives clearing organizations (DCOs) operating consistent with CFTC exemptive orders or no-action positions pr...

CFTC Letter No. 21-12 renewed a no-action position extended in CFTC Letter No. 18-03 (Feb. 20, 2018), available at https://www.cftc.gov/csl/18-03/download. … The applicable clearing requirements are set forth under CEA section 2(h)(1), 7 U.S.C. § 2(h)(1), and Part 50 of the Commission’s regulations.

Consideration of Current and/or Past Receipt of Public Cash Assistance for Income Maintenance or Long-term Institutionalization at Government Expense

USCIS Policy Manual, Vol. 8, Pt. G, Ch. 7 · Federal · Agency guidance

Agency Guidance › USCIS Policy Manual › Volume 8 - Admissibility › Part G - Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility › USCIS Policy Manual, Vol. 8, Pt. G, Ch. 7

[30] See 7 U.S.C. 7501 to 7 U.S.C. 7517 . [31] See Pub. L. 93-638 (PDF) (January 4, 1975). [32] See 42 U.S.C. 9858 to 42 U.S.C. 9858q . [33] See 42 U.S.C. 1786 . [34] See 42 U.S.C. 11401 . … [35] See 42 U.S.C. 8621 to 42 U.S.C. 8630 . [36] See Pub. L. 110-134 (PDF) , 121 Stat. 1363 (December 12, 2007).

Illinois Company Bulletin 2025-20

IL Company Bulletin 2025-20 · Illinois · Agency guidance

Illinois Department of Insurance Company Bulletins › Illinois Company Bulletin 2025-20

LegDocId=196211&DocName=10400HB0767enr&DocNum=767&DocType ID=HB&LegID=156445&GAID=18&SessionID=114&SpecSess=&Session=. Springfield Office 320 W. … The bill also replaces citations to 29 U.S.C. 1144 with 29 U.S.C. 1003. The bill also removes a redundant sentence from the definition of “health benefit plan.”

CPSC OGC Advisory Opinion No. 307

CPSC OGC Advisory Opinion No. 307 (1985) · Federal · Agency guidance

CPSC Office of General Counsel Advisory Opinions › CPSC OGC Advisory Opinion No. 307

Unless all three criteria are satisfied, there is no express preemption under section 18(b)(l)(B) of the FHSA. … " §205.44(b) (2) (A) (ii), §205.44(g), §205.44(g) (1) section 18(b)(l)(B) of the FHSA.