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Regulation

whitehouse.gov

Nominations Sent to the Senate

A White House notice dated August 7, 2026, lists nominations for diplomatic posts, federal agencies, commissions, and boards, including the Federal Communications Commission.

Nominations Sent to the Senate

Courts

scotusblog.com

The Supreme Court of Japan

Professor David S. Law discusses Japan’s Supreme Court, its limited use of constitutional review, institutional structure and reputation for conservatism.

The Supreme Court of Japan

Regulation

ftc.gov

FTC Ditches ‘Disparate Impact’

The Federal Trade Commission announced that it will not pursue claims based on disparate-impact or “unfair discrimination” theories, while continuing to assert disparate-treatment claims under the Equal Credit and Opportunity Act.

FTC Ditches ‘Disparate Impact’

Regulation

sec.gov

Closed Meeting

The Securities and Exchange Commission lists a closed meeting for Aug. 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. ET.

Closed Meeting