What’s New in Practical Guidance: Key September 2025 Updates

Practical Guidance continues to expand its robust suite of resources, offering legal professionals the latest insights, tools, and checklists across multiple practice areas. The September 2025 update delivers fresh content designed to keep attorneys ahead of evolving legal and regulatory challenges. Here’s a look at what’s new. 

Summary 

• Capital Markets & Corporate Governance
• Construction
• Environmental
• Labor & Employment
• Real Estate
• Securities Litigation/Enforcement & White Collar
• Trusts & Estates

Capital Markets & Corporate Governance 

This release introduces timely resources to help professionals navigate an increasingly complex financial landscape. A standout addition is the SEC Cryptocurrency Developments Tracker, which compiles regulatory guidance and staff statements from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) beginning January 2025. For organizations grappling with digital assets, this tracker is an essential monitoring tool. 

In addition, the new Market Trends 2024/25: U.S. Tariff Policies guide explores the impact of shifting trade policies on disclosures, compliance, and investor relations. This helps companies strengthen their SEC filings while preparing for global market volatility. Complementing these are new insights into net capital requirements for broker-dealers and updated securities offerings content, including resources on asset-backed securities and Nasdaq bond listing rules.  

Construction 

The construction module adds practical, hands-on tools for attorneys and advisors, such as a Mechanic’s Lien Release (MN) template, zoning process guides for Houston, and resources on advising clients during data center build-outs. Coming soon are checklists to support litigation strategy, including defending claims against owners and managing interrogatories in construction defect case. 

Environmental 

Environmental practitioners will appreciate expanded coverage, including a Client Alert Digest on the shifting NEPA regulations and an overview of the Environmental Protection Agency. New tools include litigation checklists and content on the Environmental Appeals Board. An intriguing addition explores the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and sustainability, highlighting the role of technology in shaping environmental compliance. 

Labor & Employment 

Data privacy continues to dominate headlines, and Practical Guidance now offers a comprehensive practice note on Employment Data Breach Class Action Litigation Defense. Authored by leading employment litigator Gerald Maatman, this guide unpacks defenses, procedural tactics, and key considerations in managing high-stakes data breach cases. 

Other notable updates include a Local Employment Laws Survey (CA), providing employers with a city- and county-level compliance overview, and a Texas Employee Handbook Supplement tailored to state-specific workplace laws. 

Real Estate 

Real estate professionals gain tools such as an Environmental Leasing Clause, solar lease agreements, and Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac condominium guidelines. State-specific content includes a Florida condominium dispute checklist and a New York residential lease agreement. 

Securities Litigation/Enforcement & White Collar 

In securities litigation, updates include a roadmap to SEC and FINRA investigations, guidance on witness interviews, and fresh analysis of class action leadership selection. New client alerts cover hot topics like crypto rulemaking, 10b-5 insider trading plans, and enforcement actions tied to “AI washing”.  

Trusts & Estates 

Trusts and estates practitioners now have access to specialized planning templates, including Qualified Personal Residence Trusts, updated revocable trust agreements, and client communication letters for administering life insurance trust.  

FAQs 

Q: What is the SEC Cryptocurrency Developments Tracker? 

 A resource that centralizes SEC statements and guidance on cryptocurrency, starting from January 2025. 

Q: Which practice areas saw the biggest September 2025 updates? 

 Major updates were released in securities regulation, labor & employment, environmental, and real estate. 

Q: Are the new resources state-specific or national? 

 Both—some updates focus on state laws (e.g., CA, TX, NY), while others cover federal regulations. 

Q: How can these resources support compliance? 

 They provide checklists, model clauses, and regulatory updates to reduce legal risk and improve filings. 

Conclusion 

With each update, Practical Guidance reaffirms its role as a go-to resource for attorneys seeking clarity in a rapidly evolving legal environment. Whether it’s cryptocurrency regulation, environmental compliance, or employment litigation, these new tools empower professionals to serve clients with precision and confidence. View the full update here.   

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