Hunton Retail Law Resource

On October 8, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed first-of-its-kind legislation that will gradually phaseout – and ultimately ban – ultra-processed foods (“UPFs”) in the state’s public schools.

On September 26, 2025, the California Privacy Protection Agency (“CPPA”) issued a $1.35 million fine against Tractor Supply Company (“Tractor Supply”), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, for CCPA violations.

On September 24, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) published a preliminary list of entities that CARB believes may be subject to climate reporting under SB 253 and SB 219 (requiring corporate greenhouse gas reporting) and SB 261 (requiring climate-related financial risk disclosure). CARB had previously announced its intention to release this list in its August workshop on regulation development and additional guidance regarding SB 253/261/219 implementation, of which a recorded video is available here.

In June, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced that it has relaunched its opinion letter program.

This year has seen a renewed focus on tariffs, especially on construction materials such as steel and aluminum.

The U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) has relaunched a program that allows employers to resolve potential wage and hour violations through a self-audit. 

New York recently passed legislation regulating the use of algorithmic pricing using personal data and the operation of AI companions.

On June 26, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) hosted a roundtable to discuss whether executive compensation disclosure rules produce information material to investors and, if not, how they should be amended. The roundtable consisted of representatives from public companies and investors, as well as other experts in this field.

Notwithstanding the FDA’s finding that “[c]urrent scientific evidence does not demonstrate that levels of microplastics or nanoplastics detected in foods pose a risk to human health,” the plaintiffs’ bar steadfastly continues to file class action lawsuits claiming otherwise.

On Tuesday, July 1, FTC Chair Andrew N. Ferguson, issued a statement designating July as “Made in the USA” month.