Daniel Pearson

2 weeks ago | miamiherald.com | Daniel Pearson

Extreme heat is already killing people this year as Southern Nevada braves its first string of days in triple-digit temperatures. Heat has been a factor in three deaths so far, according to a Wednesday news release from the Clark County coroner's office. Helping prevent heat-related death has been a priority of local governments and scientists, especially as climate change contributes to prolonged and more extreme heat waves.

2 weeks ago | mondaq.com | Daniel Pearson |Eric T. Mitzenmacher

The regulatory environment for "Buy Now, Pay Later"(or "BNPL") loans is entering a new era. On May 9, 2025,New York enacted legislation that will requireproviders of BNPL loans to be licensed by the state and adhere tovarious disclosure and practice requirements.

2 months ago | mondaq.com | Krista Cooley |Francis L. Doorley |Daniel Pearson

Shortly after Mayer Brown published an update on legislationintroduced to exempt passive trusts and other assignees of certainMaryland loans from licensing, Governor Wes Moore signed thelegislation into law. The Maryland Secondary Market Stability Actof 2025 (the "Act") was enacted on April 22, 2025, andtakes effect immediately.

2 months ago | mondaq.com | Krista Cooley |Francis L. Doorley |Daniel Pearson

Just days apart, Arkansas and Utah enacted laws to regulateproviders of earned wage access ("EWA") services, joiningthe handful of states that have enacted legislation to regulatethese products since 2022. Arkansas House Bill 1517 and Utah House Bill 279 were signed into law onMarch 20, 2025 and March 25, 2025, respectively.

Mar 28, 2025 | taosnews.com | Daniel Pearson

Acequias have irrigated the Taos Valley since the 1500s. The communities who manage them face new challenges amid climate change and a 20-year drought. Filmed and directed by Daniel Pearson; edited by Daniel Pearson, John Miller and Emery Veilleux.