Essa semana (04/06/2024), a Comissão de Valores Mobiliários (CVM) divulgou a Resolução CVM nº 204, que promove alterações na Resolução CVM nº 81/22 e traz inovações nas regras de participação e votação a distância em assembleias de… more

In In re Pack Liquidating, LLC, 2024 WL 409830 (Bankr. D. Del. Feb. 2, 2024), the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware ruled that, in accordance with Third Circuit precedent, the Bankruptcy Code, rather than state law… more

In early 2024, prominent legal intelligence provider Leopard Solutions co-developed and fielded a groundbreaking survey focused on newly practicing Generation Z junior associates. The survey was designed to extract insights… more

A new law that could have sweeping impacts on Georgia school districts’ property tax revenue was passed earlier this year, but its implementation is conditioned upon the passing of a constitutional amendment by statewide referendum in… more

Personal injury damages in California are intended to make an accident victim whole again by compensating him or her for the injuries and damages caused by the intentional, reckless or negligent acts of another person or legal entity… more

According to some people, the bypass trust (sometimes referred to as a credit shelter trust) has gone the way of the dodo bird in the current estate tax environment. However, this “dinosaur” of a technique for married couples is far… more

Despite California’s record high levels of precipitation in 2023, water scarcity remains a pressing issue. Governments have turned to using the power of eminent domain to acquire investor-owned utilities in an effort to improve water… more

A recent en banc Federal Circuit decision overruled the unique test for obviousness of design patents and advised that the same analysis should apply to both utility patents and design patents. LKQ Corporation v. GM Global Technology… more

Recently, there’s been much discussion about the potential benefits that artificial intelligence can bring to climate change regulation.  For example, advanced technology, such as satellite data, is being used to identify large… more

The farmland of North Carolina cradles not only agricultural abundance but also a significant legal challenge: heirs property (also commonly known as "heirs' property" or "heir property"). This designation arises when land ownership… more

If the term “nth supplier” joined your vocabulary recently, you’re not alone. If you haven’t heard the term until now, don’t worry – you’ll be hearing it frequently soon enough. The “nth” supplier is the mythical last provider of… more

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently reversed the denial of a motion to compel arbitration after concluding, contrary to the district court’s decision, that a “sign-in wrap agreement” provided conspicuous notice of terms and… more

On May 31, 2024, the Supreme Court of Canada released its highly anticipated decision in Earthco Soil Mixtures Inc. v. Pine Valley Enterprises Inc., 2024 SCC 20 (“Pine Valley”), clarifying how contracting parties can exclude conditions… more

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the ability to deftly navigate through vast volumes of electronically stored information (ESI) has become an invaluable asset within the legal sector. The integration of e-discovery… more

The venture capital markets are experiencing a prolonged expansion in both the number and type of investors willing to make minority (non-controlling) investments. This heightened competition for investment opportunities and the… more

Summary:  License agreements containing a lump-sum payment “based on” a royalty rate may provide reliable evidence of a reasonable royalty rate for the licensed patent. EcoFactor sued Google for patent infringement over Google’s smart… more

On April 30, 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) and the U.S. Treasury Department (“Treasury”) published Final Treasury Regulations (T.D. 9993) (the “Final Regulations”) providing guidance relating to the election under Section… more

Glad advertises that its ForceFlex MaxStrength bags are ​“25% more durable.” More durable than what? If you follow an asterisk, you’ll learn that they are 25% more durable than Glad’s own 13-gallon ForceFlex bags. A competitor –… more

Con sentenza n. 2615 del 4 marzo 2024 il Tribunale di Roma, sezione lavoro, ha confermato la correttezza dell’accertamento ispettivo della Fondazione Enasarco secondo la quale l’influencer che, sui propri profili, promuove stabilmente… more

On May 17, 2024, Colorado became the first US state to enact comprehensive legislation governing the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Senate Bill 24-205, which takes effect on February 1, 2026, covers… more

The United States and an increasing number of other countries are evaluating the impact of foreign investment on their countries’ national security posture. Generally, foreign investment regulatory regimes allow regulators to approve… more

On June 5, 2024, Minnesota Bankers Association and Lake Central Bank (“Plaintiffs”), filed a notice of appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit to appeal the Minnesota federal district court’s April 9, 2024… more

According to “SEC No Action Statistics to May 1, 2024” from the Shareholder Rights Group, this proxy season, the SEC staff “has nearly doubled the number of exclusions” of shareholder proposals compared with 2023; that is, relative to… more

Technological advancements and cyber threats are keeping privacy and data security issues at the forefront of lawmaker and regulatory agency agendas on “the Hill,” in particular the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal… more

Introduction - “Arbitration is a creature of contract.” This does not mean that arbitration is a fictional creation or some other-worldly lifeform. But the phrase is shadowy in that it doesn’t convey much useful information… more

The 27 member states of the European Union (EU) are holding elections for the European Parliament (EP) between June 6 and 9. European voters will elect 720 members of the European Parliament for the next five-year term… more

What’s worse than wanting to go to a concert for your favorite music artist and spending one-third of the ticket price in “convenience fees”? Apparently, getting hacked and losing roughly 560 million individual’s personal data—which is… more

La législation sur la transparence salariale et l’équité salariale étant en évolution continue partout au Canada, les employeurs sont ainsi confrontés à des complexités croissantes en la matière, ainsi qu’à des défis de plus en plus… more

Key Takeaways - What Happened: Washington’s Department of Ecology announced a draft preliminary rule implementing the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act… more

Constitutionality concerns cleared, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on June 3 issued its final rule creating a registry identifying covered nonbanks subject to government agency enforcement orders. The rule's release… more

On May 23, 2024, the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) issued a press release applauding its Congressional Commissioners — Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Todd Young (R-IN) and Representatives Stephanie… more

Our Investment Funds Team reviews the implications of the Fifth Circuit’s decision to vacate the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Private Funds Rules… more

The 1970s were the heyday of the now-extinct television genre known as the variety show: a weekly extravaganza headlined by a well-known entertainer, generally accompanied by a supporting cast of singers, dancers and comedians, and… more

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) has issued a circular warning covered persons that including unlawful or unenforceable terms and conditions in consumer contracts can violate the prohibition on deceptive acts… more

Dans un récent arrêt de 257 pages, la Cour européenne des droits de l’homme, siégeant en une Grande Chambre composée de 17 juges (la « Cour »), a statué que le gouvernement de la Suisse a violé l’article 8 de la Convention européenne… more

The end of a marriage is always challenging for the couple involved, and the impact on family members can be significant. Those in LGBTQ+ marriages are no different. Issues around child custody, property division, spousal support, and… more

On May 13, 2024, the Government of Ontario introduced Bill 194, the Strengthening Cyber Security and Building Trust in the Public Sector Act, 2024 (Bill 194), which, if passed, will enact the Enhancing Digital Security and Trust Act… more

Businesses interacting with Utah residents should act quickly to ensure compliance with newly in effect obligations requiring certain disclosures regarding use of generative AI tools as Utah joins the growing patchwork of states… more

On May 30, 2024, an antidumping duty (AD) petition was filed on large top mount combination refrigerator-freezers from Thailand. The petitioner is Electrolux Consumer Products, Inc. (Electrolux)… more

As previously announced, the UK government has enacted legislation to continue the recognition of the CE marking indefinitely for a range of products falling within the scope of 21 regulations, including toys, radio equipment… more

So, you have remarried. Perhaps it has been 30 months; maybe 30 years. When you got together the guy/girl moved into your crib. It’s always been titled in your name and it’s the house you got in your divorce from No. 1. Now you are 60… more

In accordance with Ohio’s new adult-use marijuana legislation, applications for initial dual-use marijuana licenses will be made available by the Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) on its website no later than this Friday, June 7 – a… more

In its recent en banc decision issued in LQK v. GM Global, the Federal Circuit overruled the Rosen-Durling test for design patent obviousness, jettisoning decades-old precedent and loosely outlining a design patent obviousness test… more

President Joe Biden has ordered a temporary suspension of asylum applications for migrants who cross the southern border illegally between ports of entry. This suspension went into effect at midnight on June 5 because the number of… more

A trade mark is a sign which can distinguish your goods and services from those of another company. Trade marks can be words or logos or a combination of the two. The sign needs to be able to be represented graphically… more

On appeal from an interference proceeding, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reversed a Patent Trial & Appeal Board decision that found the claims of the senior party’s patent were not invalid as time-barred under 35… more

Welcome to “Compliance Tip of the Day,” the podcast where we bring you daily insights and practical advice on navigating the ever-evolving landscape of compliance and regulatory requirements. Whether you’re a seasoned compliance… more

On June 5, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit vacated the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) 2023 Private Fund Advisers Rule (“Final Rules”), agreeing with petitioners that the SEC exceeded its statutory… more

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) continues to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its Nanotechnology Research Center (NTRC). NIOSH highlights NTRC activities in the risk assessment of engineered… more

With decision no. 2615 of 4 March 2024, the Labour Court of Rome confirmed the Enasarco's inspection stating that an influencer who promotes brand's products on a permanent and continuous basis through his own social network profile is… more

The recent flurry of high-profile cases—including the convictions of Sam Bankman-Fried and Rust armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, as well as the hush-money trial of Donald Trump—has brought widespread attention to the power of the jury in… more

In Manulife Financial Asia Limited and Kenneth Joseph Rappold & Others [2024] HKCFI 989 (date of decision: 5 April 2024), the Hong Kong High Court refused a company’s application to enforce a 12-month non-compete clause against its… more

On May 31, 2024, the Department of the Treasury (“Treasury”) and the Internal Revenue Service continued to churn out Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (“IRA”)1 guidance by releasing Notice 2024-49 (the “Notice”) regarding the clean fuel… more

Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23(f) gives the court of appeals discretion to review a narrow class of interlocutory orders: those granting or denying class certification. But it is sometimes possible for other orders to come along… more

Companies, particularly those in “critical infrastructure” sectors, have seen a dramatic increase in cybersecurity regulatory requirements in just the past few years – and the White House is looking to move faster. At the same time… more

In a follow-up to our December 2022 blog post and December 2023 year-end roundup alert regarding the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB or Board) decision in Thryv, Inc., the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has… more

Unlike an intentional or unintentional express waiver involving actual disclosure of a privileged communication, a litigant can trigger an implied waiver by relying on the fact of such a privileged communication rather than its… more

To protect and preserve their right to fair and equitable property tax assessments, taxpayers should understand the fundamentals of Indiana’s assessment system and how to challenge excessive valuations. If you own real property in… more