As we recently reported, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued its long-awaited final rule on April 23, 2024, banning virtually all noncompetition agreements between employers and workers. Lawsuits challenging the final rule were… more

In April, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released two long-awaited final documents aimed at strengthening worker protections: the final rule implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA, or the Act)… more

Boston is continuing its commitment to planning-led rezoning with the recent release by the Boston Planning and Development Agency ("BPDA") of a draft zoning text amendment and zoning map to implement the PLAN: Downtown planning study… more

The Rangers and the Knicks are in the second round of their respective playoffs. That doesn’t seem to happen very often. The internet says the last year this occurred was 2013. But we’ve had a total eclipse of the sun this year, so… more

Cannabis in the workplace: allowed or banned? Although possession of cannabis is now legal (up to certain limits), this does not mean that employees can work under the influence of cannabis… more

In the article below we informed you that the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) approved and issued a final rule effectively banning non-compete agreements nationwide (“Final Rule”).  At the time, all we knew about the effective date… more

In a rare victory for employers, the California Supreme Court unanimously held in Naranjo v. Spectrum Sec. Serv., Inc., S279397 (Decided 6 May 2024) that an employer’s “objectively reasonable, good faith belief” that it has provided… more

District Court dismisses IDEA claim because plaintiffs failed to exhaust administrative remedies under the IDEA for education-centric claim even though plaintiffs sought money damages… more

Are you considering taking depositions in Europe but you’re unsure where to start? Don’t worry, our international experts are here to assist you from start to finish! We’ve already covered more depositions throughout Europe in the… more

Executive Summary - 2024 promises to be a consequential year for employers. The U.S. is preparing for an election that will likely have a significant impact on the future of employment and labor law. At the same time, businesses… more

On Monday May 7, the California Supreme Court confirmed, in Naranjo v. Spectrum Securities Services, Inc., S279397.PDF (ca.gov), that penalties authorized under Labor Code Section 226 (“Section 226”) for “knowing and intentional”… more

On today’s episode of AD Nauseam, Amy and Daniel talk about how the FTC has approached native advertising and what you need to know… more

The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“Florida OIR”) recently took regulatory action against a New York-based company (“Company”) regarding its alleged unlicensed activities in Florida. According to the Florida OIR, the Company… more

A founder’s eureka moment may come at any time, and commonly occurs while employed by another company. Sometimes the kernel of an idea is a result of something the founder encounters in their day job—an ancillary problem that they want… more

On May 3, 2024, the Ontario Securities Commission (“OSC”) released its 2024-2030 strategic plan (the “Plan”), which sets out the OSC’s goals and priorities for the next six years. The product of a detailed review process, it marks the… more

On April 27, 2024, Inland Physicians Billing Services (“Inland”) filed a notice of data breach with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights after discovering that confidential information that had been… more

Case Name: Janssen Pharms., Inc. v. Tolmar, Inc., Civ. No. 21-1784-WCB, 2024 WL 834762 (D. Del. Feb. 26, 2024) (Bryson, J.)  - Drug Product and Patent(s)-in-Suit: Invega Sustenna® (paliperidone extended-release suspension); U.S. Patent… more

Jared Coseglia, founder and CEO of TRU Staffing Partners, kicked off April 2024’s episode of Eye on Privacy by welcoming featured guest Aaron Weller, a long-time expert in information security and privacy. Weller is currently the… more

In a historic move, the DEA accepted the US Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendation to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to a Schedule III controlled substance, arguably the most significant change to federal drug… more

Based on client inquiries and FDA actions, the Food and Drug Administration is focusing more on companies not submitting data to www.ClinicalTrials.gov. It is taking stronger action against those companies it believes are… more

Intellectual Tech LLC v. Zebra Technologies Corp., No. 2022-2207 (Fed. Cir. (W.D. Tex.) May 1, 2024). Opinion by Prost, joined by Taranto and Hughes. Intellectual Tech (IT) sued Zebra for patent infringement. Zebra moved to dismiss… more

The deal is about data, advertising, and Amazon. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has kicked off an antitrust inquiry into Walmart Inc.’s proposed acquisition of smart TV company Vizio Inc., which the companies announced in February… more

On May 6, 2024, the Ontario Government introduced Bill 190, the Working for Workers Five Act, 2024 (“Bill 190”), which, if passed, will provide new protections for workers, the key details of which are summarized below. The Ontario… more

Judges are beginning to address the increasing use of AI tools in court filings—including reacting to instances of abuses by lawyers using it for generative purposes and requiring disclosures regarding the scope of AI use in the… more

Since 1916, Congress has exempted from income taxation clubs formed to facilitate social interaction between its members.  As a result, country clubs, hunting and fishing clubs, college sororities and fraternities, and tennis… more

The Environmental Protection Agency announced on March 18 a final rule to prohibit the use of chrysotile asbestos in the United States. Although numerous types of asbestos exist, chrysotile is unique in that it is the only form… more

The big news in crypto policy came out of the Senate this month. On April 17, Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) partnered once again in the digital asset space, this time introducing the Lummis-Gillibrand… more

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has recently underscored the fact that a plaintiff does not automatically gain Article III standing under the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA) simply because they are confused… more

In this week’s edition, we take a detailed look at the Financial Conduct Authority’s guidance on the anti-greenwashing rule, which requires in-scope firms to ensure that their sustainability claims are consistent, fair, clear and not… more

The "genome revolution" over the past 30 years has resulted in the elucidation of several species, both domesticated (see, e.g., "The Genetic Basis of Coat Variation in Dogs"; "Further and More Detailed Study of Domestic Cat Genome";… more

A North Carolina state lawmaker has filed a bill to ban prop bets on college sports in the state, following the call of the NCAA president and similar bans in other states. Durham Democratic Rep. Marcia Morey, a former U.S. Olympic… more

This is part four of a series examining the most topical changes applicable to higher education contained in the new Title IX regulations released by the U.S. Department of Education on April 19, 2024. Changes applicable only to K–12… more

This week, Tina and Christy welcome back Joan Moore and Mim Munzel of The Arbor Consulting Group, a national firm focused on HR risk management and OFCCP compliance. In part 2 of their discussion, the group expands on their federal… more

Holland & Knight and Florida State University College of Law hosted an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit in Holland & Knight's Washington, D.C., office, on April 2, 2024. Holland & Knight Partner Anthony DiResta and Florida State… more

On April 30, 2024, the International Trade Commission (“ITC”) and the U.S. Department of Commerce (“Commerce”) noticed that they are once again conducting a preliminary investigation into the import of crystalline silicon photovoltaic… more

The COVID-19 pandemic touched nearly every aspect of modern life. Our families, schools, workplaces, religious institutions, and healthcare providers were all affected by the worst global healthcare crisis in 100 years. Even though the… more

24 kwietnia 2024 roku posłowie do Parlamentu Europejskiego, ogromną większością głosów, przyjęli nowe przepisy mające na celu poprawę warunków pracy pracowników platform internetowych. Teraz przepisy wymagają formalnego zatwierdzenia… more

On April 26, 2024, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued Questions and Answers concerning new hospice enrollment requirements for certifying physicians (CMS Q&As). In a nutshell, as of June 3, 2024, the following… more

As set forth on its website, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) was created in 1970 “to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training… more

If the offshore wind industry is going to come close to meeting the Biden Administration’s goal of deploying 15 GW for floating wind by 2035, it’s going to require a lot of turbines spinning in the Gulf of Maine and off a sparsely… more

To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal and state events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week..… more

One of the keys of successful private equity investing is properly aligning the economic incentives and interests of the sponsor and its portfolio companies’ management teams as they evolve over time… more

This article focuses on the risks associated with inputting data into GenAI tools and models. The outputs of GenAI systems also create risks; we will explore this in Part 2 of this series. A Risk Aware Approach to Data, Legal… more

Patents are prohibited from claiming inventions that would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art (“POSITA”). This non-obviousness requirement is an application of the Constitution’s limitations on the scope… more

The interview below is part of a series from The McGuireWoods Emerging Manager Program featuring impressive emerging managers. The McGuireWoods Emerging Manager Program supports emerging managers throughout the most critical stages of… more

LKQ Corporation, Keystone Automotive v. GM Global Technology Operations LLC - As an initial disclaimer, Irwin IP LLP is privileged to be lead counsel for LKQ Corporation and Keystone Automotive Industries, Inc. (collectively… more

On April 3, 2023, the United States Tax Court issued its opinion in Farhy v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, which upset long-standing views on how the IRS may assess and collect penalties for failure to file certain tax forms… more

At last week’s sentencing of Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, the government recommended a 36-month prison sentence. Despite the serious nature of Zhao’s crimes – failing to maintain an effective anti-money laundering program, which enabled… more

2023 saw a dramatic increase in states passing omnibus data protection laws. As the mid-point of 2024 arrives, effective dates also arrive… more

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has made a landmark decision (7 March 2024, C-604/22) on the intricacies of adtech, personal data, and joint control against the background of the General Data Protection Regulation… more

This is the second in a multipart series on ML BeneBits discussing the implications and fallout from the Final Rule recently adopted by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) banning the enforcement of almost all noncompete agreements with… more

Americans spend more than $3 trillion per-year on healthcare-related expenses. Of that, the National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association estimates that between $60-250 billion is lost to fraud every year… more

Cerveceria Modelo De México, et. al, v. Cb Brand Strategies, Llc, et. al, 2024 WL 1253593 (2d Cir. Mar. 25, 2024) - A license agreement with broad terms might seem like a good idea, but it could turn into something that you later… more

Washington State goes to great lengths to protect policyholders from insurance company misconduct and overreach. This is especially true when it comes to an insurer’s duty to defend its policyholder against third-party claims… more

According to published reports, George Carlin’s estate settled right of publicity and copyright claims relating to an AI-scripted comedy special using a “sound-alike” of George Carlin which performed the generated script. The special –… more

Amazon’s Patent Evaluation Express (APEX) program provides an expedited and low-cost tool for patent owners to stop the sale of infringing products on Amazon’s platform. But low cost does not mean low risk. The U.S. Court of Appeals… more

In Walters v. Professional Labor Group, LLC, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit will decide whether employee travel time to and from remote jobsites that requires an overnight stay is compensable… more

Many companies with independent contractors working in Oregon recently received correspondence from the Oregon Department of Justice’s Division of Child Support (“Division”) reminding them of new reporting obligations with respect to… more