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In Beijing Songxianghu Architectural Decoration Engineering Co., Ltd v Kitty Kam [2024] HKCFI 1657 (date of reasons for decision: 19 June 2024), the Hong Kong Court of First Instance (“the Court”) dismissed an application for a… more

There’s no shortage of laws or regulations governing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). But how PFAS are defined across federal and state programs is far from consistent… more

Building Exceptional Firms: From Rainmaking to Culture Building, What Makes Great Firms Stand Out? What Iconic Consulting Firms Do to Grow in a Post-COVID Era - Consulting Magazine held the “2024 Best Firms to Work For” Industry Series… more

What is the typical size of an adjustment escrow? A common rule of thumb is 1% of overall deal value, but the size varies depending on deal value and the underlying characteristics of the business (including the net working capital… more

The U.S. clean hydrogen sector is poised for significant growth, driven in part by its potential to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in hard-to-abate industries such as transportation and chemical production. Originally published in… more

Guardian Dentistry leads among fastest growing DSOs and has emphasized its commitment to continuous learning - Guardian Dentistry Partners ranked highest among DSOs on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies. As a model… more

A majority of attorneys and law firm leaders say business development is set to get tougher, according to a survey by BTI Consulting. Yet many of these firms are making it harder on themselves: The Legal Marketing Association reports… more

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has published a long anticipated Final Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials that prohibits certain practices the FTC deems misleading or deceptive, provides additional guidance and… more

On September 11, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit joined four other federal courts and held that the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has statutory authority to impose a minimum salary threshold to qualify for the… more

The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled the Universal Service Fund (USF) funding mechanism is unconstitutional. The full court, sitting en banc, rejected the framework established by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and… more

On September 9, Colorado Attorney General (AG) Phil Weiser issued a public advisory warning voters about the dangers of election misinformation and disinformation in the form of realistic-looking images, videos, and audio created using… more

On September 17, the DOJ and HUD announced a settlement with a New Jersey-based bank to resolve “redlining” lending discrimination allegations. The DOJ’s complaint claimed that from 2018 through at least 2022, the bank failed to… more

On September 3, 2024, the Federal Circuit issued a precedential decision affirming a district court decision where claims relating to “video-on-demand” systems did not constitute patentable subject matter because the claims recite… more

Community leadership is a career development and well-being tool sometimes overlooked by attorneys, especially during early career stages. Meanwhile, many senior leaders at firms and corporations display nonprofit board and civic… more

This issue of Trademark Insight once again contains some noteworthy decisions from recent months. Of particular interest are the decisions on the legal concept of complex likelihood of confusion (komplexe Verwechslungsgefahr) (German… more

Pennsylvania guardianship rules and processes are subject to significant changes through the enactment of Act 61 of 2023 (Senate Bill 506; PN 843). This legislation, which updates the legal framework surrounding guardianships, is part… more

On November 12, the CFPB filed a proposed stipulated final judgment and order against a student loan servicer (the defendant) for alleged violations of the CFPA, the FCRA and the FDCPA. As previously covered by InfoBytes, the CFPB… more

On 4 September, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a website seeking feedback (Consultation) on draft questions and answers (Q&As) intended to assist UK trade repositories (TRs) registered under Article 55 of the UK… more

New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed into law the Retail Worker Safety Act, which is intended to increase retail worker safety and has significant implications for New York retail employers… more

Those familiar with filing and prosecuting trademark applications in Canada will know that the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) has among the world’s most stringent standards for assessing the specificity of goods and… more

On September 17, the FTC announced that the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida approved the Commission’s order, effectively shutting down several companies named in the FTC’s June complaint and required them to… more

The U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023 term is another chapter in the Roberts Court’s trend of shifting power away from administrative agencies and into the hands of courts… more

The Federal Circuit has affirmed most of a ruling by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB or Board) that invalidated claims related to radio communications in a patent owned by Philips. The case is KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V. v… more

In the absence of federal legislation addressing the development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) systems, individual states continue to fill that void by enacting state-specific legislation… more

On September 20, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) filed a motion in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit for a voluntary remand of the case brought by Cherokee Concerned Citizens or review… more

Welcome to our monthly update on current legal issues for trustees of DC pension schemes, designed to help you stay up to date with key developments between trustee meetings and to support the legal update item on your next trustee… more

On September 9, 2024, the Chief Accountant of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Paul Munter, delivered remarks describing circumstances in which, in the SEC staff’s view, entities may engage in cryptoasset safeguarding… more

As Q4 approaches, many employers are completing 2024 goals and setting 2025 goals, including updating their key employment policies and agreements to ensure they align with ever-evolving federal, state, and local laws and business… more

Since publication of the review, the FCA has seen improvements in both the rates available to savers and the volume and timing of firms' communications to savings customers. However, despite these improvements, the review of fair value… more

Details Hospitality employers with tipped employees received welcome news late last month when a federal appeals court overturned the Department of Labor’s (DOL) so-called 80/20/30 Rule, the highlight of a new set of regulations that… more

Several Representatives, including both Democrats and Republicans, have introduced the “Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe Act of 2024’’ (NO FAKES Act) in the House of Representatives… more

On September 17, the CFPB published a circular clarifying that banks and credit unions can violate the EFTA and Regulation E if they cannot prove that consumers agreed to be enrolled in overdraft services before being charged fees for… more

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission on September 12 issued final changes to Rule 4.7 that were limited to an increase in the “Portfolio Requirement” threshold contained in the definition of “qualified eligible person” (QEP) and… more

For the first time since it was established over a decade ago, the Hong Kong Competition Commission (HKCC) has announced that an individual has been charged for failing to comply with its investigation powers under the Competition… more

The National Defense Authorization Act was revised in December to state that parties to an HSR-reportable transaction that “will require a review by the Department of Defense who are required to file the notification and provide… more

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) continues to play an increasingly active role in reviewing and assessing inbound investment transactions for U.S. national security risks. In this alert, we provide an… more

On September 18th, I had the opportunity to attend The Masters Conference in Seattle, WA, for my second time, hosted by Perkins Coie. This year, I was struck by how much the technology landscape in eDiscovery has evolved, especially… more

The US Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received more than 880,000 cybercrime complaints in 2023. Overall financial losses from cybercrime last year reached $12.5 billion, a record-setting year-over-year increase of about 21%… more

On September 16, FINRA accepted a Letter of Acceptance, Waiver, and Consent (AWC) from a member firm, settling alleged rule violations made during its participation as a placement agent in a contingency offering… more

The SEC announced settled charges against Zymergen Inc. in connection with its IPO based on misleading statements about its market potential, revenue prospects and customer pipeline. After raising $530 million in the 2021 IPO, the… more

Just over a month ago, employers throughout the United States breathed a sigh of relief after Judge Ada Brown in the Northern District of Texas issued a summary judgment ruling in the Ryan v. FTC litigation setting aside the FTC’s rule… more

On 12 September 2024, the UK government published The Trade, Aircraft and Shipping Sanctions (Civil Enforcement) Regulations 2024 (Regulations) which, among other things, set out the powers of the new Office of Trade Sanctions… more

Kilpatrick’s Brian Gaudet and Courtney Lynch, both Board Certified Construction Lawyers (TBLS) from our Houston office recently presented to the Association of Corporate Counsel, Houston Chapter. Brian and Courtney discussed the… more

Corporate Partner, Eric Perlmutter-Gumbiner, shared his expertise on latest developments and trends in the business of beauty, fashion, and consumer goods with Los Angeles Times in their Beauty, Fashion & Consumer Goods… more

What is the statute of limitations for an IRS audit? What rules extend the window for an IRS audit? How long does the IRS usually have to complete an audit of your taxes? Everyone may have a little fear in the back of their minds… more

Malaysia is in the process of updating its Personal Data Protection Act to align more closely with laws in other jurisdictions. The law was originally passed in 2010 and then modified this year. As part of the modification process, the… more

As of September 12, 2024, New Jersey is the latest state to regulate “intoxicating hemp products” with the passage of Senate Bill 3235. The new law prohibits the sale of THC-containing hemp products to minors and only allows such… more

The Maine Department of Labor (DOL) announced revised proposed rulemaking for the Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave Program. This comes on the heels of the first draft of proposed rules issued on May 20, 2024… more

Sullivan was pleased to file an amicus brief on behalf of NAIOP Massachusetts – The Commercial Real Estate Development Association (NAIOP) in the case of Attorney General v. Town of Milton. The case involves the Town’s failure to… more

The United Nations’ “Governing AI for Humanity” report published in September underscores existing guidance addressing the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence but also adds a focus on the need for a global governance… more

We previously covered California's landmark Food Safety Act, the legislative proposals inspired by it, and the FDA's final rule revoking the authorization of brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in food products. Since then, there have been… more

Over the past decade, the hospitality industry has rapidly adopted intensive technologies to meet the rising expectations of guests, personalize each guest’s experience, and cultivate and enhance customer loyalty. Access to more data… more

The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) just issued a significant rule change that reshapes the landscape of export control enforcement. Published on September 16, 2024, the rule amends the Export… more

Earlier in 2024, DOJ’s Criminal Division announced a new Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program granting whistleblower awards to individuals who provide information in four priority areas… more

Find this week’s updates on 340B litigation to help you stay in the know on how 340B cases are developing across the country. Each week we comb through the dockets of more than 50 340B cases to provide you with a quick summary of… more

Sick of the “very demure, very mindful” social media trend yet? The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office probably is too. Our national nightmare began on August 5 when TikToker Jools LeBron uploaded a video of herself pontificating about… more

On September 9, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced settlements with seven public companies for using employment, separation, and other agreements that violated rules prohibiting actions to impede… more

On September 17, 2024, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) proposed extensive new recordkeeping requirements and other compliance obligations (the “Proposal” ) for certain types of deposit accounts frequently used by… more