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In the Sunday Book Review, Tom Fox considers books that interest the compliance professional, the business executive, or anyone curious. It could be books about business, compliance, history, leadership, current events, or anything… more

Get ready for an exciting new season of Because That’s What Heroes Do. In this season, they take a deep dive into their favorite 15 episodes of Deep Space 9. Alex Murphy (Murphy), a Star Trek aficionado from Montreal, joins Tom and… more

Welcome to 10 For 10, the podcast that brings you the week’s Top 10 compliance stories in one podcast each week. Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you the compliance professional and the compliance stories you need to know to… more

In a critical new decision, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has confirmed that the state’s anti-wiretapping statute does not extend to website tracking technologies. In Vita v. New England Baptist Hospital, the Court held that… more

On October 3, 2024, the Department of Energy Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to fund up to $400 million for clean energy projects in rural and remote areas via its Energy… more

In this WG Alert, you will find the 2025 Schedule of disabilities chart for New Jersey workers’ compensation claims. The Statutory maximum and minimum for 2025 have increased to $1,159 and $309 respectively. There were no additional… more

What Happened? On October 3, 2024, the CFPB released a Nonbank Registration: Orders Rule Coverage Chart (the “Chart”) that summarizes how  an entity that is subject to an order may determine if it must register that order under the… more

In early October 2025, several media outlets reported that United States telecommunications services had been infiltrated by state affiliated threat actors linked to the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”). These reports were followed… more

In the last four years, California has adopted some of the nation’s most innovative air regulations, including a ban on new gasoline-powered car sales by 2035 and a prohibition against diesel-fueled trucks visiting state ports and… more

The Autumn Budget announced that from 6 April 2027, the majority of death benefits paid from registered pension schemes (whether DB or DC) will form part of the deceased member’s estate for inheritance tax (“IHT”) purposes. The… more

It wasn’t long ago that my partner, Peter Sluka, posted about the Andris case where the Appellate Division, Second Department, reinstated an LLC judicial dissolution proceeding brought by the estate of a deceased member… more

On October 28, CMS requested public comment​ on four proposed information collections (ICRs) it intends to impose on drug manufacturers and pharmacies in order to effectuate maximum fair prices (MFP) under the Inflation Reduction Act… more

Although second lien loans in subscription line finance have been discussed with interest over the years, their use has been sporadic and it has only been very recently that we have started to see a real uptake in the use of these… more

Here in South Florida, we are used to strange stories. One example from this year: a “Florida Man” made a claim against NASA because a battery pack from the International Space Station crashed into his house on March 8, 2024… more

Last week, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) announced it will conduct a public investigative sweep of data broker registration compliance under the California Delete Act… more

There has been a significant uptick in class action litigation related to sustainability claims, which will only increase after bans in California and New York on forever chemicals in apparel go into effect January 1, 2025… more

I admit that when I am looking online for restaurants, consumer products, and places to stay, I generally look at reviews and they influence my decision. However, there have been numerous reports that reviews are often fake and… more

Proceedings in the Hong Kong Labour Tribunal are inquisitorial in nature, differing from the adversarial approach taken in court proceedings… more

The city of Columbus, Ohio, announced on May 29, 2024, that it was forced to take its systems offline due to a ransomware attack. According to its notice, the attack was perpetrated by “an established, sophisticated threat actor… more

The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS on Oct. 28, 2024, published final regulations regarding the Section 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit of the Internal Revenue Code (Final Regulations)… more

This week, Schneider Electric confirmed that it is investigating a security incident involving its JIRA internal development platform. The attacker group, “Grep,” allege that it stole 40 GB of data from the JIRA platform by using… more

The EU is in the course of passing a range of new cyber security legislation which will apply to US businesses who provide services in the EU… more

Employers with tipped employees are constantly trying to keep up with the ever-changing and evolving tip credit rules promulgated by the United States Department of Labor (DOL) — specifically, what is known as the 80/20 rule. However… more

President-Elect Donald Trump is poised to expand upon policies he implemented during his first term in office, such as those emphasizing limited government, states' rights and lower taxes. Additionally, it is anticipated that the newly… more

In the early to mid-2000s, Yahoo! worked to develop and refine its search engine capabilities.  During this period, Yahoo! obtained U.S. Patent Nos. 8,341,157, 7,698,329, 8,209,317, 9,805,097, and 8,527,623, which are generally related… more

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have released significant updates affecting Medicare payments for 2025. The changes, outlined in two final rules, will impact both physicians and hospitals, eliciting strong reactions… more

A recent decision of the High Court in a strike out application in securities class action litigation has clarified the scope of  s90A and Schedule 10A of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 ("FSMA") regarding reliance and… more

Elemetal LLC faces a data breach class action resulting from its alleged failure to implement appropriate security measures, which led to a 2023 breach of approximately 13,000 customers’ personal information. Elemetal is a… more

As news stories about AI have surged, so have enforcement actions by the SEC alleging fraudulent statements about AI capabilities… more

Last week’s blog touched briefly on the need to provide appellate courts with an adequate record of trial court proceedings that are the subject of an appeal. Without an adequate record – in almost all cases, a verbatim written record… more

The New York Department of Financial Services issued a cybersecurity advisory on November 1, 2024, regarding a growing threat posed by North Korean operatives seeking remote IT roles at U.S. companies. These operatives secure jobs at… more

Effective January 2, 2025, a final rule by the Department of the Treasury restricts investments in certain emerging technology sectors. Our International Trade & Regulatory Group examines the impact of the new U.S. Outbound Investment… more

This post summarizes two federal patent cases from the Eastern District and Western District of Texas issued in October 2024. The decisions considered the defendants’ motions to stay the cases pending the resolution of inter partes… more

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently updated its Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs (ECCP), which prosecutors consider when investigating, charging, and negotiating plea or other agreements with corporations… more

In response to a decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit finding that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) updates to its lead paint hazard standards were deficient because they improperly took into… more

On October 10, 2024, the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued its Final Rule governing pre-merger notification protocols under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act (HSR). The Antitrust Division of the US Department of Justice… more

Clearing titles for creative projects has become more challenging after the Supreme Court’s decision in Jack Daniels v. VIP Products. In this episode of The Briefing, Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler explore the evolution of the Rogers… more

Clearing titles for creative projects has become more challenging after the Supreme Court’s decision in Jack Daniels v. VIP Products. In this episode of The Briefing, Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler explore the evolution of the Rogers… more

ComplexDiscovery’s Editor’s Note: This concise analysis delves into the historical trends of Second Requests in U.S. antitrust review, spanning from 2000 to 2023. It explores how these trends correlate with presidential… more

Our Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Group reminds plan sponsors to get ready for 2024 IRS year-end amendments and offers year-end action items… more

In the wake of a federally declared disaster, employees may face issues with their benefit plans. Our Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Group discusses what plan administrators should know and the agency guidance that’s… more

Our qualified retirement plans agenda outlines current legislative, litigation, and other developments concerning tax-qualified retirement plans. Sponsors are encouraged to be aware of these issues and assess whether any action is… more

Effective January 1, 2025, Washington’s state minimum wage will increase to $16.66 per hour, a 2.35% increase over 2024. In addition to complying with the state’s minimum wage requirements, Washington employers also need to be aware of… more

Case Name: Novartis Pharms. Corp. v. Hetero USA Inc., Civ. No. 20-md-2930-RGA, 2024 WL 3757086 (D. Del. Aug. 12, 2024)… more

In New York civil actions, where a defendant fails to answer the complaint, the next step is usually a motion for a default judgment pursuant to CPLR 3215. However, in residential mortgage foreclosure actions, the plaintiff is… more

I. INDIA’S HISTORY WITH BILATERAL INVESTMENT TREATIES 1. Bilateral investment treaties (“BITs”) are agreements between countries that provide protections to investors from one state investing in the other (the “host state”). While… more

Property tax is a major concern for Texas property owners, since it represents one of the most substantial expenses they face. In 2023, local taxing entities’ property tax collections totaled $82.1 billion, matching the total revenue… more

The DOJ’s message from the 2024 ECCP is clear: if companies want to maintain credibility, mitigate risks, and avoid scrutiny, they must embrace data analytics to support and document their compliance efforts. This evolution reflects a… more

The national election produced a historic result in which Donald J. Trump was elected President a second time by winning key battleground states such as Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, Georgia, and North Carolina. The election… more

Any lingering notion that Ohio was a “swing” state in presidential elections was erased Tuesday as former President Donald Trump and Senator JD Vance won Ohio by just over 11 percentage points… more

Across the country on Tuesday, November 5, Americans cast their ballots in one of the most closely contested elections in recent history. In the Old North State, voters came out in droves beginning with the early voting period, and by… more

On September 20, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first influenza (flu) vaccine for at‑home use. The vaccine, FluMist, is administered by nasal spray and prevents the flu by using a weakened form of live… more

A couple of months ago, our blog published an article on the exploding ubiquity of Trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) in the environment. TFA is a breakdown product of several hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC). It is regulated under the… more

On October 7, 2024, FDA granted marketing authorization for the over‑the‑counter combination flu and COVID-19 combination test, Healgen Rapid Check COVID-19/Flu A&B Antigen Test. Although other at‑home combination tests detecting the… more

Parker Administration Vows Reforms to Fix Philadelphia’s Troubled Land Bank - Last week, following intense criticism from City Council and community advocates, the Parker Administration pledged to address longstanding inefficiencies… more

The Transition Plan Taskforce has published its final report on the progress achieved and the path ahead. The report marks the end of the TPT's efforts to establish a gold standard for private sector transition plans. The report… more

In late October, the SEC announced settled enforcement actions against four public companies, all stemming from impacts from the compromise of SolarWinds’ Orion software. Each order included allegations that the applicable company… more

Brearey v. Ramsahai, 2024 WL 2848297, No. 24-cv-01693 (E.D. Pa. June 5, 2024) - Often in matters involving simple motor vehicle accidents, plaintiffs attempt to throw in claims relative to negligent hiring, training, retention… more