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The European Union (EU) Observatory for Nanomaterials (EUON) invites proposals for upcoming studies aimed at addressing knowledge gaps for nanomaterials within the EU market, such as..… more
The European Union (EU) Observatory for Nanomaterials (EUON) invites proposals for upcoming studies aimed at addressing knowledge gaps for nanomaterials within the EU market, such as..… more
On April 16, 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a final rule revising its procedures for establishing supervisory authority over nonbank financial institutions on the basis that the institution poses a risk to… more
Doing good just got a little more complicated for companies that run charitable campaigns in California. In January 2023, we posted that California had passed a new law governing certain types of charitable campaigns… more
With global concern over climate change, it is not surprising that law firms are becoming more focused on reducing their carbon footprint and embracing sustainable practices. They recognize that even though they do not produce… more
Today, the Federal Trade Commission adopted a final rule purporting to ban noncompete covenants for workers nationwide, which will become effective 120 days after publication in the Federal Register, unless first enjoined in… more
L’équipe de Droit Public du bureau de Paris vous propose de retrouver l’actualité récente française et européenne concernant le droit des contrats publics et le droit de la commande publique. Vous bénéficiez d’une sélection ainsi que… more
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) held a public hearing where members voted 3-2 to adopt a final rule effectively banning employers from enforcing non-compete clauses against employees with very limited exceptions… more
On April 22, 2024, the Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) issued final guidance regarding the application of the Section 889 telecommunications ban to federal grants, loans, and cooperative agreements under 2 C.F.R. § 200.216. As… more
On April 23, 2024, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued its widely anticipated Final Rule adjusting the minimum annual salary that an employee must be paid as of July 1, 2024, in order to qualify under some of the FLSA’s most… more
The U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) recent release of an advance copy of its final rule on website accessibility for state and local governments under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provides a preview of what… more
On April 16, 2024, the Kentucky Department of Insurance issued Bulletin 2024-02 to all insurers licensed to do business in Kentucky regarding the Use of Artificial Intelligence Systems in the Business of Insurance effective… more
In LeTip World Franchise LLC v. Long Island Social Media Group LLC, the U.S. District of Court for the District of Arizona granted a temporary restraining order in favor of a franchisor, LeTip World Franchise LLC (“LeTip”) against the… more
In this two-part episode, Mike Burke, AGG Corporate partner and co-leader of the firm’s International Initiative, is joined by Allison Raley, AGG Emerging Technologies and Women in Tech Law co-chair, to discuss what general counsels… more
California healthcare employers are facing primetime levels of costly litigation alleging claims based on miscalculation of the regular rate of pay. Healthcare employers are often targets because non-exempt healthcare employees may be… more
Woodruff Sawyer is a market leader when it comes to placing D&O insurance for companies going public through IPOs and direct listings. Experience matters for these types of transactions, and this is especially the case when an issuer… more
On April 3, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published a final amendment to Prohibited Transaction Class Exemption 84-14. The amendment will become effective June 17, 2024… more
In a Special Open Commission Meeting, the Federal Trade Commission voted to approve the final rule to ban non-compete agreements for for-profit businesses, the effective date of such ban being in 120-days… more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) conducted an open commission meeting on April 23 where the five FTC Commissioners voted on a final rule that would prevent employers from enforcing noncompetes against nearly all workers. The five… more
In this two-part episode, Mike Burke, AGG Corporate partner and co-leader of the firm’s International Initiative, is joined by Allison Raley, AGG Emerging Technologies and Women in Tech Law co-chair, to discuss what general counsels… more
According to an April 2024 press release, Alvotech and Teva’s Selarsdi™ (ustekinumab-aekn) was approved by the FDA on April 16 as a biosimilar of Janssen / Johnson & Johnson’s Stelara® (ustekinumab)… more
The final round of interim committee meetings was held this week as members of the North Carolina General Assembly gear up for the start of the short session next week, Wednesday, April 24. Just in time for the start of the short… more
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently finalized a rule regarding implementation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). The PWFA, which went into effect on June 27, 2023, requires employers with 15 or… more
A facility that is located on a brownfield site, meaning real property that (i) the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant, or… more
On April 15, the Department of Justice (DOJ) publicly released a memorandum fleshing out its previously announced corporate whistleblower program, which is intended to induce individuals to report alleged criminal conduct, particularly… more
On February 20, 2024, California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a letter warning California-chartered banks and credit unions with assets under $10 billion that charging surprise overdraft fees and returned deposited item fees is… more
On April 10, 2024, the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) published a request for information (RFI) about potential amendments to the electronic or digital link disclosure option as it… more
Today the Federal Trade Commission voted 3-2 to approve a Final Rule that, absent a successful legal challenge, will ban most noncompete agreements in the United States beginning 120 days after publication in the Federal Register… more
14 years ago, I had enough. I was tired of working for other people because I wanted to bet on myself and not being told no, even by my wife (who didn’t think going on my own was smart). Before I went on my own, a buddy asked me to… more
There’s only one answer that my lawyers give when I ask them what they’re curious about when it comes to the practice of law, and that’s generative AI. We’re not the only ones talking about it. Last year, the Thomson Reuters Institute… more
Reporting rules for The Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) took effect on January 1, 2024. The new rules require certain business entities (like some corporations, partnerships and LLCs), each defined as a “reporting company”, to file… more
On April 22, the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) published a Federal Register notice announcing initiation of an investigation into China with respect to its practices in the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sector… more
Two of the busiest airports in the United States are battling with their smaller counterparts to retain trademark rights in the name of the major cities the airports serve. While the smaller airports want to capitalize on using big… more
We can now talk about the proverbial elephant in the PFAS room that has been lingering for a while. On April 19, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it will list the so-called "forever chemicals" perfluorooctane… more
Every month, Erise’s trademark attorneys review the latest developments at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, in the courts, and across the corporate world to bring you the stories that you should know about: David Chang… more
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) adopted a final rule that effectively prohibits the use of almost all non-compete clauses… more
On April 12, 2024, the United States Supreme Court delivered an important decision on the issue of whether a failure to make disclosure required under Item 303 of Regulation S-K can support a Rule 10b-5 claim, even in the absence of an… more
A recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court eases the standard for plaintiffs claiming their employer discriminated against them by moving them into a different position. Specifically: on April 17, 2024, a unanimous Court held in… more
On April 19, 2024, the USPTO published a long-awaited Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that followed its April 2023 Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM). The proposed rules package, Patent Trial and Appeal Board Rules of… more
The increase in internal reporting comes at a critical time when government-sponsored whistleblower programs are maturing and expanding into new agencies. The SEC’s program continues to increase and received a record number of tips in… more
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on April 19 released the pre-publication final rule (Rule) designating perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) as “hazardous substances” under the Comprehensive… more
On April 16, 2024, Maine Governor Janet Mills signed into law significant amendments to the PFAS in Products Law. Initially passed in 2021, the PFAS in Products Law required manufacturers of products with intentionally added PFAS to… more
As we previously wrote when the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) went into effect in June 2023, the law requires most employers with 15 or more employees to provide “reasonable accommodations” for a qualified employee’s known… more
Kansas has become the fourth state (and the second in 2024) to enact a law that establishes a financial services oversight regime for earned wage access services, also known as on-demand pay services, which allow workers to access… more
On April 17, 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau entered an order against BloomTech Inc., which does business as the Bloom Institute of Technology, and its CEO, Austen Allred, for mischaracterizing BloomTech’s income-share… more
The SEC recently announced charges against Senvest Management, LLC (“Senvest”), a registered investment adviser with approximately $3 billion in regulatory assets under management, for failures to maintain and preserve certain… more
One of the most basic duties of a defined contribution plan sponsor is to ensure that that there is no delay and participants’ salary deferral elections are correctly and timely deposited into the retirement plan. Not only is this duty… more
The Financial Conduct Authority (the “FCA”) on 23 April 2024 has published its Consultation Paper CP24/8 (the “CP”) on the extension of its Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (“SDR”) to portfolio managers. This follows the… more
The UK’s financial regulators have responded to the government’s White Paper on its approach to regulating the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI). Publications from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the Bank… more
As expected, shortly after receiving the Order from Judge Liles C. Burke of the District Court for the Northern District of Alabama that rendered unconstitutional the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”), the United States Department… more
In February 2024, the International Bar Association (IBA) published the 2024 edition of its Guidelines on Conflicts of Interest in International Arbitration… more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) adopted a controversial rule for noncompete provisions today. As expected, the final regulation, which was first proposed in January 2023, will prohibit virtually all noncompete restrictions, which… more
There has not been a company which has had a run of worse publicity in 2024 than Boeing. Unfortunately it has been self-inflicted. I recently participated in a webinar with Sam Silverstein on what Boeing can do to try and pull itself… more
Today, the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor announced its Final Rule increasing salary thresholds for the Executive, Administrative, and Professional (“EAP”) exemptions from overtime pay requirements under the Fair… more
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on March 25, 2024, that it has issued the fourth Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) test order requiring testing on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under its National… more
On April 8, 2024, the French Data Protection Authority (CNIL) published recommendations on the development phase of artificial intelligence (AI) systems1 (Recommendations). They are the first set of recommendations designed to guide… more
On April 23, 2024, in a three-to-two public vote, a divided Federal Trade Commission (FTC) upheld a final rule on the proposed ban to render non-compete clauses unenforceable in the United States. In reaching its decision, the FTC… more
April 23, 2024- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) approved final rules to amend its swap execution facility (SEF) regulations related to uncleared swap confirmations to address issues which have been addressed in CFTC… more
Whether you are a founder or a manager, growing a company from scratch is an exciting process. For most companies, this process will involve the hiring and management of employees at a rapid pace… more