For the first time in 25 years, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace. Employers should review existing anti-harassment policies and trainings with… more
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is planning to lift its ban on asset managers making joint or ‘bundled’ payments to broker-dealers for third-party investment research and execution services. The change is being… more
On Wednesday, attorneys general (AG) for the states of Florida, New York, and the District of Columbia announced that they are joining Tennessee and Virginia in a multistate coalition challenging the National Collegiate Athletic… more
The U.S. Department of Labor recently published its Final Rule, “Improving Protections for Workers in Temporary Agricultural Employment in the United States.” The Department of Labor first announced proposed regulatory changes to the… more
For firms in the United States, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has released a flood of funding for clean energy demonstration and deployment. Tens of billions of dollars in the form of direct grants and loans have been authorized… more
Resolution No. 15, of April 24, 2024, of the Brazilian Data Protection Authority ("ANPD"), approved the Data Breach Notifying Regulation (the “Regulation”). The Regulation establishes procedures for data controllers to notify subjects… more
On May 6, 2024, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) Director Andrea Gacki, Acting Chief of the Enforcement Division Steve Hsieh, Acting Associate Director of the Policy Division James Martinelli, and other key industry… more
Ten trade associations sent an April 23rd letter to the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) addressing an issue regarding the Superfund excise taxes imposed on certain chemicals and imported substances… more
Financial Markets Infrastructure: The Bank of England published a speech by Sasha Mills, Executive Director, Financial Market Infrastructure, on operational resilience and its expectations of financial market infrastructures (“FMIs”)… more
How can a chief operating officer be most impactful at a registered investment advisor firm? In this episode, host Matt Baum chats with Matt Sonnen, COO of Coldstream Wealth Management. They discuss what it means to be a COO in an… more
Robert Clark of Pompano Beach, Florida recently pleaded guilty to his role in a Medicare fraud scheme. Clark and his co-conspirators purchased Medicare Beneficiary Identification numbers unlawfully and then billed Medicare for… more
April saw two major developments with the regulation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, the so-called “forever chemicals” known as “PFAS.” On April 10, U.S. EPA issued drinking water standards for the PFAS chemicals PFOA and… more
On April 30, 2024, MoFo partner and global co-chair of the Investigations + White Collar Defense practice group Carrie H. Cohen and associate Sabreena Khalid in MoFo’s Finance Group spoke with Lesley Rosenthal, president of the Friends… more
Last week, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published its updated guidance on harassment in the workplace (the “Guidance”) which provides a comprehensive resource on federal workplace harassment law. The Guidance was… more
CHICAGO — City Council to Consider Requiring Testing, Guidelines for City Government AI Tools- Chair of Chicago City Council’s Committee on Economic, Capital & Technology Development Gilbert Villegas (Ward 36) introduced a measure… more
May 7, 2024- The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) released the report from am independent third-party review of allegations of sexual harassment and other interpersonal misconduct at the FDIC and management’s response… more
On May 7, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) released a Declaratory Ruling, Order, Report and Order, and Order on Reconsideration reclassifying broadband Internet access service (BIAS) as a common carrier… more
In April 2024, the Alabama Supreme Court issued an opinion in Alavest, LLC v. Harris that significantly expands the application of Rule 19 of the Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure to post-foreclosure proceedings when it held that former… more
As the state legalization of medicinal and adult-use cannabis spreads across the United States, cannabis producers and retailers are experiencing a rapid increase in production and sales. However, despite this boom in business… more
On May 6, 2024, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) published an updated version of its Regulatory plan to modernize Canada’s broadcasting framework (Updated Plan)… more
Keypoint: If signed into law, Colorado will become the first state to enact legislation regulating the use of high-risk artificial intelligence systems. On May 8, the Colorado legislature passed the Colorado Artificial Intelligence… more
New lawsuits that were recently filed in California echo some of the “cookie” conversations my colleagues and I have been having with online merchants and retail clients… more
After a transaction closes, sellers often wonder: when can all proceeds be distributed and the selling entity be dissolved? This question can be complicated, particularly where there are surviving representations, warranties, or… more
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on April 9, 2024, the release of an updated “Interim Guidance on the Destruction and Disposal of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and Materials Containing… more
The Department for Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) recently issued a final rule under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, which prohibits federally funded health programs from discriminating on the basis… more
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (the “FTC” or “Commission”) held an open meeting on noncompetition agreements, at which they voted 3-2 to approve a proposed final Noncompete Rule. The final Rule is a comprehensive ban… more
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) (together the Services) have issued three final rules effective May 6, 2024..… more
An interview with Jay Neukom, Partner at Debevoise by Richard Hsu… more
What is the Good Cause Eviction law? On April 20, 2024, New York State enacted new residential tenant protections affecting many market rate apartments under a framework referred to as “Good Cause Eviction.” In general, this… more
Knox Lane has announced the acquisition of All Star Healthcare Solutions. All Star, founded in 2003 and based in Deerfield Beach, Florida, is a healthcare staffing firm that places physicians and advanced practitioners on locum… more
On April 29, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) published General License (“GL”) 8I related to the Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR Part 587 (the… more
2024 continues to deliver waves of ESG-related news, updates and developments. In this latest ESG Update Robert Gowing considers the challenges inherent in the planning system when it comes to adapting or upgrading heritage buildings;… more
In the fourth episode of "Are We All Clear? Facilitating Security Clearances," host Molly O'Casey explores the topic of corporate documents in relation to security clearances with International Trade attorney Libby Bloxom. They share… 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
In the final episode of this series, Ethan, Addison, and Trey discuss federal digital asset-related bills and developments from 2023, along with two Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) consent orders involving digital asset… more
The Department of State released the June 2024 Visa Bulletin. USCIS will continue to accept employment-based Adjustment of Status applications based on the Final Action Dates chart. All Employment-Based Categories will hold steady and… more
Converting webinars into thought leadership articles people will read requires more than simply polishing and publishing a webinar’s transcript. Today, webinars are still important marketing and business development tools for… more
Our special guest is Brian Johnson, Managing Director of Patomak Global Partners and former CFPB Deputy Director. In Nov. 2023, the CFPB issued a proposed rule to supervise nonbank companies that qualify as larger participants in a… more
Boeing has recently seen one of the most public meltdowns over corporate culture. In 2024 alone, there have been multiple incidents, allegations, and reports about the company in the public arena. The company is under investigation by… more
The use of special interrogatories given to juries to render verdicts has been said to be “admittedly fraught with many pitfalls in the potential conflicts between the general verdict and the interrogatories,” and is “nothing but… more
In a recent notice the IRS is reminding all of us to undertake planning to protect important documents in the event of a natural disaster. This is National Wildfire Awareness Month, and we are in the midst of National Hurricane… more
In this episode of The Consumer Finance Podcast, Chris Willis is joined by Troutman Pepper Partner Jeremy Rosenblum and Neil Currie, vice president at the American Arbitration Association (AAA). They discuss the phenomenon of mass… more
On May 7, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a Final Rule that renders invalid non-compete clauses in standard employment agreements. 16 C.F.R. § 910. Although some limited exceptions apply, this new regulation imposes a… more
Both the Florida and North Carolina courts have now dipped their toes into Florida State University’s (“FSU”) dispute with the Atlantic Coast Conference (“ACC”) over the high exit price the school must pay to leave the conference. As… more
At the end of 2022, FDA published a draft guidance on Voluntary Malfunction Summary Reporting (VMSR) Program for Manufacturers. The draft guidance explains several aspects of the VMSR Program, including FDA’s approach to determining… more
Check out our summary of significant Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance and relevant tax matters for the week of April 29, 2024 – May 3, 2024… more
The recent Request for Information by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) seeking input on the effects of private equity (PE) investment in the healthcare… more
Many law firms have changed their transaction management processes significantly with recent advancements in technology, especially the development of artificial intelligence. AI and technology innovations have aided deal lawyers in… more
It’s an exciting moment when your children turn 18 and become adults. They might leave home, go to college, travel by themselves, or they might get a new job in a new place. Now, they need to make their own decisions. And as their… more
On April 26, 2024, IRS Chief Counsel, Income Tax & Accounting (IT&A), released a legal memorandum (ILM) addressing the treatment of credit card reward liabilities for which a customer earns rewards that can be redeemed for cash… more
Throughout 2023 and early 2024, we continue to witness deepening geopolitical and economic divides globally. The U.S. and its allies (most significantly the EU and the G7), spurred on by Russia’s war in Ukraine, continue to engage in… more
Artificial intelligence, or AI, was the buzzword of 2023. AI has affected almost every aspect of our world. Although the legal profession has used “traditional AI” for many years, the use of generative AI is new and is evolving… more
Marching toward its goal of deploying 30 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind by 2030, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) published on May 1, 2024, a proposed sale notice (PSN) to auction eight lease areas for commercial floating… more
The FTC recently found that non-compete agreements are an unfair method of competition, and issued a final ruling that bans non-compete agreements. The commission predicts the nationwide ban will encourage innovation, increase the… more
With each decision, the courts give shape to Chapter 93A. This is Attorney Thayer’s second article on such decisions. To read his July 2023 coverage, click here. In a surprising decision that heightens potential exposure for… more
Below are brief summaries of the agenda items for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC or the Commission) open meeting to be held on May 13th, at 11:00 a.m. ET. The summaries below are based on publicly available… more
On May 6, 2024, the San Francisco Controller and Treasurer released their proposed final tax reform ordinance language. To become effective, San Francisco voters will have to pass a measure on the November 5, 2024 ballot by a 50% vote… more
This article is Part 2 of a 3-article series. This article is Part 2 in a series of articles discussing common considerations for homeowners before, during, and after residential construction projects. Part 2 focuses on what… more
