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What Does a New UK Government Mean for Climate Change?

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On July 4, 2024, the UK general election took place, and the Labour Party won with a significant majority. After 14 years of Conservative Party rule, a number of changes are now expected in respect of the UK's position on...more

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Cozen Currents: The Fight for the Center

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The Cozen Lens - · As undecided voters tune into the presidential race’s post-Labor Day sprint, former President Trump and Vice President Harris are rapidly unveiling new populist economic policy proposals in a race to...more

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[Webinar] Beyond the Ballot: Navigating Post-Election Geopolitical and National Security Landscapes - September 24th, 11:30 am -...

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Please join us for a forward-looking panel discussion as our experts analyze the potential geopolitical and national security shifts following the U.S. presidential election. Whether under a Trump or Harris Administration,...more

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Look Ahead to the Week of September 16: Will Congress Avoid a Shutdown?

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Both the House and Senate are in session this week to continue working on an agreement to fund the government beyond September 30. A stopgap measure proposed by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) was pulled from consideration last...more

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New York Note: Adams Counsel and NYPD Commissioner Resign, Mastro Nomination, City Legislation

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NYPD Commissioner and Adams Chief Counsel Resign- Over the weekend, NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban and Mayor Adams’ Chief Counsel, Lisa Zornberg, resigned their positions. Caban resigned at the request of City Hall, shortly...more

King & Spalding

UK Looks to Tighten Online Content

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Political pressure increasing on social media companies to police their platforms - Over the course of a week in August, the UK experienced widespread civil unrest with crimes such as rioting, vandalism, looting and...more

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The Weekly Hill Update - September 2024 #2

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Below is this week’s congressional update by BakerHostetler’s Federal Policy team. We’ll continue to post in weeks when both chambers of Congress are in session....more

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The State AG Report – 09.12.2024

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Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: •New Mexico Snaps at Snapchat for Allegedly Failing to...more

Nossaman LLP

Compliance Notes - Vol. 5, Issue 30

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Welcome to Compliance Notes from Nossaman’s Government Relations & Regulation Group – a periodic digest of the headlines, statutory and regulatory changes and court cases involving campaign finance, lobbying compliance,...more

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Mexican Congress Approves Judicial Reform

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Una versión en español de esta Insight está disponible haciendo clic arriba. The Senate of the Republic recently approved the reform of the Judicial Branch, with 86 votes in favor and 41 against. This change is the largest...more

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Broad Street Brief: Mayor Parker Holds Arena Town Hall

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Mayor Parker Holds Town Hall on Proposed Center City Arena- On Wednesday evening, Mayor Cherelle Parker hosted a community meeting at the Pennsylvania Convention Center regarding the proposed $1.55 billion Center City...more

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2024 Pre-Election Analysis: Infrastructure

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In this installment of ML Strategies’ Pre-Election Analysis series, we join with our partners in the Public Finance Practice at Mintz to discuss the potential implications of the 2024 general election for infrastructure...more

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Beltway Buzz - September 2024 #2

The Beltway Buzz is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C., could impact your business....more

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Proposals Big and Small: Policy in the September 2024 Presidential Debate

On Sept. 10, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump participated in the first presidential debate since Harris became the Democratic nominee. The event took place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and was...more

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Colorado AG Warns Consumers: Beware of AI Deepfakes in Political Ads

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Colorado AG Phil Weiser issued an advisory on the use of AI-generated “deepfakes” in political advertising, following the passage of House Bill 24-2247, which regulates the use of AI-generated “deepfakes” in political...more

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Do Your Employees Get Time Off to Vote? A State-By-State Guide for Employers

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Election Day will be here before we know it, and with record-breaking turnout expected in some states, it's essential to understand your obligations regarding employee voting leave. Do you know the rules that apply to your...more

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Election Season in the Workplace: Employers’ Essential FAQs for 2024

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The election season promises to be turbulent, and your workplace will not be immune from the challenges that are sure to face us. What do you need to know about your rights and responsibilities as an employer now that the...more

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From Cannabis to Minimum Wage and Beyond: A Recap of Workplace Law Issues on State Ballots this Election Day

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Voters will be deciding more than just who will capture the White House and Congress this Election Day – they’ll also be voting on a slew of state ballot measures that could change your workplace. How can you prepare? Read...more

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International Legal Developments Year in Review: 2023

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Notable Supreme Court Decisions - In 2023, the Mexican Supreme Court addressed several high-profile decisions asserting the limits between public branches and entities to preserve the constitutional order and to protect...more

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US Justice Department Continues Focus on Criminal Enforcement of FARA

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As predicted earlier this year in our January update, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) has continued to ramp up enforcement of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) and related political laws through criminal...more

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ESG Update: Five Considerations Driving Environmental Regulation (No Matter Who Wins the Election)

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Come September in a presidential election year, the policy world feels like a “winner take all” scenario with the election’s outcome determining how — or this year whether — we are regulated. While, of course, the election...more

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US Presidential Elections 2024—What is at Stake for Swiss Companies and Investors?

The November U.S. Presidential electoral campaign is in full swing. Since President Joe Biden ended his reelection bid and Vice President Kamala Harris secured the Democratic Party nomination, polls now show a tight race...more

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Employment Law Landscape Could Change After Election

When presidential administrations change, it’s common to see significant shifts in policy via new regulations, executive orders, different interpretations of federal laws, and changes to enforcement priorities, budgeting, and...more

Cozen O'Connor

Cozen Currents: The Debate Over Defining Harris

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The Cozen Lens ·With Election Day approaching quickly, both candidates are trying to make tonight’s debate as consequential as the last one. ·The contest for the 2025 Senate majority is coming down to the wire, but recent...more

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#WorkforceWednesday®: Staples Sued Over MA’s Lie Detector Notice, NJ’s Gender-Neutral Dress Code, 2024 Voting Leave Policies -...

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This week, we’re highlighting a few state-level employment issues, including the legal challenges faced by Staples Inc. regarding the Massachusetts lie detector ban; New Jersey’s implementation of a gender-neutral dress code...more

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