ESG and Group Action Developments: What You Need to Know
This Insight discusses the growth and development of class and collective actions and considers future trends in the United States, the European Union, and the United Kingdom… more
This Insight discusses the growth and development of class and collective actions and considers future trends in the United States, the European Union, and the United Kingdom… more
With 2024 underway, we highlight some of the most pressing legal issues facing the automotive industry this year, including a surprise Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rule, changes to manufacturer direct-to-consumer sales, and federal… more
Inspiration does not come when it’s convenient. Inspiration does not care about the time of day, your schedule, or if you’re busy at the moment. When it comes it comes, you need to pay attention. If you don’t, it is to your own… more
Refining your communication skills is a constant journey, whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting. Here are four actionable steps to elevate your business communication game: 1. Evaluate Your Communication Channels… more
In the realm of copyright law, determining the scope of damages and the applicability of the statute of limitations remains a contentious issue. The Supreme Court case of Nealy v. Warner Chappell Music (argued before the Court in… more
The estate tax is a tax on transferring assets from a deceased person to their heirs or beneficiaries. The federal estate tax in the United States is imposed on the transfer of the taxable estate of every decedent who is a US citizen… more
Just about everyone who has tried a custody case has been called upon to present a “school choice” dispute. These are the ones where Springfield High is pitted against Bayside High or Chilton Prep in the race to see which school is… more
Over the last several years, the automotive industry has grown accustomed to various supply disruptions, from COVID-19 shutdowns and material shortages to port congestions. The tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in the… more
On February 20, 2024, India’s Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) proposed guidelines for the prevention and regulation of greenwashing (Greenwashing Guidelines). The guidelines would instruct service providers, product… more
In the March edition of our Public Company Watch, we cover key issues impacting public companies, including the new climate disclosure rules, SEC scrutiny on beneficial ownership filings, West Palm Beach Firefighters’ Pension Fund v… more
On Monday, March 25 at Noon EDT, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) closed the initial H-1B registration period. The agency stated that it will soon randomly select enough unique beneficiaries of properly… more
On 6 March 2024, the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) released its annual statistics for 2023. The numbers reaffirm Hong Kong’s position as a highly attractive center for international arbitration. In 2023, HKIAC… more
An employer can contest a withdrawal liability assessment and ultimately prevail. That is the moral of Bulk Transport Corp. v. Teamsters Union No. 142 Pension Fund, No. 23-1563 (7th Cir. Mar. 22, 2024). Withdrawal Liability… more
The tragic event of yesterday’s Baltimore bridge collapse presents a host of issues—most importantly the loss of innocent lives. As the National Transportation and Safety Board (NTSB) rightfully delayed its in-depth investigation until… more
A federal court in Chicago recently granted a preliminary injunction enjoining the Illinois Department of Labor from enforcing one of several amendments made in August 2023 to the Illinois Day Labor and Temporary Labor Services Act… more
The Middle District of Tennessee recently denied a motion for class certification for a group of dental providers in a suit against SmileDirectClub (“SmileDirect”). Ciccio v. SmileDirectClub, LLC, No. 3:19-CV-00845, 2024 WL 559235… more
Does a court-appointed GAL in a trust matter owe fiduciary duties to the parties to the trust relationship who have yet to come into existence, e.g., the settlor’s future great grandchildren (hereinafter the “non-existent… more
On March 21, 2024, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed into law the Ensuring Likeness, Voice, and Image Security Act of 2024 or the ELVIS Act—an unprecedented piece of legislation aiming to ban unauthorized artificial intelligence… more
Every month, Erise’s patent attorneys review the latest inter partes review cases and news to bring you the stories that you should know about: Cooling Patent Restored by Federal Circuit Over PTAB’s Claim Construction - The… more
It seems like it’s the new normal — blended families — are more commonplace today than ever before; and with them comes a variety of considerations in estate planning that we’ll explore in this article… more
On March 20, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) released its final rule on Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles (the “Final Rule”). The Final Rule… more
Beginning April 1, 2024, California's minimum wage for fast food employees will increase to $20 per hour. This change is the result of Governor Newsom signing AB1228 (also known as the Fast Food Franchisor Responsibility Act) into law… more
Leaders from 34 countries met in Brussels, Belgium on March 21 for the first Nuclear Energy Summit. The purpose of the summit was to provide participating governments the opportunity to share their vision and plans for using nuclear… more
On March 21, 2024, Ontario’s Bill 149, Working for Workers Four Act, 2024 (Bill 149) received royal assent. Summarized below are the key amendments to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA), Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997… more
A Prescription for Liability: Michigan Repeals Flagship Drug Immunity Law - Michigan’s recent repeal of immunity provisions under its Product Liability Act has potentially significant implications for pharmaceutical companies… more
Beginning July 1, 2024, Texas and Oregon will join the growing list of states with active consumer privacy laws, with Montana joining them on October 1. The new laws are similar to existing state data privacy laws in that they grant… more
The “safe harbor” of 35 USC § 271(e)(1) shields certain acts from liability for patent infringement if they are conducted “solely for uses reasonably related” to obtaining U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval to market the… more
Several key changes to UK employment rights will come into effect in April 2024. By way of brief summary, the key changes for employers to be aware of, and those that will require immediate attention to ensure legally compliant and… more
As Spring is here and people will be outside playing sports, I find it exhilarating to be able to blog on a sports-related wage-hour issue. One, amazingly, that has gone up to a federal appellate court. In this case a group of… more
A couple of recent district court decisions confirm that courts across the country continue to scrutinize and will dismiss complaints that contain conclusory and/or contradictory allegations without facts to support plaintiffs’ TCPA… more
The United States Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") and Professional Contract Sterilization, Inc. ("PCSI") entered into a February 6th Consent Agreement ("CA") addressing alleged violations of the Clean Air Act. See Docket No.:… more
On March 18, 2024, the FDA approved Orchard Therapeutics’ LENMELDY, the first approved gene therapy for the treatment of children with metachromatic leukodysrophy (MLD)… more
Economic headwinds and the interest rate environment that developed over the course of 2023 increased financial stress on portfolio companies and portend heightened litigation risk in 2024 for portfolio companies and their private fund… more
Further to the Bermuda Monetary Authority's ("BMA") consultations with respect to proposed enhancements to the regulatory regime for commercial insurers and insurance groups, the following legislation will become operative on 31 March… more
The Minnesota Legislature is back in session and actively addressing employment law legislation in several pending bills following a very busy 2023–2024 session last year. The legislature kicked off its 2024 regular session with a slew… more
A federal district court recently vacated the National Labor Relations Board’s 2023 joint employer rule (2023 Rule), which would have expanded the standard to hold separate companies joint employers based on indirect or reserved… more
The last two Privilege Points have addressed some federal courts’ inexplicable application in diversity cases of their host states’ substantive privilege law rather than their host states’ choice of law rules. Some states still follow… more
On March 25, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced that its Contractor Portal will open to receive Affirmative Action Program (“AAP”) certification submissions on April 1, 2024. Certifications must be made by July 1… more
This is the March edition of Anchovy News. Here you will find articles concerning ICANN, the domain name industry and the recuperation of domain names across the globe. In this issue we cover: Domain name industry news: Re-launch of… more
States are increasingly exercising regulatory oversight of health care transactions by enacting laws requiring prior notice or approval of certain health care transactions. Currently, 15 states have enacted health care transaction… more
Editor's Note: The following newsletter provides a roundup summarizing enforcement actions, guidance, rulemakings, and other public statements taken by a federal and/or state financial services regulatory agency, specifically focusing… more
It’s been a day or two now—what’s going on with the SEC’s climate disclosure rules litigation? When we left our tale, petitioners Liberty and Nomad had submitted this notice of pending emergency motion advising the Eighth Circuit of… more
Four years ago, President Biden ran on an ambitious climate action agenda and the Biden/Harris Administration, from the first day in office, has a laser focus on tackling the “climate crisis,” On January 27, 2021, the Administration… more
“Best-efforts” clauses in commercial contracts are not enforceable absent an objectively measurable standard or guideline for determining performance, according to the Court of Appeals for the First District of Texas, which published a… more
On March 18, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC or the Commission) announced settled charges against two investment advisers, Delphia (USA) Inc. and Global Predictions, Inc., for making false and misleading statements… more
Employers are facing new potential legal risks under the federal Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) and the Illinois Genetic Information Privacy Act (GIPA) over inquiries in routine employment physicals in what… more
In today's fast-paced digital world, organizations face an increasingly complex and evolving landscape of cyber threats. Cyberattacks are no longer a question of if but when, making it imperative for businesses to not only prioritize… more
Ever wondered how the size of modern devices has been shrinking at such a rapid pace? From sluggish brick-sized phones to palm-sized smartphones, we have come a long way – thanks to the ever-evolving semiconductor technology that… more
On March 18, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (HHS-OCR) revised its controversial December 2022 bulletin (the December 2022 Bulletin) regarding the use of tracking technologies by covered… more
On March 1, 2024, Judge Marsha J. Pechman of the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington dismissed with prejudice a putative shareholders’ class action against a software company (the “Company”) and its… more
PFAS in Children’s Products is a major focus for state legislators across the country, prompting some of the most stringent PFAS restrictions in consumer products. Thus far, eight states have enacted legislation concerning PFAS… more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has published a notice of proposed rulemaking seeking public comments on potential improvements to the Energy Labeling Rule. The Energy Labeling Rule, designed to aid consumers in comparing the… more
On March 15, 2024, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the draft risk evaluation for formaldehyde for public comment and peer review. The draft risk evaluation was promulgated pursuant to EPA’s authority… more
Food Venture Financing Trends - Cauldron, an Australian fermentation technology startup, announced that it has raised $6.25 million in Series A funding… more
On March 6, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) finalized its long-awaited climate disclosure rules on a party-line 3-2 vote. The new rules have been significantly watered down from the SEC’s March 21, 2022 proposal,1… more
Last year marked an increase in federal securities class action filings, with plaintiffs filing 212 cases in 2023, up from 197 in 2022 and ending an overall decline in filings since 2019. Life sciences companies remained popular… more
As more state and local pay transparency laws are enacted throughout the country, retail industry employers face a new challenge in an ever-evolving industry. State Pay Transparency Laws Pay transparency laws are in effect in nine… more
In Huerta v. CSI Electrical Contractors, No. S275431 (March 25, 2024), the California Supreme Court issued an important decision relating to whether California employers must pay non-exempt employees for certain pre-shift activities… more
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