The Acting Secretary of Labor appeared with the Assistant Secretary for Mine Safety and Health, Chris Williamson and union leaders on April 16th at an event in Uniontown, PA to announce the release of MSHA’s final respirable… more
Will the U.S. finally join most developed nations and pass a comprehensive federal privacy law? Some believe this may be the year that the U.S. does just that… more
Directors Quarterly: April 2024- With the explosion of generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI), companies are facing the challenge of moving quickly—but not too quickly. Gen AI governance has moved to the top of many board… more
Earlier this month, the New Jersey Appellate Division issued an unpublished opinion reminding policyholders of the first rule of insurance: Words matter. In Rivera v. Starstone Specialty Ins. Co.,1 the court was asked to address a… more
In 2024, the market is coming to terms with the reality that brick-and-mortar retail will likely not be what it was pre-pandemic. However, where uncertainty and fear regarding the future of retail was prevalent just a couple of years… more
The legal landscape is in a constant state of flux, entwined with ongoing judicial and political changes. This reality underscores the importance of in-house counsel developing a robust understanding of legal intelligence. They are… more
According to U.S. News & World Report, in 1758 George Washington was elected to the Virginia House of Burgesses after he plied voters with beer, whiskey, rum punch, and wine. He did so after a landslide loss three years earlier to a… more
The beauty industry is ever changing, and makeup trends and viral product releases can drastically increase a company’s profits. However, without proper legal protection, competitors can quickly replicate a product, eating into those… more
Two leading U.S. legislators have unveiled a bipartisan plan to enact the first comprehensive federal data privacy law. The proposed American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) largely mirrors common themes in the patchwork of state data… more
If you’re a contestant in a radio or TV contest, it’s important to follow the rules of the contest, lest you be disqualified. Likewise, if you’re a broadcaster conducting an on-air contest, it’s important to follow the rules of your… more
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (“TDEC”) issued a proposed Order and Assessment (“Order”) to Jefferson Farmers Cooperative (“JFC”) addressing alleged violations of the Tennessee Underground Storage Tank (“UST”)… more
UAE introduces Federal Decree-Law No. 42/2023 to Combat Commercial Fraud, repealing Federal Law No. 19/2016, and emphasizing a comprehensive legal framework. The new law aims to protect consumers, preserve goods' integrity, and promote… more
The last two Privilege Points (Part I and Part II) explained that the 1947 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Hickman v. Taylor, 329 U.S. 495 (1947), created a common law protection for litigation-related tangible and intangible things —… more
Key developments of interest over the last month include: the EU’s regulation on instant credit transfers in euro coming into force; the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) announcing a public-private partnership to explore… more
Settles Federal Charges That Marine Services Company Refused to Hire or Accommodate Worker Because of His Prescribed Medication - NEW ORLEANS – Eagle Marine Services Electrical and Refrigeration, LLC, a marine services company based… more
Mined materials are in the products we use every day—our cars, jewelry, phones, laptops, and buildings—and technology for the energy transition means that more of these materials are needed for wind, solar, and electric vehicles. Yet… more
The Washington Supreme Court recently held that a contractor is not required to provide a property owner with a prelien notice in order to have a valid lien for labor provided to a construction project. Washington contractors are… more
On March 14, 2024, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan signed a final rule requiring a broad swath of facilities to develop response plans (FRP) for a worst-case discharge of Clean Water Act (CWA)… more
Last week in Luv n’ Care, Ltd. v. Laurain, the Federal Circuit put the lower court in time out and probably made Eazy-PZ, LLC (EZPZ) cry just a little bit harder. In this precedential decision involving U.S. Patent No. 9.462,903, the… more
In King v. Aramark Services, Inc., No. 22-1237 (March 20, 2024), a Second Circuit panel affirmed the dismissal of claims under the New York State Human Rights Law (“NYSHRL”), concluding that under New York’s “impact test,” occasional… more
In March 2024, a coalition of more than 50 cybersecurity leaders and organizations called for dismissal of an amended complaint by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against SolarWinds and its chief information security… more
In late December 2023, approximately one year after Congress enacted the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2022 (“SECURE 2.0”), the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) released Notice 2024-2 (the “Notice”)… more
On April 15th, the 'Agreement amending the agreement by which the Ministry of Economy issues General Rules and Criteria on Foreign Trade' (the 'Agreement')1 was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation, which will enter into… more
As an accompaniment to our biweekly series on “What Every Multinational Company Should Know About” various international trade, enforcement, and compliance topics, below find an update to our series on compliance checks that every… more
Businesses in the Sunshine State should start thinking about how a ballot initiative to legalize recreational cannabis could impact their workplace policies and practices. The Florida Supreme Court recently approved the ballot… more
This program is part three of Manatt’s New Federal Rules on Medicaid Access and Managed Care webinar series. After releasing sweeping proposed rules on Medicaid access and managed care in spring 2023, the Centers for Medicare and… more
An employer’s decision to transfer an employee to a lateral job – with no change in pay or benefits – may violate federal civil rights law in some situations if it’s based on discriminatory reasons. According to a SCOTUS ruling… more
Looking for compliance education and networking in your area? HCCA’s Regional Healthcare Compliance Conferences offer practitioners convenient, local compliance education on a wide variety of current and emerging topics that impact… more
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s ban on race-based affirmative action, many colleges and universities have shifted their admissions practices to more heavily focus on socioeconomic diversity. Early admissions numbers from elite… more
Join ACEDS and TRU Staffing Partners for a monthly interactive discussion on industry trends - Jared Coseglia, founder and CEO of TRU Staffing Partners and agent to thousands of e-discovery, privacy, and cybersecurity… more
In a case before the Supreme Court, Starbucks says it fired several employees for violating valid company policies — but the National Labor Relations Board convinced a lower court to reinstate the employees while a legal battle ensues… more
The Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Council of Europe Member States have a positive obligation to adopt “measures for the substantial and progressive reduction of their respective GHG [Greenhouse Gas]… more
The US Department of Justice’s (DOJ’s) COVID-19 Fraud Enforcement Task Force (CFETF) released a report on April 9 summarizing its efforts to identify, investigate, and prosecute fraud related to COVID-19 relief programs. DOJ’s press… more
Join us for the next webinar in our Enforcement Outlook series, which will focus on the latest trends and hot topics surrounding the False Claims Act (FCA). Members of our White-Collar Practice Group will dive into how the FCA’s… more
California is considering broad legislation that would grant nearly all employees the right to disconnect from their employers during nonworking hours. If passed, the bill would be the first of its kind in the United States – though… more
Our Currents’ focus article this month is on developments in the growth of solar electric power generation and obstacles to future growth that are occurring around the U.S. from environmental groups and other energy producers… more
Yesterday, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau updated its process for designating a nonbank for supervision. Initially issued in 2013, the revised rule specifically establishes the CFPB’s procedures in determining whether a… more
Join Kelley Drye for a seminar on the latest regulatory developments that are likely to usher in expansive new liability for the release and remediation of some of the most widely utilized per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances… more
The sponsored Top-Level Domain (sTLD) .POST, which is the designated TLD for organisations involved in the secure and trusted delivery of physical goods and services, is currently being re-launched with a view to making it more… more
The Commission recently reversed the ALJ’s determination that the economic prong of the domestic industry requirement was satisfied and thereby found that there had been no section 337 violation in Certain Replacement Automotive Lamps… more
On April 3, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published an updated final version of prohibited transaction class exemption 84-14, also known as the qualified professional asset manager exemption (PTCE 84-14 or the QPAM… more
Tax practitioners will be busy in the coming weeks. Usually, in the lead-up to the issuance of the federal budget, released this year on April 16, 2024 (“Budget 2024”), there is speculation that the capital gains rate will be… more
The deadline is approaching for the HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) year-end reporting requirements for companies in the UK, US and elsewhere with share options and other share awards granted to – and share acquisitions by – UK employees… more
Denver Trout Unlimited, GreenLatinos, and the Colorado Sierra Club (collectively “Trout Unlimited”) filed an April 5th Request for an Adjudicatory Hearing (“Request”) before the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment… more
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) has taken another significant step in transforming from a limited jurisdiction interagency committee that primarily reviewed voluntary filings into a body with vigorous… more
The SEC’s new and proposed rules on cybersecurity and cyber-incident reporting will have a dual impact on private investment advisers and funds. First, the proposal by the SEC will impose cybersecurity related obligations on… more
From time to time, a patent owner may become aware of an error in her patent. Some errors may be minor, and the patent owner may seek correction of minor errors via a USPTO Certificate of Correction (CoC). With a CoC, the patent owner… more
Agency Found Manufactured Home Companies Allowed Discrimination Against a White Employee with Black Family Members - WACO, Texas – Cavco Industries, Inc.; Palm Harbor Homes, Inc.; and Palm Harbor Villages, Inc., which manufacture… more
Connect with your clients (and referral sources) by using their industries’ jargon in your thought leadership marketing. When it comes to attorneys’ content marketing and thought leadership marketing efforts, their clients’ industry… more
Our special guest is Ian Moloney, Senior Vice President and Head of Policy and Regulatory Affairs with the American Fintech Council (AFC). After reviewing how EWA products are used by consumers and the differences between employer- and… more
In my previous article on AI in ADR, I emphasized both the opportunities and risks associated with the use of artificial intelligence in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and suggested that it is possible to move too fast. Lest I… more
In this episode of The Consumer Finance Podcast, Chris Willis is joined by Partners David Anthony and David Dove to discuss the potential implications of the Supreme Court overruling the Chevron case. This case established the… more
There’s no question that new patent litigation case filings are down across the board. However, the reason for the downward trend depends on whom you ask. Our attorneys examine the numbers behind the decline and provide their insights… 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: Federal Circuit Affirms PTAB’s Analogous Art Finding - As IP Watchdog reported, the… more
Tom Fox and Jonathan Armstrong, renowned expert in cyber security, co-host the award-winning Life with GDPR. Jonathan is on a short hiatus and in this episode, we have a special guest, Karen Moore who discusses the EU’s Corporate… more
Cross-border mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”) unlock growth, diversification, and a stronger global stance for businesses. These strategic moves enable firms from different nations to blend resources, making way into new markets… more
Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee and listen to the Daily Compliance News. All from the… more
Welcome to “Compliance Tip of the Day,” the podcast where we bring you daily insights and practical advice on navigating the ever-evolving landscape of compliance and regulatory requirements. Whether you’re a seasoned compliance… more
