The US Government just placed Australia and the United Kingdom (UK) in nearly the same position as Canada for dual-use exports under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and is poised to go even further with a proposed brand new… more

On February 6, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, recognizing that a lender may assume a role of a fiduciary to a borrower in certain circumstances, denied a summary judgment motion by Wallis Bank on a… more

The Oklahoma State Treasurer added yet another bank to its blacklist of companies that are barred from doing business with the State of Oklahoma due to a “boycott [of] the oil-and-gas industry.” According to a 2022 law, Oklahoma… more

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) addressed in an April 25th Order an application for a preliminary permit submitted by Pumped Hydro Storage LLC (“Pumped Hydro”) to study the feasibility of the Big Canyon Pumped Storage… more

In a win for plaintiffs, the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently reversed a district court’s dismissal of key claims in the case of Ryan S. v. UnitedHealth Group, Inc. The case provides useful guidance for future… more

Implications Related to the Doubling of the Statute of Limitations for Civil and Criminal Violations of Two Primary Sanctions Authorities - SUMMARY - On April 24, 2024, President Biden signed into law a foreign military support… more

As recently reported by Columbia Law School's Sabin Center for Climate Change Law, “the number of climate-related cases filed globally each year has increased from a handful in the early 2000s to a few hundred annually since 2020.”… more

What are other related claims and issues often litigated in a trade secret case? The ones that we most commonly see arise are non-compete agreements, non-solicitation agreements, non-disclosure agreements, confidentiality agreements… more

En este episodio de "A Lo Legal En Par Minutos", nuestro socio Edwin Cortés continúa su conversación con José Rengifo, abogado de derecho constitucional, retomando el tema del proceso constitucional en Colombia. Discuten la… more

The passage of the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Whistleblower Improvement Act in December 2022 was heralded by whistleblower advocates as a major development which would transform the ability of the U.S. to crack-down on money… more

Introduction: Understanding the 2024 Hurricane Season Forecast - A much-anticipated time of year across the Atlantic coastline of North America and the Caribbean is hurricane season, which officially begins on June 1st and ends… more

In this episode AGG Healthcare Litigation co-chair Jason Bring is joined by AGG Healthcare Litigation partners Rich Collins and Damon Eisenbrey to discuss commercial payor litigation. Jason, Rich, and Damon offer a primer for… more

Maithili Dandige, Partner Group Product Manager at Microsoft, joins Erica Toelle and guest host Shilpa Bothra on this week’s episode of Uncovering Hidden Risks. Maithili’s team is behind Microsoft Purview products such as Information… more

It’s 2024, and nearly every process we know and rely upon has changed or is in a state of change. Legal marketing is no different. As the dynamics change, so do the skills and attributes required to be successful in marketing… more

Welcome to the Great Women in Compliance Podcast. In this episode, Hemma visits with Juliana Molina, the globe-trotting Compliance and Ethics expert. With law licenses in Brazil and Spain, and as in-house counsel in the US, she brings… 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 award-winning, Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into a compliance-related topic, literally going into the weeds to more fully explore a subject. Looking for some hard-hitting insights… 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

“Delivering value” is a core talking point for all legal marketers, but how much value are firms delivering in their marketing and BD efforts and how can they ensure each client interaction delivers on that promise of value? Today… more

Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today we're talking about using accommodations for the bar exam due to disabilities or other conditions. In this episode, we discuss: >Why accommodations are important >Various… more

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! In today's episode, together with Steve Schwartz from LSAT Unplugged, we're sharing our list of top 10 things to consider when you are applying to law school.  In this episode we… more

INTRODUCTION - This Annual Report on EEOC Developments—Fiscal Year 2023 (hereafter “Report”), our thirteenth annual publication, is designed as a comprehensive guide to significant Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC” or… more

Greenwashing remains at the top of enforcement agendas in 2024. Marketing products and services as “green” and “sustainable” is a common practice and seen as an important way to attract the attention of environmentally conscious… more

On April 29, 2024, Chairman John Moolenaar, the new Chairman of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, unveiled his priorities… more

The agenda for Mintz’s Annual Employment Law Summit taking place on May 15th in San Diego is now available! This year, we are thrilled to feature Hon. William McCurine as our keynote speaker. The segments this year include: -… more

Several states are considering or have enacted legislation to create prescription drug affordability boards (PDABs)… more

On May 1, 2024, the SEC Small Business Capital Formation Committee submitted its accredited investor definition recommendations to the SEC.  Currently, an investor may qualify as an accredited investor by meeting certain professional… more

On April 29, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a final rule that will gradually phase out FDA’s long-standing policy of enforcement discretion for laboratory-developed tests (LDTs), subjecting them to the same… more

FDA’s Final Rule regulating Laboratory-Developed Tests (LDTs) has been published in the Federal Register yesterday, May 6, 2024. This follows a decades-long effort by some stakeholders to clarify the regulatory status of these tests… more

The flurry of AI-related activity has certainly begun. Earlier this week, the Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released new draft guidance to improve the safety, security and… more

On April 24 and 25, 2024, the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit unanimously upheld two federal district court decisions rejecting challenges to the federal approvals for the Vineyard Wind offshore wind farm in the… more

In 1984, the U.S. Supreme Court decided in Chevron U.S.A. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. (467 U.S. 837) that Federal departments and agencies can interpret federal law when the statute is unclear. Over the years, there has… more

On this episode, Heather and Lauren welcome Shannon Frazier, the Executive Director of Human Resources for Lenovo North America, a Fortune 500 company and the world’s leading PC maker. They discuss how Lenovo’s products protect… more

Recent (and ongoing) amendments to the Competition Act have resulted in several new powers for the Competition Bureau, which may have significant and far-reaching implications for businesses in Canada. One such amendment that took… more

Lots going on in the employment regulatory environment last week! In this episode, Candee and John dive into OFCCP's newly issued AI guidance in which the agency misstates the way Adverse Impact operates under Title VII, as well as… more

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted on April 25, 2024 to reinstate its net neutrality rules by reclassifying broadband internet access service (BIAS) as a “telecommunications service” under Title II of the Communications… more

On April 30, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit affirmed a lower court’s ruling denying a bid from two outdoor recreation companies asking for a preliminary injunction on a 2021 Department of Labor (DOL) rule that… more

Both chambers of Congress are in session this Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The Senate is out today, and the House is out on Friday. Both chambers will also hold healthcare-related hearings on Wednesday morning focused on… more

The list of U.S. state-level data privacy laws will grow substantially this summer as three more comprehensive state laws become effective. Texas, Oregon and Florida each have a comprehensive data privacy law taking effect on July 1… more

Though the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs are in full swing, a lot of off-ice activity is happening as a result of the sale of the Arizona Coyotes to Utah Jazz owners Ryan and Ashley Smith’s Smith Entertainment Group. Most hockey fans are… more

Monday, April 29, 2024: U.S. EEOC Released Finalized Controversial Update to its Workplace Harassment Guidance - The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) finalized updates to the agency’s sub-regulatory “Enforcement… more

On April 24, 2024, the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) published Proposed Rule Making for the 13th Amendment to Insurance Regulation 17, 20 and 20-A (Proposed Amendment), which purports to implement the NAIC… more

On April 29, 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued its Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace (the “Guidance”). The Guidance sets forth the EEOC’s position on harassment that constitutes unlawful… more

So far 2024 has seen a flurry of new and proposed state comprehensive privacy legislation. Nebraska and Kentucky are the two latest states to jump on the bandwagon. Both follow the now familiar framework established by the Virginia… more

On April 5, 2024, the New Jersey Division of Taxation issued guidance discussing New Jersey’s adoption of the federal centralized partnership audit regime enacted as part of the federal Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, P.L. 114-74. The… more

Traffic is a risk for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians on Tallahassee’s roads. Traffic accidents are among the leading causes of traumatic injuries—and they are among the most common reasons why local residents need to hire a… more

In this episode, Allison Raley, AGG’s Women in Tech Law co-chair, is joined by Susan Lam, chief risk officer of Bakkt, to discuss the path to cybersecurity and risk roles, including specific training and educational programs to obtain… more

Side letters document bespoke arrangements between all or certain parties to a financing transaction and supplement the terms of the principal documents thereto. Becoming increasingly popular with stakeholders, and with the ability to… more

With the explosion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) use and application, the Massachusetts Attorney General’s recent release of AI guidelines should serve as a reminder to healthcare providers and health IT developers of the various… more

On May 1, 2024, the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) published its Bipartisan Permitting Reform Implementation Rule (Rule), which is also known as the Phase 2 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) rule. The Rule is… more

A roundup of news and multimedia from the Unfamiliar Terrain team: San Francisco - Small and Mighty: How small businesses can reinvent downtown San Francisco (SPUR Policy Brief): SPUR’s research, drawn from a literature review… more

This handy one-pager is designed to be used by our clients to provide a quick reference guide for the complex topics of trade sanctions and export control regulations. The goal is to briefly summarize key points for each program… more

Introduction - Data protection is being driven by rapid technological advances and the increasing digitalization of society. Data protection legislation in Portugal is aligned with European Union law, in particular with the General… more

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission sent shockwaves through the corporate world in April when the agency imposed a ban on noncompete agreements – and like any good shockwave, this new rule will reverberate through the ethics and… more

On April 19, 2024, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a consolidated putative securities class action alleging violations of Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule… more

On April 25, 2024, the Government of Alberta tabled Bill 20, the Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act. The bill proposes changes to two pieces of legislation concerning municipal elections and governance: the Municipal Government… more

Considerations for Employment Termination Navigate California's at-will employment landscape, ensuring professionalism and legality in employee termination. Nikki Mahmoudi and Tomiwa Aina of Weintraub Tobin's Labor and Employment… more

Considerations for Employment Termination Navigate California's at-will employment landscape, ensuring professionalism and legality in employee termination. Nikki Mahmoudi and Tomiwa Aina of Weintraub Tobin's Labor and Employment… more