This week our nation's highest court was scheduled to discuss whether to hear the City and County of San Francisco's appeal of a split Ninth Circuit decision upholding an EPA NPDES permit issued to the City and County containing two… more

Last year, the California legislature enacted a bill, SB 54 (Skinner), that requires a "a venture capital" company to report annually to the Civil Rights Department on its funding determinations related to companies primarily founded… more

The United States House of Representatives Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials of the Energy and Commerce Committee held a May 7th Hearing titled: EPA’s RMP Rule: Failures to Protect the American… more

On Thursday, May 9, 2024, the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) issued an addendum to its Interconnection Process Enhancements (IPE) Track 2 Final Proposal, and issued a revised version of that addendum on May 17.  Track 2… more

It’s about building trust with your clients, understanding their anxieties, and guiding them. Why do we do all this? Strong client relationships are the foundation of a thriving immigration law practice. They lead to positive… more

On May 8, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP) held a webinar on “Reducing PFAS in Products: Progress and Challenges.” The webinar was the third in EPA’s… more

On May 10, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas entered an opinion and order granting the plaintiffs, comprising several trade organization, its motion for preliminary injunction and placed a stay on the CFPB’s… more

As part of its “Smarter regulation to grow the economy” initiative, the UK government is consulting on further changes to TUPE. These include making it clear that TUPE applies to employees, not the wider category of workers, and… more

On May 16, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 7-2 that the funding structure of the CFPB was consistent with the Constitution’s appropriations clause, reversing a decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit that had called… more

On May 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the U.S. Department of State sanctioned nearly 300 individuals, businesses, and vessels abroad to further degrade Russia’s ability to… more

Join Troutman Pepper White Collar and Litigation Partner Cal Stein for a special podcast series, discussing the legal landscape surrounding the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO). In this installment, Cal… more

Patrick Chavez, Chief Privacy Officer at Edward Jones, joins Erica Toelle and guest host Mark Diamond, CEO of Contoural, on this week’s episode of Uncovering Hidden Risks. Patrick leads the firm’s privacy efforts and develops and… more

On May 10, 2024, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register that could dramatically impact prosecution practices, especially for those practitioners in life… more

El 11/04/24, el IRS concluyó su Lista de la Docena Sucia de 2024 con una “advertencia a los contribuyentes sobre los promotores que venden estrategias fiscales falsas y esquemas extraterritoriales fraudulentos diseñados para reducir o… more

On 4/11/24, the IRS wrapped up its 2024 Dirty Dozen List with a “warning to taxpayers regarding promoters selling bogus tax strategies and fraudulent offshore schemes designed to reduce or avoid taxes altogether”. Tax strategies and… more

To protect patients seeking addiction treatment, the federal government passed strict regulations limiting the disclosure of substance abuse patient records. Substance abuse treatment programs must not only comply with the Health… more

New labor market data revealed job seekers’ salary expectations have risen significantly from the previous year. The triannual survey from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York found the lowest average wage respondents would be willing… more

New York is the first state in the United States to require employers to pay for prenatal personal care for their employees. On April 20, 2024, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law a budget bill that amends New York State… more

There is not much I enjoy more than sitting down with one of the most innovative thinkers in compliance, Carsten Tams, to find out what is on his mind regarding compliance. I recently had the opportunity to do so on the topic of making… more

Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest running podcast in compliance. In this special edition of the FCPA Compliance Report, welcome back fan favorite Kenyen Brown, now at his new firm, Thompson Coburn… 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

Directive 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and Council dated 23 October 2019 on the “protection of persons who report breaches of Union law” (the “Directive”) is currently being implemented by EU Member States. The directive has… more

In the Sunday Book Review, Tom Fox considers books that would interest the compliance professional, the business executive, or anyone who might be curious. It could be books about business, compliance, history, leadership, current… more

Welcome to the Kerrville Weekly News Roundup. Each week, veteran podcaster Tom Fox and his colleagues Andrew Gay and Gilbert Paiz get together to go over a couple of their favorite stories from the past week from Kerrville and the… more

Welcome to 10 For 10, the podcast that brings you the week’s top 10 compliance stories in one podcast each week. Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings to you, the compliance professional, the compliance stories you need to be… more

Have you ever snapped a picture at a store opening or a friend's event, only to find yourself unexpectedly captured in someone else's social media post? You might wonder if that's okay, especially if the person who posted it's a… more

As I have said in this space before, I try to keep up with recent appellate decisions in the family law area, and some of the most interesting decisions from the Superior Court of Pennsylvania are those that are referred to as… more

What You Need To Know In A Minute Or Less - Beginning in 2023, courts across the United States have grappled with a wave of lawsuits challenging the legality and use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems and tools. While… more

Editor’s Note - Welcome to the May 2024 edition of Plugged In!  This month, we delve into the nuanced developments shaping the future of EVs, from strategic challenges to investment trends… more

And just like that, the Biden Administration has reengaged in the China Tariff War. With today’s announcement of significant increases in key sectors, the Administration is putting special attention on protecting the U.S.’s fledgling… more

The current housing crisis in Florida is well recognized. One promising solution is the use of surplus or under-utilized government-owned land for the development of new affordable housing. By leveraging their land holdings through… more

​​​​​​​Earlier this week, a bill seeking to amend the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) to allow courts to grant injunctive relief passed the Assembly Floor and is headed to the Senate. If AB 2288 passes the Senate to become law… more

On May 14, 2024, the United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) released the results of its statutorily required review of the tariff actions in USTR’s Section 301 investigation of China’s Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to… more

Closely-held business entities come in all shapes and sizes. By definition, under Partnership Law § 10, it takes “two or more” owners to form a general partnership. But corporations and LLCs have no such impediment, ranging in size… more

Poland and other EU countries will have to implement the principles of equal pay and transparency into their laws by June 7, 2026, to comply with Directive (EU) 2023/970 of the European Parliament and Council of May 10, 2023, which… more

One of the best things about fund finance is that there is always something new and exciting happening in our space. New players come online, and new products and solutions solve issues that pave the way for fund borrowers to access… more

After some uncertainty since the move was first reported, the Biden administration officially announced that it will proceed with rescheduling cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”)… more

CYBERSECURITY - CISA Issues Advisory on Black Basta Ransomware - On May 10, 2024, CISA, along with the FBI, HHS, and MS-ISAC, issued a joint Cybersecurity Advisory relating to Black Basta ransomware affiliates “that have targeted… more

This study summarizes research conducted on behalf of the Rhode Island Foundation and partner organizations in early 2024… more

In 2023, BakerHostetler saw cutting-edge legal issues and also the continuing evolution of fraudulent schemes targeting brand owners. Our attorneys have also dealt with increasingly sophisticated scams involving the misuse of client… more

The treatment of restrictive covenants in Canada and the U.S. appears to be converging. The laws of both countries recognize an important distinction between non-competition agreements entered into in the context of employment… more

Colorado Senate Bill 24-205 (“SB205”), landmark legislation that expressly creates statutory tort liability for AI algorithmic discrimination in the employment context, has passed both houses of the Colorado General Assembly, and is… more

Netflix Defamation Lawsuit About Inventing Anna – Not an Imposter Update on Rachel Williams' defamation lawsuit against Netflix's "Inventing Anna." Weintraub lawyers Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg discuss the recent court ruling… more

Netflix Defamation Lawsuit About Inventing Anna – Not an Imposter Update on Rachel Williams' defamation lawsuit against Netflix's "Inventing Anna." Weintraub lawyers Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg discuss the recent court ruling… more

Security, scale or functionality – pick two. This computer science principle coined by the late Professor Anderson is particularly relevant to the FemTech industry. Anderson’s Rule states that for a system to provide high functionality… more

The Supreme Court of the United States issued three decisions today: CFPB v. Community Financial Services Association of America, Limited, No. 22-448: This case involves a constitutional challenge to the federal Consumer Financial… more

When consulting with employers regarding employee accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act, we frequently hear concerns that granting a requested accommodation will likely result in coworkers making similar… more

Former NBA player Glen “Big Baby” Davis was sentenced to 40 months in prison after being convicted for his role in a scheme to defraud the NBA healthcare plan. Davis’ sentence comes almost a year after the scheme’s ringleader, former… more

On Wednesday, May 8, the Colorado state legislature passed SB 205, a bill that is focused on preventing the discriminatory effects of high-risk artificial intelligence (AI)… more

On May 13, 2024, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a bureau within the U.S. Treasury Department, and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed a joint rule (the Proposed Rule) with respect to a customer… more

On May 9, 2024, we published our first article in a series of articles on the CFPB's interest in gaming. Back on April 4, 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ("CFPB") issued a report identifying various risks to consumers in… more

Federal and state governments are engaging in heightened scrutiny of employer-independent contractor relationships. There is a concern that many workers have been misclassified as independent contractors (“IC”) when they are actually… more

On May 10, 2024, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC or Commission) proposed amendments to CFTC Regulation 40.11 (the Proposed Rule) that further define “gaming” contracts considered “contrary to the public interest” under… more

Disputes between employees and employers over COVID-19-era vaccination and masking policies continue to work their way through the legal system. Earlier this month, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals (which includes Georgia)… more

New Section 301 tariffs on imports from China were announced by the Biden Administration on May 14, 2024. The White House circulated a fact sheet directing the United States Trade Representative ("USTR") to exercise tariffs on $18… more

California’s Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA) released a set of proposed revisions to its sweeping Cost & Market Impact Review (CMIR) regulations yesterday afternoon… more

The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) recently released new guidance warning federal contractors they must routinely monitor their use of artificial intelligence (AI) and automated… more

Importers must begin to prepare for another round of Section 301 tariffs on China-based products, as President Biden and the United States Trade Representative (USTR) will seek to take further action on China tariffs resulting from the… more