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Proskauer Rose LLP

SEC Enforcement Action Underscores Need for MNPI Policies in CLO Trading

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In a significant enforcement action, the SEC sanctioned a private fund manager for failing to establish and maintain adequate policies and procedures to prevent the misuse of material nonpublic information (MNPI) while...more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

Federation of State Medical Boards weighs in on ethical use of AI in clinical practice

Though responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) has been a hot topic for the past few years, there has not yet been significant adoption of laws or regulations aimed specifically at regulating the use of AI...more

Whiteford

To Roll or Not to Roll: Equity Roll Issues in Private Company M&A Deals

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This article is the first in a series on common issues of critical importance to sellers in private company M&A- An equity roll is an agreement between a Buyer and a Seller in an M&A deal where the Seller (typically a...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Unlocking the Power of Equity-Based Incentive Compensation: An Overview of Incentive Stock Options (ISOs)

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This article is the third in our series on equity-based compensation intended to assist employers with answering a common question: What type of equity compensation award is best for our company and our employees?...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Reacting to Tyler v. Hennepin County: Michigan Addresses Retroactivity of Legislative Fix

In a recent case, the Michigan Supreme Court issued an opinion in Schafer v. Kent County, No. 164975, addressing the critical issue of surplus equity stemming from a tax foreclosure within the context of the state...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

The New UK Listing Rules - The Most Significant Change to the UK’s Listing Regime in 40 Years

The new reforms to the UK listing regime (Listing Rules) published by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) came into force on Monday 29 July 2024, marking the most significant change to the UK’s listing regime in 40 years as...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Unlocking the Power of Equity-Based Incentive Compensation: Basics of Nonqualified Stock Options and Stock-Settled Stock...

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This article is the second in our series on equity-based compensation intended to assist employers with answering a common question:  What type of equity compensation award is best for our company and our employees? ...more

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The trustee has brought a reformation action to reorder the equitable property rights of the trust’s beneficiaries: Spotting the...

Section 415 of the Uniform Trust Code provides that even in the absence of ambiguity the court may reform the terms of a trust to conform the terms to the settlor’s intention if it is proved by clear and convincing evidence...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

A New Age of PerFFFection June 2024 - Potential Impact of UCC Article 12 on Fund Finance Transactions

At the bottom of the stack in investment fund structures, there are generally “real” assets—things like equity interests in portfolio companies, mortgage loans, commercial receivables, maybe even bricks and mortar. Fund...more

Moore & Van Allen PLLC

What 2 Rulings On Standing Mean For DEI Litigation

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Two recent federal court decisions shed new light on the ongoing wave of challenges to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision one year ago in Students for Fair Admissions v....more

Fenwick & West LLP

The Future of DEI Shareholder Proposals

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Following the death of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter protests against racial inequity in 2020, many companies increased their commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), as well as their external...more

Troutman Pepper

CFPB Report Foreshadows Increased Scrutiny of Negative Equity in Auto Lending

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Yesterday, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) released a report on the state of negative equity in auto lending. The CFPB says it found that financing negative equity creates increased risks for...more

Harris Beach PLLC

Hochul Implements Sweeping Leadership Changes at Office of Cannabis Management

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Gov. Kathy Hochul has overhauled leadership at the state’s Office of Cannabis Management in an effort to speed up the licensing process, improve communication with applicants and licensees, and reaffirm the state’s commitment...more

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Second Annual CMS Health Equity Conference: Key Takeaways

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently hosted its second annual CMS Health Equity Conference on May 29 – 30, 2024, focusing on the theme “sustaining health equity through action.” The event was a...more

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CMS Hosts Health Equity Conference: Key Insights and Perspectives

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Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) held the second annual CMS Health Equity Conference. The event drew several hundred in-person attendees, including my colleague Kayla Holgash, and thousands of...more

Dickinson Wright

Practice Buy-Sell Agreements: Drafters Beware

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Originally published in Healthcare Michigan, Volume 41,  No. 5 - My prior article addressed tax issues in repurchasing equity in physicians and other practice groups. This article provides information about drafting buy-sell...more

Carlton Fields

Sen. Wyden Sets Sights on Private Placement Life Insurance

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On February 21, 2024, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden released a report on the findings from a self-styled “democratic staff investigation” into the use of private placement life insurance (PPLI) by...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

[Webinar] The Regulatory and Legislative Trends Reshaping Health Care - May 16th, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PST

From the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) to the overturning of Roe v. Wade to the growth of AI in health care, multiple forces are converging to remap the health care landscape. In a new webinar, Manatt...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Patent Venue: VENUE Act Would Expand Scope of Venue

As part of proposed legislation intended to address several procedural issues related to judicial proceedings, a recent section titled the Venue Equity and Non-Uniformity Elimination Act of 2024 (VENUE Act) seeks to expand...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Geneva Insights - May 2024

International Geneva – A global governance ecosystem of over 40 international organizations, 178 country representations and 700+ non-governmental organizations....more

Whiteford

Webinar: Is Your DEI Policy Setting You Up for a Lawsuit?

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This webinar addresses the legal challenges presented by harassment, reverse discrimination and Section 1981 claims, among others, as well as various defenses and measures your team can take to reduce the risk of legal...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Massachusetts Department of Public Health Announces New Initiative to Advance Racial Equity

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At the March 13, 2024 Public Health Council meeting, the Department of Public Health’s inaugural Assistant Commissioner for Health Equity, Dr. Hafsatou Diop, MD, MPH, presented DPH’s Strategic Plan to Advance Racial Equity....more

Jenner & Block

[Ongoing Program] CLE Relay – Session 2 – One Year Later: DEI in a Post-SFFA World - May 17th, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PDT

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Challenges to corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion programs have gained momentum over the past year. As challengers refine their legal strategies, companies need a new playbook to protect and improve their DEI programs...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

CMS Finalizes CY 2025 Medicare Advantage Rule, Confirming Continued Focus on Marketing Practices and Health Equity

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On April 4, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the Contract Year (CY) 2025 Medicare Advantage (MA) Final Rule (Final Rule), which will have significant implications for MA plans and other industry...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

How HR Leaders Can Get The Most Out Of Shrinking Budgets

As HR leaders navigate a business world where ROI is more important than ever, they must adapt to keep up. One crucial element remains at the forefront: the HR budget....more

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