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Plaintiffs’ Firms Are Once Again Targeting Advance Notice Bylaws

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Stockholder plaintiffs’ law firms have recently filed several virtually identical complaints in the Delaware Court of Chancery challenging often used public company advance notice bylaws as facially invalid. Against this...more

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Senate Committee Considers Three New FERC Nominees

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On March 21, 2024, the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources held a hearing to consider President Biden’s three recent nominations to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC” or “Commission”): (1) David...more

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U.S. Senate Conducts Hearing to Consider FERC Commissioner Nominations

On Thursday, March 21, 2024, the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources held a full committee hearing to question President Biden’s three nominees to serve as Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

President Biden Nominates Bipartisan Trio to FERC

On February 29, 2024, President Joe Biden nominated three individuals to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or the Commission): Judy W. Chang (Democrat), David Rosner (Democrat) and Lindsay S. See (Republican). As...more

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House Energy Committee Leadership Post Opens as Top Republican Announces Retirement

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Start of Election Season Triggers Many Retirements - With the elections nine months away, 43 members of the House have announced they will not seek reelection. An additional three seats will need to be filled due to...more

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Delaware Chancery Upholds Rejection of Advance Notice; Strikes Down Certain Bylaw Amendments

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In Kellner v. AIM Immunotech Inc., et al., Vice Chancellor Will of the Delaware Court of Chancery upheld the company’s rejection of an advance notice of nomination finding that the Board acted reasonably and equitably in...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Holland & Knight Defense Situation Report: December 2023

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Welcome to Holland & Knight's monthly defense news update. We are excited to bring you the latest in defense policy, regulatory updates and other significant developments. ...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Nomination of Acting DOL Secretary Julie Su is Sent Back to the White House

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The nomination of Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su to serve as permanent DOL Secretary has been returned to the White House after failing to garner sufficient support to clear a path to confirmation by the full Senate,...more

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White House Republican nominees for FTC advance in Senate

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Last Wednesday, the Senate Commerce Committee voted to advance President Biden’s nominees to fill the two open Republican Commissioner seats on the Federal Trade Commission: Andrew N. Ferguson and Melissa Holyoak.  The...more

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Autonomous Akin Update - October 2023

Our newsletter reflects the focus of Akin’s cross-practice autonomous systems and advanced mobility team on developments in the regulatory, policy, trade, intellectual property, and cybersecurity and privacy spaces....more

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Beltway Buzz - July 2023 #2

Congress Returns, Works on “Must Pass” Bills. Following their Fourth of July recess, members of the U.S. Congress returned to Washington, D.C., this week and turned their attention to several “must pass” pieces of...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Biden announces FTC nominees

On July 3, President Biden announced his intention to nominate Andrew N. Ferguson and Melissa Holyoak to serve as Republican members of the FTC. Ferguson currently serves as the solicitor general of the Commonwealth of...more

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New Fourth Circuit Chief Judge Hails from North Carolina

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Judge Roger Gregory has completed his seven-year term as Chief Judge for the Fourth Circuit. Taking over as Chief is Judge Albert Diaz, who was on the North Carolina Business Court bench prior to being nominated and...more

McDermott Will & Emery

President Biden Announces IRS Chief Counsel Nominee

On June 2, 2023, US President Joe Biden announced that he has picked Marjorie Rollinson as the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Chief Counsel, the top attorney position at the IRS. Rollinson has had a distinguished career in...more

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What’s New in Wireless - June 2023

The wireless industry has revolutionized the way we connect, from facilitating teleworking, distance learning, and telemedicine to allowing the American public to interact virtually in almost all other aspects of their daily...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel

BOEM Advances Two Leasing Processes for Offshore Wind in the Gulf of Maine

This was a big week for offshore wind in the Gulf of Maine. BOEM advanced two offshore wind leasing processes in the Gulf of Maine by announcing a Call for Information and Nominations for commercial development and a Notice...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Labor Secretary Nominee Survives Committee Vote

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By an 11-10 vote, Labor Secretary nominee Julie Su barely garnered the approval of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, but her chances of success before the full Senate remain unknown....more

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Biden’s Labor Secretary Nominee Faces Scrutiny, Reveals Position on Independent Contractor and Joint Employer Policies

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Labor Secretary nominee Julie Su continues to face close scrutiny by Republican members of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, at least some of whom believe she is not qualified for the position....more

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Jiashen You Named New Chief Data Officer for EEOC

WASHINGTON – Chair Charlotte A. Burrows of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has named Dr. Jiashen You as the agency’s new chief data officer and head of its Office of Enterprise Data and Analytics...more

Cozen O'Connor

New York Note – Health Commissioner, Judge Nominations, Law Power 100

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Governor Hochul announced the nomination of Dr. James V McDonald as Commissioner of the New York State Department of Health. McDonald has been serving as the Acting Commissioner of Health since January 1, and he previously...more

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Michelle Henry Confirmed as Pennsylvania AG Following Josh Shapiro’s Gubernatorial Win

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Michelle Henry was confirmed by the Pennsylvania Senate to serve as the state’s next AG. AG Henry was nominated by former AG Josh Shapiro to serve out the remainder of his term after he was elected Governor of Pennsylvania...more

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President Biden to Nominate Julie Su as New Secretary of Labor

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In the wake of the recently-announced and imminent departure of Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh for the National Hockey League Players Association, President Biden is expected to nominate Deputy Secretary of Labor Julie Su as...more

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New York Note: LaSalle Rejected, DC37 Agreement, City Legislation

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Senate Rejects LaSalle- The New York State Senate voted 39-20 against Hon. Hector LaSalle, Governor Hochul’s nominee for Chief Judge. The vote, which was primarily along party lines, ended the tension between the Governor...more

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Beltway Buzz - February 2023 #3

Wilson Leaving FTC. Christine Wilson, the only Republican commissioner serving on the Federal Trade Commission, announced this week that she would be resigning her position. In an opinion piece printed by an internationally...more

Cozen O'Connor

New York Note: GOP Sues over LaSalle, Vaccination Requirement, Gary Jenkins Steps Down, Progressive Caucus

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GOP Senator Sues Dems over LaSalle- State Senator Anthony Palumbo has sued state Democrats in order to compel a full Senate floor vote on Hector LaSalle, Governor Hochul’s nominee for Chief Judge. Sen. Palumbo is the ranking...more

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