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OFAC Publishes Both Interim Final Rule Extending Recordkeeping Requirements and Comment Request Regarding its Information...

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OFAC issued an interim final rule extending OFAC’s recordkeeping requirements from 5 years to 10 years, to comport with the corresponding statute of limitations extension. OFAC also published a request for public comment...more

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Lessons from the Hunter Biden Tax Evasion Scandal

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Would you risk prison time to avoid paying taxes? That’s a question Robert Hunter Biden, publicly known as "Hunter Biden," may have asked himself when he faced serious tax evasion charges recently. While the case...more

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SEC’s Focus on Whistleblower Protection Practices Continues

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On September 9, 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that it settled charges against seven public companies for alleged violations of Securities Exchange Act Rule 21F-17. According to the SEC,...more

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Ten Things You Need To Know About… BVI Economic Substance

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The British Virgin Islands (the BVI), along with most other major offshore jurisdictions, has introduced “economic substance” requirements for entities carrying on certain specified activities. This economic substance regime...more

Seward & Kissel LLP

Recent SEC Enforcements for Violations of Whistleblower Protection Rule

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On September 9, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) announced it settled enforcement actions against seven public companies for alleged violations of its whistleblower protection rule in their...more

Stark & Stark

Corporate Transparency Act (CTA): Action Required for Community Associations

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As the end of the year approaches, there has been no determination that community associations will be relieved of the requirement to comply with the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). While we remain hopeful of a legislative...more

Greenberg Glusker LLP

Corporate Transparency Act: Reporting Deadline Approaching

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The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) imposes far-reaching new reporting obligations on many U.S. businesses, and the penalties for non-compliance are substantial. With only a few months left before the January 1, 2025,...more

Holland & Hart LLP

New Mexico Stiffens Penalties for Air Quality Violations and Tightens Environmental Audit Policy

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On September 4, 2024, the New Mexico Environment Department’s Air Quality Bureau (AQB) updated its Civil Penalty Policy, making several key changes to its assessment of civil penalties and administrative compliance costs in...more

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Complying With Unprecedented Criminal History Requirements in Los Angeles County

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The Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCOE), which took effect on September 3, 2024, imposes several new compliance requirements regarding the consideration of criminal history in employment decisions....more

Freiberger Haber LLP

The Second Department Reminds Litigants To Follow Requisite Procedures Before Seeking Discovery Sanctions

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Discovery (or disclosure) in litigation, which is governed in New York State practice by Article 31 of the CPLR, is the mechanism by which litigants obtain facts and information from other parties and non-parties to support...more

CDF Labor Law LLP

[Webinar] Navigating the New PAGA - A Strategic Guide for Employers - September 24th, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

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Join us for a complimentary webinar during which CDF partners will discuss the new iteration of California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) and related legal developments while providing attendees with strategic...more

King & Spalding

Amendments to the Saudi Labor Law

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On 6 August 2024, the Council of Ministers approved amendments to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (“KSA”) Labor Law and its Implementing Regulations. These will come into force on 19 February 2025, 180 days after being published...more

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FinCEN’s Final Rule on Anti-Money Laundering for Residential Real Estate Transfers

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On August 29, 2024, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) issued a final rule under the Bank Secrecy Act (“BSA”) requiring certain persons involved in real estate closings and settlements to report and maintain...more

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What Every Multinational Company Should Know About ...“Made in USA” Labeling Requirements

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Many Americans value domestically made goods. A “Made in USA” label can hold special meaning for these consumers, as it serves as a symbol of patriotism, a sign of quality craftsmanship, and a show of solidarity with local...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Licensees and Telecom/Video Service Providers Must File and Pay FCC Regulatory Fees by Sept. 26, 2024

The FCC has released its annual Report and Order showing the regulatory fees due for the 2024 fiscal year. Fees must be paid by 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on September 26. The FCC's CORES payment module is accepting fee payments...more

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Don’t Forget About the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Report

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Have you forgotten about the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Report established by the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) of 2021? Owners of qualifying domestic entities, as well as those qualifying foreign entities...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

California Legislature Sends Bills Regulating AI to the Governor

Last week, the California Legislature passed several bills that, if signed by the governor, will regulate how organizations develop, train, and use artificial intelligence (AI) models, systems, and applications. Of these...more

Adams and Reese LLP

International Compliance Digest – August 2024

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August was another robust month in international trade that further signifies the need for corporations to invest in effective compliance programs. For starters, the DOJ unveiled a new program that incentivizes corporate...more

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Saudi Arabia's New Investment Law

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On August 11, 2024, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (the “Kingdom” or “Saudi Arabia”) issued the new Investment Law, pursuant to Royal Decree number M/19 (the “New Investment Law”), which is intended to replace the Foreign...more

The Rodman Law Group, LLC

Updates in Lawsuits Against Ripple and FTX

In 2020, the Securities ExchangeCommission (the “SEC”) filed a complaint against Ripple Labs, Inc. (“Ripple”)alleging that XRP, the native token of Ripple’s XRP Ledger, is a security, andthat Ripple’s sales of XRP constituted...more

BakerHostetler

Data Security, Commercial Email and Employee Reviews Walk into a Bar...

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Sorry folks, there is no punchline here, but there are bottom lines from a settlement the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced last week. We discuss three today: (1) the FTC continues to mount broad investigations and...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Important Delaware General Corporation Law Amendments Are Signed into Law amid Recent Delaware Chancery Court Decisions

The Delaware legislature adopted DGCL amendments that restore contract certainty for merger and stockholder agreements. The Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL) now codifies the power of corporations to enter into valid...more

Dechert LLP

Read All About It: CFIUS Publishes Enforcement Information

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After over a year of preview, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (“CFIUS” or the “Committee”) has finally published information on its most recent enforcement actions. The actions were announced on...more

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Saudi Arabia: New Investment Law

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On August 11, 2024, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia unveiled a new Investment Law, which repeals the existing Foreign Investment Law (“New Investment Law”) to enhance attraction of international investments and equality between...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

[Webinar] Why You Should Care About the FTC’s Rule on Fake Reviews - September 10th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET

Join Kelley Drye Ad Law attorneys for an upcoming webinar: ​“Why You Should Care About the FTC’s Rule on Fake Reviews.” This session will break down the final rule announced by the FTC on August 14, 2024, designed to combat...more

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