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Bitcoin ETFs and workplace retirement plans: DOL has ‘serious concerns’

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently approved applications from large investment firms to offer spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Retail investors can now buy bitcoin ETFs on traditional...more

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2024 Insights: ESG

The Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Opinion Continues To Spawn Challenges to DEI Programs - Businesses can expect continued challenges to DEI programs, as emboldened opponents to these programs seek to expand the reach...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Insights – June 2023

This edition of Skadden’s quarterly Insights looks at the latest trends in shareholder activism, the scrutiny companies are facing over their ESG disclosures and employment considerations for using AI in the workplace, among...more

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Supreme Court Grants Review on Proof Needed in Sarbanes-Oxley Anti-Retaliation Claim

The Supreme Court granted the petition for writ of certiorari in Murray v. UBS Securities LLC et al., No. 20-4202 (2d Cir. 2022), a case with important implications for claims brought under Sarbanes-Oxley’s anti-retaliation...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Litigation, Exposure and Insurance During the COVID-19 Pandemic

On May 18, 2020, Skadden and Marsh cohosted a webinar addressing litigation, exposure and insurance during the COVID-19 pandemic. The panelists were Marcie Lape, Skadden litigation partner; Amy Van Gelder, Skadden litigation...more

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Seven Top Trends in COVID-19 Litigation Targeting Business Practices

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The unprecedented health emergency and closely related economic crisis created by COVID-19 have triggered a wave of putative class action and individual lawsuits targeting a wide range of businesses. ...more

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Skadden's 2020 Insights

Despite political and economic uncertainties, markets and deal activity were resilient in 2019, and strong fundamentals remain in place heading into 2020. Companies continue to face a challenging litigation and enforcement...more

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Food and Beverage Law Update: July 2019

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Wage and Hour - 80/20 Rule Still Followed in Some Parts - The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued guidance doing away with the so-called "80/20 rule" in November 2018. District courts have greeted the new guidance...more

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Recent Developments In Securities Litigation: The “Event Driven” #MeToo Lawsuit

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The #MeToo movement has had an enormous impact on corporate America. Workplace harassment and sexual misconduct are not new concepts and have been the focus of litigation for many years. However, the power of the #MeToo has...more

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