The Federal Trade Commission’s May 2022 open meeting, Alvaro Bedoya’s first since being sworn in as the agency’s fifth commissioner on May 16, considered a request for public comment on proposed amendments to its Guides Concerning the… more

On April 27, 2022, the Chicago City Council amended the city’s sexual harassment ordinance with the express purpose of promoting zero tolerance of violence and harassment in the workplace.  The amendments will be part of the Chicago… more

An intra-congregational dispute over control of church bank accounts led the Wakefield Missionary Baptist Church to a schism that forced out a senior pastor, saw church doors locked, and resulted in competing factions worshipping under… more

On May 18, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit held that defendants in SEC enforcement actions for fraud are entitled to jury trials in federal court rather than simply appearing before an SEC administrative law judge… more

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has made recent improvements to its chemicals database. For nanomaterials on the European Union (EU) market, the details page of the database now includes information on the nanomaterial form… more

On May 10, 2022, Connecticut became the fifth state in the nation to pass its own omnibus privacy legislation, joining California, Virginia, Colorado, and Utah. While Senate Bill 6, the Personal Data Privacy and Online Monitoring Act… more

Childbirth is usually a wonderful experience. Sometimes, however, mothers suffer serious injuries during childbirth that may have been preventable with appropriate medical care. Such injuries can be so severe that they may prevent the… more

Data privacy officers (DPOs) and compliance officers are the first responders in the event of a data breach. Like all emergency workers, they must stand at the ready, prepared to jump into decisive action at a moment’s notice… more

The North Carolina Court of Appeals recently published an opinion in Bryan v. Kittinger that has the potential to impact how community associations, such as HOAs, can amend restrictive covenants. The Court also ruled on the types of… more

Higher Education CLE Webinar Series | Presented by Bricker & Eckler and the Southern Illinois University School of Law - Join us for a free webinar series in the month of June on important topics in higher education. Each… more

With the rollout of its Affirmative Action Program Certification Portal, new annual pay equity directive, tightened audit timelines, and proposal to streamline pre-enforcement, the Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract… more

Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a civil enforcement action seeking to compel U.S. businessman Steve Wynn to register under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) as an agent of the Chinese government… more

On March 9, 2022, President Biden signed an Executive Order (EO) on digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, and the possible creation of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC) for a digital form of the country’s sovereign currency… more

On May 20, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission’s Team CTO and the Division of Privacy and Identity Protection published a blog post entitled, “Security Beyond Prevention: The Importance of Effective Breach Disclosures.”… more

On May 19, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission voted 5-0 to adopt a policy statement regarding increased scrutiny of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) violations involving education technology companies… more

In Episode 1 of the Hiring to Firing Podcast, Troutman Pepper Partners Tracey Diamond and Evan Gibbs sit down with European Metal Recycling VP of People and Deputy General Counsel Kate Puccio to discuss the hit show Emily in Paris and… more

The Automotive Intelligence Summit – an annual conference highlighting trends in the auto industry and tech solutions for dealers, remarketers, lenders, and other vendors – was recently held in Raleigh, North Carolina. After attending… more

This is an exciting time in the adult-use marijuana space in New York state – last month more than 80 small farmers received conditional cultivator licenses. That means plants are going in the ground, and recreational dispensaries will… more

Welcome to a podcast series on the fight to secure Supply Chains through cross-industry innovation. Exiger sponsors this series. In this series, we will explore the ongoing efforts of Exiger to lead the discussion and enhancement of… more

Last week, U.S Senator Dan Sullivan introduced a bill to require passively managed funds to vote proxies as instructed by their investors.  I have not seen a copy of the bill yet, but according to the Senator's press release, the bill… more

In this episode, I welcome Jules Oringel as my guest this week, and she may have the unique story that’s ever been shared on The ESG Report. Jules is a second-year student at UNC, where she double majors in Business Administration… more

In the episode, I am joined by John Warren, Vice President, and General Counsel at the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, and discuss the 2022 ACFE Report to the Nations, the most comprehensive report on the global scourge of… more

In today’s edition of Daily Compliance News: 1. BitMex CEO sentenced to house arrest for AML violations. (WSJ) 2. From Jack Welch to Elon Musk? (NYT) 3. Proving your supply chain is free from corruption. (UKGov) 4. Tesla brand… more

The global economy has suffered two significant shocks -- first, the pandemic sent shockwaves through every organization, and second, the war in Ukraine. Both of these events exposed the importance of risk management, especially with… more

In this Sunday Book Review episode, I look at stories at high altitudes. 1. Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer 2. Thin Air by Michelle Paver 3. Space Below My Feet by Gwen Moffat 4. The Abominable by Dan Simmons 5. The White Road by… more

Two complete MCU fans, Megan Dougherty, co-founder of One Stone Creative, and I indulge in a passion for all things in the Marvel Cinematic Universe by re-watching each movie and then podcasting on every film in the MCU. If you want to… more

In today’s edition of Daily Compliance News: 1. AML sanctions enforcer to get more money. (WSJ) 2. Harassment claim made against Elon Musk? (NYT) 3. Pharma Bro was released early from prison. (WaPo) 4. Wells Fargo fined for AML… more

California’s first-of-its-kind law mandating diversity on boards of directors was declared unconstitutional by a superior court in April. In 2020, Governor Gavin Newsome signed Assembly Bill 979 into law, requiring publicly held… more

Finance Minister Grant Robertson’s 2022 Budget is titled a secure future. Coming as it does at a time of considerable financial and geopolitical insecurity, its strong assertions sit on shaky foundations. Robertson yesterday cited… more

Last Friday, the Los Angeles Superior Court in Crest et al. v. Padilla (“Crest”) held that Senate Bill 826 (“SB 826”), also known as the “Women on Boards” law, is unconstitutional. The lawsuit challenging the law was brought by… more

The legality of the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in employment decision making should be on the radar for employers, as multiple regulators are addressing the issue. Last fall, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission… more

We previously published an article regarding ASIC’s decision to take action in relation to unlicensed introducers. - The proceedings are a timely reminder that lenders should regularly review their origination arrangements with… more

During an open session of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) this week, the Board of Directors voted to finalize a new regulation that will give the FDIC, and the public, better tools to ensure that deposits advertising… more

It’s Friday at 3:00 p.m. at ABC Corp., and Mike from purchasing enters your office, slumping into his chair with a heavy sigh. Prime resin is in short supply. The next delivery will be weeks late, only half your order can be filled… more

On May 20, 2022, OFCCP announced it posted its first Corporate Scheduling Announcement List (CSAL) of FY22. The list consists of 400 locations selected for a Compliance Review (Establishment Review), Corporate Management Compliance… more

Introduction - 1. “So how much will this cost?” This is a question that most (if not all) lawyers face. We reckon that it is arguably one of the trickiest question to answer as well… more

In recent data breach news, the Vice Society, a hacker organization, took credit for the recent data breach at Atlanta Perinatal Associates (“APA”). While Atlanta Perinatal Associates has yet to confirm that it was victimized in the… more

The California legislature has several employment-related bills under consideration, including a law that would prohibit discrimination against marijuana users, another that would provide protections for employees with safety concerns… more

Two federal price gouging bills were recently introduced in Congress. Senator Elizabeth Warren led the introduction of the Price Gouging Prevention Act of 2022. The bill prohibits “unconscionably excessive price[s]” at any point in a… more

The Levelling-Up and Regeneration Bill (Bill) has just been laid before Parliament. Among its many proposals are draft provisions to empower local authorities in England to hold rental auctions and contract to let vacant high street… more

The promise of planning reform seems perennial. After its Planning White Paper received a less than warm reception, compounded by suggestions that it contributed to by-election defeats, the government decided to pause its programme of… more

Someone steals a vehicle every 36 seconds in the US, according to a report by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). Nationwide theft data shows a marked increase in auto crime since 2019, with the pandemic, supply chain issues… more

On December 3rd, Senior Party Sigma-Aldrich filed its Preliminary Motion No. 1 that asked the Board to deny the Broad Institute, Harvard University, and MIT (collectively, Broad) benefit of its U.S. Provisional Application No… more

After more than a year of negotiations the final text of Europe’s (EU) Digital Services Act (“DSA”) has been agreed upon by the EU Parliament, the French Presidency of the Council of the EU, and the European Commission (“EU… more

Telehealth—the provision and coordination of healthcare remotely by means of telecommunications technology—is now an essential tool in the delivery of health care services. The COVID-19 pandemic created an incentive for federally… more

While large financial institutions with significant expertise in retirement plan administration are widely expected to sponsor most pooled employer plans (PEPs), other firms (such as franchisors, gig economy employers, joint venture… more

Undertaking screening for negative news, also known as adverse news or adverse media, assists financial institutions to understand the risks posed by existing and prospective customers… more

Governor Newsom floats 5 GW, $5.2B ‘reliability reserve’ amid possible electricity shortfalls Bullet Utility Dive – May 17 Governor Gavin Newsom has earmarked $5.2 billion in a revised budget proposal released Friday to fund a… more

Over the years, I worked with many organizations starting back with student political organizations and the school paper at Stony Brook. This includes actual businesses, civic and religious organizations..… more

While there are many legitimate uses for cryptocurrencies and digital assets, criminals look for ways to exploit new technologies. A global tax group released a bulletin with some red flags that individuals should be aware of when… more

In this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog, Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss idea theft claims in California and whether the issue of novelty can be an element of the case… more

In this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog, Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss idea theft claims in California and whether the issue of novelty can be an element of the case… more

AuthWallet asserted a patent directed to methods and systems for processing financial transaction data against Block. Specifically, the claims outline a method for processing financial transaction data using authorization requests and… more

El Presidente de la República de Colombia sancionó la Ley 2207 de 2022 por la cual se derogaron los artículos 5 y 6 del Decreto Legislativo 491 de 2020, "Por el cual se adoptan medidas de urgencia para garantizar la atención y la… more

You’ve got a lot to think about after a motorcycle accident. Should contacting a personal injury attorney be on that list? If you’re weighing the pros and cons of taking on your case and the insurance company yourself versus working… more

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) announced in a notice issued on May 5, 2022, the commencement of a retrospective investigation of the economic impacts of Section 301 and Section 232 tariffs on the most affected U.S… more

On April 5th, North Carolina became the first state to prohibit state agencies and local governments from paying ransoms after becoming victims of a ransomware attack. Indeed, in addition to prohibiting said entities from paying… more

Given the current market volatility, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) concerns related to the addition of cryptocurrencies in qualified retirement plans seems prescient. In Compliance Assistance Release No. 2022-01, the DOL… more