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Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen to the Daily Compliance News. All from the… more

Last month, the High Court ruled that planning permission previously granted for a coal mine in West Cumbria was unlawful (Friends of the Earth v West Cumbria Mining [2024] EWHC 2349 (Admin) ("West Cumbria Mining")). West Cumbria… more

On October 4, 2024, Bayhealth Medical Center filed a notice of data breach with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights after discovering that an unauthorized party copied files that were stored on its… more

The North Carolina Supreme Court issued a decision on Oct. 18 that does not decide the constitutionality of North Carolina's Certificate of Need (CON) law one way or the other but does keep the case alive for further decision by a… more

On October 17, 2024, Leaders Staffing (“Leaders”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering that its computer network was subject to unauthorized access. In this notice, Leaders explains that… more

“Our modern means of consuming content may be different, but the Video Privacy Protection Act (“VPPA”)’s privacy protections remain as robust today as they were in 1988,” wrote Second Circuit Judge Beth Robinson in the Court’s recent… more

On October 16, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published Artificial Intelligence and Worker Well-Being: Principles and Best Practices for Developers and Employers. This document expands upon guidance released in May that… more

On 17 October 2024, the European Commission adopted the first Implementing Regulation under the Network and Information Security 2 Directive (EU) 2022/2555 (NIS2), focusing on digital infrastructures and services. The adoption of the… more

On October 18, 2024, Summit Pathology and Summit Pathology Laboratories, Inc. (“Summit”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access and… more

Third-party litigation financing (TPLF) has been a hot topic amongst litigators for a long time. Scarcely, a week goes by without a feature article appearing in a legal publication on the latest trends in litigation financing or the… more

Heeter v. Bowers, 99 F.4th 900 (6th Cir. Apr. 29, 2024) - The Sixth Circuit considered appellate jurisdiction when there is a question of fact, the extent that a self-serving affidavit can be used in cases with body camera footage, and… more

Nota: El 11 de octubre de 2024, se publicó en el Diario Oficial de la Federación (DOF) la incorporación al Anexo 3 del criterio de referencia, relativo a los requisitos de indispensabilidad que deben cumplir las erogaciones por la… more

As many business owners recognize, growing your business is expensive. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) owners need to keep the USDOT regulations in mind when raising funds from investors, including private equity firms… more

On October 18, 2024, Abbott Laboratories Employees Credit Union (“ALEC”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access an employee’s email account. In… more

Robert Hayes, et al. v. Aegis Capital, FINRA Case #22-02854 - Six claimants asserted causes of action for suitability, churning, failure to supervise, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, unauthorized trading, negligence… more

On October 4, 2024, District Judge Philip M. Halpern (S.D.N.Y.) denied Defendant Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. (“Regeneron”)’s Motion for Summary Judgment that (1) Allele was not entitled to any pre-suit infringement damages because… more

On Oct. 11, the incorporation of the referenced criterion into Annex 3 was published in the Federal Register, regarding the requirements that expenses for the provision of services must meet in order to be deductible… more

Last week I had the pleasure of sitting down and discussing the legal implications of AI with a group of General Counsels. This group of GCs represented companies from the Fortune 100 all the way to mid-size enterprises. That said… more

Douglas Davis, et al. v. JRL Capital Corporation, et al., FINRA Case #22-01426 - In a case stemming from alleged losses from GWG L Bonds, two out of six claimants had their claims dismissed with prejudice as a sanction for discovery… more

Note: On Sept. 15, 2024, the “Decree amending, adding, and repealing various provisions of the Constitution of the United Mexican States on the Federal Judiciary” (the “judicial reform” or “reform”) was published in the Federal… more

Some forty years ago this author litigated a precedent setting case in the United States District Court in Newark, New Jersey and in the Third Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia.  Among numerous reported decisions in that case… more

On Sept. 30, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida declared the qui tam provisions of the federal False Claims Act unconstitutional. The Court, in United States Of America ex rel Clarissa Zafirov v. Florida Medical… more

In Brief - The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) continue to be vigilant and seek significant penalties for alleged "greenwashing" (misleading… more

In July 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) filed suit against Cotti Foods Corporation after it allegedly failed to file EEO-1 reports between 2021-2023, despite repeated notice. Last month, the parties entered… more

A closer look at Ares Trading S.A. v. Dyax Corporation - The August 2024 Third Circuit decision in Ares Trading S.A. v. Dyax Corporation contributes to the discussion of Brulotte and its progeny. Similar to C.R. Bard v… more

On October 7, 2024, Ciox Health d/b/a Datavant Group (“Datavant”) filed a notice of data breach with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights after discovering that confidential information that had been… more

Nota: El 15 de septiembre de 2024, fue publicado en el Diario Oficial de la Federación (“DOF”) el “Decreto por el que se reforman, adicionan y derogan diversas disposiciones de la Constitución Política de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos… more

Welcome to your monthly rundown of all things administrative law, where we highlight all the happenings you may have missed. Environmental/Energy: D.C. Circuit Defers to EPA’s Factual Determinations: On Aug. 13, the US Court of… more

In December 2021, Suffolk County, New York, experienced a significant cybersecurity breach that culminated in a ransomware attack in September 2022. The attack went undetected for months, allowing the attackers to install remote-access… more

Welcome back to the Spotlight! To those who were hoping that Tom Brady’s retirement (the second time around) meant that his winning ways in the NFL were over, you might want to sit this one out. Indeed, the future Hall of Famer, widely… more

Safe handling of electric vehicle (EV) batteries is in the forefront of the news this hurricane season due to the increased risk of battery fires following saltwater intrusion from storm surges, and states are beginning to seriously… more

News Briefs - FTC Finalizes Providers' Reporting Rules Prior to M&A - The Federal Trade Commission finalized changes to a rule that will require healthcare companies, including hospitals and providers, to provide more information to… more

Our Consumer Protection/FTC and Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy teams unpack Starwood Hotels’ and Marriott International’s settlements with the Federal Trade Commission and Marriott’s settlement with state attorneys general over three… more

In Teva Branded Pharm. Prods. R&D v. Amneal Pharms. of N.Y., LLC, the US District Court for the District of New Jersey ordered Teva to delist five patents from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s Approved Drug Products with… more

On October 16, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized significant updates to the Negative Option Rule. The amendments to the rule, now titled the “Rule Concerning Recurring Subscriptions and Other Negative Option Programs,”… more

Trending in Telehealth highlights state legislative and regulatory developments that impact the healthcare providers, telehealth and digital health companies, pharmacists, and technology companies that deliver and facilitate the… more

INTRODUCTION - Publicity rights play an important role in India based on the culture of celebrity worship and the importance of the name, image, and likeness of sports, television and media personalities, political figures, musicians… more

On October 3, the OCC issued Bulletin 2024-29, providing guidance for managing credit risk in connection with refinancing commercial loans.  The bulletin is directed at all banks with commercial loan portfolios, and highlights the… more

The Directorate-General for Financial Stability, Financial Services, and Capital Markets Union has launched a targeted consultation on the effectiveness of the EU securitization framework..… more

According to a story in Inside EPA (subscription required) last week, EPA’s promulgation on October 8, 2024, of its “2024 Lead and Copper Rule Improvements” has already led to disputes among stakeholders regarding what should replace… more

KEY FACTS OF BANKRUPTCY, INSOLVENCY & REHABILITATION PROCEEDINGS UNDER GREEK LAW - Introduction - In the Greek law there are several types of proceedings addressing the inability of a merchant debtor (either a natural person or a… more

On October 3, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) published a strategic plan for improving oversight of public grants and contracts “to strengthen compliance with HHS award requirements;… more

Welcome to your weekly update from the A&O Shearman Pensions team, covering all the latest legal and regulatory developments in the world of workplace pensions. TPR targets continuous improvement on ESG matters - The Pensions… more

In the healthcare mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market, while deal volumes varied across different sectors, by and large the sure and steady pace of deal volume in Q2 continued into Q3. Moreover, several positive developments in… more

Much of the southeast of the United States is still recovering from devastating hurricanes (Helene and Milton) that impacted the region in the past month, affecting thousands of people.  Citizens affected by the damage caused by these… more

On October 20, 2024, two new laws will take effect in New York that impact how healthcare providers obtain consent to payment and collect payments from patients. These laws will affect all providers, particularly those who maintain… more

The government’s antitrust case against Google’s Search business passed another milestone with the government’s proposal of a remedies “framework” to loosen Google’s monopoly grip on the general search services and search text… more

The new year will bring new laws in California. In addition to laws addressing generative AI training data, digital replicas, and deepfakes, there will also be new and amended laws imposing requirements on businesses that offer digital… more

The U.K. Climate Financial Risk Forum (CFRF) has published three guides to help the financial sector develop its approach to climate-related financial risks and opportunities..… more

As the presidential election approaches, the potential for political discord to spill into the workplace is heightened. On this episode of “Just Compensation,” Megan Monson talks with Amy C. Schwind about legal and practical… more

We recommend people engage an attorney to advise on the purchase and sale of commercial real estate. Many deals are completed without such counsel, though. Instead, they may involve a real estate broker who uses an Oregon Real Estate… more

The U.K. Technology Working Group, supported by the Investment Association, published a report on the current and future usage of artificial intelligence in investment management. The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority and HM Treasury… more

When you need to seek justice for a loved one’s tragic and untimely death, it is important to have a team of experienced professionals on your side. This includes not only a wrongful death attorney in Florida but also experts who can… more

The New Competition Law maintained the prohibition on restrictive agreements and practices between undertakings whose object, purpose, or impact is to distort, lessen, prevent, or restrict competition. These prohibited agreements and… more

On October 3, 2024, in Crocs, Inc. v. Effervescent, Inc., the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (“CAFC”) issued a precedential opinion ruling that a brand’s false claim of patent ownership in a product advertisement may… more

Crypto Companies Announce New Stablecoin Products and Partnerships - In recent press releases, U.S. crypto companies Paxos and Ripple announced new stablecoin products and partnerships. Paxos announced the launch of a new… more

The long-anticipated final rule under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) was published on September 9, 2024. The MHPAEA prohibits group health plans that provide mental health and substance use disorder (MH/SUD)… more

On 9 October 2024, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) published its draft Guidelines on the processing of personal data based on legitimate interest for public consultation. The draft Guidelines, adopted on 8 October 2024… more