The Petition - On May 30, 2024, Electrolux Consumer Products, Inc. ("Petitioner") filed an antidumping duty ("ADD") petition on imports of large top mount combination refrigerator-freezers ("LTMCRF") from the Kingdom of Thailand… more

2024 represents the 25th anniversary of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials, which has now been signed by 46 countries—including eight that… more

The City of Delaware has appointed Topeka, Kansas native Nic Langford as its new economic development director, replacing Sean Hughes, who left the position in December to become Powell’s first economic development administrator… more

The Treasury Department and IRS on Wednesday issued an eagerly awaited notice of proposed rulemaking to incentivize clean energy facilities: the “clean electricity production credit”—Section 45Y credit—and “clean electricity investment… more

Groundbreaking legislation was recently introduced in the Ohio Legislature that would protect Ohio citizens from the threat of sexual extortion. Also known as Braden’s Law, Senate Bill 263, sponsored by State Senator Andrew Brenner and… more

On May 22, a Florida appellate court set aside the state’s Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) Emergency Suspension Order (ESO), suspending a Florida-based digital assets company’s (Petitioner) money services business (MSB) license… more

By now, most New York practitioners are aware (or at least have heard) of the recent changes to CPLR 2106, which was amended as of January 1, 2024 to allow “any person” to submit an affirmation “in lieu of and with the same force and… more

Several “red” states and three energy industry NGOs have filed a motion for summary judgment in their Louisiana Federal Court challenge to EPA's 2023 rule regarding the state water quality certifications required under Section 401 of… more

Ruling in favor of a Miami music producer, Sherman Nealy, over a song by rapper Flo Rida, the Supreme Court held on May 9 that there is no time limit for recovering monetary damages in copyright cases that are otherwise timely filed;… more

While every mediator approaches mediation a little differently, there is more to this process than simply trying to help the parties reach a compromise that settles the issues between them. Whether you’re an attorney who mediates, or a… more

Buy Now, Pay Later (“BNPL”) payments are often presented by retailers and BNPL lenders to consumers as an alternative to traditional credit card payments. After close scrutiny of industry practices for several years, the Consumer… more

On May 21, the Massachusetts Attorney General (AG) released an Assurance of Discontinuance against a lender for allegedly violating the state’s Consumer Protection Act (CPA) provision on unfair and deceptive acts and practices… more

Determining a foreign debtor's "center of main interests" ("COMI") for purposes of recognizing a foreign bankruptcy proceeding in the United States under chapter 15 of the Bankruptcy Code can be problematic in cases involving multiple… more

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit held that a contest providing venture-capital funding only to Black female applicants is substantially likely to violate section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, which prohibits… more

The country’s electric system is undergoing its most significant transformation in over a century. The information age is skyrocketing demand from customers for more power, and renewable energy is being deployed at a dizzying rate with… more

Opportunity Zones (OZs) and their tax incentives haven’t been getting much notice these days in either business or legal media. If pending legislation passes, this will likely change and bring new attention to this development… more

Many oil and gas leases across Pennsylvania allow the driller to divert and use volumes of raw gas to power and fuel production operations both on and off the leasehold. Is a driller obligated to pay a royalty on that volume of “fuel… more

In the English Court of Appeal's judgment in Drax Smart Generation Holdco Limited v Scottish Power Retail Holdings Limited [2024] EWCA Civ 477, it considered the validity of a notice of claim served pursuant to a share purchase… more

As generative AI gains a foothold in our technology, the first wave of litigation has rippled through the industry, mostly focusing on copyright issues. We expect that plaintiffs will file more lawsuits, if only because that is one way… more

The Maryland General Assembly recently adjourned for the year, but not before legislators enacted changes to Maryland employment law. The new compliance obligations required by these changes are summarized below..… more

Over the past two years, we’ve been covering the state legislatures and executive officials taking aim at environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing and ramping up the pressure on companies that incorporate ESG factors into… more

On May 13, 2024, President Biden issued an order (the “Order”) prohibiting the purchase and requiring the divestment of certain real estate operated as a cryptocurrency mining facility located within one mile of Francis E. Warren Air… more

The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision in Sheetz v. County of El Dorado may have a profound impact on inclusionary zoning ordinances and bylaws in Massachusetts. I suspect few of those regulations – if challenged – will pass… more

WilmerHale lawyers advise clients on every aspect of trade secret law from contracts to complex litigation. Below please find a short update on an important development in trade secret whistleblower protections in the Northern District… more

On May 23, 2024, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice Antitrust Division (DOJ) (the Agencies) published a Request for Information (the “May 2024 RFI”) to solicit public comments to help identify sectors… more

Multiple studies and respected authors agree – divorce is one of the most stressful life events any person can experience.  After 34 years of practice in the family law field, I have represented many individuals who have successfully… more

May saw the long-awaited release of the USTR’s Section 301 review. USTR confirmed that the Trump-era tariffs will remain in place, and raised those tariffs by another $18 billion on manufacturing, critical minerals, solar products… more

ESG stands for “environmental, social, and governance.” Though often overlooked, two recent cases — Spence v. American Airlines and Exxon v. Arjuna Capital, LLC — focus on G’s place in the ESG initialism. Here, we break down these… more

We are frequently asked by businesses about workers’ compensation coverage for independent contractors. Clients ask us: Can our company cover independent contractors with workers’ compensation insurance? Is it safer for us if we do so?… more

Yes, as recently decided by the Michigan Supreme Court, but only if the professional guardian first executes a specific type of power of attorney document delegating authority to the employee to exercise such powers. This opinion… more

Japan, similarly to many other countries, has had a long tradition of keeping non-lawyers out of legal practice for the protection of public interest and lawyers’ livelihood. This principal is laid out in Article 72 of the Lawyers’… more

A recent decision by the Delaware Court of Chancery, W. Palm Beach Firefighters’ Pension Fund v. Moelis & Co. (“Moelis”), held corporate shareholder agreements are invalid if they impose certain restrictions on the Company’s Board. In… more

On April 4, 2024, Governor Tina Kotek signed HB 4156 to modernize and expand protections under Oregon’s anti-stalking laws. The new law criminalizes newer forms of threatening and predatory conduct which have emerged with the… more

On March 27, 2024 the Vermont Captive Insurance Association (VCIA) held its biannual “Roadshow” educational event designed for prospective captive insurance companies. The Roadshow, which has been hosted in over 20 cities, was held in… more

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's interpretative rule provides that traditional "Buy Now, Pay Later" (BNPL) products – closed-end loans that do not have a finance charge and are repaid in four installments – are subject to… more

REMINDER: The deadline for compliance with Senate Bill No. 553 (“SB 553”) is approaching. This new law mandates that covered California employers must implement measures to prevent and address workplace violence… more

...It takes a lot to bring a medical product to market in the United States. You need impactful technology and proper resources to develop a product for years without the assurance it will ever see a patient. Understanding your… more

Staying updated on changes in social media platforms is crucial for maintaining a strong online presence. Recently, LinkedIn rolled out several updates that law firms and other professionals should be aware of to optimize their content… more

April 22, 2024: CryoWorks manufactures and provides cryogenic piping systems intended to serve its clients in the aerospace, defense, clean energy, food and beverage, semiconductor, electronics, and automotive sectors. The company… more

On April 25, 2024, Maryland joined the growing trend of legislatures and governmental agencies restricting the enforceability of non-compete agreements by enacting H.B. No. 1388, which prohibits non-compete agreements for veterinarians… more

The interview below is part of a McGuireWoods series featuring interviews with C-suite leadership of private equity-backed portfolio companies. To recommend a leader for a future interview, email Holly Buckley at… more

Maryland recently decided to increase the pay disclosure requirements applicable to employers posting positions for work performed in Maryland. Maryland employers must now disclose the wage range, salary, benefits, and any other… more

On May 17, Colorado enacted SB 24-205 (the “Act”) concerning consumer protections in interactions with artificial intelligence (AI) systems. The Act requires developers of “high-risk” AI systems—defined as AI systems that make… more

On April 2, 2024, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) released an amendment to Prohibited Transaction Exemption 84-14 (the “QPAM Exemption”). One requirement of the new rule is that managers must notify DOL via email (QPAM@dol.gov) if… more

On May 23, 2024, the Sixth Circuit became the latest court to analyze last year’s Michigan Supreme Court decision of MSSC, Inc. v. Airboss Flexible Prods. Co. (“Airboss”), finding that an automotive supplier’s “blanket contract” was… more

On May 24, 2024, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed into law the nation's 19th comprehensive data privacy law, the Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act (the "Minnesota Act"), which will take effect on July 31, 2025. This law is similar… more

This month, we are excited to feature Quaise Energy and its recent success in closing a $21 million Series A1 financing to accelerate terawatt-scale geothermal energy! This financing round was led by Prelude Ventures and Safar… more

The American Coatings Association (“ACA”) submitted comments to the U.S. Green Building Council (“USGBC”) on the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) v5. USGBC describes LEED v5 as the next version of what is… more

Washington, D.C. added its name to the growing list of jurisdictions enhancing pay transparency requirements. Washington recently amended its ordinances to (1) require employers to disclose salary range or hourly pay in vacant… more

On April 29, 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued the final version of its Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace (the “Guidance”) by a 3-2 vote. The Guidance updates prior EEOC pronouncements… more

On May 29, 2024, CMS released its fifth annual report evaluating the Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Advanced Model (BPCI Advanced Model). The BPCI Advanced Model is designed to reduce Medicare spending and maintain or improve… more

On April 22, 2024, the federal government issued a rule “amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)” to “implement a requirement for agencies to procure sustainable products and services to the maximum extent practicable.” In… more

The Court of Appeals of South Carolina (“Court”) addressed in a March 20th Opinion an issue involving easements granting access to or control over a body of water. See Carr Farms, Inc. and Titan Farms, LLC v. Watson, 2024 WL 1192623… more

On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final rule raising the salary threshold for so-called “white collar” exemptions to overtime regulations.  The rule goes into effect July 1, 2024.  Here’s what you need to… more

The word "contract" is derived from the Latin word contrahere which means to draw (or drag) together.   The California Civil Code defines a "contract" as "an agreement to do or not to do a certain thing".  Cal. Civ. Code § 1549.  The… more

May 2024 NJ Supreme Court holds that non-disparagement provisions cannot prohibit disclosure of details relating to claims of discrimination, retaliation, or harassment - The New Jersey Supreme Court unanimously held that a… more

In accordance with Federal Decree-Law No. 13/2022, which establishes the Unemployment Insurance Scheme (UIS) in the UAE, individuals can claim Insurance for Loss of Employment (ILOE) to navigate post-termination situations. The UIS… more

On May 21, 2024, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking indicating that the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) intends to transfer marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled… more