[Video] Hsu Untied interview with Ned Sherman, Chief Business and Legal Officer at Skybound Entertainment
An interview with Ned Sherman, Chief Business and Legal Officer at Skybound Entertainment by Richard Hsu… more
An interview with Ned Sherman, Chief Business and Legal Officer at Skybound Entertainment by Richard Hsu… more
In this episode of Trekking Through Compliance, we consider the episode Space Seed, which aired on February 16, 1967, Star Date 3141.9. The Enterprise discovers the derelict DY100 class spaceship S.S. Botany Bay, built in the 1990s… more
In this episode of Trekking Through Compliance, we consider the episode Return of the Archons, which aired on February 9, 1967, with a Star Date of 3156.2. The Enterprise arrives at the planet Beta III in the C-111 system, where the… more
Get ready for an exciting new season of “Because That’s What Heroes Do.” This season, the hosts take a deep dive into their favorite 15 episodes of Deep Space 9, joined by DS9 maven Alex Murphy from Montreal. Murphy is a local… more
Welcome to 10 For 10, the podcast that brings you the week’s top 10 compliance stories in one podcast each week. Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings to you, the compliance professional, the compliance stories you need to be… more
In a move to regulate the ancillary obligation created by Provisional Measure No. 1,227/2024, on June 18, 2024, the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service (RFB) published Normative Instruction RFB No. 2,198/2024 (the “Instruction”), which… more
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that the agency will establish a new process to consider, on a case-by-case basis, requests from eligible noncitizen spouses of U.S. citizens for parole-in-place status… more
To diminish the number of frivolous lawsuits that patients file against doctors and hospitals, 28 states require that a plaintiff submit an affidavit or certificate of merit when they file a medical malpractice case… more
Impersonation schemes are on the rise, and artificial intelligence (including deep fakes and voice cloning) will only make these schemes more difficult to detect. Threat actors are emboldened, evidenced by the fact that the… more
What is transparency reporting in life sciences? How does it impact your compliance program? I recently had the opportunity to visit with Lucas Croteau, an innovator in the life sciences compliance sector, to explore these and other… more
This year is starting to feel a bit more normalized after the 2021-2022 record origination numbers followed by the 2023 market disruption. In many ways, Fund finance has passed the stress test and moved forward. What has 2024 shown us… more
As previously discussed, New York’s State Budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 includes legislation that significantly changes the state’s Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPA Program). The CDPA Program, funded through… more
A recent decision in the Hong Kong District Court sets out the legal principles to be applied in the granting of Anonymity Orders in sexual harassment cases… more
I. IMPLEMENTING BASEL III THROUGH THE CRR III REGULATION - The Basel III standards comprise a package of reforms that were largely agreed by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision ("BCBS") in December 2017 and set out in the… more
The Biden administration unveiled its FFY 2025 budget, which calls for $7.3 trillion in spending. In the proposed budget, Biden maintains his pledge to focus on expanding and transforming the nation’s mental health system. He cited the… more
Surprise, surprise, it turns out that the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) is serious about the misuse of endorsements and testimonials in advertising. In October 2021, the FTC sent out a Notice of Penalty Offenses to approximately 700… more
An Internet Protocol (IP) address is a unique identifier assigned to a device that is connected to a computer network. In the internet ecosystem, the IP allows a network host to communicate with a network participant and route that… more
With an anticipated increase in workers no longer subject to exemption from overtime pay under a new U.S. Department of Labor rule that is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2024 (learn more here), employers will need to sharpen their… more
Corey v. Wilkes-Barre Hosp. Co., LLC, 2023 PA Super 262, 307 A.3d 701 (Pa. Super. 2023) - The trial court entered nonsuit on the plaintiff’s corporate negligence claim as the case did not involve any kind of systemic negligence on the… more
The Supreme Court has just weighed in on how gift and estate taxes apply with respect to non-cash gifts in Estate of Connelly v. United States. The Court’s opinion closely follows the economics of such arrangements, but overturns an… more
As the school year comes to an end, parents are planning their vacations. Now is the time to check your Custody Orders and make sure that you are following all the terms and conditions. Most Custody Agreements have provisions regarding… more
Within days of one another, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth and Second Circuits ruled—on issues of first impression for both—that ERISA expressly preempts state law breach of contract and promissory estoppel claims asserted by… more
With a significant mass of cases left to decide and only a few weeks to issue the opinions, the U.S. Supreme Court has reduced the backlog by four yesterday. None of them, however, resolves the future of Chevron deference or the… more
Most litigants associate injunctions as a remedy granted by a court to prevent a party from taking specific action. This is no surprise – as in most cases injunctions function to accomplish exactly that… more
An Enterprise Risk Assessment is fundamental to managing an organization’s strategic and operational landscapes. For compliance professionals, navigating the intricate world of risk can be particularly complex yet crucial. It includes… more
Hot off the press – here is Littler’s mid-year report! As federal regulators, states and cities continue to pass new workplace regulations through the calendar year, we summarize each state’s notable labor and employment law updates… more
In recent remarks, Securities and Exchange Commission Commissioner Lizarraga called on the SEC to move forward to implement the rulemaking mandate in Section 956 of the Dodd-Frank Act. The Commissioner was speaking at an Americans for… more
The financial services and banking industry landscape continues to evolve in the face of new and emerging technologies. This phenomenon is especially prevalent in the sharing of consumer data between financial institutions and third… more
Lahr v. Lehigh Valley Hosp., Inc., 2023 WL 8665017 (Pa. Super. Dec. 15, 2023) - The trial court had ordered production of patient safety reports which were (i) prepared in accordance with MCARE, (ii) intended to be confidential, and… more
Basketball just wrapped up its season and hockey is in the last period of its season, but there is no summer vacation for the IRS Large Business and International (LB&I) division. The IRS recently announced a new enforcement campaign… more
Many life science companies are using AI/ML to identify new disease targets and new therapeutics, predict the efficacy and toxicity of potential clinical therapeutic candidates, design clinical trials and dosing or treatment regimens… more
In November 2023, the Government of Ontario passed Bill 149, the Working for Workers Four Act, 2023 (the “Act”). The Act places new obligations and prohibitions on employers, and intends to strengthen Ontario’s employee entitlements… more
The Supreme Court’s judgment in R(Finch) v Surrey County Council [2024] UKSC 20 has potentially significant implications on how environmental impacts of major projects are assessed. The question at the heart of the case was how far… more
In order to train generative AI models, in particular frontier large language models (LLMs) and multimodal models, it is necessary to perform vast amounts of computations, typically carried out on massive clusters of Graphics… more
Key Takeaways - ..Requires parties to provide notice to the Vermont Attorney General (“VT AG”) for transactions involving Vermont hospitals that are acquiring medical practices. ..The parties must provide 90 days notice before… more
EmployNews has previously covered the EEOC's Final Regulations Implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which provided clarity to employers and workers about who is protected under the landmark statute, the types of… more
Last week and early this week, two federal judges granted injunctions to halt enforcement of the 2024 Title IX Final Rule (“2024 Regs”), in its entirety. An injunction is a court order requiring an individual or entity to either… more
Key Takeaways - ..Parties must obtain approval from the Rhode Island Attorney General (“RI AG”) and Department of Health (“DOH”) for certain transactions involving Rhode Island hospitals. ..Under the statute, the RI AG and DOH… more
Colorado, like a growing number of other states, requires that employers provide specific types of employee leave. Many state-mandated leave laws have common elements (with some even having identical, overlapping language), but rarely… more
The United States Patent and Trademark Office’s (“USPTO”) Appeals Review Panel (“the Panel”) recently clarified that means-plus-function claims do not require that the specification disclose equivalents. See Ex parte Chamberlain, No… more
When it comes to digital entertainment, international companies often face the challenge of adapting features to comply with different jurisdictions' legal requirements. The use of countdown timers next to digital items offered “for… more
This month’s Eye on ESI webinar, featuring TRU Staffing Partners’ Founder and CEO Jared Coseglia and ACEDS President Mike Quartararo, showcased the latest trends and happenings in the ESI job market. Coseglia began the discussion by… more
Key Takeaways - ..Requires parties to provide notice to the New York Department of Health (“NYDOH”) of certain transactions involving “health care entities”. ..The parties must provide 30 days notice before closing to the… more
In unusual circumstances arising during unionization campaigns, the National Labor Relations Board can seek a so-called Section 10(j) injunction to immediately order the employer or union to cease illegal acts associated with the… more
While the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) April 2024 sweeping rule prohibiting noncompete agreements has been top of mind for many employers, the rule may not be so surprising for businesses using restrictive covenants for employees… more
Intentional genomic alterations (IGAs) in animals refer to deliberate changes made to the genetic material of animals. These alterations are designed to introduce, remove or modify specific traits in animals for various purposes, such… more
On June 13, 2024, an administrative law judge (ALJ) for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruled that overly broad noncompete and nonsolicitation provisions in an employment agreement violated an employee’s labor rights in what… more
The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (PTO) has introduced new rules enhancing the independence of administrative patent judge (APJ) panels. The final rule, building on Standard Operating Procedure 4, prohibits senior PTO management and… more
The City of St. Louis has reached an agreement with the plaintiffs in Boles v. City of St. Louis, Case Number ED 111495 in which the Collector of Revenue of the City has agreed to process refunds for Earnings Taxes paid by or on behalf… more
Last month, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reemphasized just how serious companies must be about maintaining a vigilant cybersecurity posture and procedures to report cyber incidents in a timely manner… more
Uber is a California-born taxi service that relies upon apps on tablets, smartphones, and computers. Requests for service come with a few finger taps rather than hailing for cabs or competing with other taxi riders for attention… more
In most states, drivers must have automobile liability coverage to pay damages caused by a driver's negligence. Failure to do so can result in fines and denial of registration. According to the Insurance Information Institute study… more
The National Labor Relations Act gives employees the right to engage in activities together with and on behalf of their co-workers to improve working conditions, called protected concerted activity. The question frequently arises as to… more
In a time where hybrid work models have transitioned from being an exception to the standard, law firms find themselves at a crossroads, needing to reinvent their operational strategies to remain competitive. A thought-provoking panel… more
The Supreme Court of the United States issued four decisions today: Moore v. United States, No. 22-800: This case concerns the constitutionality of the Mandatory Repatriation Tax (“MRT”) included in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act… more
A federal judge in the Eastern District of Kentucky has enjoined the United States Department of Education from implementing or enforcing the 2024 Title IX regulations. The injunction is limited to the states of Tennessee, Kentucky… more
The U.S. Supreme Court today upheld the constitutionality of the so-called “mandatory repatriation tax” in a narrow ruling, stating that the MRT taxes realized income — income earned by the offshore corporation — and attributes that… more
On June 20, 2024, the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board voted unanimously to adopt the latest draft version of Title 8 CCR § 3396, Heat Illness Prevention in Indoor Places of Employment, after a prior attempt at… more
Hsu Untied interview with Ned Sherman, Chief Business and Legal Officer at Skybound Entertainment
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