The newest episode of the Subro Sessions podcast, hosted by associates, Ryan Bennett and Melissa Kenney, is entitled “Getting Control of an Accident Scene and Ensuring Evidence is Preserved.” Ryan and Melissa discuss fire scene… more
Join ACEDS and TRU Staffing Partners for a monthly interactive discussion on industry trends - Jared Coseglia, founder and CEO of TRU Staffing Partners and agent to thousands of e-discovery, privacy, and cybersecurity… more
Address risk proactively with effective risk assessments - Do you want to learn valuable strategies for identifying and mitigating risk in your organization—without the time and budget commitments of travel? This virtual… more
Congress is currently considering a bill that would restrict production quotas for warehouse workers and mandate certain safety measures, following in the footsteps of several states that have implemented similar restrictions… more
Agencies seek to split the company, saying exclusionary conduct harms consumers, artists, and venue owners. The Antitrust Division of the Justice Department and 30 state attorneys general sued Live Nation Entertainment Inc. and its… more
The April release of the federal Title IX regulations came at the same time as the federal government released regulations under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and on the heels of the implementation of the Providing Urgent… more
Modern investigations require modern data collection solutions to solve the complex challenges facing eDiscovery practitioners. With employees generating vast amounts of data stored across multiple platforms and applications, law firms… more
Are you responsible for privacy compliance at your company? Sharpen your pencils and grab your highlighters for this three-part series on critical privacy laws, DPOs and privacy officers (and when you should appoint one), and website… more
Join us for an engaging CLE program when our panel of antitrust experts will discuss the latest trends in antitrust litigation, regulation and enforcement. We’ll explore recent changes to competition regulation in the U.S., Canada and… more
Le 15 mai 2024, le gouvernement du Québec a publié la version définitive du Règlement sur l’anonymisation des renseignements personnels (le « Règlement sur l’anonymisation »), qui établit les exigences auxquelles les organisations… more
Kennedys and CYPFER are delighted to invite you to our 60 minute webinar on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. We will explore the practical and legal implications involved in navigating a ransomware event, and how decision-making in a… more
Host Ericka Adler welcomes Roetzel attorney Christina Kuta to the #HealthLawHotSpot this week to discuss the most frequently asked questions from clients about non-competes and the impact of the new FTC rule. Christina explains the key… more
The US Department of the Treasury (Treasury Department) and the IRS recently released Revenue Procedure 2024-24 (Revenue Procedure) and Notice 2024-38 (Notice) establishing revised standards and procedures for taxpayers seeking private… more
Effective February 13, 2024, prospective purchasers and ground tenants of commercial and industrial property seeking liability protections under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) must… more
The Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) Director of the Division of Corporate Finance, Erik Gerding, released a statement on May 21, 2024 that may have regulated entities scratching their heads about compliance and the agency’s… more
Both the Texas and New Jersey AG offices have made moves to bolster their regulatory enforcement teams. In Texas, recent developments indicate that the AG’s office has increased its recruitment of privacy attorneys for the newly formed… more
On May 6, 2024, the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) published the long-awaited Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and… more
PVH Polymath Venture Holdings Ltd. v. TAG Fintech Inc., C.A. No. 2023-0502-BWD (Del. Ch. Jan. 26, 2024) - Under the “bad faith” exception to the American Rule, Delaware courts will consider shifting fees when aggressive litigation… more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released a podcast on biosimilars, featuring Dr. Sarah Yim, director of FDA’s Office of Therapeutic Biologics and Biosimilars (OTBB), that seems to indicate a potential move away… more
In this episode of "Corporate Transparency Talk," tax attorney Alan Granwell is joined by private wealth services attorney John Bunge and corporate attorney Michael Titens to examine recent developments related to the Corporate… more
The U.S. Trade Representative (“USTR”) recently issued its report in the four-year review of Section 301 duties on goods imported from China. As part of that review, USTR proposed imposing or increasing tariffs on a range of products… more
In a unanimous opinion, the U.S. Supreme Court has decided that a court, not an arbitrator, must decide whether a dispute is subject to arbitration when parties have agreed to two separate agreements that are in conflict as to whether… more
The U.S. Supreme Court issued an opinion in CFPB v. Cmty. Fin. Servs. Assn. of Am., Ltd. upholding the funding structure of the CFPB. The Fifth Circuit had determined that the CFPB’s funding mechanism—drawing funds from the Federal… more
The New York Appellate Division, First Department issued an important ruling on May 21, 2024, in In Re: New York City Asbestos Litigation, Patricia Rasso, as independent executor of The Estate of Linda English, deceased v. Avon… more
On May 10, 2024, the Ninth Circuit decided Yuriria Diaz v. Macys West Stores, Inc. In that case, Diaz brought California Private Attorneys General Act (“PAGA”) claims against her former employer. The district court compelled both… more
The NCAA Board of Governors has voted to approve the terms of a settlement that would resolve several antitrust lawsuits against the NCAA and would require the organization to pay nearly $2.8 billion over a 10-year period to former… more
El 4/11/24, el IRS concluyó la publicación de la Docena Sucia 2024. La Docena Sucia es una campaña anual de concientización del contribuyente que comenzó en 2002 y enumera doce estafas y esquemas que colocan a los contribuyentes, las… more
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) announced on May 7, 2024, the release of the “Progression of Net-Zero Emission Propulsion Technologies for the Off-Road Sector Request for Information” (RFI)… more
On 4/11/24, the IRS concluded the release of the Dirty Dozen 2024. The Dirty Dozen is an annual taxpayer awareness campaign which began in 2002 listing twelve scams and schemes that place taxpayers, businesses, and the tax… more
In a considerable shift in the law, the Federal Circuit has discarded the long-standing test for determining whether a design patent is invalid as obvious, in favor of the more flexible obviousness test historically applied to utility… more
As part of the Food and Drug Law Institute’s Annual Conference last week, Axinn Partner and FDA Practice Group Chair Chad Landmon participated in a panel titled, “FDA (Still) Under Fire: Pending SCOTUS Decisions on Agency Deference.”… more
What is the role of Artificial Intelligence in compliance? What about Machine Learning? Are you using ChatGPT? These are but three of the many questions we will explore in this exciting new podcast series, Compliance and… more
On May 22, 2024, the U.S. Trade Representative released a draft Federal Register notice containing the list of imported goods for which it proposes to increase Section 301 duty rates. USTR also announced that it was considering an… more
In 1980 Pennsylvania revised its 1929 Divorce Code and for the first time allowed post divorce alimony. It was a tough legislative battle with conservative forces professing concern that divorce would become ubiquitous. One of the… more
Efforts to regulate warehouses and distribution uses are not isolated to the local development moratoria and zoning code updates. At the state and regional level, the State Attorney General’s Office and regulatory agencies, such as the… more
New York AG Letitia James secured a $2 billion settlement with Genesis Global Capital, LLC, and related entities (collectively, “Genesis”), to resolve allegations that the bankrupt cryptocurrency firms defrauded investors, violating… more
John Burchfield, CEO at EDRM Trusted Partner, Venio Systems, sits down with Kaylee & Mary to talk about what he is seeing with AI in eDiscovery, Venio's new interface and unified code base for on premise, cloud and hybrid, his… more
In 2023, the SEC adopted a number of new rule amendments intended to reduce risks in the clearance and settlement processes, including, significantly, a change that will reduce the standard settlement cycle for most broker-dealer… more
On May 9, 2024, the Biden Administration continued its push to update and modernize federal nondiscrimination protections by publishing revised regulations (the “Final Rule”) that amend the Department of Health and Human Services… more
U.S. State Department announces international diplomacy strategy to promote digital solidarity. Recognizing emerging technologies and cyber threats as an inflection point for U.S. competition with geopolitical rivals, the U.S. State… more
Eir Partners Capital has announced it has closed the second iteration of its private equity fund with $496 million in capital commitments. The fund, Eir Partners Investment Program II, was oversubscribed… more
Introduction – What Is Tax Penalty Abatement? Audits can be an incredibly frustrating ordeal. From initial contact with tax authorities to digging up old financial records to possibly increasing tax liability, there are few things… more
The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit against pharmaceutical companies accused of violating antitrust laws by using reverse payments to delay entry of a generic version of a patented drug… more
There is a growing acknowledgement that money laundering and terrorist financing is borderless and legal entity-agnostic, just as it is already known that cybercriminals and the means to commit cybercrimes continuously attack the… more
On April 25, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a set of rules aimed at cutting air, water, and land pollution from fossil fuel-fired plants. The rules would require existing coal-fired and new gas-fired power… more
The Financial Services Institute in collaboration with Conyers, Grant Thornton and Cayman Finance hosted its fourth comprehensive training seminar on “Preparing for an Onsite Inspection from the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority… more
New York Medical College (NYMC) officials thought the HHS Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) audit was wrapping up in December 2021, based on what “the original senior auditor” told them. But the auditor retired and work continued… more
Law firms are increasingly being measured not just on their financial success but also on metrics like diversity, lateral retention, and strategic growth. The Leopard Solutions Law Firm Index (LLFI) offers a comprehensive ranking based… more
Some funding applications submitted to NIH beginning Jan. 25 will face new requirements and undergo a revised peer review process. To prepare investigators and institutions, NIH launched a dedicated website with details about specific… more
A recent conversation I had raised a new concern surrounding the use of Generative AI that is worth talking through. Will using Generative AI tools violate obligations surrounding the storage and review of documents designated as… more
What happens when two top compliance commentators get together? They talk about compliance, of course. Join Tom Fox and Kristy Grant-Hart in 2 Gurus Talk Compliance as they discuss the latest compliance issues in this week’s… more
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
Yesterday, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) issued an “interpretive rule,” subjecting “Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) transactions to provisions of Regulation Z applicable to “credit cards.” Among other things… more
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the “IRA”) now allows firms to develop and sell clean energy tax credits. In our last update, we discussed how the emerging market for tax insurance may provide comfort to prospective buyers of… more
Recent processing time trends at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) are raising concerns for both Employers and F-1 visa holders relying on automatic extensions of work authorization while awaiting the processing of… more
As applications and use cases for digital assets and their blockchain infrastructure grow and become more sophisticated, investments and valuations for businesses in these areas have grown as well. The growing number of opportunities… more
In an en banc decision, the Federal Circuit decided this week that well-established tests for determining design patent obviousness are “improperly rigid,” in violation of U.S. Supreme Court precedent such as KSR v. Teleflex, which… more
Here are the sales tax cases from the TiNY Blog for the week of May 23, 2024. Determinations: Faciltysource, LLC, et ux. (ALJ Maloney, May 9, 2024); Div’s Rep. Eric Gee, Esq.; Pet’s Rep. Michael Marino, Esq.; Articles 28 and… more
