On April 7, 2024, Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Senator Maria Cantwell introduced the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) setting forth national data privacy rights and proposing a single, comprehensive federal data privacy… more

This week appeared to be a busy docket for New York workers’ compensation cases. The 3rd Dept. released four opinions on Thursday May 30, 2024. Read their summaries below. Garofalo v. Verizon CV-23-1298… more

On May 30, 2024, the FTC published amendments to its Health Breach Notification Rule (“HBNR” or “Rule”) in the Federal Register, memorializing the Rule’s expanded scope that now explicitly includes direct-to-consumer health and… more

TA Associates has made a growth investment in Solarity, according to a news release. Solarity, based in St. Louis, Missouri, is a provider of clinical data processing solutions for acute and ambulatory healthcare providers… more

On May 30, the CFPB announced a request for information (RFI) regarding mortgage “junk fees” and their impact on borrowers and lenders. The CFPB identified an increase of over 36 percent in median total loan costs for home mortgages… more

On June 12, 2024, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office’s (BETO) Chemical Catalysis for Bioenergy Consortium (ChemCatBio) will hold a webinar on artificial intelligence (AI) for catalysis. BETO states that… more

What's the secret to successfully recruiting advisors? Understanding that moving from one firm to another is probably one of the most stressful things that an advisor can go through. That’s what Jodi Perry, National Head of Advisor… more

The Saudi Exchange published its guideline manual for foreign companies offering and/or listing on its Main Market. While current capital markets regulations and rules in Saudi Arabia permit such offerings, the lack of a clear criteria… more

Last Friday, June 9, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Texas House Bill 19, which codifies a business court system in Texas. Similar to the commercial court systems that exist in Delaware and New York, Texas's business court system… more

Have you or your clients been sued by an individual or company seeking indemnity for damages allegedly incurred? Are you wondering how to combat and defend against such a claim?… more

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an increasingly important topic in the legal industry in the last few years following the introduction of ChatGPT and other generative systems. But AI is not new to the legal industry. In fact… more

More than 500 sequentially accessed files downloaded to a personal thumb drive, and a description in a verified complaint of the purported confidential information and trade secrets implicated, were the key components of the Business… more

On May 20, 2024, OHSA published finalized revisions to the Hazard Communication Standard (the “HazCom standard”). The HazCom standard is a commonly cited standard in OSHA inspections. The revisions to the rule address the amount and… more

El 4/19/24, el IRS publicó el borrador del Formulario 1099-DA para reportar los ingresos de activos digitales de las transacciones de corredores. El IRS afirma que: “Este borrador preliminar refleja el Aviso de Reglamentación Propuesta… more

On 4/19/24, the IRS published draft Form 1099-DA for reporting digital asset proceeds from broker transactions. The IRS states that: “This early draft release reflects the notice of proposed rulemaking that appeared in the Federal… more

The continent’s growing population is producing a wealth of investment opportunities as demand for digital services ramps up - The technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) sector has been a major driver of Africa’s dealmaking… more

In a significant development for French merger control, on May 2, 2024 the French Competition Authority applied the jurisprudence laid down in the recent Towercast case to an alleged anti-competitive agreement matter in the… more

In Draft Guidance published this week by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Guidance for Industry – Processes and Practices Applicable to Bioresearch Monitoring Inspections, the Agency provides some wisdom on best practices… more

Draft laws and guidelines are under consideration in Taiwan, with sector-specific initiatives already in place. Laws/Regulations directly regulating AI (the “AI Regulations”) Currently, there are no specific codified laws… more

In late May, the Supreme Court of Canada (the SCC) denied an application for leave to appeal a decision of the Court of Appeal of Alberta (the ABCA), which, in turn, had denied leave to appeal of the decision of the Court of King’s… more

As reported in our previous client alert, on May 14, 2024, President Biden announced that he directed his Trade Representative to increase tariffs under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (Section 301) on a wide range of Chinese… more

When targeting hardcore gamers with in-game advertising, it's essential to create campaigns that not only capture their attention but also provide value. Engaging advertising campaigns that gamers enjoy are more likely to be… more

On May 31, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 828, delaying the implementation of the recently passed healthcare minimum wage law, SB 525, by one month, from June 1, 2024 to July 1, 2024… more

As part of the ongoing Government reforms to the consenting process for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (“NSIPs”), PINS has launched its 2024 Pre-Application Prospectus. The Prospectus sits alongside a suite of other… more

Seyfarth Synopsis:  In six months, the U.S. presidential election will take place and inevitably employee views on the elections and election issues will make their way into the workplace.  In yesterday’s highly polarized… more

In December 2023, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) adopted a Model Bulletin on the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Systems by Insurers. The model bulletin reminds insurance carriers that they must comply… more

Providers of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) payment plans are, for purposes of consumer financial protection laws, lenders subject to some of the same regulatory requirements as credit card issuers, under a recent interpretive rule issued… more

Importers must act swiftly to prepare for new Section 301 tariffs which can apply as soon as August 1, 2024, and for exclusions that expire as soon as June 14, 2024. As predicted in our recent alert USTR May Triple the Existing 301… more

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY - In the evolving landscape of the subscription credit facility market, the introduction of fraud allegations by an investor against a fund as a new exclusion event marks a pivotal shift… more

This is the sixth installment in a series of articles intended to provide the reader with a very high-level overview of the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act of 1970 and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)… more

To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal and state events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week..… more

Chief Justice Roberts did say, "eliminating race discrimination means eliminating all of it." The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit ruled that a grant program -- which is available only to black females -- likely… more

Keypoint: The California legislature is considering several bills that, if passed, would add to the nation’s emerging legal patchwork governing the use of artificial intelligence. In mid-May, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed the… more

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) are often perceived as primarily financial transactions. However, the real success of these endeavors usually hinges on a less tangible but equally crucial factor: organizational culture. In the landscape… more

Private Equity (PE) has been a popular and frequent target of the Biden Administration’s recent antitrust enforcement efforts. Earlier this year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice Antitrust Division (DOJ)… more

In the case of Cherelle Matchet v. Karen Nelson-Hughes, Civil No. 2022-43 (USDC Virgin Islands 5/6/24), the Federal District Court addressed whether the plaintiff’s neuropsychological examination by the defendant’s expert should be… more

"Comity" is a principle of jurisprudence whereby, under appropriate circumstances, one country recognizes within its borders the legislative, executive, or judicial acts of another nation. Many recent court rulings have examined the… more

Lindke v. Freed, 2024 U.S. LEXIS 1214 (2024) (A public official who blocks someone from commenting on the official’s social-media page engages in state action under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 only if the official both 1) possessed actual… more

Precedential and Key Federal Circuit Opinions - LKQ CORPORATION v. GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC [OPINION] (2021-2348, 5/21/24) Moore, Lourie, Dyk, Prost, Reyna, Taranto, Chen, Hughes, Stoll, and Stark - Stoll, J. The… more

An interview with Sarah Mirza, Partner at Squire Patton Boggs by Richard Hsu… more

Welcome to the award-winning The Hill Country Podcast. The Texas Hill Country is one of the most beautiful places on earth. In this podcast, Hill Country resident Tom Fox visits with the people and organizations that make this the most… more

Continued focus on antitrust enforcement has led the New Jersey and California attorneys general (AG) offices to go on a hiring spree. New Jersey AG Matthew Platkin recently announced the establishment of a permanent, stand-alone… more

On May 17, 2024, Colorado became the first state to enact comprehensive AI legislation. Governor Jared Polis signed Senate Bill 24-205, “Concerning Consumer Protections in Interactions with Artificial Intelligence Systems,” (“the… more

For decades, federal agencies have enjoyed significant deference from the courts regarding their interpretations of rules and regulations, a principle known as "Chevron deference" after the 1984 United States Supreme Court decision in… more

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) amended Prohibited Transaction Exemption 2020‑02 (Amended PTE 2020-02) on April 25, 2024. This amendment addresses administrative deficiencies cited in federal court decisions challenging the original… more

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and Department of Justice (“DOJ”) have been working increasingly collaboratively to combat unlawful trading practices and hold wrongdoers accountable, demonstrating effective… more

June 4, 2024- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a circular warning against the use of unlawful or unenforceable terms and conditions in contracts for consumer financial products or services. June 4, 2024- Secretary… more

On May 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) Antitrust Division announced a Request for Information (“RFI”) seeking information from the public to “identify serial acquisitions and roll-up… more

Mayor Eric Adams’ “Green Fast Track for Housing” initiative went into effect June 3, 2024, with the aim of shortening the lengthy environmental review process for certain residential developments reviewed by the City Planning… more

Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory… more

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 provides for the transferability of certain renewable energy tax credits, including the investment tax credit (ITC). Although transferability deal volume has certainly increased in the last year, the… more

On May 23, the CFPB published a blog post reporting that complaints from servicemembers, veterans, and their families significantly increased, with the total number of complaints surpassing 400,000 since the CFPB began cataloging… more

On March 7, 2024, at the American Bar Association’s National Institute on White Collar Crime, Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco unveiled the Department of Justice's (“DOJ”) ambitious "90-day sprint" to launch a new whistleblower… more

On May 24, 2024, WD & Associates (“WD”), a division of Patriot Growth Insurance Services, LLC ("Patriot Growth"), issued a press release confirming that the company recently experienced a cyberattack leading to a data breach of… more

Under 35 U.S.C. § 314(a), the PTAB has discretion to deny institution of an inter partes review. In certain circumstances, the PTAB will discretionarily deny a petition because another petition challenging the same patent was filed… more

On May 22, 2024, the Department of Justice’s National Security Division (“NSD”) announced its first declination of prosecution for a company under the voluntary self-disclosure program established by the National Security Division… more

On May 27, the Acting Comptroller of the Currency, Michael J. Hsu, delivered a speech emphasizing the importance of recovery planning in mitigating the risks associated with bank crises. Hsu argued that while preventing crises through… more

In this announcement, the SEC’s Office of Structured Disclosure advises that many of us have been tagging our basic and diluted earnings-per-share data incorrectly. The announcement indicates that this data should be tagged using GAAP… more