A Los Angeles jury has found following a monthlong trial that StubHub owes more than $16 million for breaching its contract with Spotlight Ticket Management, which does business as TicketManager, and interfering in the company’s… more

The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS released Notice 2024-49 on May 31, 2024, regarding the registration requirement and certain other limited guidance under Section 45Z of the Internal Revenue Code. Section 45Z provides a… more

Private equity sponsors can exhale: A federal court recently stopped the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) antitrust action that targeted private equity sponsor Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe for the healthcare "roll-up" strategy of… more

This RIA Regulatory Review highlights certain key regulatory developments affecting investment advisers… more

A crucial aspect of compliance with the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) is understanding the various due dates and obligations. A “reporting company” must meet CTA reporting deadlines to avoid potential regulatory penalties. To… more

In recent remarks at the Securities Enforcement Forum West 2024, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Director of the Division of Enforcement Gurbir Grewal extolled the benefits of and expounded on the elements of cooperation… more

A little-known statutory change now allows for certain fraternal societies to obtain tax exempt status in Pennsylvania. In Hospital Utilization Project v. Commonwealth, 487 A.2d 1306 (Pa. 1985) (“HUP”), the Pennsylvania Supreme Court… more

In its continuing efforts to improve the organ donation and transplant system and promote health equity, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), acting through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)… more

International Geneva – A global governance ecosystem of over 40 international organizations, 178 country representations and 700+ non-governmental organizations. International competition lawyers and policy-makers gather to discuss… more

Appeal from the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. Summary: Parties that own minority shares in the trademark registrant, but do not separately use or possess an ownership right in the… more

Both the North and South Carolina legislatures have recently adopted statutes affecting environmental issues in their respective states. This update highlights the most significant developments in North and South Carolina… more

Last year, Missouri passed Senate Bill 103, which limits the scope of covenants not to compete, or restrictive covenants, between the “owner” of a business and the business itself should the relationship between the owner and the… more

To help you stay on top of the latest news, our AI practice group has compiled a roundup of the developments we are following… more

Appeal from the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Patent Trial and Appeal Board. Summary: Comparing pre-Section 135 bar date claims to amended post-bar date claims in an interference proceeding requires comparing the two sets… more

As discussed previously on this blog (see "USPTO Proposed Rule Change to Terminal Disclaimer Practice" and "The USPTO's Proposed Terminal Disclaimer Rule: A Litigator's Perspective") and elsewhere, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office… more

Lots of people think that if you can just tap into the magical fountain of motivation – either for themselves or their employees – life would be a lot simpler. That may be true, but perhaps we give motivation a little too much credit… more

After months of uncertainty and multiple letters from industry associations advocating on behalf of the healthcare industry with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR), covered entities with… more

The Tel Aviv Administrative Court recently ruled that the Israel Tax Authority (ITA) acted unlawfully and without authority when it deducted depreciation from the value of apartment purchases. This ruling applies to instances in which… more

In Episode 2 of the CryptoCounsel, hosts Josh and Frank decode recent litigation with the SEC and two key cases in the Southern District of New York. In the first case, a judge found that Ripple’s cryptocurrency XRP is not a security… more

How can you pinpoint employee behaviors that signal a potential risk of fraud in your company, especially if you operate in a highly regulated industry? Join host Matt Adams for this insightful episode featuring Nicole Sliger and… more

Most people have seen the growth in artificial intelligence/ machine learning (AI/ML)-based medical devices being cleared by FDA… more

On May 30, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) issued a request for information (Request) regarding alleged “junk fees” in closing costs charged by mortgage lenders and related settlement service providers. The… more

News Briefs - Appeals Court Rules Drug Firms Can Limit 340B Discounted Drugs - An appeals court has upheld a lower court ruling on 340B that sided with drug manufacturers. At issue is whether pharmaceutical companies can limit… more

As the 2024 election approaches, protests continue across the country, and employees increasingly engage in discourse on important national and international political topics, employers can expect that political speech and activity… more

Executive Summary: On April 30, 2024, the Illinois Department of Labor (“IDOL”) finalized its Rules for the Paid Leave for All Workers Act (“PLAW Act” or “the Act”). In November, the IDOL proposed Rules for the law that we outlined in… more

The entire spectrum of furnishers – from national banks to fintechs, finance companies to servicers, debt purchasers to collection agencies – have faced a recent onslaught of cases filed by consumers under the Fair Credit Reporting Act… more

After many iterations over the years attempting to regulate the cryptocurrency space, the House of Representatives passed the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act, or FIT21 Act, on May 22, 20241.  The bipartisan… more

In early May 2024, the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) agreed to pay $38 million to resolve a False Claims Act case based on alleged Stark Law violations. The size of the settlement in United States ex rel. J. William… more

The criminal liability of the absorbed company is transferred to the absorbing company, regardless of the corporate form of the company involved in the merger by absorption. In a ruling handed down on May 22, 2024, 1 the Criminal… more

The recent guidance from the United States Patent and Trademark Office on evaluating inventorship involving AI tools has sparked discussions on treating AI differently from other advanced tools. The guidance lacks clear definitions on… more

On December 30, 2024, the European regulation of May 31, 2023 on deforestation will come into force in all EU countries. The aim of these new rules, which are designed to combat the phenomenon of imported deforestation, is to require… more

On May 3, 2024, the FAR Council published an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (the “Advanced Notice”) seeking to implement Section 5949 of the James M. Inohfe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 prohibition on… more

Last month, the Belgian Supreme Court ruled in a case concerning a former employee who, following an internal investigation, had been first dismissed by her employer for and subsequently convicted of several criminal offences… more

The International Tax Co-operation (Economic Substance) Act (2024 Revision) (the “ES Act”) was brought into force to demonstrate the commitment of the Cayman Islands as a member of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and… more

In a lengthy ruling, a Seattle federal judge has allowed the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to proceed with its groundbreaking case alleging that Amazon’s Prime online subscription marketing tactics constituted deceptive “dark… more

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, along with Lt. Governor Jon Husted and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik, recently announced a $152 million investment in projects “to transform communities along Ohio’s Appalachian… more

Anyone trying to score tickets to Taylor Swift’s “Eras” tour is familiar with the political backlash following Ticketmaster’s inability to handle “unprecedented” demand for the concert series. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)… more

On May 21, Alvotech announced that it had entered into a license and supply agreement with Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories SA for the commercialization of AVT03, a proposed denosumab biosimilar. Denosumab, sold by Amgen under the brand names… more

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, also referred to as SOX or as Sarbox, is a federal statute that requires specific corporate recordkeeping measures as well as financial reporting. It was passed in the aftermath of several huge corporate… more

On April 29, 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a $1.3 million settlement (Settlement) with a South Carolina clinical laboratory marketer and his marketing company, and three physicians and their medical practices in North… more

On May 22, 2024, Judge Cecilia M. Altonoga of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida granted a motion to dismiss a putative shareholder action asserting claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the… more

Maryland has long been a solar-friendly state, and the Brighter Tomorrow Act, signed into law by Gov. Wes Moore last month, will expand access and adoption of solar energy. The legislation is both a supportive and forward-looking… more

Join Troutman Pepper Partner Brooke Conkle and Associate Chris Capurso as they delve into the complexities of ancillary products in the auto finance industry. From GAP waivers to extended warranties, discover the latest regulatory… more

Section 363(m) of the Bankruptcy Code offers powerful protection for good-faith purchasers in bankruptcy sales because it limits appellate review of an approved sale, irrespective of the legal merits of the appeal. Specifically, it… more

Recent U.S. developments indicate a growing focus on regulating and investigating the data privacy practices of companies in the automotive sector. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently highlighted in a blog post its concerns… more

On May 2, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit affirmed a False Claims Act (FCA) trial verdict in part, holding that the judgment was not constitutionally excessive under the Eighth Amendment… more

On May 31, 2024, Ascot Insurance Company (“Ascot Insurance”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after discovering that an unknown and unauthorized party accessed an employee’s email account. In… more

On May 16, 2024, Judge James L. Robart of the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington granted a motion to dismiss a putative securities class action against a manufacturer of pop culture collectibles (the… more

Patent and Trademark Public Advisory Committees, 89 FR 44634 (May 21, 2024) (“seeking nominations for up to three members of its Patent Public Advisory Committee (PPAC) to advise the Director of the USPTO on patent policy, and for up… more

On March 27, 2024, Bill 42, an Act to prevent and fight psychological harassment and sexual violence in the workplace, was assented to by the Lieutenant governor of Québec ("Bill 42"). Jean Boulet, Minister of Labour, introduced Bill… more

Senior Division of Enforcement officials from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) spoke with SEC alumni, private practitioners, and other professionals in the field at the Securities Enforcement Forum West 2024 (the… more

The transition to carbon-free energy requires significant investments in new energy facilities and extensive new transmission lines. Senator Joe Nguyễn spearheaded this effort during the 2024 legislative session by leveraging his roles… more

The French government has adopted a law aimed at regulating digital services. The new SREN law (Loi Visant à Sécuriser et à Réguler l'Espace Numérique) adapts French legislation to new EU regulations, including the Digital Services Act… more

The number of bar associations that have issued AI ethics guidance continues to grow, with NJ being the most recent. In its May 2024 report (Report), the NJ Task Force on Artificial Intelligence and the Law made a number of… more

In a pivotal move expected to significantly impact the US energy sector, the North American Energy Standards Board (NAESB) announced on May 29, 2024 that it plans to develop standardized contracts for the burgeoning hydrogen market… more

This article is a follow-up to the hearing conducted before the Grand Chamber of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in the BSH Hausgeräte/Electrolux case (C‑339/22) of 14 May 2024. An earlier hearing in this case was… more

UK Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 Makes Significant Changes to Competition and Consumer Protection Law - On 24 May 2024, the UK Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCC Act) became law. The… more

On May 29, 2024, South Florida Behavioral Health Network (“SFBHN”) d/b/a Thriving Mind South Florida filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to… more