On June 6, 2024, the US Small Business Administration (SBA) published a direct final rule that would eliminate self-certification of service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB) status for purposes of agency contracting… more

In a landmark decision written by Justice Clarence Thomas, the Supreme Court has unanimously upheld the constitutionality of the Lanham Act’s provision that prohibits the registration of trademarks consisting of, or comprising the name… more

Antitrust authorities are cracking down on life sciences companies using patenting strategies to delay, block or impede access by competitors to the market. Firms with market power need to be mindful of antitrust when developing and… more

In Starbucks v. McKinney, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruled that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) must meet the same standard as other ordinary litigants in order to obtain an injunction from the federal… more

On June 14, 2024, Globe Life Inc. filed a notice with the Securities and Exchange Commission after experiencing a cybersecurity incident. In this notice, Globe Life explains that the incident “likely resulted in unauthorized access to… more

Our prior Alert discussed the Prince George’s County temporary extension of rent control, Montgomery County rent control updates and the much-anticipated rent control regulations, rental license fee increases, new housing laws in… more

Recent Developments: Michigan Targets Bovada, Illegal Online Gambling New York Passes Bill on Downstate Casino Licensing Swedish Study Asserts Link Between Tax Rate and Problem Gambling Michigan Targets Bovada, Illegal Online Gambling… more

Recently, Sirva, Inc. filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after discovering that information that had been entrusted to the company was subject to unauthorized access. In this notice, Sirva explains… more

In our day-to-day work representing skilled nursing facilities, we are regularly asked by our clients to assist in securing Medicaid benefits for their residents.  This often entails seeking the cooperation of the resident or their… more

In a recent article in Managed Healthcare Executive, Peter Wehrwein examines the trend of self-funding of group health benefits by smaller employers who used to depend mainly or entirely on fully insured programs… more

Highlight of the week - On 21 May 2024, the Council of the European Union (the Council) issued a press release announcing it had approved the Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council Laying Down… more

School is out and it is summertime, which means only one thing in the health policy community: reg season! This is the time of the year when the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) releases regulations that propose revisions… more

On May 30, 2024, the New York State Department of Financial Services ("NYSDFS" or the "Department") issued guidance to all virtual currency businesses licensed or chartered with the Department ("VCEs"), including those licensed under… more

The solar industry is starting to get whiplash. Over the past year in particular, the industry has experienced a whirlwind of regulatory changes making solar tariffs some of the most complex tariffs in all of U.S. importing history..… more

The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Overseas Funds Regime) (Equivalence) (European Economic Area) Regulations 2024 (SI 2024/635) were made on May 13, 2024 and enter into force on July 16, 2024. Established by the Financial… more

On June 13, 2024, the Supreme Court resolved a long-standing split among circuit courts when it issued a ruling in a high-profile labor dispute between Starbucks and the NLRB. The case originated in Memphis, Tennessee, where, in 2022… more

The Securitisation (Amendment) Regulations 2024 were made on May 22, 2024 and come into force for the most part on November 1, 2024. The Amending Regulations supplement the new U.K. securitization regime established under the U.K… more

On May 30, 2024, following passage by the European Parliament in late April, the European Council officially adopted a set of rules that modernizes and harmonizes money laundering and terrorist financing (“AML/CFT”) regulations across… more

South Korea's AI Act to act as a consolidated body of law governing AI once approved by the National Assembly. Laws/Regulations directly regulating AI (the “AI Regulations”) While there are no specific laws, statutory rules or… more

The U.K. Prudential Regulation Authority has published a Dear CEO letter addressed to non-systemic U.K. banks and building societies setting out proposals for improvement on resolvability and recovery planning. The PRA's proposals are… more

Nigeria's draft National AI Policy underway and will pave the way for a comprehensive national AI strategy. Laws/Regulations directly regulating AI (the “AI Regulations”) There is currently no specific law or regulation that… more

The European Commission has published consultation for a draft Delegated Regulation supplementing the Markets in Financial Instruments Regulation as regards OTC derivatives identifying reference data to be used for the purposes of the… more

Many construction contracts call for disputes to be decided by arbitration under the auspices of the American Arbitration Association (AAA). In 2024, the AAA amended its rules governing AAA construction industry arbitrations. Space… more

The European Commission has published a report addressed to the European Parliament and Council of the European Union on the delegation of power to adopt delegated acts conferred on the Commission pursuant to the Benchmark Regulation… more

On June 13, 2024, the Boston Planning & Development Agency (“BPDA”) Board of Directors approved a proposed zoning text amendment regarding Net Zero Carbon (“NZC Zoning”) and authorized its submission to the Boston Zoning Commission for… more

Under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, the European Banking Authority has published a package of technical standards and guidelines on prudential matters, namely own funds, liquidity requirements, and recovery plans. The… more

The Statute of the Court of Justice of the EU is undergoing an extensive reform aimed at reducing the Court's workload. A core element of this reform is the severe restriction of admissibility of appeals against decisions made by the… more

On June 17, the U.S. Supreme Court granted certiorari in Nvidia Corp. v. E. Ohman J:or Fonder AB, agreeing to hear Nvidia’s appeal of a Ninth Circuit ruling that revived shareholders’ fraud claims regarding Nvidia’s cryptocurrency… more

The Financial Conduct Authority has published a new webpage on Mortgage Charter Uptake data. The webpage sets out the latest uptake data from firms who have signed the Government's Mortgage Charter. The Charter was introduced in June… more

Many acquisitions, especially privatisations, are structured as a statutory merger, and in this article, we provide a brief overview of Cayman Islands (“Cayman”) mergers and consolidations and the general requirements for each under… more

At long last, at least some relief is coming for California employers on the Private Attorneys General Act. Gov. Gavin Newson (D) has struck a deal with California legislative leaders, business, and labor to amend PAGA in exchange for… more

On 13 May 2024, President Biden issued an order forcing divestiture by MineOne Partners Limited and certain related entities of their ownership of real estate within one mile of F.E. Warren Air Force Base, home to an intercontinental… more

I had a running joke about places I’d work where I felt the only way they’d tell you that the business closed was by letting you know after the doors closed. We were the last to know anything… more

I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Lisa Levy, a business strategy and organizational development thought leader. Our conversation delved into the complexities and importance of succession planning, particularly in today’s… more

Due to recent legal developments, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs have become complex for corporations. However, public utilities face a unique landscape. Regulatory oversight, responsiveness to customers and investors… more

In the opening segment of our three-part series on optimizing eDiscovery with generative AI, we explore the pressing need for data security and cost-effective strategies in legal tech. The shift towards larger datasets has amplified… more

Texas Governor Greg Abbott continues to announce the first wave of judicial appointees to the Texas Business Courts and the intermediate court of appeals which will oversee them—all of which are slated to go into effect on September 1… more

The U.S. Supreme Court next term will address the standard of proof that employers must meet to show an employee is exempt from the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). E.M.D. Sales, Inc. v… more

In 2019, KFC dropped the unexpected into a frier and forever changed the quick-serve restaurant (QSR) industry. They teamed up with Beyond Meat, a leading plant-based meat company, to create a vegan chicken offering, which ignited an… more

Braumiller Law Group's VP of Marketing Bob Brewer, is joined by BLG Senior Associate Attorney Kerry Wang for a discussion on FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) into Mexico from China… more

June 17, 2024 - The U.S. Department of the Treasury today announced that the United States has provided formal notice to the Russian Federation to confirm the suspension of the operation of Paragraph 4 of Article 1 and Articles 5-21… more

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and U.S. Department of Treasury recently issued guidance to curtail what they consider abusive basis shifting by related-party partners and partnerships. That guidance, which was issued June 17, 2024… more

On June 12, 2024, the United States took several hard-hitting sanctions- and export control-related actions intended to intensify pressure on the Russian government and hamper Russia’s ability to continue to support its war in Ukraine… more

The Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) (Title 2 of the Drug Quality and Security Act, P.L. 113-54 (Nov 27, 2013)) amended Chapter V of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) by adding subchapter H — Pharmaceutical… more

On June 14, 2024, Scout Energy Management LLC (“Scout Energy Partners”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of California after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access portions of the company’s… more

On June 6, the Governor of Colorado signed into law HB 1380 (the “Act”) which revised the state’s consumer protection laws related to debt collection, credit services organizations, and debt management service providers. Key provisions… more

On June 7, 2024, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) filed suit challenging the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recent rule that established… more

President Joe Biden announced protections for undocumented foreign national spouses of U.S. citizens who have lived in the United States for 10 years without a legal immigration status. This will protect approximately 500,000 such… more

On June 24, 2024, a new DOJ rule will go into effect requiring state and local entities and their private contractors to comply with WCAG 2.1 AA digital accessibility standards for web content and mobile apps made available to the… more

FFL Partners has announced an investment in Apex Infusion. Apex, founded in 2006 and based in Signal Hill, California, is a provider of ambulatory infusion therapy services… more

On May 15, 2024, Governor DeSantis signed HB 1645 (2024). Effective July 1, 2024, HB 1645 (2024) amends Fla. Stat. Sec. 720.3075 as follows..… more

On June 7, 2023, the New York legislature passed the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for Kids Act (SAFE Act or the Act) and the New York Child Data Protection Act (CDPA), both aimed at protecting children online. The SAFE Act… more

On June 6, the Department of the Treasury released a request for information (RFI) to collect from financial institutions, consumers, advocates, academics, and other stakeholders’ data on the uses, opportunities and risks presented by… more

Our last post discussed the long-delayed emergence of cryptocurrency in cases wherein countries request INTERPOL’s assistance. Today’s post will discuss the specific instances of cryptocurrency cases… more

Key Takeaways - What Happened? On May 3, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published its proposal to revise the Clean Air Act’s (CAA) New Source Review (NSR) preconstruction permitting program regulations. The… more

AB 1893 (Wicks) is currently making its way through the legislature and would modify the Builder's Remedy under the Housing Accountability Act (HAA). This legal alert summarizes the significant amendments made to AB 1893 in the Senate… 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

On the eve of the effective date of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC’s) final Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) regulations (Final Rule), a federal court in Louisiana postponed the effective date of what the court… more