On June 14, the FHFA released its annual report to Congress, as required under the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, detailing FHFA’s activities and the state of the housing finance industry in 2023. The report highlighted the… more

Illinois has become the first state to enact restrictions on credit and debit card interchange fees – commonly known as swipe fees – linked to taxes and gratuities. The Interchange Fee Prohibition Act (the “Act”), embedded as Section… more

Colorado has become the first state to enact a comprehensive law relating to the development and deployment of certain artificial intelligence (AI) systems. The Colorado Artificial Intelligence Act (CAIA), which will go into effect on… more

In February, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler gave stern warnings regarding the practice of “AI Washing,” that is, companies exaggerating or otherwise misrepresenting their use of AI and machine learning… more

The Supreme Court of the United States issued five decisions today: United States v. Rahimi, No. 22-915: This Second Amendment case addresses the constitutionality of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(8), which makes it a crime for an individual… more

On June 15, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a proposed rule under Section 6(a) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) that would protect workers and consumers from exposure to N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP)… more

As we reported here, California voters had been tasked with deciding the future of California’s controversial Private Attorneys General Act (“PAGA”). PAGA gives individual employees the right to step into the shoes of both the… more

On June 17, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau filed an order to resolve its 2023 lawsuit against the former CEO of a short-term small dollar lender and his spouse, in connection with a series of fraudulent transfers they… more

The U.S. Supreme Court recently agreed to hear an appeal of a Ninth Circuit decision that could have a significant impact on future securities fraud claims nationwide. At issue is how heavy a burden plaintiffs will bear in pleading… more

On June 13, 2024, an administrative law judge (ALJ) of the National Labor Relations Board (the Board) joined the growing chorus of federal and state agencies condemning the use of restrictive covenants, in J.O. Mory, Inc.… more

On June 27, 2023, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) went into effect. Under the PWFA, a covered employer with 15 or more employees is required to provide a reasonable accommodation to a qualified employee’s or applicant’s known… more

This article considers the likely mandates to come forward as part of the new EU Parliament and what impact these may have on different industry sectors. We take a look at what impact these elections will have on different sectors over… more

As StoneTurn celebrates two decades in business, our professionals reflect on the industry’s evolution, and look to the future for predictions on the market, the profession, and what challenges and opportunities are on the horizon… more

On June 17, 2024, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court issued an opinion of first impression regarding the Prompt Pay Act, M.G.L. c. 149, §29E, holding that a contractor found to have violated the Prompt Pay Act for non-payment… more

On June 17, the OCC released a list of recent enforcement actions against national banks, federal savings associations, and individuals affiliated with such entities (defined as institution-affiliated parties, or IAPs). In its… more

This article provides a short summary of the election outcome and outlines the implications for business regulation. The 2024 EU Parliament elections marked a significant political shift to the right in all jurisdictions, including… more

On Tuesday, June 18, the Office of Federal Procurement Policy issued a notice to request public comment on whether and how to amend the Cost Accounting Standards Board’s rules that govern the application of Cost Accounting Standards… more

In Melton Properties, LLC v. Ill. Central R. Co., 2024 WL 3015749 at *5 (N.D. Miss. June 14, 2024), the court listed the factors to consider in deciding when the failure to provide a timely privilege log is – or is not – a waiver of… more

On June 14, the Governor of California approved SB 1096 (the “Act”) to amend the Consumers Legal Remedies Act and regulate mailed solicitations about consumer financial products. Subject to certain exceptions, the amendment will… more

Seyfarth Synopsis: Expanding a law enacted in 2022, New York’s legislature passed another bill that seeks to limit warehouse-related injuries by requiring employers to establish and implement an injury reduction program, evaluate… more

On June 14, the CFPB published a press release announcing that its 2017 Payday, Vehicle Title and Certain High-Cost Installment Loans Rule (“Payday Lending Rule”) will go into effect on or about March 30, 2025. According to the Bureau… more

In a joint press release published on June 18, the California Attorney General and Los Angeles City Attorney announced a settlement with Tilting Point Media LLC (Tilting Point) in connection with alleged violations of the California… more

The United States District Court for the District of Delaware recently denied United Therapeutics Corporation‘s motion for a preliminary injunction.  The motion sought to prevent Liquidia Technologies, Inc. from launching its YUTREPIA… more

As previewed in our February 2024 Canadian Competition Law Outlook and our November 2023 Blakes Bulletin: Revamping the Rules: Canadian Competition Act Update, significant and wide-ranging amendments to the Competition Act (Act) have… more

Dealmakers are learning to navigate a stricter regulatory environment as UK and EU authorities take an increasingly interventionist stance Global dealmaking experienced a slowdown in 2023 as the market battled headwinds on several… more

The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in Muldrow v. City of St. Louis appears to have expanded the universe of “adverse employment actions” that could support an employee’s discrimination claim. The Supreme Court stated in Muldrow… more

The Department of Defense assessed an average of about 40 defense-related mergers and acquisitions each year from 2018 to 2022, a small portion of the roughly 400 defense mergers estimated to occur annually, according to a report from… more

This article outlines the three key things that may impact the U.S. as a result of the EU election results. The impact of these elections will reverberate beyond the EU, and some in the U.S. may be wondering what this may say about the… more

Preparing for a Rule 26(f) meet and confer and codifying eDiscovery workflow decisions into an ESI protocol is more technically complex and challenging than ever before. In large part, this increased complexity is due to the… more

The Supreme Court of the United States recently unanimously ruled against the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) in Starbucks Corp. v. McKinney. The decision reversed the NLRB’s attempt to change the standard for evaluating the… more

The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) final regulations broaden the definition of fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) to include more investment advisors. However, the eight hundred pages of final… more

Trade associations representing independent repair facilities have become strong advocates for expanding right to repair laws to increase member access to vehicle telematics data. These efforts have created uncertainty for auto… more

During the 2023 Long Session, the General Assembly enacted a two-year budget to carry the state through June 30, 2025. While that budget remains in place, it is standard practice for the General Assembly to enact a budget update in the… more

Any patent attorney who has been in the business for more than a few years understands from experience that some USPTO examiners are tougher than others.  This should not be surprising, as each examiner is an individual who is applying… more

On Feb. 21, 2024, the ransomware hacker group ALPHV, otherwise known as "BlackCat," disabled Change Healthcare's nationwide healthcare billing and information systems and demanded a ransom to unlock them… more

Garcia v. Stoneledge Furniture LLC, 102 Cal. App. 5th 41 (2024) - Summary: Although parties may delegate questions regarding the validity of an arbitration agreement to the arbitrator, the delegation presupposes the existence of an… more

The digital revolution has irrevocably transformed the way we conduct business, and investigations are no exception. The surge in remote work models has rendered traditional on-site data collection methods increasingly insufficient… more

Seyfarth Synopsis: The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) has issued guidance tailored to the construction industry regarding compliance with anti-harassment laws. This lines up with our prediction in early 2024 that the… more

Private capital providers, investors, asset managers, and financial institutions will likely continue to face a fragmented regulatory landscape on ESG matters. Various US states have taken and continue to take action on ESG… 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

Employers in New York City must begin distributing a new, city-created “Workers’ Bill of Rights” poster to employees and new hires on July 1, 2024… more

On June 18, 2024, Arsement Redd Gardner Benoit LLC (“ARGB”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Montana after discovering a recent data security incident involving unauthorized access to ARGB information through… more

Look Ahead to the Week of June 24: House Continues to Advance Spending Bills - Only the House will be in session this week before leaving town for the July 4 recess, while the Senate has already begun its recess. Both chambers will… more

New Rule 14Ad-1 takes effect on July 1, 2024, with filing of Form N-PX due on August 31, 2024, for votes during the July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 reporting period… more

My dad died last week. As I wrote that statement, I’m still in disbelief that it happened. Where I’m sitting now is so different than where I was a week ago. My dad was in the hospital supposedly on the road to recovery and I was deep… more

Reversing a lower court decision, the Appellate Division, Third Department, dismissed a real property tax assessment petition that had not been properly served against county officials.  While the lower court had accepted Petitioners'… more

In an order filed Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Terrence Boyle denied a private property owner’s effort to enjoin the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers from enforcing their September 2023 final rule… more

On June 21, 2024, the Treasury Department released long-expected proposed regulations to curtail investments by U.S. persons (including investments by U.S. limited partners in non-U.S. pooled funds) and U.S.-controlled entities… more

On June 18, 2024, Kairos Health Arizona (“Kairos “) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Montana after discovering that a cybersecurity incident resulted in some members’ personal information being leaked. In this… more

If the IRS challenges the tax-exempt status of a name, image, and likeness (NIL) collective, the collective must understand how best to respond. Our Federal Tax Group details what NIL collectives need to know to make the cut… more

According to the most recent RMLS data available, in May 2024, the Portland metropolitan real estate market showed signs of vibrancy and growth. Home prices continued their upward trend with the average sale price reaching $629,000… more

On August 11, 2023, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed an amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act that mandates new pay transparency requirements for most Illinois employers. New Pay Transparency Requirements- Effective January 1… more

Most pandemic-related businesses interruption insurance claims failed because policyholders could not show a direct physical loss. But some California courts issued conflicting decisions. The California Supreme Court has now clarified… more

Parliament recently passed Bill C-59 (the Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2023), which include important changes to Canada’s Competition Act, many of which are now in force. These amendments follow the already extensive… more

In our eighth State AG Pulse episode in season 4, we discuss the primary outcome in West Virginia as well as the remaining state AG primaries in Utah, Missouri, and Vermont. Chris Allen, Katen Bhirud, and Emily Yu then delve into the… more

A federal judge in Louisiana granted a temporary injunction that prevents the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) from enforcing protections for workers seeking an abortion… more

What are you doing right now? Are you focusing on reading these words, or do you have an eye on your email, texts, social media, or maybe all of them? Or are you on the phone? We all think we can do this and do it well, but the truth… more

June 21, 2024 - The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and Federal Reserve Board announced that following their joint review of the July 2023 resolution plan submissions of the eight largest and most complex banks, they identified… more