Meagan Bainbridge and Lukas Clary from Weintraub Tobin's Labor and Employment Group dive into the California Supreme Court case Huerta vs. CSI Electrical Contractors. Discover the key takeaways for employers on compensable work time… more

Meagan Bainbridge and Lukas Clary from Weintraub Tobin's Labor and Employment Group dive into the California Supreme Court case Huerta vs. CSI Electrical Contractors. Discover the key takeaways for employers on compensable work time… more

On June 5, 2024, the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals (the Fifth Circuit) ruled, in a unanimous 3-0 decision, to vacate the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) much maligned Private Fund Advisers; Documentation of… more

In this week’s edition, our focus remains on carbon credits where the first ever set of “Core Carbon Principles”-labelled carbon credits were approved. The three European supervisory authorities publish their final reports on… more

Earlier this spring, we published an article detailing the highlights of the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (“EEOC”) new 408-page regulations on the Pregnancy Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”)… more

Mifepristone is safe for now. On June 13, 2024, the Supreme Court unanimously held that the plaintiffs — doctors and medical associations alike — lacked standing to challenge 2000 and 2019 FDA approvals of mifepristone (brand name:… more

Many employers are scrambling to comply with the Labor Department’s new salary threshold for employees who are exempt from overtime pay under the white-collar exemptions. As the July 1 deadline for phase one rapidly approaches and you… more

Absent a waiver, anyone involved in a child custody case in the Massachusetts Probate & Family court – whether via a Complaint for Divorce, Complaint for Separate Support, Complaint to Establish Parentage, or Complaint for… more

It was a busy week in the online travel world as evidenced by the number of our stories. Enjoy. Cruise Operators Prepare for Total Pricing. The recent announcement by some of the largest cruise companies to provide passengers total… more

The updates include two consultation conclusions from the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited and notice from the Companies Registry. The key updates in March and April 2024 include the publication of the consultation conclusions… more

In this Insight, Olivia Turner considers the key features of the ABCA form for the Appointment of a Building Control Approver that clients should be aware of. Part of the transformation of the building safety regime currently… more

On Friday, June 14, the Texas Supreme Court declined to consider a case that asked the Court to determine whether frozen embryos are persons or property under Texas law… more

AI “red teaming” involves simulating attacks on AI systems to uncover vulnerabilities and enhance security. It is becoming an increasingly important practice, as regulatory frameworks—such as the National Institute of Standards and… more

The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS on June 18, 2024, issued final regulations regarding the prevailing wage and apprenticeship (PWA) requirements. If the construction of a facility begins on or after Jan. 29, 2023, and the… more

The U.S. healthcare space has grown dramatically in recent years, in large part based on the significant increase in private investment. This has not gone unnoticed, and U.S. healthcare transactions are now facing increasing scrutiny… more

Everyone in the legal community is aware of the current shortage of qualified court reporters. Court reporters are at a premium everywhere, but particularly in busy jurisdictions such as California, New York, Florida, and Texas… more

An interview with Steve Epstein, Managing Partner at Fried Frank by Richard Hsu… more

An interview with Mike Keyes, Partner at Dorsey by Richard Hsu… more

The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) continues to redefine the Court of Federal Claims’ (COFC) ability to hear cases affecting all stages of the federal procurement process… more

On June 17, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky granted a preliminary injunction staying enforcement of the U.S. Department of Education’s new Title IX regulations… more

On June 3rd, the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (the “DCR”) proposed a new rule, N.J.A.C. 13:16, that codifies claims of disparate impact discrimination under the Law Against Discrimination (the “LAD”)… more

The Tax Court’s use of a functional analysis test to determine limited partner status in Soroban Capital Partners LP has had a ripple effect in the world of asset management. The decision’s impact will be felt in the tax and asset… more

On May 16, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice, through the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), commenced the rulemaking process to reschedule marijuana accordingly. The DEA’s notice of proposed rulemaking is currently in a 60-day… more

Pegfilgrastim Challenged Claim Types in IPR and Litigation: Claims include those challenged in litigations and IPRs. Claims are counted in each litigation and IPR, so claims from the same patent challenged in multiple litigations/IPRs… more

A marketplace of drugs, guns and murder for hire. Journalist and author Nick Bilton explored the illicit web-based market the Silk Road in his page-turner, American Kingpin: The Epic Hunt for the Criminal Mastermind Behind the Silk… more

On May 31, 2024, D.C. announced a settlement with Michael J. Saylor and his company, MicroStrategy, requiring the defendants to pay $40 million in a settlement. This settlement dismisses the action the District brought against Saylor… more

Section 23A and Super 23A can create additional complications for lenders in the fund finance market. Intended to protect the stability of financial institutions by restricting transactions with affiliates, Section 23A and Super 23A… more

There are five cases to summarize this week. Most address issues you’ve seen before. But, Matter of Vance touches on New York’s temporary de-coupling from the CARES Act and other post-March 1, 2020, Internal Revenue Code Amendments. I… more

Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court decided in Vidal v. Ester, 602 U.S. ___ (2024) that the federal prohibition on registering trademarks that identify a living individual without their consent does not violate the First Amendment right… more

The modern information landscape is a complex ecosystem, brimming with data flowing from numerous sources and utilized for various purposes. The dynamic, accelerating pace of business today further challenges organizations. The… more

On June 6, 2024, the Supreme Court issued its decision in the consolidated cases of Becerra v. San Carlos Apache Tribe (No. 23-250) and Becerra v. Northern Arapaho Tribe (No. 23-253)… more

On June 17, 2024, Judge Danny C. Reeves of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky issued a 93-page order in the case of State of Tennessee v. Cardona, Case No. 2:24-072-DCR… more

The IRS and Treasury on June 3 issued proposed regulations under Sections 45Y and 48E (proposed regulations), which address clean electricity production and investment tax credits, respectively, that generally replace existing… more

On March 6, 2024, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") adopted the much anticipated climate-related disclosure rules, two years after publishing the proposed rules. Immediately following the adoption of the… more

What You Need To Know In A Minute Or Less - Class action litigation challenging generative artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly become a familiar feature of the legal landscape. While early, headline-grabbing complaints were… more

Recently, Goodwill Industries of Greater NY and Northern NJ, Inc. d/b/a GoodTemps (“GoodTemps”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access… more

While some across the United States are working on their tans, many employers are working on managing their labor budgets so they don’t get burned by increases in minimum pay standards for non-exempt, tipped, and certain… more

As part of the UK government’s plan to modernise the UK border and create a digitised immigration system, many individuals will by now have received an invitation to switch from their physical immigration documents to an electronic… more

Tocilizumab Challenged Claim Types in IPRs: Claims are counted in each IPR, so claims from the same patent challenged in multiple IPRs are counted more than once. Within each IPR, claims are counted only once, whether they are… more

On June 13, 2024, Highland Health Systems filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Montana after discovering that an unauthorized party accessed the company’s computer network. In this notice, Highland Health Systems… more

Last month, the Director of the Division of Corporation Finance (“Director”) of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued new guidance regarding disclosures of material cybersecurity incidents via Form 8-K under new… more

On May 16, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted amendments to Regulation S-P, the regulation that governs the treatment of nonpublic personal information about consumers by certain financial institutions… more

On June 12, 2024, Benefit Management, LLC (“BML”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access an employee’s email account. In this notice, BML… more

Last month, the IRS released the 2025 cost-of-living adjusted limits for health savings accounts (HSAs) and high-deductible health plans (HDHPs). The IRS requires that in order to contribute to an HSA, an individual must be enrolled in… more

In Ohio et al. v. U.S. EPA, on April 9, 2024, the United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit upheld a decision by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") to allow California's 2013 greenhouse gas emissions standards… more

The California Office of Health Care Affordability and the California Attorney General both require entities to provide notification about certain healthcare transactions. We provide details about both sets of requirements below… more

On June 17, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States decided to hear a wage and hour case concerning whether employers must meet a higher burden of proof to demonstrate that workers are exempt from the minimum wage and overtime… more

On June 14, 2024, Liaison International LLC filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Montana after learning about a recent data security incident. In this notice, Liaison explains that the incident resulted in an… more

Etanercept Challenged Claim Types in IPR and Litigation: Claims include those challenged in litigations and IPRs. Claims are counted in each litigation and IPR, so claims from the same patent challenged in multiple litigations/IPRs are… more

The eDiscovery industry is a sought-after career path for a wide variety of reasons. Legal professionals enjoy a fun, challenging, and rewarding field, with abundant career growth opportunities and resilience during times of economic… more

Chair Gensler recently testified before the Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government in connection with the Securities and Exchange Commission budget request.  In his testimony, the Chair included a number of important… more

Several state and local minimum wage rates will soon increase, beginning on July 1, 2024. This article provides the state and major locality minimum wage increases for mid-2024 only, along with related changes in the minimum cash wage… more

Key Takeaways - ..Requires parties to provide notice to the Colorado Attorney General (“CO AG”) for certain healthcare mergers, acquisitions, affiliations and other transactions involving hospitals. ..The parties must provide… more

The landscape of marriage in the United States has transformed significantly, particularly for same-sex couples, following pivotal legal battles that sought to recognize their right to marry. Understanding the nuances of these changes… more

Today, the Supreme Court of the United States granted certiorari in four cases: NVIDIA Corp. v. E. Ohman J:or Fonder AB, No. 23-970: This securities case addresses the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act’s (“PSLRA”)… more

In recent months, the issue of whether certain patents are appropriately listed in the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Orange Book, associated with the Hatch-Waxman Act, has garnered the attention of the Federal Trade Commission and… more

The following states have proposed, but not passed, additional state healthcare transaction notification laws… more

The U.S. Supreme Court on June 13, 2024, unanimously ruled that plaintiffs did not have legal standing to challenge the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) actions to establish dosing and availability requirements for the… more