On June 11, 2024, U.S. Senators Ed Markey and Elizabeth Warren from Massachusetts, introduced proposed legislation titled The Corporate Crimes Against Health Care Act (“CCAHCA”), aimed at addressing a perceived “looting” of health care… more

During the 2024 legislative session, the State of Kansas enacted H.B. 2098, amending K.S.A. 79-3606 to include new Section 79-3606(uuuu). Section 79-3606(uuuu) provides a sales tax exemption for all sales of equipment, machinery… more

After a long debate, the administration of President Milei, elected in November 2023, finally got its first law passed on 27 June 2024… more

Many California employers require their employees to sign agreements to submit any disputes arising out their employment to binding arbitration. If an employee files a lawsuit in court, the employer then has the option of either… more

In July, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved seven new Reentry Section 1115 Demonstrations in Illinois, Kentucky, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Vermont. These states join California… more

Restrictive covenants with the sole aim of preventing competition will not be upheld by Hong Kong courts. In cases where there is a legitimate interest to be protected, restrictive covenants must be reasonable and not go beyond what is… more

Reporting entities under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA) will soon be subject to a new requirement to report transactions suspected to be related to sanctions evasion to the Financial… more

ATIXA issues this position statement to advise members that we discourage institutions covered by the various injunctions from voluntarily implementing the 2024 Regulations on August 1, 2024… more

Recently in the news, there has been talk of eliminating no-fault divorces. Attorneys are concerned this will lead to lengthy divorces, unnecessary court involvement, and costly expenses. Often clients will call and ask for a no-fault… more

In the world of compliance, the tone at the top is paramount. It sets the stage for the organizational culture, influencing every business layer. As an award-winning compliance blogger, I often seek examples from popular media to… more

Montgomery Trustee v. ES3 Minerals and Echo Minerals is another Texas fixed or floating royalty case. Before diving into the details, perhaps it’s best to describe the pattern the courts seem to fall into to resolve these disputes… more

A new Florida appellate decision may dramatically affect recovery in homeowner property insurance lawsuits.   In Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company v. Qureshi, No. 4D2023-1338 (Fla. 4th DCA, July 24, 2024), a panel… more

AT A GLANCE - Restrictive covenants are aimed at protecting the company’s economic interests for a short period of time after the termination of the employment relationship… more

After years of litigation, the California Supreme Court upheld Proposition 22, a voter-approved law allowing app-based drivers to work as independent contractors. The Court rejected a challenge by a group of labor unions, which argued… more

In an action brought by Space Exploration Technologies Corporation, commonly known as SpaceX, a U.S. District Court Judge in the Western District of Texas, Waco Division, has declared that the structure of the National Labor Relations… more

It is sometimes hard to identify a scam, especially when it involves payment with a check. We are all wary of promises to pay electronically and to provide our bank account numbers for direct access to our bank account (well, we all… more

On July 24, 2024, an en banc panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit released a decision in Consumers’ Research et al. v. FCC holding that the Federal Communications Commission’s Universal Service Fund (“USF”)… more

AT A GLANCE - Employees in Germany are subject to statutory non-competition and non-solicitation obligations during an employment relationship. Similar statutory restrictions apply to directors and board members as long as they are… more

On July 23, Senate Bill 571 (“SB 571” or the “Amendment”) was signed into law, adding registration requirements and the inclusion of both public and private energy facility projects. The Amendment is effective 90 days from the end of… more

On July 23, 2024, Pinnacle Bank filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of California after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to gain access to an employee’s email account. In this notice, Pinnacle Bank… more

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s cybersecurity-related case against SolarWinds and its CISO was largely dismissed, but a securities fraud claim against the CISO lives on. Our Securities Litigation, Privacy, Cyber & Data… more

The new greenwashing provisions in the Competition Act are attracting significant attention from Canadian businesses, especially for those focused on proactively discussing their efforts regarding emissions and the environment. The… more

On July 10, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin granted plaintiffs’ Motion for Final Approval of a $12.2 million proposed settlement by Advocate Aurora Health to settle allegations against the… more

President Biden announced a new program for individuals who are in the United States without inspection. Under this new program, individuals will be able to request Parole in Place from USCIS. To be eligible, individuals must show the… more

On July 22, 2204, Allcare Medical Management, Inc. (“Allcare”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of California after discovering that information belonging to patients of Family Planning Associates Medical Group… more

AT A GLANCE - The only post-employment restrictive covenant explicitly stipulated under the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) labour laws is the non-compete restrictive covenant. The employer and the employee may agree on other… more

A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision may have substantial effects on social media censorship. Based on their content-moderation policies, social media platforms have taken actions to suppress certain categories of speech, such as… more

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is entering the field of workplace safety. Specifically, using AI can help in areas such as: Ergonomics. Through security cameras, AI can “see” when someone is lifting a box improperly, overreaching or… more

The California Supreme Court, on June 6, 2024, reversed the First District Court of Appeal’s decision regarding UC Berkeley’s Long Range Development Plan (LRDP) EIR. The Supreme Court’s unanimous decision clears the way for UC Berkeley… more

Hinckley Allen claimed an important win for private property rights in Rhode Island last week. In Roth v. Rhode Island, Hinckley Allen challenged the constitutionality of newly enacted state legislation that significantly diminished… more

Tracy Anderson, the mastermind behind the Tracy Anderson Method, sued ex-trainer Megan Roup for allegedly stealing her routines and licensing them to Equinox. The US District Court just ruled against Anderson’s copyright claim. Join… more

Tracy Anderson, the mastermind behind the Tracy Anderson Method, sued ex-trainer Megan Roup for allegedly stealing her routines and licensing them to Equinox. The US District Court just ruled against Anderson’s copyright claim. Join… more

Suppose you have an invention and disclose it in a slide show to an audience attending a conference. Can this slide show be considered a printed publication to prevent the invention from being novel and patented? Are there protective… more

La Sentencia C-280 de 2024 de la Corte Constitucional de Colombia (la Sentencia) del 11 de julio de 2024, declaró la exequibilidad condicionada del inciso segundo del Artículo 57 de 1993, bajo el entendido de que hay un déficit de… more

On July 23, the European Commission, US Department of Justice, US Federal Trade Commission, and UK Competition and Markets Authority released a joint statement setting out shared principles on competition in markets that deploy… more

If you are reading this article, you are likely aware that a creditor collecting its own debts in its own name is not a "debt collector" under the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ("FDCPA") or its implementing rule… more

La jornada máxima legal en Colombia será de 46 horas semanales a partir del 15 de julio de 2024 y hasta el 14 de julio de 2025. Esta modificación hace parte del proceso gradual de reducción de la jornada laboral sustentada en la Ley… more

Those who have had to navigate and consider the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) have faced its challenges and noted its deficiencies. Specifically, these have included data gaps, the SFDR’s use as a labelling rather… more

An employee time traveling to today’s workplace from the 1980s would be astounded at where we’ve arrived. While we don’t (yet!) have flying cars as imagined by many 1980’s sci-fi movies, the world of work is undergoing its next… more

On July 23, the US District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania declined to issue a preliminary injunction to pause the implementation of the FTC’s final rule that would invalidate most employee noncompetes. This decision is… more

El Congreso de Colombia el 20 de junio de 2024, promulgó la Ley 2365 de 2024, con el objetivo de garantizar el derecho fundamental a la igualdad y prevenir la discriminación y violencia de género mediante medidas de prevención… more

Actions brought against the BHS directors by the group’s liquidators have resulted in the largest reported award for wrongful trading since the provision’s introduction, but the judgment highlights some unsettled areas of the law… more

On July 15, 2024, the Supreme Court of California issued a decision that could provide courts in the state with significant discretion to refuse to enforce employment arbitration agreements even if only one term is determined to be… more

On Monday, July 22, 2024, the Virginia Bureau of Insurance (“Bureau”) issued Administrative Letter 2024-01 on the Use of Artificial Intelligence Systems which is applicable to all companies licensed to conduct the business of insurance… more

The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) has issued long-awaited Guidelines for Research Security Programs at Covered Institutions (“Guidelines”), which outline how federal research agencies must require “covered… more

Last week, the National Labor Relations Board withdrew its appeal of a federal court decision that blocked its 2023 rule that significantly expanded the definition of joint employment under federal labor law… more

Asset freeze measures enacted by the United Kingdom against designated persons (DPs) can, under certain circumstances, extend to entities “owned or controlled” by DPs. To date, there have been few—and at times partly… more

The Court of Appeal has today (25 July 2024) dismissed the employer’s appeal against a High Court decision last year that historic amendments to members’ contracted-out rights were void.  This increased the value of accrued benefits… more

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will soon hear arguments in a case that may have far reaching implications for businesses facing consumer protection claims in the state… more

Earlier this month, we reported on a preliminary injunction granted to the plaintiffs in a lawsuit filed in federal district court in Texas, seeking to block the Federal Trade Commission’s regulations voiding most employment… more

Today on “Don't Take No for an Answer,” hosts Lynda A, Bennett and Eric Jesse discuss what they see as an increase in insurers acting in bad faith trying to avoid their coverage obligations, with more roadblocks, more requests for… more

Opérant un virage important, le Canada a annoncé l’ajout de contrôles à l’exportation rigoureux relatifs à l’informatique quantique et à la technologie des semiconducteurs avancés aux termes de la Loi sur les licences d’exportation et… more

Marking a major shift in digital accessibility regulation, by September 3, 2024, providers of real-time video conferencing services in the United States will need to be in compliance with the accessibility requirements of the… more

Jury selection in the Trump hush-money trial briefly put jury consultants back in the spotlight as media pundits and their contributors discussed the Trump team’s efforts to search prospective jurors’ social media accounts for… more

It has been two years since public companies saw a marked decrease in the number of securities class action filings against them. In 2022, 168 class actions were filed, a record low since 2014; however, 2024 activity is heating up… more

The 17 October 2024 deadline for the national implementation of the NIS2 Directive is fast approaching, leaving only little time for the German legislature to finalize the necessary legislative measures. As a much anticipated step, the… more

when it assesses the potential for exposure to pesticide drift when it reviews new active ingredient pesticide registrations or makes decisions on new use directions for existing pesticide registrations. EPA states it will review… more

On July 24, 2024, Peco Foods, Inc. filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access portions of the company’s IT network. In this notice, Peco Foods… more