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Our guide for suppliers and contracting authorities in bringing and defending public procurement challenges under the Procurement Act 2023 The Procurement Act 2023 (the “PA23”) in the United Kingdom will commence on or after...more
Fashion-related environmental legislation is, well, in fashion. And, as with many consumer-related issues, California continues to be a trendsetter....more
Medal v. Beckett Collectibles, LLC, C.A. No. 2023-0984-VLM (Del. Ch. Aug. 22, 2024). In denying a motion to dismiss, the Court of Chancery held that the plaintiff pled reasonably conceivable claims for breach of...more
In a recent decision, the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta upheld a freely negotiated termination clause with a sophisticated employee despite evolution to the employee’s role over the term of employment. The employee’s...more
On 5 July 2024, the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) brought into force enhanced protections for whistleblowers. Under the Whistleblower Protection Regulations 2024 (the “Protection Regulations”), ADGM employers must implement...more
The Department of Defense (“DOD”) recently issued new guidance outlining how it will determine Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (“CMMC”) levels for its solicitations and contracts. Prior to this guidance,...more
The Fourth Bureaucracy Relief Act also amended the Evidence Act. Employers no longer need to inform employees of the essential contractual terms of the employment relationship in writing, but only in text form. This means...more
A New Jersey appellate court affirmed a state trial court’s ruling that a terminated retailer of custom outdoor kitchens was not in a franchise relationship with a manufacturer of outdoor grills and that the New Jersey...more
During the first Trump administration and the pandemic, contractors frequently demanded contract terms allowing price adjustments if the cost of materials increased due to tariffs or pandemic-era supply chain disruptions....more
Considering the rapid development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) in a wide array of applications and business sectors, it can be a daunting task for a company’s General Counsel (GC) to keep pace in identifying...more
The United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) recently announced a turnover-based threshold for merger control filings that supplements the Federal Decree-Law No. 36 of 2023 (“UAE 2023 Competition Law”). The 2023 law stated that a...more
To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal and state events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week....more
Recently, the North American Securities Administrators Association, Inc.’s (“NASAA”) Franchise and Business Opportunities Project Group (“FPG”) issued guidance on post-term non-compete clauses in the context of the franchise...more
A federal court in New Jersey recently granted summary judgment against the guarantor of a hotel franchise agreement, requiring him to pay contractual post-termination damages. Ramada Worldwide Inc. v. Keys Hosp., LLC, 2024...more
The New Jersey Domestic Workers Bill of Rights, which went into effect on July 1, 2024, outlines a comprehensive set of rights for domestic workers employed in private households. These include protections against...more
On January 23, 2025, in Pharmaceutical Coalition for Patient Access v. United States, the Fourth Circuit held that a proposed patient assistance program, which would help cancer patients afford certain oncology drugs, would...more
This month, Ohio joined the list of states with pending legislation to ban noncompetes.* With the FTC noncompete ban blocked on a nationwide basis last year, Ohio lawmakers introduced a bill on February 5, 2025, that would...more
If you are moving goods across borders, an EORI number may be essential for customs clearance. Whether trading with the EU, Northern Ireland, or beyond, knowing which type you need—GB, XI, or EU—can save time and hassle....more
I have previously blogged about the legal challenge to the DBE program taking place in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky, where several non-DBE firms are challenging the constitutionality...more
On Friday, February 14, 2025, Acting General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board, William B. Cowen issued General Counsel Memoranda 25-05 rescinding in full, numerous General Counsel Memoranda of his predecessor,...more
On 12 February 2025, Texas Senate Bill 6 (SB6), authored by Sen. Phil King and Sen. Charles Schwertner, was filed. The low bill number on this indicates it is a priority bill and will likely have momentum. If passed, this...more
While PC software programs are a practical improvement over the trustee’s hard-copy ledger book, when it comes to keeping track of trust income and principal these programs still require serious clerical monitoring on the...more
Good (holiday) Monday morning to everyone . . . It is President’s Day, which means those of us in the U.S. get to enjoy an additional day off (sort of, but not really) work. Our Online Travel Update for the week ending...more
A través de una proclamación presidencial, la administración del presidente Donald Trump, anunció el 10 de febrero de 2025 la reinstauración de un arancel del 25 por ciento sobre todas las importaciones de acero y un aumento...more
Government contracts often include a termination for convenience clause, generally allowing federal agencies to cancel agreements when it serves the government’s interest. While this power is fairly broad, it is not absolute...more