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The Dawn of Ad Hoc Arbitration in Mainland China: A Real Possibility?

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Mainland China has embarked on a process of aligning its arbitration practice more to international norms, notably through the introduction of ad hoc arbitration. This form of arbitration is widely recognised for its...more

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UK Weekly Sanctions Update - Week of October 7, 2024

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In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world....more

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Launch of the Banking Industry Integrity Charter in Hong Kong

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Hong Kong’s new Banking Industry Integrity Charter (Integrity Charter) was launched on 9 October 2024 by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) in collaboration with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and...more

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EU Adopts Cyber Resilience Act for Connected Devices

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On October 10, 2024, the European Council officially adopted the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), a regulation designed to ensure that products with digital features are secure to use and resilient against cyber threats, and that...more

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DOJ and FTC Release Final Rule Expanding HSR Premerger Filing Requirements

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The Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") unanimously issued a final rule expanding the requirements of premerger filings under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements ("HSR") Act of 1976. The HSR Act requires parties to...more

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NADA Faces Skeptical Fifth Circuit Panel On Challenge To FTC New Car Dealer Rule - Seyfarth's Future of Automotive Series

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On October 9, 2024, the Fifth Circuit heard oral argument on the administrative challenge lodged by the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), a national trade association representing the interests of U.S. car...more

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California’s New Freelancer Law Sets Rules for Retaining Solo Independent Contractors

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A new California law requires written contracts when engaging most solo independent contractors. The written contracts must contain certain types of information....more

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

Court Rules Mere Conduit Defense Not Suitable for a Motion to Dismiss

At the motion to dismiss stage, courts usually won’t consider affirmative defenses. This issue arose recently in a preferential transfer case, where a defendant sought to dismiss a complaint by arguing it was a mere conduit,...more

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New White House Requirements for Government Procurement of AI Technologies: Key Considerations for Contractors

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The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently released Memorandum M-24-18, which directs how federal agencies will procure artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. M-24-18 and its accompanying fact sheet,...more

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False Claims Act Decisions to Know from Q3 2024

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Courts have addressed multiple False Claims Act (FCA) issues in the third quarter of this year. Below is a summary of top cases involving the constitutionality of the FCA’s qui tam provisions, the FCA’s scienter requirement,...more

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Defense Department Unveils Final Rule for CMMC 2.0 Program

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The Time Is Now for Defense Contractors To Get Compliant. If you work for a defense contractor or subcontractor responsible for handling controlled unclassified information (CUI) and/or federal contract information...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Does Kamala Harris Support Marijuana Legalization? Squaring Words with Actions in an Evolving Political Environment

As she did just prior to becoming the Democratic Party nominee for president, Vice President Kamala Harris has announced her support for legalizing adult-use marijuana use at the federal level. Just to remind you of the...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

“No Good Deed Goes Unpunished”: 11th Circuit Criticizes Government’s Failure to Exercise Prosecutorial Discretion 

The phrase “no good deed goes unpunished” represents the figurative irony that results when one seeking to help gets penalized instead. United States v. Moore, a recent decision from the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals,...more

Morgan Lewis

Corporate Venture Capital Survey: Q2 2024

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Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) slowed to its lowest share of total VC deals since 2014 in the second quarter of 2024. Only 23.3% of deals that were completed include a CVC investor in Q2. Pitchbook data shows that just over...more

Chartwell Law

Pa. Justices Vexed By Mall's Bid To Dodge Store's Legal Bill

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Chartwell’s Patrick Heffron recently argued before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in Bass Pro Outdoor World LLC v. Harrisburg Mall Limited Partnership. The case revolves around the enforcement of a lease provision where...more

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No Arbitration Even If Only One Claim Is Covered By EFAA

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Seyfarth Synopsis: The federal Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 (“EFAA”) renders arbitration agreements unenforceable with regard to claims of sexual assault and sexual harassment....more

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California Law Highlights the Need to Prepare for Climate Disclosures

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The march toward mandated corporate disclosures for climate-related risks continues. Despite significant pushback and substantial legal challenges, state legislatures and regulators are continuing to advance laws and rules...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

TD Bank: Part 2 – When Profits Trump Compliance: A Recipe for Corporate Disaster

We continue our exploration of the resolution of the AML/BSA enforcement action involving TD Bank US (the Bank), which is wholly owned by TD Bank Group, a publicly traded (NYSE: TD) international banking and financial...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

FTC Finalizes Comprehensive Overhaul of Premerger Notification Requirements

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized a comprehensive overhaul of the premerger notification program. Firms considering a merger or acquisition that meets the filing thresholds should prepare for a more onerous...more

The Volkov Law Group

TD Bank Agrees to Pay Over $3 Billion for Systemic Violations of Bank Secrecy Act and Money Laundering Violations (Part I of IV)

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In yet another reminder of the scope of Justice Department enforcement powers, and an important demonstration of the risks of non-compliance, the Justice Department and relevant banking agencies announced a $3 billion...more

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Hurricanes Helene and Milton: 8 Key Insurance Coverage Issues Impacting the Availability and Amount of Recovery

In the aftermath of two powerful hurricanes the process of assessing the damage and rebuilding begins. Businesses suffered billions of dollars in losses during hurricanes Helene and Milton, both in physical property damage...more

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[Event] November Bridge Series - November 7th, Cincinnati, OH

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AGENDA: - 8:30 - 9:00 AM: Arrival and refreshments - 9:00 - 9:30 AM: Program and discussion...more

K2 Integrity

[Webinar] Family-Owned Businesses in Italy and Spain: Opportunities and Pitfalls for International Investors - October 29th, 1:00...

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Family-owned businesses continue to play a significant role in the Italian and Spanish economies, accounting for more than 80 percent of all enterprises and around 60 percent of GDP in both countries. In the aftermath of the...more

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Mold/Apartment Complex Construction Project: Federal Court Addresses Insurance Coverage Dispute

A United States District Court (C.D. California) (“Court”) addressed in a September 27th Order insurance coverage issues arising out of the construction of an apartment complex in California. See The Haven at Ventura, LLC vs....more

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Public Company Watch: October 2024

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In the October edition of our Public Company Watch, we cover key issues impacting public companies, including a recent SEC enforcement sweep, key takeaways stemming from the SEC’s recent adoption of EDGAR Next, two recent...more

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