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Healthcare Preview for the Week of: November 12, 2024

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Election Day 2024 has come and gone. Republicans have all but officially achieved a trifecta – control of the White House, Senate, and House of Representatives. Both the House and Senate return today for the lame duck...more

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U.S. Virgin Islands Opens Adult-Use Cannabis License Application Process

On April 17, 2024, the Virgin Islands Cannabis Advisory Board (“VICAB”) approved regulations outlining the requirements for its new adult-use cannabis program, including details regarding the competitive merit-based...more

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New York Retail’s New Frontier: The Shift from Leasing to Owning Space in a Changing Market

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It is no secret that the retail market has faced significant challenges over recent years. With the rise in e-commerce came a prediction of the decline of the brick and mortar retail store. This prediction was reinforced with...more

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The Trump Administration’s Focus on the Department of Justice and Priorities (Part III of III)

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The Justice Department is about to undergo some fundamental changes.  The 2nd Trump Administration will take some initial broad strokes designed to increase accountability and control of prosecutors and laws enforcement....more

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New Rules for HSR Premerger Notification Filings Take Effect February 10, 2025

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On November 12, 2024, the final rule issued by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) amending premerger notification requirements under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Antitrust Act was published in the Federal Register. The HSR Act...more

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Costs to Respond to Third-Party Subpoena Do Not Constitute a Claim

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The United States District Court for the District of Connecticut granted an insurer’s motion for summary judgment on the grounds that neither a subpoena issued as part of multi-district litigation nor a chart listing the...more

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Court Denies Reinsurer’s Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings Where Complaint Alleged Retaliatory Conduct During Applicable Policy...

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Applying Washington state law, the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington has denied a reinsurer’s motion for judgment on the pleadings where, although alleged sexual assaults occurred before its...more

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Federal District Court Sends Pennsylvania Royalty Dispute To Trial

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On September 6, 2024, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania denied dueling summary judgment motions concerning the interpretation of a royalty provision in Chambers v. Equinor USA Onshore...more

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Board Oversight of Third-Party Risk Management: Key Questions and Metrics for Effective Governance

The Telephonica Venezuela FCPA enforcement action reminds us that third-party risk management is one of the most critical components of a corporate compliance program. From suppliers and distributors to agents and joint...more

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DoD and SBA Approve First Set of Critical Technology SBICs

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On October 22, 2024, the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) announced approval of 13 inaugural small business investment company (SBIC) licensees and so-called green light approved...more

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The Learned Concierge - November 2024, Vol. 14

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The Learned Concierge - Welcome to your monthly legal insights on the trends impacting the Retail, Hospitality, and Food & Beverage Industries....more

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Forecasting the 2nd Trump Administration: Foreign Policy Changes and Increased Trade and Tariff Enforcement (Part II of III)

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The 2nd Trump Administration will mean significant change in foreign policy, most especially the importance of ending the Russia-Ukraine war, increased focus on Iran and its proxies, and aggressive use of trade policies and...more

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Third Circuit Shuts Down Policyholder’s Requests for Insurance Coverage for COVID-19 Related Business Losses

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Wilson et al v. USI Insurance Services, LLC, et al., - In Wilson et al v. USI Insurance Services, LLC et al., No. 20-3124 (3d Cir. Oct. 8, 2024) the Third Circuit recently denied a petition for rehearing on COVID-19 related...more

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Five Things Celebrity Athletes and Musicians Should Consider When Entering into Cannabis Branding Agreements

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What do Megan Rapinoe, Kevin Durant, Shawn Kemp, Calvin Johnson, Willie Nelson, Wiz Kalifa, Margo Price, and Sublime all have in common? They all have created their own boutique cannabis brands. As cannabis has become more...more

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FTC Amends Pre-Merger Notification Rules Affecting Use of Restrictive Covenants

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As we previously reported, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced that it is amending and reorganizing the document requirements for pre-merger notifications under the Hart Scott Rodino Act (“HSR Act”), 15 U.S.C. 18a,...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

A Canadian Securities Law Primer on the Filing of Material Contracts

While the topic of material contract filing was covered comprehensively in a previous Blakes bulletin originally published in 2008, an updated guide on this topic is long overdue. Given the commentary regarding deficiencies...more

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Stockholm Chamber of Commerce Amends Policy on Seat Selection in Intra-EU Arbitrations to Help Ensure Enforceability of Awards

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On November 5, 2024, the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce Arbitration Institute (“SCC”) announced an important change to its policy regarding seat selection “to make every effort to ensure an arbitral award rendered under the...more

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An Introduction to the New Texas Business Courts

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It has been approximately two months since the newly established Texas business court system began accepting its first filings on September 1, 2024. This article provides a brief introductory overview of this new court system...more

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The human touch - AI’s role in commerce - The Visionaries

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The Productivity Paradox: Does more technology mean less growth? Is there scope to use AI in commercial contracts? Will it save time, or ultimately cost more time in review and pose greater risk?...more

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Harnessing Data for Legal Operations Excellence: Insights and Strategies

What if I told you roughly 11% of senior legal operations believe that their business partners don’t consider them to be trusted advisors? Doesn’t seem like a lot, does it? But 11% of, let’s say, 1,000 legal departments are...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

The Power of Incorporation Compels You: Surety Succeeds in Compelling Contractor to Arbitrate Bond Claims Pursuant to Arbitration...

In Swinerton Builders, Inc. v. Argonaut Insurance Co., Swinerton Builders, a contractor, sued a surety on bond claims arising from defaults by its subcontractor on a series of work orders. The owner of Swinerton’s mechanical...more

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Meet the New Boss, Same as the Old Boss? The Impact of a Second Trump Presidency on American Cannabis Policy

The title of this post comes, of course, from The Who’s classic track “Won’t Get Fooled Again.” This post analyzes whether there is cause for worry on the part of cannabis operators – both marijuana and hemp – under a second...more

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DoD Announces Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0 Final Rule (Finally!)

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After numerous fits and starts, on October 14, the Department of Defense (DoD) published a final rule implementing the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program. Borne from documented deficiencies in the...more

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Retail Reboot: Common Mistakes to Avoid When Evicting Tenants

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When managing commercial real estate, landlords must navigate a complex array of legal, financial and operational challenges to protect their investments and ensure smooth tenant relationships. However, a series of common...more

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Pentagon's cybersecurity rules reflect the growing threat from state-sponsored hackers

On October 11, 2024, the United States Department of Defense (DOD) published a final rule implementing its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program, which is designed to verify that defense contractors are...more

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