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Managing cross border sexual harassment investigations in Australia and Asia––10 key considerations for employers (Part 3)

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In Part 3 of our series, we’ll look at the standard of proof, the conduct of interviews, how each country aims to protect confidentiality and whistleblowers, and privacy....more

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California Supreme Court to Decide Key FAA Preemption Case on Arbitration Fee Compliance

The Supreme Court of California is set to decide whether the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) preempts a California statute that requires employers to forfeit the right to arbitrate disputes with employees if arbitration fees...more

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

Out-of-State, Out of Luck: Commercial Division Justice Dismisses PPE Suit for Lack of Jurisdiction

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A recent decision from the Manhattan Commercial Division reminds us that even substantial and high-profile transactions tied to the state may not be enough to establish personal jurisdiction over an out-of-state defendant. In...more

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Navigating Interstate Entity Issues: Corporate Practice of Medicine and Ownership Considerations

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Health care entities, such as professional corporations (PCs) and professional limited liability companies (PLLCs) (known as “restricted limited liability companies” in Pennsylvania), encounter a complex legal analysis when...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Heating Up, June 2025 - OCC Defends Federal Bank Preemption

In response to a request from the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (“CSBS”), Acting Comptroller of the Currency, Rodney E. Hood, decisively defended OCC regulations regarding the ability of national banks and Federal...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Nevada Enacts Law Allowing Remote Licensing for Internet Consumer Lenders

On May 28, Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo approved SB 437, creating a new framework for internet-based consumer lenders that lend to Nevada residents. The law defines an “Internet consumer lender” as any entity that exclusively...more

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CMS Rescinds EMTALA Abortion Guidance Amid Ongoing Legal Conflicts

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently published a press release rescinding its June 2022 guidance concerning hospitals’ obligations to pregnant women under the Emergency Medical Treatment & Labor Act...more

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Law Commission consults on reforming private international law for digital assets

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The UK Law Commission has published a consultation on reforms to private international law necessitated by emerging technologies such as decentralised ledger technology (DLT). The Law Commissions state that their project has...more

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Franchise Agreement Requiring Out of State Mediation Is Unenforceable in California Background

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Dispute resolution provisions in franchise agreements often address how, when, and where parties will mediate. However, the enforceability of these provisions can change depending on the law of the state governing the...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Doing Deals in the EU: Pitfalls in European M&A Transactions

When analyzing mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the European Union and related pitfalls that may arise, strategic and institutional investors should remember that, while the EU legal framework is harmonized in several...more

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Moving to a New State? Update Your Estate Plan

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Arizona is a popular destination for people who are considering moving to a new state. According to the U.S. Census Bureau‘s American Community Survey, over a quarter of a million people move to Arizona every year....more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Cinq tendances récentes en matière de règlement des actions collectives au Québec

Les actions collectives constituent un mécanisme juridique essentiel au Québec, et les tendances récentes montrent une évolution marquée des modalités de règlement. Voici cinq principaux développements récents en matière de...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

HHS Rescinds 2022 EMTALA Guidance on State Law Preemption in Emergency Reproductive Healthcare

On May 29, 2025, the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) rescinded its July 11, 2022 guidance (Ref. QSO-22-22-Hospitals) (the “2022 Guidance”) clarifying how the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act of 1965...more

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Enforcing U.S. Judgments in the Far East: Where to Start?

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You may have a judgment from a United States court against a Chinese company, and are about to contemplate the possibility of enforcing it in the far east. Prior to the commencement of your enforcement journey, perhaps you...more

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States Seeking Remedies for the Rising Costs of Prescription Drugs

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As expected, the lawsuits have commenced following the enactment of the Arkansas legislation prohibiting pharmacy benefit managers (PBM’s) from owning or operating actual pharmacies within the state. Michigan has filed its...more

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Client Alert: Business Relocation – Converting Your Entity to a Florida Domicile

Florida has long been a magnet for businesses seeking a favorable economic climate, lower tax burdens, and a pro-business regulatory environment. For entities looking to leverage these advantages by relocating, converting an...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

New York Court of Appeals Reaffirms the Internal Affairs Doctrine for Foreign Corporations

In Ezrasons, Inc. v. Rudd, 2025 NY Slip Op. 03008, 2025 N.Y. LEXIS 717 (N.Y. May 20, 2025), the New York Court of Appeals reaffirmed the fundamental and controlling nature of the internal affairs doctrine as it relates to the...more

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Fraud, Asset Tracing and Recovery - Bermuda (Commercial Dispute Resolution, CDR)

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This guide explores the latest legislative, regulatory and enforcement developments in Bermuda and provides expert analysis on industry-wide topics including the local legal framework, the main stages of a fraud case,...more

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Abortion Protections Struck Down, LGBTQ Harassment Guidance Vacated, EEO-1 Reporting Opens - #WorkforceWednesday® - Employment Law...

This week, we cover the striking down of abortion protections for workers and LGBTQ harassment guidance, as well as the beginning of a brief EEO-1 reporting season (concluding on June 24). Abortion Protections for Workers...more

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When Do International Employees Have UK Employment Rights?

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INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYEES – WHEN DO THEY HAVE UK EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS? The question of jurisdiction and application of UK employment rights is a growing problem for employers, as employees increasingly work in multiple...more

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Reinforcing the Regime: Key Updates to Arbitration in England and Wales

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The Arbitration Act 2025 (the “Act”) received Royal Assent on 24 February 2025. Its stated aim is to amend the Arbitration Act 1996, which governs arbitral claims seated in England and Wales. It marks a gentle evolution of...more

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Federal Court Limits a General Contractor’s Liability For Its Subcontractor’s Unpaid Union Benefit Contributions Under New York’s...

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On January 4, 2022, Labor Law §198-e – known as New York’s Wage Theft Law – went into effect. The Wage Theft Law, which applies to private construction projects, makes the prime/general contractor responsible for unpaid wages...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

The FoHF Financing Playbook, May 2025 - EU Jurisdictional-Clause Gymnastics – The Enforceability of Asymmetric Jurisdiction...

A recent decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union (the EU’s highest court) has clarified some of its views on ‘asymmetric jurisdiction clauses’. An asymmetric jurisdiction clause is one that allows one party...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Court of Appeals Upholds Contract Merger Clause

In Behler v. Kai-Shing Tao, the New York Court of Appeals found that the merger clause contained in a limited liability company agreement governed by Delaware law superseded an alleged prior oral agreement between the...more

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Navigating Legal Risk in the Remote Work Era

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The widespread adoption of remote work arrangements has reframed the employment landscape, offering organizations access to a broader talent pool and increased operational flexibility. However, this reorganization also...more

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