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Former Congressman Peter Roskam, who leads BakerHostetler’s Federal Policy team, provides listeners with a front-row seat to the most important policy and political debates in Congress. In this episode of “The Cloakroom with...more
Governor Newsom signed a bill on September 30 that will update the State’s “pay to play” campaign contribution law commonly known as the “Levine Act” starting on January 1, 2025. The Levine Act currently prohibits agency...more
This is the second of a three-part series about the USMCA joint review process, focusing on China, Mexico, and competing visions of a “worker-centered” trade policy. Part one introduces the USMCA joint review process and...more
In the midst of a national election cycle, now is a good time for investment advisers to refresh their understanding on the SEC’s Pay to Play Rule (the “Rule”) and related SEC staff guidance As demonstrated by a number of...more
As we await the outcome of the upcoming US elections, we know that whoever controls the White House and Congress will confront one of the biggest tax debates in US history in 2025. It is possible that one party wins full...more
Over two years into the post-Dobbs era, women’s health is taking center stage in the presidential election. In Dobbs v. Jackson, the Supreme Court overturned protections relating to abortion established in Roe v. Wade. Since...more
Almost all individuals who are running for public office in New Jersey in the upcoming general election have to file a report with the Election Law Enforcement Commission by Monday, October 7....more
As we quickly approach Election Day in November, political discussions can dominate daily life, including in the workplace. Employers are often faced with the question of how to handle employee political speech in the...more
With federal and state elections less than forty-five days away, political signs are popping up in yards everywhere. Many community associations have restrictions in their declaration or covenants, conditions, & restrictions...more
TAKEAWAY: California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed SB 1047 – the controversial AI regulation bill that both chambers of the California legislature passed by wide margins. The veto is a good outcome for the nascent AI industry....more
City Council, Police Discuss Methods to Curb Illegal Car Meetups - On Tuesday, the City Council Public Safety and Streets & Services Committees heard testimony from Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) officials about...more
The CFTC’s attempt to ban political event contracts is on hold for now and faces a difficult road ahead. In the year since it decided that KalshiEX LLC could not list such contracts for trading, the Commission has been forced...more
What is New Jersey’s “pre-election rapid reporting?” Although you won’t find that term in the statute or regulations, it is the requirement for almost all political committees that are participating in an election in New...more
On September 28, 2024, California governor Gavin Newsom vetoed AB 3129, a bill that, among other things, would have required private equity firms and hedge funds to provide 90 days’ prior written notice to, and for some...more
On Oct. 1, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance (R-OH) participated in the first and only vice-presidential debate. The event took place in New York City and was hosted by CBS without an in-person audience. The...more
On September 6, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia ruled in favor of KalshiEx LLC ("KalshiEx"), lifting a September 2023 order issued by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC") prohibiting...more
Conversations and “water cooler talk” among colleagues have long been integral to workplace culture. In modern times, the “water cooler” has expanded beyond the physical workplace to include online work platforms (Slack,...more
In an election year, and in a climate where employees are more expressive about their opinions and beliefs, particularly regarding social movements, many employers wonder if and where to draw the line on limiting political...more
The Cozen Lens - · Despite her relatively short time in Washington, Vice President Harris has developed an extensive network during her time in public service that she will be able to draw upon to staff her administration...more
With Election Day approaching, here is a timely reminder for employers in Minnesota, Iowa, South Dakota, and North Dakota regarding their obligations under these states’ laws to excuse employees from work to go to the polls....more
By October 10, 2024, all radio and television broadcast stations, both commercial and noncommercial, must: (1) prepare a list of important issues facing their communities of license and the programs aired during July, August,...more
California law provides robust protections for employees’ political activity, including anti-discrimination laws, off-duty conduct laws, employee voting leave laws, statewide election notice requirements, and laws allowing...more
On September 27, 2024, FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel gave a speech on AI regulation by the FCC, highlighting her goal of improving transparency in the use of AI technology in the communications industry. The speech...more
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On September 24, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit temporarily stayed a preliminary injunction, previously issued by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, against a portion of Ohio’s...more