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Mayer Brown

A Primer on the Budget Reconciliation Process

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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

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Women’s Health on the Ballot in November: What the Election Could Mean for Reproductive Care and Beyond

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

McCarter & English, LLP

Compliance Note - October 4 2024

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

Maynard Nexsen

Navigating Political Speech in the Workplace

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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

Ward and Smith, P.A.

Political Season is Upon Us: Guidance for Navigating Political Sign Display in Community Associations

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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

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

California Gov. Newsom Vetoes Controversial Frontier AI Bill as Non-Responsive to “Actual Risks”

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

Cozen O'Connor

Broad Street Brief: City Council Talks Illegal Car Meetups, Rec Center Resources

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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

Paul Hastings LLP

No Safe Bet in the Legal Fight Over Political Event Contracts

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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

McCarter & English, LLP

Is ELEC Focusing On Enforcing NJ’s “Pre-election Rapid Reporting?”

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

Vedder Price

California Governor Vetoes Bill that Proposed to Increase Regulation of Private Equity Investments in Health Care

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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

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

Breaking Down the 2024 Vice-Presidential Debate

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

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

District Court Vacates CFTC Prohibition on Trading "Congressional Control Contracts" Predicting Election Results

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

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

The Parameters for Allowing Political Conversations at Work

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

Baker Donelson

Should You Revise Your Workplace Conduct and Dress-Code Policies in the Wake of an Election Year?

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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

Cozen O'Connor

Cozen Currents: Staffing Up

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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

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Election Essentials: An Employer’s Guide to Employee Time Off to Vote in Minnesota, Iowa, South Dakota, and North Dakota

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

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Broadcast Station Filings Due on October 10, 2024

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

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Politics in a California Workplace

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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

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

FCC Continues Focus on AI, Targeting Robocalls and Political Advertisements

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

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Trump Expresses Support for Marijuana Reform, Coy on Psychedelics

Cannabis consumers can be forgiven for feeling the need for a more liberal cannabis policy as they weather this seemingly unending campaign cycle. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump recently made clear how he...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Sixth Circuit Temporarily Stays Preliminary Injunction Against Ohio Foreign National Ban

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

BakerHostetler

Setting Some Ground Rules: Gavin Newsom Signs Bills Regulating AI in Political Campaigns

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What would you do if you received a call from the sitting president of the United States telling you not to vote in your state’s upcoming party primary election? In January 2024, many New Hampshire voters faced this...more

Cozen O'Connor

New York Note: Adams Indictment, City of Yes, City Legislation, Trailblazers in Real Estate

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Adams Pleads Not Guilty to Five Felony Charges- On Friday afternoon, Eric Adams pleaded not guilty to five felony counts, including bribery and fraud. Adams has been accused of receiving over $100K in illegal gifts and...more

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What Do Taylor Swift and Employers Have in Common? Political Speech and Voting Leave Are Top of Mind This Election Season

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On September 10, 2024, pop-culture icon Taylor Swift announced her endorsement for the 2024 presidential election via Instagram and encouraged her followers to get out and vote. Swift’s post is a great reminder of two topics...more

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2024 Pre-Election Analysis: Financial Services

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Financial services encompass a wide range of services offered by the nation’s financial institutions, including banking, mortgage, investment, and credit services. The next administration and Congress’s financial services...more

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