Hurricane Francine proved to be a true reminder that hurricane preparedness is critically important. With this unique weather event, Hurricane Francine formed in the southern Gulf and within 48 hours was knocking on the…
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/ Business Organizations, Insurance, Real Estate - Commercial, Real Estate - Residential
August was another robust month in international trade that further signifies the need for corporations to invest in effective compliance programs. For starters, the DOJ unveiled a new program that incentivizes corporate…
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/ Administrative Law, International Law & Trade
The Civil Reserve Air Fleet Program (“CRAF”) is a story of industry and government successfully working together in the national interest. It’s also an example of how the commercial airline industry – which employs hundreds of…
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/ Government Contracting, Military Law, Transportation
The Texas Tax Code has an oft-overlooked provision that imposes harsh penalties against financial institutions that fail to strictly comply with a notice of freeze or levy issued by the Office of the Texas Comptroller against…
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/ Administrative Law, Finance & Banking, Taxation
The FTC’s highly publicized nationwide ban on noncompetes is on hold. The federal rule, which was originally scheduled to go into effect on Sept. 4, was struck down yesterday by a federal court in Texas. The court’s ruling…
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/ Administrative Law, Business Organizations, Civil Procedure, Commercial Law & Contracts, Labor & Employment Law
A Florida homeowners association was found liable in a records requests lawsuit that emphasizes the need for timely response and proper recordkeeping among community associations.
The Fifth District Court of Appeal in…
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/ Administrative Law, Civil Procedure, Real Estate - Residential
July was a big month for compliance with a handful of reports and recommendations on due diligence and best practices concerning forced labor, export controls, sanctions from DHS, BIS, and OFAC.
The below updates also include…
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/ International Law & Trade
President Ronald Reagan once said, “Trust, but verify,” echoing a Russian proverb to describe the relationship moving forward with the Soviet Union. The saying loosely translates into proceeding cautiously when someone is…
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/ Criminal Law, Finance & Banking, Labor & Employment Law
Liquor-by-the-drink license holders have been receiving notices from the Tennessee Department of Revenue…
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/ Administrative Law, Business Organizations, Taxation
This month, in the final part of our Adams and Reese Paid Family and Medical Leave series, we examine highlights of the mandatory PFML laws in Colorado and the District of Columbia, two other jurisdictions within the Adams and…
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/ Family Law, Labor & Employment Law
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) continues to publish further interpretive guidance through their Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQs”) regarding the Beneficial Ownership Information (“BOI”) requirements under…
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/ Administrative Law, Business Organizations, Finance & Banking
History teachers may enjoy this story.
In a court case involving South Carolina tidelands tracts issued 300 years ago via King’s grants, an appeals court ruled that clear and convincing evidence is not necessarily required…
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/ Civil Procedure, Real Estate - Residential
The Federal Trade Commission’s new rule banning most non-compete agreements has hit its first major legal obstacle after a Texas federal court issued a preliminary injunction, partially blocking the federal ban that was…
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/ Administrative Law, Commercial Law & Contracts, Labor & Employment Law
The possibility remains that college athletes could be considered employees under federal minimum-wage laws, following a U.S Appeals Court ruling on Thursday.
The NCAA had sought a definitive ruling to prevent athletes from…
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/ Art, Entertainment, & Sports Law, Education Law, Labor & Employment Law
Federal agencies may need to call the bullpen for a relief pitcher after the last two weeks of hits delivered by the Supreme Court of the United States.
The default limitations period for Administrative Procedure Act (APA)…
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/ Administrative Law, Business Organizations, Constitutional Law
