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OFAC Extends Recordkeeping Requirements for All Sanctions Programs

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In an era of active U.S. sanctions policy, it is not uncommon to see the Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) issue a notice changing U.S. sanctions – promulgating a new sanctions program or updating the designation of a...more

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OFAC Extends Recordkeeping Requirements from Five to 10 Years; Issues Paperwork Reduction Act Request for Comments

On September 11, 2024, OFAC announced its Interim Final Rule to Extend Recordkeeping Requirements from Five to 10 Years. The Interim Final Rule (IFR) was published in the Federal Register on September 13, 2024. Public...more

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OFAC Provides Guidance on Extended Statute of Limitations

As we previously reported, effective April 24, 2024, the statute of limitations for most civil and criminal violations of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) or the Trading with the Enemy Act (TWEA) has...more

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The EU’s AI Act: A Review of the World’s First Comprehensive Law on Artificial Intelligence and What This Means for EU and Non-EU...

The agreed text of the AI Act was published on July 12, 2024, essentially starting the clock on the legal deadlines contained in it. Its obligations will apply in tiered phases, with the first key obligations being enforced...more

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Will Trend to Limit Warehouse Production Quotas Go National? 3 Things Employers Should Know

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Congress is currently considering a bill that would restrict production quotas for warehouse workers and mandate certain safety measures, following in the footsteps of several states that have implemented similar...more

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Hidden Pitfalls in I-94s Threaten Foreign Worker Immigration Status Compliance

An immigration records change dating back two years has emerged as a significant concern for employers sponsoring foreign national workers. The Shift to Electronic I-94s and Immigration Overstay Issues - In 2022, U.S....more

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Corporate Transparency Act: First Wave of Required Reports Due Starting on March 31, 2024

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As we have previously reported, the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) is a broad anti-money laundering law intended to assist law enforcement in combating illicit financial activity. The CTA’s beneficial ownership reporting...more

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Top 5 SEC Enforcement Developments for February 2024

Each month we publish a roundup of the most important SEC enforcement developments for busy in-house lawyers and compliance professionals. This month, we examine: •The SEC’s expanded definition of securities dealers; - •An...more

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SEC to Continue Aggressive Enforcement Efforts in 2024 After Record-Setting 2023

This is the fourth in our 2024 Year in Preview series examining important trends in white collar law and investigations in the coming year. We will be posting further installments in the series throughout the next several...more

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Key Updates for UK Employers: A Look Through to the End of 2023 and Beyond

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The regulatory landscape for UK employers has evolved significantly over the second half of 2023. New legislation is in force or is due to come into force over the next 12 months, covering a variety of employment-related...more

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Workplace Law Forecast 2024 - Your workplace law recap for 2023 and predictions for 2024 to help you prepare for the coming year.

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When I reflect on the relationship that our firm has with our clients, I’m most proud of the fact that you can always count on us. That often means defending complex litigation, steering you through regulatory threats,...more

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New OSHA Electronic Injury and Illness Reporting Requirements for 2024

As 2023 is swiftly coming to a close, certain employers should begin preparing for electronic submission of injury and illness information to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in 2024. Beginning March...more

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A Change on the Horizon: US DOL Set to Finalize New Prevailing Wage Rules for Construction Industry

During what has already proven to be a very busy month for federal labor law, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) is poised to implement yet another pivotal change. On August 8, 2023, DOL announced it will soon publish a...more

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OSHA to Require Employers to Submit Injury and Illness Forms Online

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released a final rule to restore and expand Obama-era requirements for employers in dozens of designated industries that have worksites with at least 100 employees...more

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OSHA Announces Expanded Electronic Injury and Illness Reporting Requirements

On Monday, July 17, 2023, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a long-anticipated update to its rule requiring electronic submission of injury and illness data. The updated rule goes into effect...more

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New Washington Law Targets Warehouse Production Quotas: Top 10 Questions for Employers and Staffing Agencies

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A new law in Washington state aims to protect warehouse employees by setting certain requirements for employers and warehouse staffing agencies. HB 1762, which Governor Inslee signed into law on May 4, defines and requires...more

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Weakened Warehouse Worker Protection Act Still Packs Punch For Certain New York Employers: 5 Key Changes to Know

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With the June 19 effective date on the horizon, employers subject to New York’s Warehouse Worker Protection Act should begin preparations to comply with the law’s requirements sooner rather than later. Signed into law at the...more

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Click to Cancel: FTC Proposes New Rule Regulating Subscription Services and Negative Option Programs with Broad Implications

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Last week, the Federal Trade Commission announced that its proposed rule replacing its Prenotification Negative Option Rule would result in new, expansive requirements for all forms of negative option offers, including...more

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District Courts Reach Opposite Conclusions on 401(k) Excessive Fee Claims

A district court in the Southern District of Ohio and one in the Western District of Wisconsin reached opposite conclusions on motions to dismiss claims for fiduciary breach based on allegations that recordkeeping fees were...more

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OSHA Announces Significant Expansion of ‘Instance-by-Instance’ Citation Policy

Late on January 26, 2023, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a press release concerning a significant change in long-standing policy related to instance-by-instance issuance of citations that will...more

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Current Bounds on Books and Records Demands

For decades, Delaware courts have encouraged stockholders to use the “tools at hand” — before initiating lawsuits — by obtaining corporations’ books and records through 8 Del. C. § 220 (Section 220). As described in prior...more

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Insights: The Delaware Edition - December 2022

In this issue, we discuss recent Delaware court decisions further developing the bounds around books and records demands. Other articles focus on recent developments concerning advance notice bylaws and the standards used by...more

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In Case You Missed It - Interesting Items for Corporate Counsel - November 2022

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The SEC adopted final clawback rules last month, here, a mere seven years after they were originally proposed! After publication of the final rules in the federal register (soon), stock exchanges must propose listing...more

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Changes in ultimate beneficial owners recording legislation – a modified definition of the ultimate owner and broader reporting...

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On 1 October 2022, an amendment to Act No. 37/2021 Coll., on keeping record of ultimate beneficial owners (the "UBO Act"), 1 came into force which, in order to ensure compliance with the pertinent European Directive,2...more

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Eighth Circuit Joins Growing Number of Courts Rejecting Common ERISA Fee and Investment Claims

In Matousek v. MidAmerican Energy Co., 2022 WL 6880771, __ F.4th __ (8th Cir. 2022), the Eighth Circuit joined the Sixth and Seventh Circuits in affirming dismissal of ERISA breach of fiduciary duty claims alleging that the...more

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