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Corporate Transparency Act (CTA): Action Required for Community Associations

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As the end of the year approaches, there has been no determination that community associations will be relieved of the requirement to comply with the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). While we remain hopeful of a legislative...more

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New Mexico Stiffens Penalties for Air Quality Violations and Tightens Environmental Audit Policy

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On September 4, 2024, the New Mexico Environment Department’s Air Quality Bureau (AQB) updated its Civil Penalty Policy, making several key changes to its assessment of civil penalties and administrative compliance costs in...more

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Complying With Unprecedented Criminal History Requirements in Los Angeles County

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The Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCOE), which took effect on September 3, 2024, imposes several new compliance requirements regarding the consideration of criminal history in employment decisions....more

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The Second Department Reminds Litigants To Follow Requisite Procedures Before Seeking Discovery Sanctions

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Discovery (or disclosure) in litigation, which is governed in New York State practice by Article 31 of the CPLR, is the mechanism by which litigants obtain facts and information from other parties and non-parties to support...more

King & Spalding

Amendments to the Saudi Labor Law

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On 6 August 2024, the Council of Ministers approved amendments to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (“KSA”) Labor Law and its Implementing Regulations. These will come into force on 19 February 2025, 180 days after being published...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

California Legislature Sends Bills Regulating AI to the Governor

Last week, the California Legislature passed several bills that, if signed by the governor, will regulate how organizations develop, train, and use artificial intelligence (AI) models, systems, and applications. Of these...more

Adams and Reese LLP

International Compliance Digest – August 2024

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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...more

BakerHostetler

Data Security, Commercial Email and Employee Reviews Walk into a Bar...

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Sorry folks, there is no punchline here, but there are bottom lines from a settlement the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced last week. We discuss three today: (1) the FTC continues to mount broad investigations and...more

Dechert LLP

Read All About It: CFIUS Publishes Enforcement Information

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After over a year of preview, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (“CFIUS” or the “Committee”) has finally published information on its most recent enforcement actions. The actions were announced on...more

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Economic Substance Enforcement Regime Overview - Applicable to Insurance Entities

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It has now been over a year since the updated Enforcement Guidelines: Economic Substance (the “Guidelines”) were issued on 31 March 2023, outlining the enforcement powers and processes of the Cayman Islands Tax Information...more

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Three Key Takeaways from CFIUS's 2023 Annual Report

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The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) released its statutorily mandated annual report to congress last month. While the report itself highlights several notable developments in 2023 (New Zealand and...more

Harris Beach PLLC

What New York Employers Should Know about the Freelance Isn’t Free Act

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New Yorkers utilizing freelance workers or independent contractors for work totaling $800 or more will soon need to comply with New York’s Freelance Isn’t Free Act (“FIFA”). The Act, which was signed into law by Governor...more

Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP

MHH Condo/Co-op Digest, Vol. X (August 2024)

This newsletter explores the emerging legal topics and issues affecting the condominium and cooperative services industry. Thought-leading attorneys from Moritt Hock & Hamroff’s Condominium and Cooperative Services Practice...more

King & Spalding

FTC Final Rule on Non-Competes: Employer Should Consider Compliance Preparations and Implications

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At present, the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) final rule on non-competes (the “Rule”) is set to go into effect on September 4, 2024 for virtually every for-profit employer in the United States. Though legal...more

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Quiet Legislative Session Still Brings Big Changes for Employers in California

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California’s legislative session nears its end in the next few weeks, and as usual, state legislators have introduced several bills that will surely affect employers if they become law. Although this session had fewer...more

Flaster Greenberg PC

Compliance Alert: RetireReady NJ Program Coming Soon

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The State of New Jersey is making a state-administered retirement savings program available to eligible workers who do not have qualifying retirement savings plans through their employer. This is an innovative approach to...more

Perkins Coie

Corporate Transparency Act Midyear Update: Game-Changing FinCEN Guidance and What To Do To Meet Year-End Filing Obligations

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June marked the six-month milestone for the implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)—the landmark anti-money laundering law requiring beneficial ownership reporting for U.S. companies that became effective on...more

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County of Los Angeles Enacts Fair Chance Ordinance New Hiring Requirements for Employers

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What is this about? On February 27, 2024, the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors voted to adopt the County’s Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO). The FCO aligns with the California Fair Chance Act (FCA),...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive: What Companies in Germany Need To Know

The European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD or Directive) entered into force on July 25, 2024, establishing a framework for companies to address risks and adverse impacts on human rights and...more

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Olympics Advertising – Don’t be Ambushed by Rule 40

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The Olympics are coming! Now is a good time for brand owners who are planning promotional activities related to the Olympic games, or have endorsement agreements with Olympic athletes, to review the rules and make sure they...more

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EPA Litigation Defense in 2024: Strategies for Companies Facing Civil or Criminal Penalties

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for enforcing the federal laws, regulations, and Executive Orders focused on protecting the environment for the benefit of the American people, threatened and...more

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The Importance of KYC/CDD Review in Preparing for a BSA/AML Program Examination

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The Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations are fundamental components of the financial industry’s efforts to combat financial crimes. As a BSA/AML Officer, it is crucial to ensure that your...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Employers Get Ready: I-9 Fine Increases Are Here — and More I-9 Inspections Are on the Horizon

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The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced that it will impose higher fines against employers that fail to comply with the complex rules governing Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility...more

Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics...

How a code of conduct reflects culture and meets DOJ requirements

Every compliance program begins with a code of conduct. The code of conduct expresses a company’s fundamental values and its commitment to living by them. Although a code of conduct is usually a very high-level document, it...more

Guidepost Solutions LLC

Mandatory Reporting: Essential Insights for Child-Centric Organizations

For institutions and organizations entrusted with the care of children, such as schools, daycares, hospitals, faith-based communities, camps and sports teams, the responsibility to safeguard their well-being is vital....more

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