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PAC Issues Binding Opinion Regarding Alleged OMA Violations for Improper Board Meeting Action and Remote Participation

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The Illinois Public Access Counselor (PAC) issued its seventh binding opinion of the year, finding a Village Board of Trustees violated the Open Meetings Act (OMA) by taking improper action to authorize the purchase of a...more

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California Decides That The Sun Shall Not Set On Virtual Meeting Statutes

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Despite being home to the Silicon Valley, California has not embraced with abandon virtual-only meetings of shareholders.  Section 600(e) of the Corporations Code currently does not permit virtual only meetings unless one of...more

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Optimizing the Remote Reach: Strategies for Secure and Efficient Data Collection

The digital revolution has irrevocably transformed the way we conduct business, and investigations are no exception. The surge in remote work models has rendered traditional on-site data collection methods increasingly...more

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Proper Pronouns, Bathrooms & Misgendering: What HR Needs to Know

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On April 29, 2024,Harassment the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued new Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace, which goes into effect immediately. For the past five years, over one-third...more

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FTC to Vote on Non-Compete Rule at Virtual Meeting Open to Public

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On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) will vote on whether to issue a final rule that will prohibit organizations from enforcing non-compete agreements with current and former workers. The vote will take...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Insight into the FTC’s Proposed Final Rule Potentially Banning Non-Competes: Live Blogging Event

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Welcome, readers, to a significant moment in non-compete law. On Tuesday, April 23rd, at 2 p.m. Eastern Time, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will convene for a special virtual meeting to address non-compete agreements and...more

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FTC Announces Special Open Commission Meeting and Vote on Rule Banning Noncompete Clauses

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The Federal Trade Commission announced yesterday that it will be holding a special Open Commission Meeting virtually next Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 2 p.m. ET for purposes of voting on whether to issue a proposed final rule...more

International Lawyers Network

Clash of Meetings: Virtual vs. In-Person – Which Reigns Supreme?

In this ongoing saga, we’ve witnessed the rise of virtual gatherings over the past couple of years, with many of us now yearning to return to in-person interactions. So, which mode of meeting takes the crown? The answer might...more

Guidepost Solutions LLC

Defending Your Law Firm Against Cyber Threats

In an increasingly digitized world, law firms are prime targets for sophisticated cyber threats that can result in substantial financial losses and reputational damage. Recently, a prominent law firm, esteemed for its...more

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Mediation Procedures

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I currently mediate all of my cases on Zoom. I have mediated hundreds of cases on Zoom since March 2020. I have found a Zoom mediation to be a convenient, efficient, cost-effective and beneficial method of settling disputes....more

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CSA Update Guidance on Virtual Shareholder Meetings

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The Canadian Securities Administrators (“CSA”) provided initial guidance on virtual shareholder meetings in February 2022 to: (i) assist reporting issuers in fulfilling their obligations under securities legislation; and (ii)...more

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Municipal Retirement Boards and Joint Energy Boards May Now Hold Electronic Meetings Under the OMA

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On February 13, 2024, Public Act 214 of 2023 (“PA 214”) takes effect, amending Michigan's Open Meetings Act to give some public bodies greater freedom in holding electronic meetings....more

Troutman Pepper

TTB Seeking Public Input on Potential Alcoholic Beverage Labeling Changes

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As we previously reported, the Treasury Department released a 2022 report on Competition in the Markets for Beer, Wine, and Spirits (the Competition Report) recommending, in part, that the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade...more

Cooley LLP

AI Transcription in Virtual Meetings Brings Risks to Businesses

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You’ve likely noticed a new presence joining your virtual meetings—artificial intelligence designed to capture the discussion. Transcription services can benefit users by helping them capture notes and allowing for consistent...more

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Federal Arbitration Law - Recent Amendments Enhance Transparency and Impartiality

​​​​​​​Introduction- In a significant development, the UAE has introduced remarkable amendments to its Federal Arbitration Law through Federal Decree-Law No. 15/2023. This law, which amends certain provisions of Federal Law...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

CFPB Announces Virtual Meeting in January for Prospective Enforcement Staff Applicants

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On October 16 of last year, I reported that Eric Halperin, Enforcement Director of the CFPB, announced that the CFPB intended to substantially increase the number of enforcement staff by 50% and to create a 5th litigation...more

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6 Tips for Starting Your Firm’s Podcast Adventure

Every day, thousands of people are turning to podcasting as a way to grow their businesses, make new connections, and gain exposure. A recent survey by Techsurvey found that 33% of Americans are listening to podcasts at least...more

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP

Guide to Shareholder Activism and Proxy Contests in Canada

Davies’ Shareholder Activism and Proxy Contests in Canada guide draws on our market-leading expertise to offer our insights on the principal legal and practical considerations for both activists and target companies, as well...more

Allen Matkins

Does An Exchange Of Emails Constitute A Board Meeting?

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Under the California General Corporation Law, a board of directors can take action in two different ways - at a meeting or by unanimous written consent.  See Cal. Corp. Code § 307.  Over a decade ago, I posed the question of...more

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AI Notetaking Tools Are All the Rage – But Should You Use Them? Employers Should Weigh These Risks First

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Perhaps you’ve asked an employee to take notes during a Zoom meeting, but they complained the task is difficult to manage while collaborating with teammates. Maybe you intended to document everything that transpired during an...more

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Virtual Shareholders Meetings: Draft Decree Amends Mexico's General Law of Commercial Companies

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The Mexican Senate, on Sept. 12, 2023, unanimously approved the draft Decree reforming several provisions of the General Law of Commercial Companies (Ley General de Sociedades Mercantiles or LGSM). By virtue of this reform,...more

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A Mediation Isn’t Quite Hotel California, but Check Out Times are Still Strictly Regulated

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The Business Court recently reminded that while there is great value to showing up and seeing what might happen at mediation, the costs of a decision to avoid the process can be more easily quantified. In Chi v. N....more

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DEEP Issues Draft Guidance on Siting Solar Projects on Agricultural Lands: Virtual Public Meeting on August 16; Written Comments...

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In July of 2023, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) released Draft Guidance through its Sustainable, Transparent, and Efficient Practices (STEPS) for Solar Development public engagement...more

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Massachusetts Makes “Virtual Meeting” ‎Relief Permanent

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We previously issued a QuickStudy reporting that the Massachusetts legislature had extended to March 31, 2023 the COVID-19 pandemic relief that allowed Massachusetts public companies and Massachusetts non-profit corporations...more

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Amendments Introduced to the Singapore Companies Act Take Effect 1 July

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The Companies, Business Trusts and Other Bodies (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2023 (the Amendment Act) will take effect on 1 July 2023 and introduce four key amendments to the Companies Act 1967 of Singapore (the CA). The...more

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