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On October 4, 2024, US Representatives Darrell Issa (R-CA) and Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI) introduced HR 9922, the Litigation Transparency Act of 2024. If enacted, the act would require the disclosure of third parties receiving...more
The dust is beginning to settle from the raft of AI-related bills Governor Newsom signed last month in California. (See for example, our post about neural data.) Most of the provisions will not go into effect for another few...more
The SEC kicked off its fiscal year by bringing enforcement actions focused on AI and cyber disclosures. As discussed in more detail below: •These actions again show SEC Enforcement prioritizing “hot button” issues like AI...more
In recent weeks, a number of U.S. Attorneys’ Offices (USAOs) across the country have rolled out “Whistleblower Pilot Programs” offering the potential of non-prosecution agreements in exchange for voluntary self-disclosure of...more
Climate change disclosures have recently become mandatory in Japan, following amendments to the Financial Instruments Exchange Act (FIEA) and the Cabinet Office Order on Disclosure on Corporate Affairs. These require...more
The October Monthly Minute highlights two recent retirement plan cases, one in which the court sides with the plan and emphasizes plan administrative review over specific investment results and another where plaintiffs are...more
Introduction - In today's world, the spotlight on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices is brighter than ever. Stakeholders, including investors, consumers, and even corporate employees, are demanding that...more
Cayman Foundation Companies are growing in popularity as a vehicle of choice for decentralised autonomous organisations (DAOs) to take on legal personality. In a landmark decision, the Hong Kong High Court recently...more
Every week, the Array team reviews the latest news and analysis about the evolving field of eDiscovery to bring you the topics and trends you need to know. This week’s post covers the period of October 7-13. Here’s what’s...more
In a novel enforcement action, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged a member of the board of directors of a New-York-Stock-Exchange (NYSE)-listed manufacturer of personal and household products for...more
In granting certiorari in Facebook Inc. v. Amalgamated Bank and Nvidia Corp. v. E. Ohman J:or Fonder AB, the U.S. Supreme Court signaled its intention to provide further guidance concerning application of the heightened...more
Employers have long used in-cab cameras for a variety of concerns, including protecting the driver and the public from accidents resulting from inattentive driving. Reviewing the recordings serves as a valuable training tool...more
As most public companies enter their fourth fiscal quarter and look ahead to filing their Form 10-Ks and proxy statements, a recent settlement agreement announced by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) serves as...more
If you have bought or sold property in Pennsylvania, you have likely encountered the Oil, Gas and/or Mineral Rights/Interests Disclosure© form prepared by the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors as part of the sales...more
Looking to take some of the worry out of commercial real estate transactions? Then we highly recommend that you join us for our upcoming webinar: Risk Mitigation Strategies When Drafting Commercial Real Estate Purchase and...more
On September 6, 2024, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) charged Esmark Inc. (“Esmark”) and its Founder/Chairman and former CEO James Bouchard under Section 14(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of...more
There have been some highly publicized privacy statement revisions. Here are some lessons we are discussing with clients: •Regulators are putting a high value on transparency and they are looking specifically at privacy...more
Yesterday, I took note of a new law that requires active members of the California State Bar to disclose annually whether they have provided pro bono legal services and certain other information through the licensee’s My...more
When wedding bells are ringing, the last thing most couples want to think about is the possibility of death or divorce. However, for those entering long-term relationships or preparing for marriage, prenuptial agreements can...more
As the summer heat fades and leaves begin to fall, so, too, does the Securities and Exchange Commission’s regulatory momentum—at least for now. With the presidential election on the horizon, the fate of several key rulemaking...more
Ninth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Insider Trading Claims Against Satellite Operator Investors Based on Stock Sales After FCC Chairman Vote - In re Silver Lake Grp., LLC Sec. Litig. (9th Cir. July 24, 2024) What to...more
On September 26, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “the Commission”) charged a sports-betting company (the “Company”) with violating Regulation Fair Disclosure (“Reg FD”) by disclosing material, nonpublic...more
2024 has been a fruitful year in the UK for whistleblowing law so far, with three key cases employers should be aware of: Can an external job applicant qualify as a whistleblower?...more
An employee with access to customer lists and other key business information leaves the company. You want to enforce your confidentiality agreement, but with the recent restrictions on non-competition/non-solicitation...more