Where does creativity fit into compliance? In more places than you think. Problem-solving, accountability, communication, and connection – they all take creativity. Join Tom Fox and Ronnie Feldman on Creativity and Compliance, part of… more
Welcome to a special podcast series on the Compliance Podcast Network, 31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program. Over these 31 days series in January 2025, I will post a key part a best practices compliance program each day. By… more
What happens when two top compliance commentators get together? They talk compliance of course. Join Tom Fox and Kristy Grant-Hart in 2 Gurus Talk Compliance as they discuss the latest compliance issues in this week’s episode! Today… more
Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance brings to you compliance related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee and listen in to the Daily Compliance News. All, from… more
Food Venture Financing Trends - Rebel Foods, Wendy's India franchisee and cloud kitchen operator, announced that it raised $210 million in its Series G financing… more
Complaint filed United States District Court, Eastern District of Texas (Case No. 6:24-cv-00507) - KEY TAKEAWAYS - The States of Texas and Utah, together with private developer Last Energy, have sued to exempt certain SMRs from… more
The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality (“DEQ”) issued a January 8th news release announcing that it will hold stakeholder meetings across Arkansas: …for better understanding of public… more
Both the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) play a crucial role in supporting pregnant employees, each offering unique protections. Understanding these differences is key to creating a… more
Welcome to the October - December 2024 issue of our Irish Quarterly Legal and Regulatory Developments report for asset management and investment funds… more
In the inaugural broadcast of 2025, lawyer and analyst Ross Feingold discusses the extraterritorial enforcement of US laws and regulations in the Asia-Pacific region as President Donald Trump returns to the White House. Feingold, who… more
In this continued era of protectionist and mercantilist trade policies arising from the United States, there are strategies that can be carefully evaluated and pursued to maximize Customs duty savings when importing. This article… more
COMPETITION - Competition law and distribution deals: The exclusive distributor must be protected against active sales in its territory by all the supplier’s other buyers (See CPR Nº 3/2025 - Opinion of the Advocate General in the… more
In addition to Continuation and Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) fee changes, the United States Patent & Trademark Office’s (USPTO) published final rule also increases front-end filing fees… more
Since our last Cabinet News & Views issue on December 19, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) has finalized yet another rule, this one addressing the circumstances under which medical bills should be removed from credit… more
2024 was a record-breaking year for the wrong reasons, as it unfortunately involved the largest and most destructive data breaches. These data breaches affected companies of all sizes and in every sector, costing the United States… more
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and Bank of England are consulting on proposals to require firms to report operational incidents and material third party arrangements. In the face of… more
On December 31, 2024, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (Fifth Circuit) exited 2024 by issuing a pivotal decision in a bankruptcy case that addresses recently utilized refinancing schemes and appears to impact… more
As the new administration embarks on its first 100 days, contractors and grant recipients face a pivotal moment. With a clear emphasis on reducing government spending and shifting resources toward energy independence and traditional… more
In the last week of 2024, the Brazilian Senate approved Supplementary Bill No. 210/2024 (PLP 210/2024), which includes one of the measures in the government’s cost-cutting package… more
Each new year offers a chance to step back, recalibrate, and plan for the year ahead. Individuals and businesses alike should take the time to ask and answer some simple questions to ensure their estate and business succession plans… more
On December 13, 2024, Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) issued updated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) related to its U.S. Executive Compensation Policies effective for shareholder meetings occurring on or after February 1… more
§ 160.101 Statutory basis and purpose. The requirements of this subchapter implement sections 1171–1180 of the Social Security Act (the Act), sections 262 and 264 of Public Law 104–191, section 105 of Public Law 110–233, sections… more
What Happened? On November 29, 2024, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (“FHFA”) released Advisory Bulletin AB 2024-06 (the “Advisory Bulletin”), which sets forth FHFA’s expectations and guidance for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the… more
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals has once again revived Sarah Palin’s longstanding defamation suit against The New York Times. The Second Circuit’s opinion highlights important procedural and substantive issues in defamation… more
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (“CFIUS” or “the Committee) is an interagency body of the U.S. government that plays a critical role in safeguarding national security by reviewing foreign investments in U.S… more
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently proposed a sweeping rewrite of the HIPAA Security Rule that, if finalized, will require that many Covered Entities and their Business… more
O Ministério de Minas e Energia (MME) publicou as Portarias Normativas nº 96, de 31 de dezembro de 2024, e nº 97, de 3 de janeiro de 2025, que estabelecem as diretrizes para a realização do Leilão de Reserva de Capacidade na forma de… more
On December 6, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul signed new legislation, S.6635/A.5745, to support employees facing job-related mental health issues. The law, which went into effect on January 1, 2025, will allow any employee to file for… more
The Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) recently released a favorable advisory opinion, OIG Advisory Opinion No. 24-11 (the “Opinion”), to a pharmaceutical manufacturer (the “Requestor”). In the… more
The alcohol beverage industry experienced a transformative year, marked by notable shifts in consumer behavior, innovative product launches, and regulatory changes. During this webinar, McDermott’s Alcohol Group provided a… more
As the calendar turns to 2025, a look back at the Pennsylvania appellate dockets shows a number of impactful legal malpractice decisions, including one that was recently reargued en banc with significant ramifications for law firms and… more
DOING BUSINESS IN COLOMBIA - 1. Preliminary Considerations: In Colombia, a foreign company is able to act and do business by itself, for example, by contracting with local entities or investing foreign currencies. Entering… more
Campaign Finance & Lobbying Compliance California: The City of Oxnard, California’s 2020 campaign finance limitations violate the First Amendment because the provisions—which appear to target a political outsider—are not narrowly… more
Don’t miss how easy it is to have Windows keep backups of folder contents, so you can always access the set of files that you had in a folder yesterday, a week ago, last year, or even 10 minutes ago… more
Honeywell International Inc., et al. v. 3G Licensing, S.A., Nos. 2023-1354, -1384, -1407 (Fed. Cir. (PTAB) Jan. 2, 2025). Opinion by Dyk, joined by Chen. Dissenting opinion by Stoll… more
On January 6, 2025, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as prime minister and the prorogation of Parliament until March 24, 2025. At the federal level, prorogation is an act by the Governor General, advised by the… more
Key Points - Sovereign-related investors, more commonly referred to as sovereign wealth funds, have increasingly made the Middle East a global center of wealth and investment… more
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published a suite of guidance documents that set out how it intends to exercise its powers under the Digital Markets, Competition, and Consumers Act (Act). The Act, which entered… more
At the close of 2024, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (the Proposed Rule) to amend the Security Rule regulations established for… more
Find updates on 340B litigation from December 17, 2024 – January 6, 2025 to help you stay in the know on how 340B cases are developing across the country. Each week we comb through the dockets of more than 50 340B cases to provide you… more
On December 23, 2024, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) launched an investigation of China’s acts, policies, and practices related to targeting of the semiconductor industry for dominance. The investigation… more
COMPETITION - Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.11791 - HIG Capital / Thoma Bravo / Certain Comptia Assets) - Commission clears creation of joint venture by STRABAG and Becker (M.11790) - Midday Express..… more
Check out our summary of significant Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance and relevant tax matters for the week of December 23, 2024 – December 27, 2024… more
Over the past few years, the Québec government has shown a renewed interest in establishing robust protections for consumers within the province. As part of this project, Bill 29, An Act to protect consumers from planned obsolescence… more
As a further update to our blog series on the landmark 2024 Massachusetts Clean Energy Bill, this post summarizes some changes to Massachusetts law affecting natural gas use. Previous posts addressed how the Clean Energy Bill created a… more
On December 2, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) issued two new rules further restricting China’s capability to produce advanced semiconductors. One final rule (the “Entity List Updates… more
With the advance of the regulation of the Tax Reform object of Constitutional Amendment No. 132/2023, the Brazilian Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) published the Ordinance No. 501/2024 on December 26, 2024, which established the… more
With the rising popularity of alternative dispute resolution globally (including in insolvency related cases), it is important to take stock of where the Cayman Islands currently stands (as a leading jurisdiction in cross-border… more
The Executive Committee of the Commercial and Federal Litigation Section of the New York State Bar Association hosted a very special guest speaker at its final meeting of 2024: The Honorable Timothy S. Driscoll from the Commercial… more
In the recent decision of Sui v HungryPanda Tech Ltd., 2024 BCSC 1856 (“HungryPanda”), the Supreme Court of British Columbia invalidated a termination provision in an employment agreement by finding the employer had failed to provide… more
A notable Delaware Chancery Court opinion offers important insights for M&A deal parties into how courts interpret disclosure schedules. In Aldrich Capital Partners Fund, LP v. Bray, the stock purchase agreement and the disclosure… more
Here we go again! For the second year in a row, we enter the new year without Congress enacting a doc fix or Advanced Alternative Payment Model (APM) bonus extension. While Congress did act last year on both counts (through the… more
In today’s hyperconnected world, cyberattacks are no longer a question of if but when. For general counsels (GCs), the responsibility extends far beyond legal risk management - it’s about guiding the organization through the… more
Hello. Our Saul Ewing Health Law Practice Group is thrilled to share with you our 2025 predictions article addressing multiple areas of interest in the health care delivery system. Many of our group’s colleagues have shared with you… more
How can aviation tackle its carbon footprint while fueling the future? Watch as Niels Jensen, Co-Head of Aviation Finance, explores the challenges and opportunities of scaling sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). He highlights the need… more
In this episode, Mike Burke, AGG Corporate partner and co-leader of the firm’s International practice, is joined by Teri Simmons, AGG Global Mobility chair, to discuss potential changes under the Trump administration to business… more
December 2024 was an active month for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ("HHS"), Office for Civil Rights ("OCR"). OCR announced (i) a $1.19 million civil monetary penalty ("CMP") against Gulf Coast Pain Consultants, LLC… more
Is there a law to protect whistleblowers? If so, which law? Law No. 4990/2022 came into force on November 11, 2022, to incorporate the EU Directive 2019/1937 into national law… more
