Calls and messages encouraging a recipient to sign up for free nutrition counseling services did not constitute telephone solicitations within the meaning of the TCPA, according to a reported decision from a Wisconsin federal court… more

Dealmaking makes a comeback as tech giants battle for dominance in artificial intelligence - Dealmakers in the technology sector have battled headwinds over the past few years. Global deal value sank to US$456.6 billion in 2023—a… more

The clock is quickly ticking down to July 1, when the U.S. Department of Labor’s new rule increasing the minimum salary for many employees to be considered exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act is supposed to take… more

An insurance company is on the hook for calls made by its agents after a decision from a federal court in Illinois. Two Allstate agents in Texas, Jason Fleming and Daniel Gilmond, hired Transfer Kings to place calls on behalf of… more

As Big Molecule Watch continues to push past the bounds of biosimilars and into biologics, we are proud to announce the publication of two additional trackers concerning vaccines: the Vaccine Patent Litigation tracker and the Vaccine… more

The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously rejected a First Amendment challenge to the "names clause" of the Lanham Act on June 13, 2024. See Vidal v. Elster, No. 22-704. The names clause prohibits federally registering a trademark that… more

Baker Donelson recently published Anticipating SCOTUS Ruling on Chevron Deference – What to Know and Five Ways to Prepare explaining the United States Supreme Court's upcoming ruling which is expected to impact the regulatory… more

On June 24, 2024, the European Union (“EU”) adopted its 14th sanctions package against Russia, which “responds to the needs and findings on the ground, and tackles enforcement issues,” “target high-value sectors of the Russian economy… more

In March, Miller Canfield noted that the previously expanded debt limits for bankruptcy cases under the Small Business Reorganization Act ("SBRA," a.k.a. "Subchapter V") and under chapter 13 were set to revert on June 21, 2024. In… more

On May 20, Minnesota Gov. Tim Waltz signed the state’s so-called junk fee bill into law. The law, similar to a proposed Federal Trade Commission rule and laws in other states, requires businesses to include all mandatory fees or… more

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the annual defense policy bill, on June 14, 2024. This $895.3 billion bill passed the House of Representatives with a vote of 217 to 199… more

On June 20, 2024, the first day of summer, the Cal/OSHA Standards Board turned the heat up on employers and unanimously voted to approve Cal/OSHA’s indoor heat rule. Employers should be prepared to comply with the rule as early as… more

California’s ambitious zero-emission, heavy-duty truck regulations face new legal challenges. Our Environment, Land Use & Natural Resources Group outlines the status of California’s Advanced Clean Fleet (ACF) Regulation, pending… more

On June 20, 2024, the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued a Final Determination (“Determination”) prohibiting Kaspersky Lab, Inc.—the US subsidiary of the Russia-based antivirus software and… more

‘Dear Mary,’ is Troutman Pepper’s Incidents + Investigations team’s advice column. Here, you will find Mary’s answers to questions about anything and everything cyber-related – data breaches, forensic investigations, how to respond to… more

We are pleased to share the June 2024 issue of Wilson Sonsini's Sustainability and ESG Advisory Practice Update. Each issue combines news, key legal developments, and resources related to sustainability and environmental, social, and… more

This month, our appellate team comprised of Gerry Fornwald, Kyle Kroll, and Cianna Halloran prevailed at the Third Circuit Court of Appeals in obtaining victory for our client, an American distributor. The case involved a dispute with… more

Constitutional limitations to raising revenue are becoming increasingly relevant for water and other governmental agencies as well as their customers and landowners in response to aging infrastructure, climate change and regulatory… more

Q: Is New York City considering a total ban on noncompete agreements? A: Yes — a total ban on noncompete agreements would be the result of one of the three noncompete bills currently pending in the New York City Council, Committee… more

Katten ESG Guidepost is a monthly publication highlighting the latest news, legal and regulatory developments involving environmental, social and governance matters… more

For generations, people have long debated: Is a taco a sandwich? In a recent decision, a judge in Fort Wayne, Indiana weighed in and ruled that a taco is, in fact, a sandwich. While this particular case attracted attention from many… more

New Regulations Will Require Additional Diligence for a Broad Array of Transactions, Including Many Investments in U.S. and Global Businesses - On June 21, 2024, the U.S. Treasury Department (Treasury) issued a Notice of Proposed… more

Update: Bill C-70, the Countering Foreign Interference Act, has been passed by Parliament and received Royal Assent on June 20, 2024.  The only amendment made to the Foreign Influence Transparency and Accountability Act, as originally… more

LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS - UK Labour Party Intends to Ban Energy Drink Sales to Children - The UK Labour Party has signaled that it intends to ban the sale of highly caffeinated energy drinks to those under the age… more

Multinational companies are facing increased pressure to ensure that they have adequate ESG-related policies in place and (more importantly) that they are implementing those policies in practice within both their business and… more

On June 18, 2024, the Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General (“OIG”) addressed a letter to the Massachusetts state legislature (“Legislature”) urging it to take action to correct the poor governance structure of the Cannabis… more

On June 20, 2024, New York’s highest court confirmed that school districts (outside of New York City) are not required to provide transportation on days their schools are not in session… more

Historical and New Energy Credits Indicate “Potential” New Tax Strategy - Historically, the Code provided two types of credits for renewable energy projects. The first being the production tax credit (PTC) and the other being the… more

Earlier this year, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two cases that may overturn Chevron USA, Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, which would have implications for federal agencies rule- and decision-making authority. In… more

On June 20, 2024, a federal court vacated key portions of regulatory guidance on the treatment of information collected by online tracking tools. At issue was the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights’… more

On May 30, 2024, Governor Jared Polis signed House Bill 24-1107 (HB24-1107) into law.  This bill implements two significant reforms applicable to legal challenges to land use approvals brought pursuant to Colorado Rule of Civil… more

On June 11, 2024, the Nebraska Insurance Department issued Guidance IGD-H1 on the Use of AI By Insurers. This brings the total to 13 jurisdictions that have adopted the NAIC Model Bulletin on the Use of AI Systems in Insurance… more

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) will hold two public webinars in July to provide updates and answer questions on Minnesota’s per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in products law (Amara’s Law), which takes effect in… more

This past year, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) implemented significant amendments to the Davis-Bacon Act (“DBA”) regulations in a final rule that became effective in October 2023. The amendments significantly expanded the DBA’s… more

In the latest episode of Unauthorized Access, host Sadia Mirza welcomes Kaitlin Clemens, the newest member of Troutman Pepper's Incidents + Investigations team. Kaitlin shares her journey into incident response and cybersecurity… more

Corp Fin has just issued a new set of CDIs under Form 8-K, Item 1.05, Material Cybersecurity Incidents. The SEC adopted final rules regarding cybersecurity disclosure in 2023, requiring companies “to disclose material cybersecurity… more

In the course of business operations, criminal incidents—particularly those concerning workplace violence—unfortunately arise. These incidents may involve, for example, a patron who attacks or threatens an employee, an employee who… more

El pasado mayo de 2024 fue aprobado en el Consejo de Ministros el anteproyecto de la ley de administradores y compradores de créditos dudosos con el objetivo de adaptar al ordenamiento jurídico español las disposiciones introducidas… more

On June 10, 2024, the Supreme Court granted certiorari in Facebook, Inc. v. Amalgamated Bank to review a decision by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals holding that Facebook could be held liable under Section 10(b) and Rule 10b-5 for… more

The interview below is part of an ongoing effort by McGuireWoods to profile women leaders in private equity (PE). To recommend a woman for a future interview, email WPEF@mcguirewoods.com… more

On June 20, 2024, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas ordered the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights (OCR) to vacate its guidance that had restricted HIPAA-covered… more

De nouveaux développements sur le plan réglementaire, technologique et culturel viennent façonner l’évolution du secteur des régimes de retraite et des avantages sociaux au Canada en 2024… more

A federal judge in Texas has issued a nation-wide injunction blocking the Education Department’s new minimum clock-hour rule (Proposed Rule) for career prep programs, which was scheduled to go into effect on July 1, 2024… more

A recent settlement between Qdoba Restaurant Corporation and multiple applicants for employment shows the significance of pay transparency laws that have been instituted throughout the United States. The Qdoba settlement occurred in… more

On Friday, May 17, 2024, Connecticut Insurance Commissioner Mais filed a Petition for Rehabilitation and Appointment of the Commissioner as Rehabilitator of PHL Variable Insurance Company ("PHL"), a Connecticut domestic stock life… more

June 25, 2024- The Federal Reserve Board published a working paper entitled, “Sexual Orientation and Financial Well-Being in the United States.” June 25, 2024- Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa D. Cook gave a speech entitled… more

In the race to mitigate climate change and achieve net-zero emissions, the industrial sector currently faces immense challenges. One promising solution is the integration of nuclear energy into industrial operations. Here, we explore… more

Maryland recently joined the growing number of states enacting comprehensive consumer data privacy laws with the passage of the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA). Despite similarities with several other state… more

What Happened? On June 21, 2024, the Supreme Court narrowly held that three states could not enter a consent decree to settle their interstate water dispute without the support of the intervening federal government. The ruling… more

...As the world grapples with the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, concerns about the potential risks and unintended consequences have understandably taken center stage. While some advocate for outright… more

The Autorité des marchés financiers (“AMF”) recently published its 2024-2025 Annual Statement of Priorities, which outlines key initiatives that the Québec securities regulatory authority intends to pursue for the period from April 1… more

On October 27, 2023, Inergy Technology, Inc. (“Inergy”) filed concurrent petitions for inter partes review (“IPR”) of U.S. Patent Nos. 7,629,634 (“the ’634 Patent”) (“IPR093”) and 7,812,409 (“the ’409 Patent”) (“IPR094”), each assigned… more

On June 14, 2024, U.S. Department of Commerce Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement, Matthew Axelrod, officially issued an order activating the suspended portion of a civil penalty that was imposed on U.S-based freight forwarder… more

The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCC), which became law on 24 May 2024, represents a major shift in UK digital, competition and consumer protection regulation… more

A Hong Kong court has reiterated that an arbitral tribunal enjoys a wide discretion as to the procedure it adopts, and repeatedly deciding matters, such as whether to hold an oral hearing, in one party's perceived "favour" does not… more

For a little over a year, the world has been abuzz with the experience of accessible artificial intelligence, and overflowing with speculation on the many ways it will change the ways we live and work. For law, a field that specializes… more

In 2020, Fairfax County, Virginia, adopted an Economic Incentive Program (EIP) that, among other incentives, provides for a partial real estate tax abatement equal to the difference in value between the base value (predevelopment) and… more

The “rulebook” for the technical and operational aspects of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, which facilitates countries engaging in projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and selling the associated carbon credits to other… more