As we move into the latter half of 2024, several notable changes are shaking up employment law across the U.S. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is preparing to enforce a new rule banning most noncompete agreements starting...more
Background Note: International discovery exercises and investigations can be a complex and challenging process for cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery professionals. Navigating the different laws and...more
Background Note: Data privacy has become a critical issue in the digital era, with laws and regulations constantly evolving. As a result, it’s important for cybersecurity, information governance, and legal discovery...more
Industry's Annual Forum on MEU and MIEU Rules, New Legislation, Data Transfers and Emerging Technology Rules - ACI’s 3rd Virtual U.S.-China Trade Controls Conference will take place September 20, 2021, in a virtual format....more
I. A Growing Risk - The United States, along with the United Kingdom and European Union, has increasingly wielded economic sanctions against major commercial actors and financial transactions, sometimes roiling global...more
On April 21, 2020, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released a series of announcements signaling its intention to finalize and enforce certain aspects of the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) Cures Act...more
This issue of Skadden’s semiannual Cross-Border Investigations Update takes a close look at recent cases, regulatory activity and other key developments, including a review of the first year of GDPR enforcement, analysis of...more
On May 8, 2019, following Iran's announcement that it intends to suspend certain nuclear proliferation-related commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the United States issued a new Executive order...more
• As of November 5, 2018, the United States concluded the second of two wind-down periods for re-imposition of U.S. sanctions on Iran following the May 8, 2018, announcement that the United States would cease participation in...more
International sanctions are a major compliance challenge for companies worldwide. The regulatory risks associated with economic sanctions, asset-freezing measures and trade embargoes are not new, but they continue to grow in...more
Following the U.S. decision to withdraw from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and reimpose sanctions on Iran, the EU has confirmed its full commitment to keep the agreement alive for the remaining parties, as...more