June 04, 2024

Regulation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions State Law Survey

Regulation of greenhouse gases is becoming increasingly common at the state level, with many states refining existing greenhouse gas reduction plans in partnership with Climate Pollution Reduction Grants provided by the federal government. Find reporting requirements and reduction mandates for greenhouse gas emissions in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Read now » Related Content Green Buildings...

June 04, 2024

Bribery and Corruption

Learn about important anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws and regulations and how to assist clients in complying with such laws. Read now » Related Content Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) Gain an overview of the FCPA and issues related to its applicability. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Internal Investigations and Enforcement Proceedings Review key issues that arise during investigations and...

June 04, 2024

Navigate the AI Legal Landscape: Discover the Latest in State AI Legislation!

Find out what’s new in our recently updated Artificial Intelligence (AI) Legislation State Law Survey covering enacted state and notable local legislation spanning numerous AI-related topics/industries including consumer privacy, consumer protection, government, labor and employment, insurance, and healthcare. Read now » Related Content Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Resource Kit Check out...

June 04, 2024

A Plan with Training Wheels: Starter 401(k) Plans are an Easy Plan to Get Retirement Savings Moving

The SECURE 2.0 Act made significant changes to the IRC and ERISA, as applied to tax-favored retirement plans. Section 121 of the SECURE 2.0 Act amended IRC § 401(k) to authorize a simplified cash or deferred arrangement, called a starter 401(k) plan. The plans are primarily for employers that don’t already maintain a retirement plan (outside of collective bargaining employees). They are elective deferral-only...

June 04, 2024

Recent Trends in Covenant-Lite Loans

This new practice note discusses recent market trends in publicly filed covenant-lite credit agreements. The data analyzed in this practice note was obtained using Market Standards , Practical Guidance’s searchable database of publicly filed credit agreements and commitment letters. Read now » Related Content Finance Fundamentals Resource Kit Check out this resource kit providing an overview of a financing...

June 04, 2024

Resolution Planning Checklist: Filing Date Approaches

The Dodd-Frank Act mandates that large banking organizations and certain other firms periodically submit a resolution plan (living will) describing the strategy for resolving the company in a rapid and orderly manner in the event of material distress or failure. The frequency of the resolution plan filing depends on the size and complexity of the organization. To strengthen regulatory oversight of large banking organizations...

June 04, 2024

My Health My Data Act Overview (WA)

Understand the fundamentals of Washington's My Health My Data Act, Wash. Rev. Code Ann. §§ 19.373.005–19.373.900, which took full effect on March 31, 2024. Review how the state legislature defined ''consumer health data.'' Counsel your clients on their collection and processing of consumer health data and how they conduct business in Washington or, for those clients not resident in...

June 04, 2024

AI and Health Insurance: Expanded Opportunities and Regulatory Hurdles

Discover the diverse ways that health insurers are using artificial intelligence (AI) and the associated regulatory challenges that arise as a result. Read now » Related Content AI in Healthcare: Key Considerations Checklist Analyze key legal considerations attorneys should review with their clients when advising on the use of generative AI and machine learning in healthcare. AI in Healthcare: Cautions...

June 04, 2024

Intellectual Property Protection for Video Games and Virtual/Augmented Reality

Brush up on your knowledge of intellectual property protection of video games, virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality. Topics discussed in this practice note include strategies for drafting video game-related patent applications, patenting extended reality, addressing how to describe extended reality concepts in patent applications, and handling copyright issues pertaining to video games, such as copyrightability...

June 04, 2024

An Offer You Can’t Refuse: Employment Agreements and Offer Letters

Are you interested in learning strategies for drafting offer letters for non-executive employees? Watch Part I of our new video suite on Employment Agreements and Offer Letters (Non-Executive Employees) by Jennie Woltz of Woltz & Folkinshteyn, P.C. Watch now » Related Content Screening and Hiring Resource Kit Access links to non-jurisdictional and state-specific materials on recruiting, screening, testing...

June 04, 2024

Summer Associate Success: Your Comprehensive Resource Kit for Corporate and M&A

Practical Guidance has resources and content to help associates hit the ground running and become a valuable part of the team from day one. Our Summer Associate Resource Kit provides extensive coverage of what you need to know to excel in a law firm environment and handle your new assignments successfully. The resource kit provides professional development and career support with practical tips prepared by attorneys and...

June 04, 2024

Home Buying and Selling Takes on a New Practice

The recent $418 million National Association of Realtors’ settlement with home sellers over broker commissions will impact the relationship and fee structure between sellers, buyers, and their real estate agents. Read this article for more information. Read now » Related Content Purchasing and Selling Residential Real Estate Resource Kit Access this resource kit for guidance, practice notes, templates...

June 04, 2024

Tax Perspectives: Preparing Form 5500 for your Employee Benefit Plan

A Form 5500 annual report is required both under the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). The form has a variety of purposes, the most important of which is to facilitate enforcement of the requirements of ERISA as it applies to employee benefit plans. The schedules are an important part of the filing, as well as the audited financial statements (where audit is required...

May 28, 2024

I Feel the Need for Speed; Filing a Prepackaged Bankruptcy

You represent a company in financial distress and need to help it evaluate its options, including whether to file a prepackaged bankruptcy. Check out this resource kit, which includes Practical Guidance materials on prepackaged bankruptcy cases, including detailed practice notes, templates, and checklists. Read now » Related Content Prepackaged Bankruptcies: Basic Principles Read this practice note for general...

May 28, 2024

Generative AI Infographic: For Your Brain After a Long Weekend

At Civil Litigation, we want to deliver useful information in the most effective way possible. Let us introduce you to our newest infographic checklist! Especially after a long weekend, heavy text may not be best for your system. Let these five key considerations guide you the next time you want to use generative AI. Read now » Related Content Technology-Assisted Review Learning Methods Visual Checklist...

May 28, 2024

The New EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive: What Does it Mean for Non-EU Companies

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive will require certain entities operating or generating revenue within the EU to disclose their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) impacts, risks, and opportunities according to an extensive set of prescribed standards: the European Sustainability Reporting Standards. Read this article to understand this significant expansion of the EU ESG reporting regime and how...

May 28, 2024

May the Force (Majeure Resource Kit) Be with You

Obtain guidance and information relating to force majeure law and how force majeure events can impact and be addressed in commercial agreements. Read now » Related Content Force Majeure Clause Drafting Learn about force majeure clauses and issues to consider when drafting such clauses. Risk Allocation in Commercial Contracts Read about common risk allocation mechanisms used in commercial contracts...

May 28, 2024

Stay on Top of Artificial Intelligence Legislation with Our 2024 Tracker

With technological gains and public interest in artificial intelligence (AI) at an all-time high, public officials and legislatures have become increasingly focused on the potential risks and benefits of its use. AI bills span several topics/industries, including consumer privacy, consumer protection, criminal, elections, financial services, government, intellectual property, labor and employment, insurance, healthcare...

May 28, 2024

The Back-and-Forth of the ERISA Fiduciary Rule

In late April, the U.S. Department of Labor released its new fiduciary investment advice definition in a package titled the '' Retirement Security Rule '' (the 2024 Package). The 2024 Package is made up of four different components and represents a continuation of DOL's efforts to expand the types of interactions between retirement savers and financial professionals that are subject to ERISA's...

May 28, 2024

Is Renewable Natural Gas the Way of the Future?

Over the past two years there has been an increasing push toward renewable energy. Most think of renewables in terms of wind and solar power, with or without battery backup. But there’s a newer type of renewable energy that has come to the fore: renewable natural gas. Learn about renewable natural gas, how it’s created, and how it’s distributed by reviewing our practice note. Read now » Related...

May 28, 2024

Watch This! Floor Plan Financing Video

Watch this new video describing the key characteristics of floor plan financing, where the floor plan lender provides the dealer with a revolving line of credit under which the lender makes advances against specific items of inventory. Watch now » Related Content Facilities and Structuring Issues in Asset-Based Lending Read this discussion of the types of loan facilities used in asset-based credit facilities...

May 28, 2024

Checklist For Climate-Related Financial Risk Management

Recent interagency guidance provides a framework for the risk management of climate-related financial risks for large financial institutions with over $100 billion in total consolidated assets. Practical Guidance developed this checklist to aid institutions and in-house counsel in understanding the risk management principles and provide recommendations to address climate-related financial risks for large financial institutions...

May 28, 2024

Privacy and Confidentiality in Clinical Research

Review statutes and regulations governing privacy and confidentiality of patient information in clinical trials involving drugs, medical devices, and other life sciences products. Counsel your healthcare organization clients on the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), federal Common Rule, and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, which set the standards for maintaining the privacy and...

May 28, 2024

AI and Insurance Regulation: Developments in a Watershed Year

Read this article to learn about the regulatory challenges arising out of insurers’ use and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Read now » Related Content Artificial Intelligence: A Judge's View of Generative AI Review a judge's insights into the use of generative AL in civil litigation, including ethical concerns and discovery issues. Artificial Intelligence Impacts on...

May 28, 2024

Key Provisions in Data License Agreements

Understand the key terms that should be addressed in data license agreements. Review issues such as the protectability of data under copyright and trade secret law, the lifecycle of data, data markets, and other considerations that should inform your drafting. This practice note and accompanying checklist and template (see Related Content) are authored by Chad Rutkowski, co-lead of BakerHostetler’s Digital Transformation...