April 16, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI): Intellectual Property Regulatory Tracker

Track with ease recent AI-related guidance, decisions, and actions taken by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and U.S. Copyright Office, including policy reports, news, guidance, and administrative decisions. Read now » Related Content Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Resource Kit Dive into an overview of current guidance on generative AI, organized by practice area. Artificial Intelligence...

April 16, 2024

All Aboard! Newly Released Practical Guidance Video on Corporate Board Diversity

Would you like an overview of corporate board diversity benefits and requirements? Watch our new Board Diversity at Corporations Video, by Ellen V. Holloman of Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP. Watch now » Related Content Workplace Diversity, LGBTQ, and Racial and Social Justice Resource Kit Access links to Practical Guidance content on workplace diversity, LGBTQ, and racial and social justice issues...

April 16, 2024

Dealing with a Purchaser or Seller in Bankruptcy?

Entering into purchase-sale agreements (PSAs) with buyers or sellers filing for bankruptcy involves certain risks. One concern is that bankruptcy trustees may seek to void transfers of the seller-debtor’s property. As for purchasers in bankruptcy, trustees commonly reject PSAs unless the contract can be assigned to a third party. Refer to this mega chapter 11 filings tracker for recent bankruptcy filings of cases...

April 16, 2024

Watch Out! FinCEN’s Proposed Recordkeeping Requirements for Virtual Currency

Section 311, Title III, of the USA Patriot Act (the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001) amended the anti-money laundering provisions of the Bank Secrecy Act to promote the prevention, detection, and prosecution of international money laundering and the financing of terrorism. In support of the law, the Treasury Department’s Financial...

April 16, 2024

Let’s Make This Public: Check Out This De-SPAC Merger Agreement Template

Business combination agreements for SPAC acquisitions of private companies are distinctly different from both public company and private target acquisition agreements. For example, (1) representations and warranties of the SPAC address the SPAC’s lack of business activities, capitalization structure after taking into account any SPAC-specific investments and securities, and the funding and maintenance of the SPAC’s...

April 10, 2024

Lights, Camera, Action! Watch and Learn by Accessing our Practice Videos Resource Kit featuring 750+ Cross-Practice Area Videos in One Place

Scroll through our new Practice Videos Resource Kit and sample our vast cross-practice area video collection. Want to learn more about Section 911 issues when working abroad? Or how Section 409A applies to deferred compensation? Grab some ear buds and listen to these and more topics under the Tax heading of this resource kit. Read now » Related Content Relocating Abroad? Don’t Forget the Tax Issues...

April 09, 2024

Don’t Get Boggled with a Post-confirmation Toggle

Even after a bankruptcy court has confirmed a Chapter 11 plan, changed circumstances prior to the plan's implementation and substantial consummation might make alterations to the plan necessary. Check out this expertly drafted article discussing a recent decision on whether the debtors' post-confirmation toggle to an alternative transaction required additional disclosure and resolicitation to creditors. Read...

April 09, 2024

How to Practice in Tribal Courts

We at Practical Guidance Civil Litigation are proud to present our new practice note on practicing in tribal courts, authored by expert Angelique Eaglewoman. Our practice note demystifies the Tribal Court systems for litigators and prepares you for what will be expected of you when appearing in Tribal Courts. Check out the practice note at the link below to get started! Read now » Related Content Tribal Nation...

April 09, 2024

CD&A Drafting Checklist

The compensation discussion and analysis (CD&A) section of a proxy statement discusses a public company’s compensation programs and policies, compensation decision making, named executive officers (NEOs), and the “hows,” “how-muches,” and “whys” of their compensation packages. Use this checklist to get a quick reference of what CD&A disclosure should cover. Read now...

April 09, 2024

New Construction Law Case Tracker

Each quarter, we collect and summarize relevant cases affecting construction practice in a case law tracker. The case summaries are excerpted from the Construction Law Digest , a monthly service that complements Construction Law . Read now » Related Content Construction Law Case Tracker (Q4 2023) Review the case tracker for notable construction cases from the fourth quarter of 2023. Construction Contract...

April 09, 2024

Your Review of This Resource Kit is Warranted

Acquire guidance and materials related to the use of warranties in commercial agreements and transactions, including express and implied warranties under the UCC. Read now » Related Content Representations and Warranties Drafting Understand the differences between representations and warranties, and read about the various types of representations and warranties in commercial contracts. Commercial Agreement...

April 09, 2024

What You Need to Know About Washington’s Expansive Consumer Health Data Law

Washington's My Health My Data Act became effective on March 31, 2024, for most regulated entities. Understanding the fundamentals of this law is critical as it is expected to have national implications. In fact, it may be one of the most significant U.S. privacy laws enacted in recent years. Read now » Related Content Health Information Privacy and Security Resource Kit Navigate Practical Guidance resources...

April 09, 2024

Lights, Camera, Action! Watch and Learn by Accessing our Practice Videos Resource Kit featuring 750+ Cross-Practice Area Videos

Scroll through our new Practice Videos Resource Kit and sample our vast video collection of topics in 26 practice areas. Want to learn more about ERISA litigation, health savings accounts, cafeteria plans? Grab some ear buds and listen to these and more topics under the Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation heading of this resource kit. Read now » Related Content Golden Parachute Rules Video Watch...

April 09, 2024

New Video! Reserve-Based Loans

Watch this new video discussing reserve-based loans (RBLs). Oil and gas (O&G) exploration and production activities are capital intensive. O&G companies have several main ways of financing these activities, including equity financing, third-party high-yield debt financing, and reserve-based financing. Check out this four-minute video to understand the issues to consider when structuring an RBL facility and negotiating...

April 09, 2024

New: 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...

April 09, 2024

New Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Policy for Hospitals and Health Systems

Let LexisNexis Practical Guidance – Healthcare continue to assist you as your healthcare organization clients build their compliance programs by using this newest template policy and procedure. Establish guidelines to prevent, detect, and respond to instances of fraud, waste, and abuse at your client’s organization. Emphasize a proactive approach to prevention using effective detection techniques. Ensure a...

April 09, 2024

Pass the Popcorn, it’s Cyber Showtime!

Sit back and get ready for a good show! Watch this video, the first in a series of four, designed to bring clarity to cyber coverage basics and highlight difficulties that arise when choosing among cyber liability policies. Watch now » Related Content Cyber Liability Insurance: Tips for Selecting a Strong Insurance Broker, Carrier, and Policy Use the tips in this practice note to help a client incorporate...

April 09, 2024

DMCA Compliance and Enforcement

Check out this practice note for a discussion of how to resolve online copyright disputes through the Digital Millennium Copyright Act's (DMCA) notice and take-down procedures. Read now » Related Content DMCA Pre-Notice Investigation Checklist Explore this checklist for the steps to take when investigating alleged online copyright infringement before sending a take-down notice under the DMCA, as well...

April 09, 2024

Time to Watch Practical Guidance Videos—New Resource Kit Makes Them Easy to Binge

Fast forward and find practice videos efficiently by reviewing our brand new Practice Videos Resource Kit, which organizes all 750 Practical Guidance videos by practice area and topic. Read now » Related Content Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Workplace Video Review key considerations regarding AI in the workplace. ADA Reasonable Accommodation Video Learn how to comply with the Americans with Disabilities...

April 09, 2024

No Labels? Not an Option

Access practice notes, checklists, and other essential content and tools covering labeling requirements for FDA-regulated products with the Life Sciences Labeling, Marketing, and Sales Resource Kit. Read now » Related Content FDA Warning Letters Tracker Monitor trends in Food and Drug Administration (FDA) enforcement activity, including warning letters issued for alleged violations of product labeling requirements...

April 09, 2024

You Can’t Afford to Miss This Guidance on the New Stock Buyback Excise Tax

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 contained many tax code reforms and changes, but few have received as much attention from the corporate world as a new 1% excise tax on stock buybacks and share redemptions by covered corporations. What is a “covered corporation,” and what kinds of transactions are ''economically similar” to buybacks and redemptions? Find out with this new practice note! ...

April 09, 2024

Do the Tenants Know About the Sale Yet?

Sellers generally must notify their residential tenants regarding the property sale and lease transfer. They must also return the tenant’s security deposit or transfer it to the new owner. Use this template to inform Massachusetts tenants of a transfer or assignment of the residential property and the tenant’s lease. See the Related Content section below for similar templates in other jurisdictions. Read...

April 02, 2024

Access Merger Control Guidance from Over 150 Global Jurisdictions

Antitrust attorneys advising on transactions with global reach often need to determine where to file merger control notifications around the world. Practical Guidance’s Multi-jurisdictional Merger Control (Jurisdiction) and Multi-jurisdictional Merger Control (Procedure) are surveys with succinct guidance, regularly updated by experienced antitrust lawyers, on notification thresholds and procedures across merger...

April 02, 2024

These Rules Are Not Made To Be Broken!

You often need to check the Bankruptcy Rules when representing a client in a bankruptcy case. You realize that Part IX of the Bankruptcy Rules incorporates many other Bankruptcy and Federal Rules. You think, “wouldn’t it be nice to have a chart summarizing all those other incorporated rules?”. Read now » Related Content Adversary Proceeding Bankruptcy Rules and Federal Rules Comparison...

April 02, 2024

Five Tips for Q2 Litigation Business Pitches

As you start Q2, why not get a refresh on making your strongest litigation business pitches? Check out our expert-authored practice note on the top five tips for pitching new litigation business. Too many litigators follow the same game plan when offered an opportunity to meet with a potential client. Check out the tips at the link below to make sure your pitch stands out! Read now » Related Content How...