State regulations on housing discrimination protect individuals even when they are not otherwise included under federal law. Explore this U.S. 50 state, District of Columbia, and U.S. territories law survey for key jurisdictional housing discrimination laws, including...
This checklist covers the applicability of artificial intelligence (AI) in areas critical to life sciences and healthcare companies, including data privacy, intellectual property, and research and development. Read now » Related Content FDA Artificial...
A recent federal court ruling challenging banks’ use of the bank examination privilege to withhold confidential supervisory information (CSI) and regulatory examination reports signals increased judicial scrutiny of the privilege and a greater willingness...
CT Senate Passes Sweeping Consumer Protection Bill The Connecticut Senate passed an expansive consumer protection bill ( SB 5 ). Among other things, the measure would require service providers such as hotels to use “all-in” pricing, fully disclosing...
Discover how your firm can harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) with confidence and clarity. Our experts’ new comprehensive practice note offers vital guidance on integrating AI tools into legal workflows while navigating the complex terrain...
When leasing equipment, understanding the warranties that apply can make all the difference. This practice note unpacks the express and implied warranties under UCC Article 2A, clarifying the obligations of lessors and the rights of lessees—especially in...
Considering investing in or restructuring a cannabis business in Massachusetts? This comprehensive guide demystifies the regulatory maze surrounding ownership and control changes, offering cannabis operators and attorneys a step-by-step breakdown of what the Massachusetts...
Explore with renowned workers’ compensation jurist Robert G. Rassp how artificial intelligence (AI) fits in the context of medicine and law and whether a legitimate role, if any, exists for the use of AI in the context of workers' compensation cases....
TX Taking Tougher Stance on Social Media for Kids The Texas House passed a bill ( HB 186 ) that would ban social media accounts for anyone under the age of 18. The measure would also allow parents to request the deletion of their child’s social media account...
Mortgage servicers should prepare for the CFPB’s forthcoming final rule, expected in July 2025, which aims to streamline compliance and strengthen borrower protections. The final rule is expected to cover compliance requirements including disclosure standards...
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Curious about how New York’s cannabis industry really works? Dive into this comprehensive guide to cannabis regulation in New York, breaking down everything from licensing and compliance to social equity and legal challenges. Whether you're a business...
Review an enhanced trademark license agreement template drafted in favor of the licensor. This template includes extensive alternate and optional clauses to fully customize your agreement, while at the same time safeguarding the licensor's brand and maximizing...
The United States has tax treaties with nearly 70 countries to prevent double taxation and curb tax evasion. These treaties, based on Article II, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution, are reciprocal and generally apply to both countries involved. For U.S. citizens...
This practice note discusses potential solutions to assist your clients in navigating current labor shortages in the construction industry, including solutions to legal challenges brought about by this decade's construction workforce contraction. Read now...
A small issue bond is one type of conduit bond, referred to as a private activity bond, which provides a loan to a nongovernmental third-party borrower for use in developing projects that benefit the public. Qualified small issue bonds are tax-exempt bonds issued...
Explore a comprehensive roadmap for filing a complaint in a Section 337 Investigation with the International Trade Commission (ITC) that asserts patent infringement and seeks a limited exclusion order. This template covers every critical detail—from establishing...
Check out this practice note from Practical Guidance – Healthcare that offers an introduction to physician recruitment strategies by hospitals, with a focus on how these strategies are governed by the fraud and abuse regulations set forth in the Stark Law...
In the high-stakes arena of M&A transactions, public announcements clauses serve as essential gatekeepers for information flow, ensuring coordinated messaging while maintaining regulatory compliance and protecting sensitive deal dynamics. Discover how our comprehensive...
Learn about critical issues that should be addressed when drafting and negotiating a joint development agreement. Topics covered include the parties to a joint development agreement, defining the scope of the parties’ project, deliverables, intellectual property...
Check out this practice note from Practical Guidance – Healthcare covering the legal and regulatory framework governing telehealth services in the United States, including licensure requirements, HIPAA and state privacy laws, telehealth reimbursement policies...
This practice note discusses FDA clinical hold orders issued to IND sponsors and covers grounds for issuing a clinical hold order, how the FDA issues an order, and how a sponsor should respond to a clinical hold order to ensure a timely review. Read now »...
Social Media Warning Label Legislation Catching on in States Although Congress hasn’t responded to former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy’s call last June to take up legislation requiring social media platforms to carry warning labels indicating...
Do you need to understand when a U.S. employer may have to comply with U.S. labor and employment laws extraterritorially and when a foreign employer with operations in the United States is responsible for compliance with U.S. law? Read our practice note entitled...