Whenever a Michigan corporation holds a shareholder meeting, it must disclose any proposals on the agenda that a shareholder wishes to submit for shareholder action. In 2012, one of Southern Michigan Bancorp's shareholders asked the company to circulate such...
Appellees consisted of several groups of individuals who alleged that, although they satisfied the income eligibility requirements for federal food assistance, they were nevertheless excluded from the program solely because the persons in each group were not all...
During the deliberation of the jury, the presiding juror informed the judge that they were a “hung jury”. The judge directed the jury to continue deliberating. Defendant was convicted of first-degree sexual molestation of a child. The trial court denied...
With privacy legislation becoming effective this year in five states (CA, VA, CO, UT, and CT), most practitioners predict that 2023 will bring additional legislation on the state consumer privacy front. Privacy professionals are also keeping a close eye on long...
This practice note discusses the principal U.S. federal income tax consequences to a private fund and its investors of owning common stock or American Depository Shares (ADSs) of a foreign corporate issuer. This practice note assumes that the private fund is taxable...
On October 10, 2023, the spirits of the SEC spookily sent forth alarming amendments and ghastly guidance that, among other things, shortened deadlines for Exchange Act Sections 13(d) and 13(g) reporting and clarified when a group is formed for reporting purposes...
For plan years beginning in 2024, individual account plans, like 401(k) and 403(b) plans, can offer non-highly compensated employees the opportunity to contribute to a short-term savings account (called a “pension-linked emergency savings account”)...
Discovery disputes during spooky season can make opposing counsel seem especially ghoulish. We asked a former U.S. Magistrate Judge just when you should contact your judge when the Ghostbusters won’t cut it. Just because you “ain’t afraid of no...
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When parties enter into a wind lease, the lease often contains a “build-out clause” that requires the developer to build a minimum number of wind turbines (or a minimum amount of megawatt generating capacity) as part of the project. These clauses act...
European climate change regulations have outpaced U.S. regulatory efforts for years. But increasingly, U.S. regulators are looking to European models when crafting new regulations. See what regulations your clients will have to deal with in international jurisdictions...
Make sure you are up to date on the NIL rights recently granted to NCAA student-athletes. This practice note examines the new NCAA regulations and guidance, as well as state laws pertaining to student-athletes' ability to commercially exploit their names, images...
What are the available remedies for a commercial tenant’s breach, anticipatory breach, or default? Can tenants remain at the property until evicted through a court action? Or can landlords perform a speedy self-help eviction by changing the locks? See this...
This checklist guides attorneys through drafting and submitting a controlled correspondence to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Controlled correspondence is correspondence submitted to the FDA, by or on behalf of a generic drug manufacturer or related...
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Renewable energy is getting renewed attention due to the energy crisis spurred by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Learn what your landowner client’s remedies are under a wind lease when the wind developer defaults, and how you can enforce the same. ...
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LexisNexis® Legal & Professional, a leading global provider of information and analytics, announced the launch of Market Standards – Finance, and the upcoming launch of Market Standards – Employment, two new data-driven enhancements within its...
President Joe Biden recently signed a comprehensive executive order setting out a road map for protecting consumers and workers from privacy, discrimination, and other potential harms presented by the widespread deployment of artificial intelligence. But experts...
Jones v. GN Netcom, Inc. (In re Bluetooth Headset Prods. Liab. Litig.) United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit February 7, 2011, Argued and Submitted, Pasadena, California; August 19, 2011, Filed No. 09-56683 Opinion [*938] HAWKINS, Senior Circuit...
This checklist outlines key considerations for recalls of medical device products regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Read now » Related Content Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Supply Chains Understand the registration of pharmaceutical...
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Also known as “bought deals,” block trades are securities offerings in which the underwriters, after going through a bidding process, have agreed to buy a “block” of the securities to be offered before any marketing has been done. Read this...
Employers need to protect confidential information and trade secrets against theft or loss. This practice note describes key preliminary steps and initiatives employers should take, as well as best practices and precautions to take against theft loss due to employee...
You represent a Chapter 11 debtor that is solvent and the debtor-client wants to discuss the terms of a plan of reorganization. The debtor-client asks if interest accrues on debts after a bankruptcy filing, and if so, at what rate. READ NOW » Related...