From time to time, it is necessary for customers to arbitrate with broker-dealers, and their associated persons, pursuant to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Code of Arbitration Procedure for Customer Disputes. Read this practice note for the steps required...
Check out this practice note from Practical Guidance – Healthcare for an overview of Academic Medical Centers (AMCs). The practice note defines AMCs, explains their three-part mission of clinical care, research, and education, and describes their governance...
As housing shortages increase, real estate developers are undertaking projects to meet the demand in many parts of the country. Explore this practice note discussing special protections and benefits for housing development projects in California, focusing on the...
Learn about response strategies for coverage counsel to consider as insurers brace for litigation and policyholders prepare to push back on denied claims. Read now » Related Content Property Insurers in California: Understanding Their Withdrawal and...
A health-contingent program is a program that conditions eligibility for a reward on a participant's ability to meet a standard related to a health factor. For example, a tobacco cessation program can be designed as a health-contingent wellness program. This...
This practice note addresses government guidance on pharmaceutical pricing, pricing in monopolistic markets, pricing in oligopolistic markets, and liability risks. Read now » Related Content Healthcare Antitrust Resource Kit Access critical content...
The budget reconciliation bill passed the House of Representatives by a one-vote margin, 215 to 214, and soon will be considered by Senate committees. The day before the House vote, the Rules Committee had voted 8-4 along party lines to approve a rule on the One...
Follow the progression of select state privacy legislation applicable to children and minors proposed after January 1, 2025. Topics covered include online privacy rights afforded to children and teens and social media protections. Read now » Related Content...
In the wake of the Trump administration's temporary pause of enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), the global anti-corruption landscape is undergoing a significant transformation. Read this client alert digest for details on the Trump administration’s...
Check out this practice note discussing subscription facilities. A subscription facility is a line of credit to an investment fund typically secured by the fund’s right to issue capital calls to investors. The fund then repays these loans with the capital...
Check out this comprehensive practice note on conducting cybersecurity risk assessments, including the essential elements and an overview of different frameworks, standards, and programs. Read now » Related Content Cyber Vulnerability Management Checklist...
Fair lending laws are undergoing significant changes in light of federal deregulation. While federal law does not currently require financial institutions to provide consumer disclosures in non-English languages for individuals with limited English proficiency...
Master the art of responsive claim construction with this comprehensive template for Markman hearings. This Practical Guidance template provides a detailed framework for drafting responsive briefs, complete with strategic drafting notes and examples of key arguments...
The Uniform Voidable Transactions Act (UVTA) has replaced the Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act (UFTA) in many of the jurisdictions that adopted the UFTA. With its updated definitions and modernized standards, the UVTA brings clarity and efficiency to the handling...
Internal Revenue Code Section 162(m) generally limits to $1 million the tax deduction that a public corporation may take for compensation paid to certain top executives referred to as covered employees. Before the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA), corporations...
Check out this checklist from Practical Guidance – Healthcare addressing items for covered entities (which includes most group health plans) and their business associates to consider in complying with HIPAA’s Security Rule for protected health information...
There is a significant and growing need to add additional generating capacity to our electrical grid. With the popularity of electric vehicles here to stay—it is projected that 67% of vehicles sold in 2032 will be electric—and technology ingraining...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a future consideration—it’s a core component of how businesses operate today. From automating workflows to powering proprietary tools, AI is reshaping company value and risk profiles. As a result, acquisition...
Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Bankruptcy Code's abrogation of sovereign immunity under Section 106(a) does not extend to state law claims in avoidance actions under Bankruptcy Code Section 544(b). The decision resolves a long-standing circuit...
Learn how to avoid common pitfalls that may arise when drafting and negotiating a sale of goods agreement in the State of New York. Areas of concern addressed in this practice note include substituted remedies provisions, the parol evidence rule, unenforceable...
Do you need to understand key labor and employment considerations for companies and their legal counsel navigating mergers and acquisitions and other business transactions? Review our recently published checklist, Labor and Employment Issues in Business Transactions...
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...
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...
A Guide for In-House Counsels Many organisations are not content to simply keep pace with technological change, and they are looking to their legal counsels for guidance on safely embedding AI use into business culture and practices. This whitepaper explores...
State Lawmakers Target PSAOs After targeting pharmacy benefit managers for years for contributing to the high cost of prescription drugs, state lawmakers have begun setting their sights on pharmacy services administrative organizations, or PSAOs, which help independent...