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...
Want to know how to balance the benefits of artificial intelligence tools against associated risks to employee privacy? Read our practice note, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Employee Privacy , by Damon Silver, Eric Felsberg, Douglas Klein, Gregory Brown, Julia...
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), as enacted, mandates that certain U.S. and foreign entities disclose their beneficial ownership information to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), aiming to curb illicit financial activities facilitated by anonymous...
In a recent ruling, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois dismissed a Chapter 11 filing, citing the lack of consent from an independent director appointed by the lender. This case highlights the ongoing legal debate over the balance between...
Class B malls have struggled in recent years with the decrease in mall shoppers and the departure of anchor tenants. Developers and owners are revitalizing Class B malls and filling vacancies by introducing mixed-use elements such as apartments, hotels, healthcare...
COBRA Law Compliance The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) is a critical piece of legislation that presents both opportunities and challenges for employers and their legal advisors. While COBRA provides a vital safety net for employees...
Check out this checklist from Practical Guidance – Healthcare that outlines the required elements of a nonprofit hospital's Billing and Collections Policy under Section 501(r) of the Internal Revenue Code. The checklist establishes what actions a nonprofit...
CO Changes Way PBMs Paid Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) signed a bill ( HB 1094 ) that, among other things, will allow pharmacy benefit managers, starting in 2027, to only be paid a flat service fee instead of earning income from rebates or other price-based fees...
When a client asks whether entering into a joint venture is allowed under its current credit facility, it’s important to assess potential restrictions in the credit agreement. These agreements often limit a borrower’s ability to acquire, form, or participate...
Refer to this checklist for key guidance on negotiating and drafting a celebrity endorsement agreement. It outlines the key considerations including due diligence, intellectual property management, advertising law compliance, and the specific obligations of both...
An online retailer recently successfully asserted consent as a complete defense to a putative Pennsylvania Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Control Act class action, resulting in the dispositive dismissal of the action. The decision provides key insights...
If medical science has evolved, someone forgot to tell the Texas Labor Code. Although the Lone Star State is considering adoption of the newly released AMA Guides Sixth, it’s still flipping through the well-worn AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment...
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...
Read this new practice note by Daniel Swanson and Julian Kleinbrodt from Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher to get up to speed on antitrust risks in intellectual property licensing. Leverage legal strategies for common scenarios faced in licensing intellectual property...
Unlock the secrets to seamless architect negotiations with our comprehensive guide. The Architect Services Playbook offers a strategic framework for drafting and negotiating service agreements, complete with preferred provisions, fallback language, and expert drafting...
The DOL’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) recently announced a temporary enforcement policy under ERISA that makes it easier to unload small retirement benefit payments owed to missing participants or beneficiaries. Provided the participant's...
Beginning on April 25, 2025, foreign reporting companies began submitting Initial Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reports to FinCEN, under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). However, controversy persists following the March 2025 Interim Final Rule issued...
Do you need to educate employers and employees on cybersecurity and the risks associated with online and email communications in the workplace? Use our newly published Cybersecurity, Online, and Email Risks in the Workplace: Training Presentation by Carlos Colon...
By: LexisNexis CounselLink The CLOC Global Institute is the annual meeting where corporate legal operations professionals from around the world gather to “Open New Doors” each year, so we thought it was only fitting that we chose this year’s...
Don’t miss out on what’s trending in the deal market. Find out how dealmakers are navigating valuation uncertainties with increasingly nuanced adjustment provisions, from working capital metrics to post-closing escrows. Whether you're negotiating...
State Lawmakers Shift from PBMs to PSAOs in Fight Against High Drug Costs For a while now state legislators have targeted pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, for contributing to the high cost of prescription drugs . But recently lawmakers have set their sights...
This practice note explains whether and how drug, medical device, biologics, and other life sciences companies should include ADR mechanisms in their contracts to resolve commercial disputes. Read now » Related Content License, Development, and Commercialization...
Look before you leap. That is good advice for many things in life, including entering into a risky antitrust transaction. Given the aggressiveness of the antitrust agencies in reviewing deals and the HSR pre-merger process, it may be wise to analyze how an investigating...
Land banking transactions are an alternative financing structure where the land banker (typically an investment group) purchases the land shortly before or soon after the homebuilder acquires it. The parties enter into an option contract for the developer to repurchase...
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