Since January 1, 2025, there have been significant developments related to federal privacy laws and regulations affecting financial institutions, particularly concerning the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) and the Right to Financial Privacy Act (RFPA). Recent breach...
Patchwork of Paid Leave Laws Set to Continue There’s currently no federal law requiring paid leave. The federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 only requires employers to provide unpaid time off. But 19 states have laws requiring paid sick leave...
Meme coins are not considered securities subject to federal securities regulations. This statement from the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) staff means that transactions involving meme coins do not require registration, supervision, or enforcement by the SEC...
Check out this checklist from Practical Guidance – Healthcare to guide you through key legal and business considerations that healthcare providers, including group practices, hospitals, and healthcare systems, need to keep in mind when building a compliance...
Review this practice note providing a step-by-step guide for determining if a borrower or other loan party may make an acquisition under an existing credit agreement—whether it involves acquiring equity interests, a new subsidiary, a business unit, or a hard...
The fact is that renewable energy is viewed as an intermittent source of power because the sun is not always shining, and the wind is not always blowing. However, what happens when you add battery backup to the renewable energy mix? That is what some states are...
In a recent decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit tackled the issue of distinguishing true leases from financing arrangements in bankruptcy proceedings. The case revolved around whether a shopping center lease was a bona fide lease or a disguised...
Explore the critical aspects of crafting an outsourcing master services agreement. Understand how to effectively structure agreements, handle deviations, and manage key elements such as service levels, compliance, and intellectual property to foster successful...
Lease security deposit deductions typically cover repair costs for damages beyond normal wear and tear and cleaning expenses when rentals are returned in substandard condition. However, landlords and tenants often disagree as to when deductions are appropriate...
Companies tend to disclose their political contributions in the Management Discussion & Analysis (MD&A) section, Business section, and Risk Factors section of their periodic reports. Although there is no explicit regulatory requirement to make such disclosures...
On April 21 Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R) signed into law a bill giving parents the right to sue social media companies for harms caused by their content. The measure, SB 612 , establishes a private right of action for parents to sue social media companies...
With multiple European and South American countries promising an affordable retirement, Americans are increasingly renouncing U.S. citizenship and expatriating, some gaining citizenship, outside the United States. Relinquishing U.S. citizenship (or green card status...
This practice note covers dietary supplement structure/function claims and the laws and regulations, administrative guidance, and federal cases that govern them. Read now » Related Content Dietary Supplement Label Checklist Understand general federal...
Do you need a day of rest policy for retail employees based in Texas? Read our newly published template, Day of Rest Policy (with Acknowledgment) (Retail Employees) (TX) . Read now » Related Content Day of Rest and Holiday Pay State Law Survey Browse...
A student who had his leave curtailed applied before the curtailment date under the FLR(HRO) route. I know that you can't switch to a skilled worker visa if he gets leave outside the immigration rules but at the moment as the decision hasn't come through...
Protégé AI assistant, Lex Machina integration and intelligent reporting redefine how corporate legal departments manage legal work. NEW YORK — LexisNexis® Legal & Professional, a leading global provider of legal information and analytics...
Deciding between nationalizing a Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) application into the United States or filing a bypass application to obtain U.S. patent protection based on a PCT application is an important strategic choice. Review the differences between the traditional...
Accessibility in technology is essential and cannot be viewed as simply an additional feature . Imagine a visually impaired student struggling to navigate an online research database because the text - to - speech function doesn’t work properly. Or a student...
Legal counseling evolves rapidly due to economic shifts, mergers and acquisitions, talent recruitment, and technological advancements. Other factors contribute to how legal counseling matures, including changes in client expectations and the evolution of AI. These...
In last week’s policy speech to the International Association of Privacy Professionals, FTC Commissioner Melissa Holyoak outlined the Republican majority's vision for data privacy, emphasizing the need to balance privacy harms with the benefits of innovation...
Do a deep dive into laws across the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands regarding attorney engagement solicitations, including solicitation of direct prospective clients, public advertisements, and advertisement of...
A recent wave of cases attempts to apply the same theory of liability for retirement plan excessive fee cases to health plans—specifically to arrangements with pharmacy benefit managers. While the cases thus far have been dismissed for lack of standing, health...
Did you know/remember that Lexis+/Lexis has coverage of a large number of countries around the world? On the landing page, click the International tab in Explore Content: You’ll see the countries for which we have the most coverage/content types. Next...
A recent New Jersey bankruptcy court ruling has spotlighted the utility of Chapter 15 in enforcing foreign bankruptcy court orders in the United States. This decision emphasizes the principle of comity, where one country recognizes the judicial acts of another...
Bank failures remain a concern for federal agencies due in part to market volatility, evolving capital adequacy regulations, and economic downturns in the U.S. financial system. Banking agencies play a critical role by monitoring institutions and imposing stress...