By: Darrell R. VanDeusen and Alexander P. Berg , Kollman & Saucier The rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals remain a hot topic in the American workplace. Protection under federal anti-discrimination laws has proved...

By: Mark Haut, Practical Guidance This article provides an update on several developments that have occurred since the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 (SBRA) became effective on February 19, 2020. The SBRA created a new bankruptcy option under...

By: Sara K. Orr and Sofia Dolores Martos, Kirkland & Ellis LLP This article provides an introduction to the concept of corporate environmental social governance (ESG); generally describes the disclosure frameworks adopted by companies in connection...

By: I. Bobby Majumder , Reed Smith LLP Market Activity 2019 has been eventful for the domestic oil and gas industry. Oil and gas acquisitions in the United States hit a 10-year low in the first quarter, with deal value plunging by over 90% just from...

By: Parker Moore and Katrina Krebs , Beveridge & Diamond PC This article provides an overview of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) 1 and discusses the obligations of real estate developers and property owners with respect to the ESA. CONGRESS ENACTED...