February 10, 2025

Can a person on 3C leave switch to a skilled worker visa

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...

April 29, 2025

Credit Crunch: Navigating the Path to Acquisition Approval

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...

April 29, 2025

Compliance Cure: The Ultimate Checklist for Providers

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...

April 29, 2025

Unlike When you Were a Kid, Batteries are Increasingly Included

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...

April 29, 2025

Privacy Requirements for Financial Institutions

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...

April 29, 2025

Crafting Success: Essential Tips for Drafting Outsourcing Master Services Agreements

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...

April 29, 2025

Market Trends 2024/25: Disclosure on Political Contributions

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...

April 29, 2025

Second Circuit Plays 'Lease or No Lease’

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...

April 03, 2025

Legal Counseling Trends In The Law Department

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...

April 22, 2025

Leading the Charge: How Nexis Uni is Making Strides to Improve Accessibility

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...