In a recent development, Regal Rexnord Corporation, a renowned manufacturing giant, has reported an incident of a data breach. This alarming event came to light when the company filed a data breach notice with the Attorney General of Massachusetts in September 2023. As reported by JD Supra, Regal Rexnord discovered that unauthorized access to information…
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), under the leadership of Chair Jessica Ronsenworcel, recently unveiled a proposed directive aimed at examining the expanding role of artificial intelligence (AI) in robocalls, with a particular emphasis on those exploiting elderly individuals. To delve into this issue further, the proposal is due to be discussed at the upcoming November…
In a recent development within the legal and entertainment scene, former New York prosecutor Linda Fairstein has taken legal action against Netflix. Fairstein alleges that her portrayal in the limited series “When They See Us” tarnishes her professional reputation. The series revisits the notorious 1989 Central Park jogger case, centring its narrative around the experiences…
The Canadian province of British Columbia recently introduced measures signalling a shift towards greater pay transparency within the employment sector. These new rules are aimed at establishing fair remuneration processes and mitigating pay gap issues.Employers in the region are now banned from asking job applicants about their past salaries or wage histories. These regulations come…
In a stunning reshuffle in legal circles, more than 30 partners from the law firm Stroock & Stroock & Lavan are poised to move to Hogan Lovells, putting their previous employer on the precipice of dissolution. Among the partners who are set to join Hogan in this transition is Jeff Keitelman, the New York-based co-managing…
In a recent case of Adams v. Chevron USA Inc. taking place in Louisiana, a settlement agreement failed to release a non-party. This unlikely scenario was revealed when plaintiffs asserted that Chevron’s oilfield pipe-cleaning activities resulted in the contamination of their property with Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM). The land, allegedly tainted with NORM, was…
As the current administration oversees a reshuffling in the Massachusetts federal bench, a wave of fresh appointees have replaced longstanding stalwarts who brought decades of experience to their respective positions. This sudden transition has left many attorneys in an unfamiliar territory, resulting in a significant shift in their strategic approach to cases. Previously, experienced attorneys…
In a recent legal development which interests many of our readers, a Rhode Island federal district court decided not to enforce a stand-alone class action waiver in a consumer’s automobile lease agreement, calling it a violation of the state public policy. The case in question was Metcalfe v. Grieco Hyundai LLC. The case saw legal…
On October 25, 2023, Seiko Group Corporation revealed in a public notice that a recent ransomware attack had led to a data breach, compromising the sophisticated company’s computer networks. Unauthorised access was gained to sensitive customer and employee data, shedding light on the vulnerabilities exposed in modern large-scale business infrastructures. JD Supra reports that Seiko…
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking with suggested amendments to CFTC Regulation 4.7, on October 2, 2023. As highlighted in an article from JD Supra, these amendments primarily concern exemptions for registered commodity pool operators (CPOs) and commodity trading advisors (CTAs). The amendments are designed to exempt CPOs…
Bankruptcy trustees and receivers managing distressed commercial real estate entities have a new precedent to consider. The California Second District Court of Appeal recently ruled in the case of Breanne Martin v. Leslie Gladstone, potentially influencing the receivership and bankruptcy industries. This case emerges during a timely period as bankruptcy proceedings and receiverships, especially for…
With the surge in digital health, there has been a proliferation of point solutions catering to very specific target populations. However, a shift has appeared in the landscape of health tech investment as venture capitalists seem to be less interested in these point solutions. This insight came from a recent panel discussion at the INVEST…
In the ever-evolving landscape of regulatory challenges, manufacturers of flavored e-cigarettes find themselves in a truly precarious situation. Remaining in compliance with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to be a formidable task, especially when it comes to obtaining marketing approval for flavored products. Significantly, the year 2023 marked a turn of events…
With a long and varied career in the legal profession, Olga V. Mack stands as a stalwart figure in the industry. Currently serving as the Vice President of LexisNexis and CEO of Parley Pro, Mack consistently strives to incorporate innovative technologies to improve existing legal practices. Parley Pro, a next-generation contract management company, is just…
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has requested the D.C. Circuit to move a lawsuit contesting the decline of a suggested rule aiming to limit unnecessary patent invalidity reassessments to the Federal Circuit. It is this proposed ‘veto’ rule that has sparked current debates about the regulation of patent review processes and their effects….
The New York Attorney General (NYAG), Letitia James, has settled with Personal Touch, a Long Island-based home health company, for an amount of $350,000 related to a data breach in January 2021, according to a recent press release. The data breach was caused when an employee at Personal Touch opened a malware-infected file attached to…
A Colorado-based fencing and fence supply company has recently brought legal action against two websites located in California, along with their respective operators. The company alleges that these websites have committed trademark infringement in relation to certain construction tools. The lawsuit revolves around the company’s claim that its trademarked construction tools are being improperly sold…
In a significant move towards comprehensive employee rights protection, California has legislated that by January 1, 2024, most employers within the state must provide up to five days of unpaid leave to an employee experiencing a reproductive loss. This comes in pursuant to the newly passed Senate Bill 848 and represents a shift in how…
In a significant shift in the legal landscape, Hogan Lovells has agreed to hire over 30 partners from the beleaguered firm, Stroock & Stroock & Lavan, including the latter’s co-managing partner, Jeff Keitelman, and the highly-regarded real estate team. This move comes in the wake of several failed attempts by Stroock to secure a merger…
As an industry insider, one of the major issues to closely follow is the growing impact of defense policy shifts and regulatory updates. Now more than ever, a keen eye is being kept on shifts in the landscape that could have substantial implications for multinational corporations and top-tier law firms. In October 2023, a significant…
After an extended period of waiting, Jessica Looman has finally been confirmed by the senate as U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) Administrator. The news comes as a relief to many in the legal profession who have eagerly anticipated this confirmation. 64 years since the establishment of the WHD, it now…
California, home to some of the globe’s largest organizations and law firms, is once again altering its noncompete law, introducing a notice requirement. The state’s Business and Professions Code (the “Code”), known widely as the strictest law on restrictive covenants in the U.S., has traditionally forbidden employee noncompetition agreements, permitting them only under specific conditions….
On October 2023, the health solutions company, NASCO, experienced a substantial data breach related to its secure file-transfer application, MOVEit. This security incident was first disclosed in a notice to the Attorney General of Massachusetts. The data breach happened as a result of a vulnerability within MOVEit, leading to unauthorized access to the company’s confidential…
On October 26, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) set forth its final rule on the definition of joint employers, sparking significant implications for businesses nationwide on issues of affiliated businesses’ liabilities. Consequently, employers, franchisors, and staffing agencies have important, new changes to take note of. The final rule states that affiliated businesses now…
Significant opportunity has been presented to more taxpayers to access clean energy tax credits following the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) publication of proposed Treasury Regulations, specifically 88 FR 40528 and 88 FR 40496, under two key provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA). The foremost intent behind these regulations is to…