After seven protracted years of anticipation, the Bermuda Government has declared that the remaining sections of the Personal Information Protection Act 2016 (PIPA) are scheduled to be implemented in their entirety on January 1, 2025. Up to this point, only subset portions of PIPA, primarily those pertaining to the induction of the Office of the…
In an important update for the legal professionals involved in arbitration, the 2023 Edition of The ITA Guide to Latin American Arbitral Institutions has been recently released. As published on JDSupra, this guide proves to be an instrumental resource for anyone doing business in Latin America. The 2023 ITA Guide is an expansive volume, casting…
In the dynamic world of cryptocurrency, legal professionals often find themselves faced with a unique problem: how can defendants be taken to court when they remain unidentified and their whereabouts unknown? The crypto space, while offering many lucrative opportunities, also presents challenges with crimes like digital theft.Law360 explores this topic deeply. As cryptocurrency becomes more…
As communication trends continue to evolve, the corporate world constantly finds itself needing to adapt. The once light-hearted phenomenon of ephemeral messaging, made popular through apps like Snapchat for the dispatch of disappearing pictures or messages, has seen an intriguing shift in its reception among business communicators. Ephemeral messaging was once seen simply as a…
A New York federal judge recently rejected an effort by the present and former partners of Roche Freedman LLP, a law firm, to reopen discovery in a case against a former member of the firm. The legal representatives failed to provide a convincing argument or cite any legal precedent that would demand a re-examination of…
On March 28, 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law Senate Bill 102, colloquially known as the Live Local Act (the Act). Set to take effect as of July 1, 2023, this bill encompasses significant land use, zoning, and tax benefits that can now be availed by developers and investors. As the name suggests,…
On August 8, 2023, a third-party data breach was reported by the Missouri Department of Social Services (“DSS”), which impacted the MOVEit server of IBM Consulting – one of its vendors. The incident was found after IBM identified unauthorized access into its system that eventually led to the compromise of consumers’ sensitive information, including protected…
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently stated in a newly released MedLearn Matter (MLN7867599, July 2023) that from July 13, 2021 onwards, any “new hospice agency” situated in the states of Texas, California, Arizona, and Nevada will be subjected to a “provisional period of enhanced oversight” for up to a year. The…
In an update from our previous reporting on July 7, it seems that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), with the agreement of the U.S. Department of Justice, has decided to extend the comment deadline on changes to the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act of 1976’s premerger notification process. These proposed changes would be sizable and demand a…
The criminal trial of ex-Perkins Coie LLP partner, Michael Sussmann, has commenced. Federal prosecutors portrayed Sussmann, a former attorney to Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign, as a wealthy insider from Washington, D.C. According to the prosecutors, Sussmann leveraged his “privileged” position to misuse the FBI as a political instrument during the 2016 campaign. Sussmann, a pivotal…
In a tense battle of financial and legal proportions, the last of the partners at the once flourishing Virginia-based law firm, LeClairRyan, are facing an opaque tax threat. A mere four years ago, the then top executive was extolling tax benefits tied to an audacious plan, designed to reduce a mounting debt, ensure key lawyers…
The U.S. Senate has affirmed the appointment of four new U.S. attorneys for Alaska, Illinois, Montana, and New Mexico, each a nominee from President Joe Biden. The confirmation for all four appointments was announced on Tuesday and was approved by voice votes. The rigorous and careful selection process that led to these nominations reflects President…
The future of the Structured Finance Spectrum in the summer of 2023 continues to evolve, with noteworthy developments making an impact on the international structured finance markets in both the U.S and the UK. A comprehensive analysis of the structured finance scenario as published by JD Supra, sheds light on the significant trends and challenges…
In a recent case before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, claims of negligence, assault, battery, and defamation against a Virginia attorney, Charles “Van” Hardenbaugh, and his wife have been allowed to proceed. This ruling was made in response to Hardenbaugh’s motion to dismiss these allegations, which had been raised by…
In a recent update that could have significant implications for corporations and law firms dealing with environmental law, the Massachusetts Brownfields Tax Credits Program has been extended for an additional five years. The announcement came after Governor Maura Healy signed legislation extending the eligibility deadlines for the program. Introduced as part of a budget bill…
In a recent development, Metrc LLC, a Florida-based cannabis inventory tracking vendor, has requested a Colorado state court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a local marijuana dispensary. In its defense, Metrc LLC argues that the dispensary’s allegation of its “support fees” violating state antitrust and consumer protection laws is without valid ground. The case…
Bank OZK, a reputable financial institution, recently announced a concerning data breach affecting an undisclosed number of its customers. The breach originated not from the bank itself, but one of its business partners, demonstrating that the security vulnerabilities extend far beyond a single organization’s control. The bank discovered the breach on August 7, 2023, and…
The longstanding feud between high-profile celebrity Tory Lanez, known for his Chixtape remixes, and Grammy award-winning artist Megan Thee Stallion has culminated in a breakthrough legal development: Lanez has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for shooting Stallion. This sentencing was confirmed by Reuters, capping off a high-profile conflict that escalated in 2020 with an…
A recent U.S. legal dispute is challenging the boundaries between civil rights protections and religious freedom, causing much debate amongst legal professionals. The case stems from the Supreme Court case Groff v. Dejoy, which sets a new standard for religious accommodations in the workplace. A Christian music teacher, John Kluge, refused to refer to students…
In a recent development concerning governmental regulations surrounding telemedicine, the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has indicated its intent to contemplate a potential new Special Registration for telemedicine. The goal of this registration process would be to allow health professionals the ability to prescribe controlled substances to their patients without the necessity of an…
The fallout from COVID-19 has led to a significant number of business interruption lawsuits globally, with various key rulings making waves in the legal and business communities. As companies continue to grapple with the economic implications of the pandemic, courts are being asked to interpret policy language in a context that they never have before….
The 2023 Regular Session of the Connecticut General Assembly closed on June 7, 2023, resulting in numerous bills of particular interest to legal professionals practicing within the sphere of education law that will directly impact Connecticut’s public K-12 schools. Among those acts passed by the Connecticut General Assembly, several introductions and modifications to existing legislation…
Recent trends in excessive fee litigation indicate a shift from the previously confined realm of defined contribution plans to self-funded health plans. Over the past few months, plan sponsors have instigated three separate lawsuits against prominent health insurance providers including Aetna, Elevance Inc—previously known as Anthem Inc—and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. All three…
In an unprecedented development in Canadian law, Alberta has introduced a new tort of harassment, as detailed by JD Supra. This new tort was established by the Alberta Court of King’s Bench during the proceedings of Alberta Health Services v. Johnston (Alberta Health). The decision and scale of adoption by other Canadian provinces remain speculative…
Meta Platforms Inc. and a Boston-based artificial intelligence company have reached an agreement, settling a suit alleging intellectual property theft by Meta from the startup. The parties informed a Massachusetts federal judge of their settlement on Tuesday, just a month before the trial was scheduled to commence. The suit accused Meta of unscrupulous tactics, alleging…