In recent times, federal courts are extending authorisation for alternative methods of service of process, explicitly, service by email, in situations where the defendant has dodged the service and the new method is considered reasonably calculated to provide notice of the action and an opportunity to be heard. This development proffers a solution in times…
The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA or the “Board”) recently convened a discussion on significant ongoing matters. On July 14, the conversation was led by the Board’s New CPRA Rules Subcommittee (“the Subcommittee”). The focal points of this meeting were automated decision-making technology (ADMT), cybersecurity audits, and cybersecurity risk assessments. These aspects do not only…
As August 2023 unfolds, we are witnessing an increasing trend on state grounds where law makers have introduced changes to healthcare regulations. Notably, Montana has passed a new law giving comprehensive legal protection to healthcare practitioners who, due to their ethical, moral, or religious beliefs, refuse to prescribe marijuana, participate in procedures such as abortion,…
Three plaintiff law firms have recently been awarded roughly $8 million in combined attorney fees and costs, following their dedicated efforts leading to a $12.8 million false advertising judgment against Premier Nutrition Corporation. This legal battle centered on Premier Nutrition’s health supplement product, ‘Joint Juice.’ The rewarding of these significant legal fees comes after a…
CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP continues to bolster its corporate tax practice with the recent hire of a tax expert from Brabners LLP. The new hire, whose name was not released at the time of this reporting, will join the company as a partner based in their Manchester, U.K. office. The move is seen…
The subject of Development Consent Order (DCO) judicial reviews has been a point of contention for major scheme promoters, often stirring up challenges and unpredictability. For a significant project or development, acquiring a DCO can stretch across many years, involving tedious processes and extensive deliberations. As experienced legal professionals, we are all too familiar with…
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…