The Seventh U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has made a significant ruling related to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) guidance, specifically questioning its guidance addressing the Territory Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). The court took a different stance than the FCC, primarily on the matter of whether or not faxes offering a “free dinner” violated TCPA…
The Law Commission of England and Wales published its final report recommending some limited reforms to the Arbitration Act 1996 on 6 September 2023. The report marked the conclusion of a lengthy review process that began in March 2021. The previously proposed reforms, reported on last year, sought to address specific aspects of the Act…
In the ever-evolving sphere of transportation services, predictability and uniformity are not always guaranteed. Large-scale providers and commercial users of these services rely heavily on national laws and regulations to support the robust and reliable supply chains vital to a bustling economy. However, this reliance often falls prey to outside factors, as underlined by a…
In a remarkable move aimed at improving the efficiency of dispute resolution in the UK, the UK Law Commission has concluded its review of the Arbitration Act 1996. The culmination of the review process is the publication of the Commission’s final recommendations, which intends to refine and fine-tune legislation that already enjoys the reputation of…
In an impacting decision, the Second District of the Court of Appeal has recently ruled in favor of the City of Pomona, California, affirming a lower court’s decision regarding commercial cannabis activities. In the case of Lucas v. City of Pomona (2023) 92 Cal.App.5th 508, the dispute centered on the City’s application of the statutory…
The genesis of Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) can be traced back to the launch of Sputnik I by the Soviet Union in October 1957 and the ensuing Space Race. Congress established the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to expediently design and create new space technology. Subsequent to NASA’s establishment, Congress vested the agency with…
In a significant development within the realm of data privacy international law, the European Commission gave official sanction to the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF) on July 10, 2023, by instituting an ‘adequacy decision’. In the context of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), ‘adequacy decisions’ act as the primary legal instrument for the transfer…
The European Commission (EC) and the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) have published novel guidance on the evaluation of cooperation between competitors. A pivotal shift is seen in the approach to assessing the legality of exchanging commercially sensitive information between competitors. The updated guidance from the EC, encapsulated within the revised Guidelines on Horizontal…
As the 2023 election season rapidly approaches, the races for State Attorneys General (AGs) are gaining significant attention and for good reason. These important roles uniquely wield power to enforce the law, direct policy, and effectuate political goals, all factors of profound interest to legal professionals. As reported recently by Troutman Pepper in Reuters, State…
In a reaffirming decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, commercial lenders are likely to see a shift in their operating landscapes. The recent judgement in Kirschner v. JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., ruled that a syndicated term loan is not considered a security. This affirms a precedent set by…
On June 10, Texas Governor Greg Abbott introduced a new aspect to the state’s legal landscape by signing House Bill 19 into law. This move signaled the formation of a new specialty court in Texas aimed at a more efficient resolution of large, complex business disputes. These new business courts will notably possess significantly limited…
The corporate law of Poland has undergone a key amendment with the amendment of the Commercial Companies Code. This development was flagged off by the President’s signing of legislation on the 22nd of August, 2023, which was originally enacted on the 16th of August, 2023. This amendment introduces a number of significant changes in the…
On August 22, 2023, a new Act amending the Code of Commercial Partnerships and Companies was signed into law by the President. This Act, approved on August 16, 2023 and scheduled to enter into force on September 15, 2023, marks a significant development in the reorganisation of companies at both domestic and trans-border levels. While…
In the lifecycle of a business, the potential sale of a company emerges for several reasons, each unique yet interlacing with a universal, underlying motive – whether to seed retirement funds, transition into post-management roles, or harness seemingly lucrative, unsolicited offers. With the sale of a business, the subsequent progression towards its next flourishing stage,…
In a notable announcement from the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), an official recommendation has been made to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III Controlled Substance from its current status as a Schedule I drug. This represents one of the most significant federal-level developments concerning the status of cannabis. The recommendation…
Client Relationship Management (CRM) software has proved to be a powerful tool for large law firms, greatly contributing to their business performance and firm revenues. Leveraging vital intelligence computed from relationship data, such applications support law firms in making improved business decisions, while facilitating the enhancement of client relationships. CRM software is much more than…
As legal professionals, we frequently engage in the practice of reflection, often contemplating choices made in our early careers. It can be a fruitful process, enabling us to identify areas of improvement and perhaps even guiding the advice we give to those setting out on their legal journey. A partner of the full-services New York…
For many professionals in the legal space, the wave of union strikes over this past summer warrants close observation. Hollywood writers and actors garnered substantial media attention for their ongoing strike efforts; however, they were not alone in their endeavors. Union actions have precipitated significant outcomes for various labor markets. UPS drivers and commercial air…
Hogan Lovells has made significant strides in expanding its infrastructure and energy sectors in Germany, with the hiring of a corporate M&A team from Dentons. The addition, which includes two partners, is expected to increase the depth of Hogan Lovell’s presence in energy and infrastructure deals within the region. Strategically located in Berlin, the team…
CMS, the global legal services organization, has successfully extended its Hong Kong capabilities by bringing aboard a team of four highly experienced lawyers. This team includes notable partner, Adrian Elms, who has over two decades of practice in Hong Kong. Adrian Elms’ previous tenure was as a counsel at DLA Piper, where he handled contentious…
Accomplished Holland & Knight LLP partner, who boasts an impressive track record as a complex commercial litigator spanning over 30 years, has recently ascended to the role of President of the Hispanic National Bar Association. Details about the elevation, including any specific plans or initiatives the new president may have for his tenure, remain undisclosed….
The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) and Buckshot Speedway, LLC (“Buckshot”) have recently concluded procedures grounded in an August 11 Consent Order (CO). As detailed by JD Supra, the CO addresses allegations of contraventions of the ADEM Administrative Code relating to stormwater discharges. Buckshot, primarily involved in commercial development, and particularly noted for their…
In the legal world, it’s not uncommon for professionals to find themselves entrenched in bouts of intellectual tug of war. One such recurring debate involves a point of contention among attorneys who represent public broadcasters and other non-commercial educational licensees (NCEs). The question, distilled to its essence, is: should an application for Federal Communications Commission…
Indian law firm JSA announced a recent merger with Chennai-based boutique firm, Commercial Law Advisors (CLA). The fusion of the two entities is slated to be official as of October 1, 2023. This consolidation revives JSA’s Chennai office, fulfilling a gap left empty by the defection of corporate lawyers, led by a former partner Aarthi…
Former Covington & Burling legal heavyweight, Mitchell Kamin, has transitioned to a role bound to pique the interest of sci-fi enthusiasts across the globe. Kamin served as a key player in Covington & Burling’s commercial litigation practice before taking up his new, intriguing, post as the first general counsel of the Lucas Museum of Narrative…