The Cooper Davis Act, an amendment proposed to the Controlled Substances Act in the United States, has been a controversial proposal stirring contentious conversations among differing stakeholders including parents, consumer safety advocates, and anti-drug coalitions, as well as the DEA, privacy experts, and constitutional scholars. A recent article details the ongoing disputes and disagreements. The…
The ever-changing landscape of employment law continues to be a fascinating subject for our legal community. One of the current hot topics in this realm includes the recent developments in the United Kingdom’s employment laws, particularly focusing on the Flexible Working regime. With the Royal Assent of the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill 2023 on…
The University of Toronto’s highly-regarded law school has announced that it will return a US$450,000 donation from Amazon. The reason for this dramatic step stems from recent criticism over a lack of transparency surrounding the source of the donation. In a statement, law dean Jutta Brunnée said, “The Faculty of Law upheld the University’s firm…
Welcome to the fourth edition of the AI Legal News Summer Roundup. Our main focus in this piece will be key themes including creators and consumers seeking increased control and protection over their content as it is used to train AI models. This extends to the realms of both copyright law and privacy laws. Additionally,…
In a recent ruling, the Federal Court of Appeal in Canada upheld Health Canada’s decision to label the Thrive Premium Lifestyle Derma Fusion Technology Patch (the Patch) a Natural Health Product (NHP). This appeal was made by Le-Vel Brands, LLC against The Attorney General Of Canada, and has significant implications for the classification of such…
The e-discovery landscape is poised for a significant reshaping, as the global e-discovery company Reveal announced its recent acquisition of two other key players in the e-discovery arena, Logikcull and IPRO. The merger aims to form the first comprehensive e-discovery platform that serves all sized legalities and types of legal teams, ranging from individual legal…
Yesterday, renown lawyer Sidney Powell who has made headlines with her involvement in election legal battles, filed a motion to sever her case from accompanying defendants in the RICO election interference case prosecuted by attorneys in Fulton County, Georgia. According to the motion, Powell, a practicing lawyer for 45 years, puts forth her lengthy professional…
On October 30, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm CT, the Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA) is hosting a virtual event aimed at those individuals whose roles necessitate them to stay abreast with the latest in healthcare privacy issues and trends. The conference, titled Healthcare Privacy Compliance Conference, will provide an invaluable opportunity for learning….
After many years of tepid expansion and false starts, the United States is beginning to realize its offshore wind potential. State policies have mostly driven the progress made so far, primarily incentivizing projects off the East Coast in the Atlantic Ocean. However, a noteworthy shift has occurred recently with the federal government announcing the inaugural…
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently published a letter in reply to a petition lodged by various environmental groups. The petition sought amendments to the Clean Water Act (CWA) regulations specifically for concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs). More details about the EPA’s response and the proposed amendments can be found in the petition….
On August 30, 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to revise the stipulated salary requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Aimed at updating salary and annual compensation requirements for certain employees, this proposal specifically targets those subject to executive, administrative or professional exemptions; categories commonly known…
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), on August 25, 2023, issued the IRS Notice 2023-62, providing crucial relief for employers struggling to comply with a major provision of the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022, colloquially known as SECURE 2.0. This relief comes at a pivotal time, given the impending December 31, 2023 deadline, when certain requirements…
The UK government has recently announced a significant shift in its strategy towards police misconduct, as it seeks to afford senior officers and chief constables greater power to terminate the contracts of employees deemed to be ‘rogue’. In addition to this, individuals who fail to pass background checks will also be subject to dismissal. A…
One of the most instrumental measures employed by companies to weather economic downturns is the short-time work allowance, known as “Kurzarbeit” in Germany. This approach was extensively utilized in the spring of 2020 when nearly six million employees in Germany were placed on short-time work. The degree to which the German government invested in this…
On Wednesday, August 30, 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a proposal aimed at increasing the number of employees eligible for overtime compensation under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This update signifies a shift in labor law, potentially impacting businesses around the country. The proposed rule targets the classification of exempt executive,…
On August 4, 2023, the Department of Finance released the draft of a significant piece of legislation containing several previously announced investment tax credits. The focus of these credits is primarily the renewable and clean energy sectors. The document, which has been coined as the ‘Proposed Legislation’, features comprehensive regulations and changes pertaining to green…
The future of the automotive and manufacturing industry is set to be electric. However, keep in mind that the electrification of the industry does not solely involve automobile manufacturers and their supply chains – there’s an increasing involvement of public entities as well. As indicated by a recent analysis by Clark Hill PLC, the electrification…
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently unveiled its final guidance for the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA). This comes after the act was enacted in November 2021 as a component of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The OMB’s guidance lays out tighter U.S content prerequisites for federally financed infrastructure ventures….
In a recent development, the No Surprises Act (NSA) regulations have been struck down by the Eastern District of Texas court, marking the fourth defeat for the federal government in its attempts to combat cases brought by health care and air ambulance providers. Embodied in a case known as TMA III, the court’s decision specifically…
The UN’s renewal of sanctions on Mali has failed due to a veto by Russia, resulting in the sanctions set to end on Thursday. Initially put into place due to ongoing political unrest in 2015, these sanctions imposed a travel ban and assets freeze on key individuals in the West African nation. The proposed extension…
The landscape of international tech and telecoms is witnessing profound shifts, particularly concerning China’s involvement in the U.S. market. Notably, the U.S. government has applied a multi-faceted strategy aimed at limiting the influence of Chinese technology suppliers in service of foreign policy and national security goals. The results of this approach are giving rise to…
In response to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) that was enacted at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, states have been required to keep individuals continuously enrolled in their Medicaid programs throughout the entirety of the public health emergency (PHE). This mandate marked a shift from the previous policy, which stipulated states to…
Climate change is increasingly shaping legislation and, as such, impacting businesses on a global scale. In California, a significant development is unfolding. A confidential committee within the state’s legislature is anticipated to move forward this week on two Senate bills packaged as part of the Democrats’ Climate Accountability initiative, introduced earlier this session. This powerful…
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is currently consulting on considerable changes to the UK listing regime. Where traditionally we’ve seen standard and premium listing categories, we now face the possibility of a unified single listing category. This poses significant implications for management teams considering a UK IPO. However, keep in mind, these rule changes,…
In response to a provision in the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have issued proposed regulations affecting transactions involving cryptocurrency and other digital assets. New tax reporting requirements have been outlined for digital asset brokers, a change aimed to take effect from the…