On July 19, 2023, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) granted a further extension for U.S. persons’ right to pursue action against collateral backing the Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A., more commonly known as PdVSA’s defaulted 2020 8.5% bonds. This decision was facilitated through General License (GL) 5L, a part…
In the unsettling aftermath of a truck accident, victims often find themselves questioning their next steps. Perhaps unsurprisingly, many reach out to legal counsel. What may not be as apparent, however, is that the quality of this counsel can greatly impact the handling of the case. An attorney with specific experience in truck accidents can…
On July 13, 2023, the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit handed down a key decision, reversing the dismissal of a putative class action against a poultry producer and several of its officers under Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This case, titled Hogan v. Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., was…
The White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) recently proposed a rule carrying significant revisions to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations. This move is part of a broader implementation of amendments directed by the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, and reflects the Biden administration’s priorities surrounding climate change and environmental justice. This proposed rule,…
In a recent development within the scope of employment law, another federal appeals court has made a ruling reinforcing that employers are obliged to accommodate an employee’s commute in certain circumstances. Based on the tenets of the Americans with Disabilities Act, this mandate reiterates the act’s requirement for employers to provide reasonable accommodations which assist…
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has overturned a lower court’s ruling this week that had temporarily blocked enforcement of Guam’s in-person, informed consent law for abortion access. The law had previously allowed Hawaii physicians to remotely administer prescriptions for medicinal abortions via telemedicine. The Ninth Circuit vacated the lower court’s…
Sadness has rippled through the legal profession after the announcement that the historic Philadelphia law firm, Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis, will be closing its doors permanently. The nearly 100-year-old firm recently revealed that it is currently in the process of planning for dissolution, marking an end to its well-esteemed operations in the industry. Through…
A consumer class action suit was filed against Prime Hydration LLC, a sports drinks company founded by YouTube celebrities Logan Paul and OIajide William Olatunji, also known as KSI. This lawsuit was first surfaced by Law.com Radar. The complaint was brought to U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on August 2 by…
In recent times, a significant legal question has been making waves in legal and financial circles, focusing on the intersection of loan syndication and securities laws. At the heart of the debate is a critical question: Are syndicated term loans subject to federal and state securities laws? A decisive case currently pending in the U.S….
The US Department of Labor (DOL) has undertaken an investigatory initiative centered around the serious issue of “insurability” under life insurance benefits, as highlighted in a recent news release. The problem herein lies in the failure to complete the process of confirming the evidence of insurability. The evidence of insurability can be described as the…
In an intriguing turn of events in international litigation, the U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled in the case of Yegiazaryan v. Smagin (available for review here), offering a new approach for foreign plaintiffs looking to collect on arbitration awards in the U.S. By employing the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), it can indeed…
As with any public sector entity, local and state government bodies are increasingly grappling with the demands of managing eDiscovery in response to Access Requests and Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs). Evidently, sizable data management challenges coincide. State and local groups generate and store copious volumes of data, spread across a myriad of departments, committees…
In a significant ruling on July 28, 2023, the Michigan Supreme Court diminished the commonplace application of the ‘open and obvious doctrine’ in premises liability claim cases. Two prominent cases sparked this modification in the interpretation and application of premises liability law in Michigan. These cases, Kandil-Elsayed v. F & E Oil, Inc., and Pinski…
As society continues to increasingly adopt generative AI, new products designed with the express purpose of aiding lawyers in their daily work are launching in the market. These developments are of particular interest to those working within the personal injury bar. This article from The Legal Intelligencer provides an in-depth view of this recent development….
On June 21, 2023, the New York State Department of Labor (NYS DOL) implemented changes to its Worker Adjustment and Retraining Act (NY WARN) regulations. These laws, like their federal equivalents, mandate businesses to preemptively notify the Commissioner of Labor and relevant employees about impending closures and layoffs. Full details can be found here. It’s…
It’s a scenario that’s becoming all too common in the corporate world. A class action lawsuit gets filed, in this case, against Anheuser-Busch, accusing the company of a host of violations against California’s wage and hour laws. This begs the question, “Why is this garnering attention given that countless such lawsuits are filed on an…
For both local and multinational corporations, nuanced legal regulations surrounding business practices and stock market behaviors can be challenging to navigate. A prime example of such a regulation surrounds the complexities of reverse stock splits in California, a subject that has garnered renewed attention in the market lately. In a recent blog post, legal commentator…
On August 2, 2023, a significant shift in labor regulation occurred as the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued an anticipated ruling in the Stericycle, Inc. case. This new decision effectively reverses the Trump-era Boeing decision, altering how workplace rules balance with employees’ legal rights to engage in “protected concerted activity.” This refers to section…
In an insightful discussion, Troutman Pepper White Collar and Legal Partner Cal Stein recently touched upon the role of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) with regards to enforcing and collecting foreign arbitration awards. This conversation unfolds amidst a backdrop of increasing relevance and complexity in cross-border business and legal matters, warranting an…
Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa (NRFSA) made a substantial change to its organizational hierarchy with the announcement of its new CEO, Brent Botha. Known for his expertise in corporate and commercial litigation, Botha is set to step into his new role starting October 1. Botha, who is the leader of the firm’s disputes practice group,…
A federal judge in California has halted a Los Angeles tattoo ink dealer from selling ink bottles, amidst claims that the products bear too much resemblance to those of a New Jersey company. The dealer, who is the purveyor of the “Xtreme Ink” brand, has been criticized by the court for not mounting a stronger…
In a recent development in the world of patent litigation, camera manufacturer GoPro Inc. managed to quash the effort for a retrial over a high-stakes patent infringement lawsuit. The dispute was raised by an inventor who insisted that he was the first to initiate the concept of taking 360-degree photographs. The lawsuit, presided over by…
An Australian company was recently awarded nearly $8.5 million by a Colorado federal judge for a startup’s ‘flagrant’ theft of intellectual property. The conflict arose over the ownership of a patented air conditioning technology. Not only did the startup continue to market the product as its own throughout the litigation, but it also attempted to…
In the ever-shifting landscape of corporate law, the question of disclosure remains as pertinent as ever. Specifically, the quandary centers around this: Is it vital to document everything in corporate interactions or is discretion sometimes the better part of valor? The legal axiom demands full disclosure of all matter material and necessary in both prosecution…
In a recent legal development, the First Circuit Court of Appeals handed down a decision in Powers v. Receivables Performance Management, LLC, holding that a motion to reconsider an appealable interlocutory order denying a motion to compel arbitration is not appealable. This significant ruling is crucial for legal professionals and corporate entities involved in litigation…