The team at Unfamiliar Terrain offers a diverse roundup of news and multimedia content in their recent post: “What We’re Reading, Watching, and Listening to: August 2023”. Their works are diverse, engaging, and insightful, providing comprehensive coverage of various legal matters of interest to both burgeoning and established legal professionals alike. (Read more) A significant…
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has recently announced the “Pre-Enforcement Notice & Conciliation Procedures” final rule, a pivotal shift in their strategy that is sparking a frenzy among federal contractors. Legal luminaries, John C. Fox and Candee Chambers, explore the implications of this new rule in the latest installment of DE Under…
With an illustrious legacy, the jury trial system is a deeply entrenched component of our legal and historical heritage. It undeniably holds a unique, almost sacrosanct, status in American jurisprudence. However, today, this convention faces precipitous decline, a trajectory that evokes concern for its very existence. An eminent member of the judiciary, Ohio state Judge…
The legal expertise of Trump-appointed judge Aileen Cannon, known for her controversial involvement in the fight over the search warrant for top-secret documents at Mar-a-Lago, has been under increasing scrutiny. While her actions in this high-profile case have drawn public attention, professionals within legal circles are also expressing concern about her numerous judicial missteps in…
In an effort to provide more flexibility to digital FM stations, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has recently announced an Order and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM). The NPRM, approved and released on August 1, 2023, puts forward several tentative conclusions targeted at permitting these stations to elevate their digital power levels. You can find…
In the current global business environment, nurturing a culture of ethics and compliance has become vitally critical. It is a practice that not only guarantees legal conformity but also engenders trust, solidarity, and long-standing success. One potent tool for facilitating this cultural transformation is the strategic use of incentives. This approach emphasizes the importance of…
On August 2-3, 2023, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes, Elizabeth Rosenberg and Acting Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, Himamauli Das, convened with their counterparts from the Government of Mexico. The meeting took place at the Strategic Dialogue on Illicit Finance (SDIF) event in Mexico City. The SDIF…
On August 1, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services rolled out a new edition of Form I-9. This immediately usable document will become mandatory on November 1, 2023, according to JD Supra. Employers have two versions of the Form I-9 at their disposal until the end of October 2023. They can either use the new…
In the current complex legal landscape, the classification of workers as employees or independent contractors continues to generate much debate, as evidenced by the ongoing deliberations at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The decision-making criteria employed by ongoing government entities, the NLRB included, carry notable ramifications for corporations and their HR departments, especially considering…
China is making notable strides in artificial intelligence (AI) regulation, with the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) and six other Chinese government agencies jointly releasing a finalized version of the Interim Administrative Measures for Generative Artificial Intelligence Services on July 13, 2023. You can refer to the Chinese version here. The new measures are due…
In a significant update from Russia, President Vladimir Putin has signed into law a legislation that brings about changes to the shareholding structures of economically vital Russian organizations. This new law is framed in such a way that parent companies from nations categorized as “unfriendly states” are to be excluded from the shareholding.According to a…
On July 31, 2023, the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) signaled its intent to recast its regulations implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) across the federal government. This move is evidence of an increasingly fluctuating Federal environmental policy disposition, as it marks a second attempt at an overhaul after CEQ’s original regulations…
In a recent announcement made on August 1, the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Enforcement Bureau informed a gateway intermediate provider and originator about alleged illegal transmission and origination of robocalls. If actions are not taken to rectify this situation, the FCC may grant downstream service providers the legal authority to permanently block its traffic, resulting…
In a recent development, Elon Musk reportedly stated that he would cover the legal fees of individuals who were terminated due to abhorrent material published on Twitter. An intriguing assertion, given that Elon has a history of allegedly refusing to settle his own legal dues as per this report. More details on this story can…
A number of top international firms, like Cravath, Swaine & Moore and Mayer Brown, have advised on the $500 million sale of Hasbro-owned media company Entertainment One (eOne) to film and TV giant Lionsgate. Teams from global power cities such as London, New York and Paris were engaged to bolster the transaction. The Cravath team…
For the second time in four years, Agence France-Presse has issued a lawsuit against a major media platform over non-negotiated payments for online content use. The platform in question is X, previously recognized as Twitter. Filed in a French court, AFP seeks to obligate X for dialogues concerning potential compensation for sharing AFP’s articles and…
Jack Smith, the Special Prosecutor overseeing former President Donald Trump’scase relating to theJanuary 6th Insurrection and alleged election meddling, filed amotion on Saturday. The motion called for aprotective order to restrain Trump from publishing certain evidentiary materials, reacting tostatements made on Trump’s social media platform. Smith’s motion voiced concerns that if the defendant started publicly…
Iraq’s Ministry of Communications announced on Sunday that it had imposed a block on the messaging application Telegram, citing national security concerns. The underlying reason for this restriction, according to the ministry, was to protect users’ personal data, which it claimed the app had mishandled. The statement claimed that this decision emanated from guidance from…
Alpha Brady has been appointed as the new executive director of the American Bar Association (ABA). The ABA, which serves as the national voice of the legal profession, will now have Brady, a highly experienced legal professional, helming its operations. Despite traditional modes of operation being disrupted as a result of the ongoing global pandemic,…
In an unexpected twist within the corridors of justice, one notable prosecutor’s day took a dramatic turn, surpassing standard duties of a prosecutor. Her swift response to an unfolding emergency in the courthouse hallways helped to potentially save a life. As lawyers and legal professionals, we are often put in positions where we must act…
In a series of recent rulings, the Supreme Court has dealt with significant labor and employment law issues, leaving lawyers and corporations unsure of their implications and how they will play out in practice. This report explores these decisions, and their potential impact on labor and employment law. With questions being asked more frequently in…
In a development that has captured the attention of the international legal fraternity, a large legal fee amounting to $266.7 million has been approved in relation to the $1 billion Dell settlement. This news has raised the expectations of a number of law firms who stand to benefit from this significant payout. This fee gained…
In a recent development, prosecutors have raised concerns to a federal judge in Washington, D.C., regarding a social media post by former President Donald Trump. The post is perceived as a threat of retaliation against those associated with his indictment on charges related to interference in the 2020 election. The post believed to be of…
In a twist of legal proceedings, identical twin brothers, who stand accused of fraudulent practises leading to a $5 million loss for their investment clients, have requested their former counsel to release their representation files. The twins’ defence strategy heavily relies on these files, which is why they are seeking a Brooklyn federal judge’s intervention…
On Thursday, a federal judge formally imposed a death sentence on Robert Bowers, the man convicted of shooting and killing 11 people inside the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. A separate federal jury had previously convicted Bowers on 63 counts, including 11 capital offenses in June, rendering him eligible for the death penalty….