Shon Hopwood – formerly a convicted bank robber turned respected law professor at Georgetown Law – is now facing fresh legal troubles after charges of domestic violence were levelled against him in Washington, D.C. The charges include two counts of assault against his wife, Anne Marie Hopwood. This information first made its way to the…
As the globally interconnected economy faces ever-evolving pressures, international corporations and law firms are eagerly seeking insights and guidance regarding trade challenges and opportunities, particularly concerning the U.S. role in the fluctuating landscape. To shed light on these vital topics, global law firm Hogan Lovells hosted a unique webinar series targetting life sciences and health…
The function and interpretation of an “S election”- a tax election for corporations to pass corporate income, losses, deductions, and credits through to their shareholders for federal tax purposes- has once again been thrust into the spotlight. As always, the core question revolves around whether such an election can be considered “property” in the process…
Kilpatrick Townsend attorneys Chris Caiaccio and Drew Williamson recently gave an enlightening presentation at the “Kilpatrick Townsend Retail and Consumer Goods Summit”. This summit was designed to showcase members of the firm’s Retail and Consumer Goods Industry Team who spearheaded discussions about current issues that were impacting retailers, consumer goods manufacturers, and suppliers within the…
In a recent development that has caught the attention of health law professionals, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR), the body in charge of enforcing the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), advanced further into the digital health arena by issuing two new guidance documents on…
In an unexpected move, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Examinations (the “Division”) released its Examination Priorities report (the “Report”) for fiscal year 2024 earlier than in previous years, as highlighted by a publication from Ballard Spahr LLP. The early release of the report is a part of the Division’s intentional approach to…
The dispute over social media content moderation and governmental involvement took an interesting turn when the Supreme Court granted a request from the Biden administration to temporarily stall a lower court’s order that threatened to curb government officials’ communications with social media platforms regarding their content moderation policies. The granted request pours significant light on…
Joseph Shenker, the renowned senior chair of Sullivan & Cromwell, has spoken out on the critical thinking skills of future lawyers in a recent address. This response was incited by law students receiving rescinded job offers from Winston & Strawn and Davis Polk & Wardwell, following the signing or creation of controversial statements on a…
Employment law disputes tend to be either dryly procedural or concerned with serious allegations of harassment and maltreatment. Yet, on occasion, they intersect with elements of popular culture in curious ways, such as a recent case involving platinum-selling rappers Eminem and Too $hort being scrutinized in a workplace context. At the heart of the case…
In a recent development in the realm of nanotechnology safety evaluation, a study conducted by the European Union Observatory for Nanomaterials (EUON) has identified models and tools effective for computational safety assessments of nanomaterials. This information will prove instrumental in forming policies and regulations governing the safe use of nanomaterials. You can read about the…
Emerging as a new hotspot for investment, Brazil is attracting attention from corporate venture capital investors worldwide. Latin American startups, especially those based in Brazil, have been in the spotlight of venture capital investors for several years. Data from Statista significantly elucidates this trend, revealing that Brazil secures the biggest chunk of VC funding in…
Continuing the State AG webinar series, we recently met with prominent Illinois legal professionals including Attorney General Kwame Raoul, Susan Ellis (Consumer Protection Division Chief), and Lyle Evans (Chief of Investigations). The discourse offered a deep-dive into the workings of the office and its priorities, with a specific spotlight on Organized Retail Crime and the…
Renowned Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), who serves as the Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, recently spotlighted potential inadequacies within non-profit hospital systems. On October 10, 2023, Sanders unveiled a report proposing that specific non-profit hospital systems might not be fulfilling their charity care obligations mandated by their tax-exempt status….
Furthering the discussion on modern legal processes and how they intersect with technological innovations, a focus is placed today on the topic of e-delivery, otherwise known as Doręczenia Elektroniczne. This is an insightful examination into the implementation of a national e-delivery system within the context of Polish legal proceedings, with particular relevance to businesses listed…
In an important judgement that has direct implications on the direct selling industry, Judge Barbara Lynn of the North District of Texas, delivered a ruling in favor of Neora, LLC, formerly known as Nerium. This effectively brought an end to all pending FTC claims against Neora, including the allegations that the company was operating an…
Law firms Beasley Allen Crow Methvin Portis & Miles PC, Morgan & Morgan PA, and Panish Shea Boyle Ravipudi LLP have assumed the spotlight in this week’s edition of Law360’s Legal Lions. This development comes following a significant ruling made by a California state judge who determined that negligence claims against Meta, Snapchat and other…
On December 1st, the legal landscape of the pharmaceutical and biotech industry will be thrust into the spotlight in New York, NY. A major Hybrid Event: Developments in Pharmaceutical and Biotech Patent Law 2023 is turning heads and garnering attention from legal professionals overseeing corporate law in major corporations and law firms worldwide. 2023 marks…
In a recent development, the California Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA) introduced draft regulations earlier this year. A significant focal point of these regulations is on the advance reporting of particular healthcare transactions. This is in response to concerns surrounding the potential impact on the cost of healthcare and the overall market health within…
The recently proposed energy efficiency standards by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) have met with formidable opposition from various Republicans who claim that the standards will lead to significant challenges. As reported by Jdsupra, a group of 21 Republican Attorneys General (AGs) authored and publicized a critique of the proposed standards for the Energy…
The actions of Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX and trading firm Alameda Research, have been thrust into the spotlight following the release of a number of documents in the course of his ongoing criminal trial. These documents allegedly indicate a spree of high-profile activities and investments leading up to the collapse of…
As the world grapples with the aftermath of the Oct. 7 deadly Hamas attack that saw more than 1,400 people killed in Israel, the corporate reaction to this devastating conflict has been notably quiet. Major corporations like Amazon, Eli Lilly, and Delta had swiftly issued public statements following the attack, however, the intensity and volume…
In wake of this month’s spotlight on the energy sector, it’s important to revisit some enduring principles that continue to shape government-industry relations. One such principle is the Chevron Doctrine. The Chevron Doctrine, often referred to as “Chevron deference,” goes back four decades and is rooted in a precedent set by the Supreme Court. Critics…
Judge Tanya Chutkan continues to make a name for herself as one who refuses to allow former president Donald Trump’s legal team to depict special counsel as ‘insane’. Dubbed as a voice of impartiality amidst the political turmoil, Judge Chutkan is known for ensuring the courts maintain an unswerving dedication to jurisprudence and the rule…
In another noteworthy decision, the Supreme Court has yet again, on a temporary basis, given the nod to enforce regulations on ‘ghost guns’. These usually untraceable firearms have created both legal challenges and public safety concerns across the nation. For those unacquainted, ‘ghost guns’ are firearms that are assembled at home, often from parts bought…
In a recent development, the mayor of Jersey City expressed his desire to establish certain exemptions from a New Jersey law that permits employees to use legal marijuana outside their working hours. This proposed amendment is targeted towards specific professions, although further details are not immediately available. The proposal is another instance in the ongoing…