In a continuing commitment to the deeper understanding of complex legal requirements in the education sector, Bricker Graydon’s Higher Education Team is joining hands with Allegheny College for a two-day Title IX Training. The program, scheduled for November 10th in Meadville, PA, bills to augment participants’ skill sets by providing comprehensive training on Title IX…
Welcome to the October 2023 issue of Blakes Competitive Edge, a worthwhile read provided by the Blakes Competition, Antitrust & Foreign Investment group. As the title suggests, Blakes Competitive Edge furnishes an updated summary of recent developments in the Canadian competition law and foreign investment sphere. It seeks to present a comprehensive snapshot of the…
In a pivotal move, Connecticut has followed the path of jurisdictions such as Oregon, Nevada, Washington D.C., and the City of Chicago, Illinois, introducing regulations to govern the activities of pharmaceutical representatives. Governor Ned Lamont, in June, gave his endorsement to “An Act Protecting Patients and Prohibiting Unnecessary Health Care Costs”, also known as the…
Earlier this month, a decision from the Office of Inspector General (OIG) offered noteworthy insight to employed physicians. OIG issued Advisory Opinion 23-07, in which the federal body considered an employer’s proposition to pay bonuses to its employed physicians. These proposed bonuses were to be awarded on the basis of net profits arising from select…
Legal professionals worldwide need to prepare for the implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which will come into effect in two stages; January 1, 2024, and January 1, 2025. This Act is primarily directed at beneficial ownership reporting by “small” businesses. In light of international anti-money laundering standards, Congress enacted the CTA in January…
The Secretary of Energy in Mexico, better known as Secretaría de Energía en México or SENER, recently published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (Diario Oficial de la Federación or DOF) a decree that introduces measures to combat the illicit fuel market, specifically in relation to the importation of goods regulated by the Ministry…
The Secretary of Energy in Mexico, better known as Secretaría de Energía en México or SENER, recently published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (Diario Oficial de la Federación or DOF) a decree that introduces measures to combat the illicit fuel market, specifically in relation to the importation of goods regulated by the Ministry…
In a significant move aimed at bolstering food safety, California Governor Gavin Newson recently signed into law AB-418, also known as the California Food Safety Act. The legislation endeavors to completely ban the use of four food additives, perceived as safe by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The ban is set to come…
Legal professionals across the world’s largest corporations and law firms should take notice of a recent Eastern District of Pennsylvania decision highlighting the importance of consulting with employment and labor lawyers regarding wage and hour legalities. The consequences for failing to make reasonable efforts to comply with Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) violations can double…
Seemingly calm waters could turn turbulent as the Supreme Court of the United States recently agreed to revisit a significant judicial precedent, namely the Chevron doctrine. Under this doctrine, courts defer to a federal agency’s reasonable interpretation of any ambiguous statute that has been handed over by the US Congress to the agency to manage….
In a recent development, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized its rule to abolish the ‘de minimis’ exemption concerning the reporting of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) as per a pre-publication version. The change was highlighted in a communique by Pierce Atwood LLP, published on JD Supra. The…
In a substantial change to Canadian maritime law, the Hamburg Rules have been officially eliminated from the Marine Liability Act. As announced by law firm Stikeman Elliott LLP, this change was enacted by the amendments made in the Budget Implementation Act, 2023, No. 1 (S.C. 2023, c. 26). Transport Canada has consistently recommended the implementation…
On October 17, California Attorney General (AG) Rob Bonta drew significant attention to an ongoing issue within the food packaging industry. Issuing an enforcement advisory letter, he reminded manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of food packaging about an established provision in California law. This regulation restricts the presence of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in certain…
Recent developments in the legal industry have sparked discussions around the concept known as the ‘straight face’ argument, a phrase often used to describe how lawyers present weak arguments when their cases are on the verge of losing. This tactic is typically deployed in situations where the argument is so lacking in substance that it…
Minnesota has recently implemented a statewide paid sick and safe time leave law, which will commence on January 1, 2024. This legislation builds upon existing laws in four Minnesota cities – Minneapolis, St. Paul, Duluth, and Bloomington, some of the largest metropolitan-area suburbs, which have implemented such policies as early as 2017. The details can…
In October 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (SNPR), an update to its initial proposed rule three years prior, focusing on performance standards for incidental discharges from vessels. This news came as an important development for legal professionals and maritime industry experts. The notice, available here, is…
The American Shrimp Processors Association (“ASPA”), on October 25, 2023, lodged a petition for the imposition of antidumping duties on imports of frozen warmwater shrimp from Ecuador and Indonesia. Additionally, the application encompasses the introduction of countervailing duties on the similar category of shrimp imported from Ecuador, India, Indonesia, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam….
Duane Morris, a significant player in the realm of corporate law, recently enhanced their team with a distinguished addition. Rebekah Prince has joined their ranks as a new partner in the corporate practice group which operates from their Los Angeles office, the firm publicly announced. Prince brings to the table a considerable breadth of experience…
In a time heavily characterized by divisive opinions, one matter gathers widespread agreement: the need to address the skyrocketing healthcare costs in the United States. As noted in a publication on JDSupra, originally published in Healthcare Michigan, the average gross national product for healthcare costs in the U.S. stands at 17.1% — significantly higher compared…
The ongoing legal dispute between artificial intelligence research lab OpenAI and a Georgia radio host is slated to continue in state court, following a recent ruling by a Georgia federal judge. The radio host maintains that OpenAI engaged in defamation by generating false legal details about him. Notably, OpenAI scored a victory of sorts in…
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently published a document titled “Frequently Asked Questions: Implementing the 2021 Recommended Clean Water Act Section 304(a) Ambient Water Quality Criteria to Address Nutrient Pollution in Lakes and Reservoirs”. This guidance issued in October 2023 provides answers to primary queries regarding the implementation of the newly suggested Ambient Water…
In a landmark ruling, the Hong Kong Court of Appeal upheld equal inheritance rights for homosexual couples, thereby rejecting an appeal from the Secretary for Justice. The essence of this appeal was the controversial premise that distinct rights under inheritance law apply to homosexual and heterosexual couples within the Hong Kong jurisdiction. The legal dispute…
Recent tax incentives for green energy construction projects in the U.S. have come with strings attached. The U.S. Department of the Treasury, along with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), released some additional information including proposed rules for the key provisions within the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) on August 29, 2023. The legal industry has seen…
Substances known as PFAS have been the subject of continuous and evolving legal scrutiny from state and federal jurisdictions since 2019. Amid a trend of increasing and diversifying litigation, the end of Q3 2023 shows further legal developments around PFAS with discernible complexities emerging when it comes to the claims and parties involved. This information…
In a significant turn in corporate governance, a new regulatory stance on corporate compensation has been set in motion. This bold step taken by American authorities could reshape modes of compensation among some of the world’s largest companies. On October 4, 2023, Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco announced a “safe harbor” policy for voluntary…