October 15, 2021
- US Allowing Non-Essential Travel from Canada, Europe & Others:... by: Rachel Popa and Chandler Ford
- FTC Warns Massive List of US Companies Not to Deceive Consumers With... by: Kristin J. Achterhof and David Halberstadter
- Review of Recent Whistleblower Developments: October 2021 by: Lisa M. Noller and Pamela L. Johnston
- Travel Restrictions to be Lifted November 8, 2021 by: Kimberly A. Clarke and Nina Thekdi
- Proposed Tax Legislation Could Impact Exchange-Traded Funds by: John S. Marten and Jacob C. Tiedt
- COVID-19: United States Lifts Certain Travel Restrictions Effective 8... by: Rio J. Gonzalez and Adriana Reyes
- Union Challenge to Vaccine Mandate Hits Legal Snag by: Colleen Naumovich and David J. Pryzbylski
- Tokenization: Opportunity and Regulation, Finding a Balance by: William K. Kane and Zachary Golda
- Beltway Buzz, October 15, 2021 by: James J. Plunkett
- IDC Requests Additional Relief with Respect to Fund Board In-Person... by: John S. Marten and Jacob C. Tiedt
- McDermottPlus Check-Up: October 15, 2021 by: Aaron N. Badida and Debra Curtis
- COVID-19 Travel Restrictions Set to Relax for Fully Vaccinated by: Michael H. Neifach
- Policyholders Hit With Ransomware Strike Insurance Coverage Oil in... by: Scott N. Godes
- Section 48D: A New Tax Credit for Electric Transmission Property by: Tori Roessler and David B. Weisblat
- Thinking Ahead: Why You Should Consider Including an Appellate Lawyer... by: Paul D. Hudson and Amanda Rauh-Bieri
- SEC Issues Over $40 Million in Whistleblower Awards by: Mary Jane Wilmoth
- Increased Enforcement Activity Expected Relating to Healthcare... by: Hannah L. Cross and Matt Wilmot
- Highlights from SEC Speaks 2021 Chair/Commissioner Remarks and... by: Junaid A. Zubairi and Thomas P. Cimino, Jr.
- Trade Secret Misappropriation: Denial of Motion for Attorneys’ Fees... by: Kazim A. Naqvi
- The Pandemic vs. the Policyholder: COVID-19 and Business Interruption... by: Kelsey Dilday and James J. Leonard
- EPA Updates Confidential Status of Chemicals on TSCA Inventory by: Lynn L. Bergeson and Carla N. Hutton
- Who's to Pay? Trade Contract Rather than Insurance Policy... by: Frederic J. Giordano
- AFCP 2.0 Extended: Your Mileage May Vary by: Frank L. Bernstein
- Insurance Coverage for Emerging Contaminants - October 15, 2021 by: John P. Fischer and Jennifer C. Baker
- Disappearing Act: What You Need to Know About the Estate and Gift Tax... by: Terri S. Boxer and Megan L.W. Jerabek
- Federal Court Addresses Mass. Non-Compete Law, Speaks to Adequacy of... by: Bret A. Cohen
- Out of Sight, But Not Out of Mind: Facts Outside the Pleadings and... by: John L. Corbett
- An Update on Wind Farm Development along the US Coastline by: Carl J. Fleming and Elle Hayes
- Insurers Owe No Coverage for COVID-19 Related Business Interruption... by: Andrea S. Warren
- Privacy Implications of the Facebook Whistleblower Testimony by: Rachel Popa and Chandler Ford
- Mind the Gap: Coverage Gaps Created by Commercial General Liability... by: Kelsey Dilday
- EEOC Updates Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccination Incentive Programs (US) by: Laura Lawless
- Global Payroll Now Applies to Severance Pay Calculations in Ontario by: Jeffrey Patterson
- Baby Steps Toward a New WOTUS Rule by: Jeffrey R. Porter
- SEC Requests Comment on Broker-Dealer and Investment Adviser Digital... by: Wayne M. Aaron and David W. Soden
- 2021 ESG Seminar, Session 2 [VIDEO] by: Troy L. Harder and Charles H. Still Jr.
- Facebook Escapes Shareholder Derivative Suit as Court Questions... by: Michael E. Waller and Caitlin M. Velasco
- Are Your Employee Benefits Plans Ready for the New Year or Is It the... by: Stephanie A. Smithey and Matthew Hoffman
- SEC Proposes Enhanced Proxy Voting Reporting Requirements for Funds... by: John S. Marten and Jacob C. Tiedt
- New Jersey Acting Attorney General Announces Data Breach Settlement... by: Hunton Andrews Kurth’s Privacy and Cybersecurity
- Delta-8 THC: More Risk than Reward by: Erica B. E. Rogers and Tyler J. Russell
- EU Proposal for the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism by: Edoardo Gambaro and Erik de Bie
- FDA Withdrawing Temporary Policies for Non-Drug Manufacturers... by: Heather Hatcher, Ph.D.
- DOE Announces Inclusive Energy Innovation Prize by: Lynn L. Bergeson
- Can A Corporation Change Its Board Size In Proprio Motu? by: Keith Paul Bishop
- California’s New Damages Legislation Will Harm Businesses by: Luis A. Barba
- Stark Law Alert: Be Ready for January 1, 2022 [VIDEO] by: Ericka L. Adler and Christina M. Kuta
- Policyholder Win Highlights Key Issues to Maximize Coverage for False... by: Geoffrey B. Fehling and Michael S. Levine
October 14, 2021
- Captain’s Blog: Fly Me To The Moon by: Brian D. Weimer and Hannah J. Wigger
- Is the Tide Turning on Website Accessibility Claims? California Court... by: David Raizman
- Texas Executive Order to Prohibit COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate by: Craig P. Chick and Arthur Val Perkins
- The Department of Justice Sets Cryptocurrency Squarely in its Sights by: Sarah E. Aberg
- EPA Announces Steps Intended to Enhance Scientific Integrity and... by: Lynn L. Bergeson and Carla N. Hutton
- Desiree Moore and Andy Wright on Crisis Management: Part 6 - How to... by: Desiree F. Moore and Andrew M. Wright
- China’s National Intellectual Property Administration to Cease... by: Aaron Wininger
- Recall Roundup: September 2021 by: Kelly L. Faglioni and Jonathan L. Caulder
- Court of Appeals Rules UIM Limits Are Reduced Only by Worker’s... by: Heidi L. Vogt and Mollie T. Kugler
- Enforceability of Physician Non-Compete Agreements [PODCAST] by: William L. Davis and Mary A. Smith
- California Enacts Expanded Restrictions on Confidentiality Provisions by: Julia Y. Trankiem
- COVID Confusion: Texas Governor Issues Executive Order Effectively... by: Stephen E. Fox and Jonathan E. Clark
- FTC Resurrects Penalty Offense Authority as Possible Civil Penalty... by: Sheila A. Millar and Tracy P. Marshall
- SEC Begins New Fiscal Year with Multiple Whistleblower Awards by: Mary Jane Wilmoth
- Shareholder Files Derivative Suit Targeting Company Executives for... by: Megan Baroni
- Authentication Claim Under Alice—A Two-Step Process by: Jodi Benassi
- Democratic Lawmakers Urge FTC to Hold Companies Accountable to their... by: Hunton Andrews Kurth’s Privacy and Cybersecurity
- FDA Begins Modernizing its Resources and Implementing Over-The-... by: Joanne S. Hawana
- Apple + Microsoft Release Patches for Identified Vulnerabilities by: Linn F. Freedman
- Oh the Horror: No Work for Hire in Friday the 13th Screenplay by: Joshua Revilla
- Biometric Privacy Class Action Against DAL Global Service will Proceed by: Kathryn M. Rattigan
- Crypto Laundering: Bitcoin + Money Laundering by: Dr. Nick Oberheiden
- SECTION 230 IMMUNITY UNDER FIRE: House Democrats Unveil their Own... by: Eric J. Troutman
- Design Patent Prior Art Must Be From Same or Analogous Field as... by: Colin J. Stalter
- New Russian Based Ransomware Group Targeting Large Companies and... by: Linn F. Freedman
- Legal Implications of Improper Time Tracking by: Bill4Time
- TCPA TRAP?: Mortgage Company Caught in DNC Case Despite Complying... by: Eric J. Troutman
- Hollywood Mediator: Free Food Tomorrow with Jeff Kichaven [PODCAST] by: Vincent E. Morgan and Claire E. Cahoon
- Party May Not Veil EU Individual’s Information under GDPR at the TTAB by: Timothy M. Dunker
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