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HIPPAA compliance requirements for covered entities reviewed

Don’t Forget About These Three HIPAA Compliance Requirements

by: Hannah R. Demsien & Amy C. Ciepluch

Five Compliance Checks Every Multinational Company Should Consider for … Being an Importer of Record

by: Gregory Husisian & John E. Turlais

Massachusetts District Court Grants Motion to Dismiss 401(k) Fiduciary Breach and Prohibited Transaction Claims

by: Sydney L. Juliano & Joseph E Clark

Following in the Footsteps of Trailblazers and Serving as Role Models Today for the Next Generation of Women

by: Stacy D. Phillips

Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 Protects Food Companies Against Lawsuits Targeting Healthy Claims

by: Food and Drug Law at Keller and Heckman

Weight Loss, Miracle Medications & the Workplace

by: Abby M. Warren

Hospital Settles With OCR for $4.75 Million Over HIPAA Violations

by: McDermott Will & Emery

One Phrase, Multiple Interpretations – How Your Scope of Cyber Coverage Can Vary Depending on Your Jurisdiction

by: G. Benjamin Milam

GSA Publishes RFI Regarding PFAS in Products

by: Lynn L. Bergeson & Carla N. Hutton

CFIUS Bites Back: Proposed New Enforcement Powers and Penalties

by: Sylvia G. Costelloe

Did the Supreme Court Just Invite Greenhushing? Not So Fast …

by: Bruce White

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U.S. Government Proposes Comprehensive Federal Privacy Law

American Privacy Rights Act – Another Shot at a Comprehensive Federal Privacy Law

by: Cynthia J. Larose & Christopher J. Buontempo

Will the U.S. finally join most developed nations and pass a comprehensive federal privacy law? Some believe this may be the year that the U.S. does just that.

Calls for passage of a comprehensive U.S. federal privacy law have come not just from privacy activists – many in industry want it as well.

SCOTUS Holding on Unlawful Employment Discrimination Claims

Supreme Court Rules Employees Need Not Show Transfer Caused ‘Significant’ Harm For Title VII Claims

by: Tiffany Cox Stacy & Morgan Pike Epperson

On April 17, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States held that an employee challenging a job transfer in an unlawful employment discrimination claim under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 must show that the transfer caused some identifiable harm, but the harm does not need to be significant.

Top 10 Legal Issues in the Cannabis Industry in 2024

by: Aram Ordubegian & Kirsten A. Hart

In an industry known for its fast-paced changes, 2024 will be no different for cannabis. For all those with an eye on the industry, the number one question remains, is this the year for rescheduling? The answer is, maybe. And if not rescheduling, what about creating a safe harbor for banking? Again, maybe (less likely).…

EEOC Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Final Rule

EEOC Releases Final Rule Implementing Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (US)

by: Laura Lawless

The text of the PWFA left unanswered many questions regarding employers’ obligations. On April 15, 2024, after reviewing approximately 100,000 public comments, the EEOC issued its final rule and interpretative guidance with respect to the PWFA.

Spring 2024 Environmental Justice areas to watch

Environmental Justice Update: Three Areas to Watch in Spring 2024

by: J. Michael Showalter

While environmental justice (EJ) concerns continued to drive policymaking in early 2024, EJ efforts increasingly faced headwinds coming from various and sometimes unexpected directions. Below, we will summarize recent developments in the EJ space and outline three areas to watch for the regulated community in spring 2024…

state personal income tax liability residence change

Understanding Residency and Domicile in Determining State Income Taxation

by: James R. O’Neill

A change of residence/domicile from a higher-tax state to a lower- (or no-) tax state is often considered when contemplating retirement or the receipt of significant proceeds from a business or investment transaction, or when a taxpayer realizes the amount of state income tax paid upon filing his or her return.

DOJ Whistleblower Rewards Program FCPA Cases

DOJ Plans to Apply the New Whistleblower Rewards Pilot Program to FCPA Cases

by: Michael J. Gilbert & Jennifer N. Le

Just one day after Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco announced the U.S. Department of Justice’s (“DOJ’s” or “Department’s”) whistleblower pilot program on March 8, 2024, the DOJ’s Criminal Division highlighted its plans to apply the program in its fight against global corruption.

Blockchain and cryptocurrency news for April 15, 2024

Blockchain+ Bi-Weekly: Week of April 15, 2024

by: Jonathan E. Schmalfeld & Stephen A. Rutenberg

The biggest legal news of the past two weeks was the Coinbase loss on two of three categories of claims at the Judgment on the Pleadings stage of litigation against the SEC. There were also determinations in long pending cases against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried and Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon

chemical plants face new regulations every day

Curb Your Pollution: EPA Issues Final Rule to Reduce Toxic Air Pollution

by: Monica Perez Schroeck

On April 9, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its final rule that is touted to provide critical health protections to hundreds of thousands of people living near chemical plants. When fully implemented, the final rule will reduce more than 6,200 tons a year of over 100 air toxics.

Live Free and Protect: New Hampshire Joins the Growing List of States to Adopt a Comprehensive Data Privacy Law in 2024

by: Cynthia J. Larose & Jon Taylor

2023 was a record-breaking year, with Delaware, Indiana, Iowa, Montana, Oregon, Tennessee and Texas passing comprehensive data privacy laws, joining California, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah and Virginia. 2024 is on pace to beat 2023’s record, as New Hampshire, New Jersey and Kentucky have passed new privacy laws.

Today’s Argument Was More Consequential Than Issued Opinions - SCOTUS Today

by: Stuart M. Gerson

The Supreme Court heard arguments this morning in the case of Joseph Fischer, one of more than 300 people convicted of corruptly obstructing an official…

EB 5 Regional Center Audits Information from USCIS

USCIS Announces Information on EB-5 Regional Center Audits

by: Miriam C. Thompson

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has …

Re-Parole Process Available for Ukrainian Citizens Effective February 2024

by: Anna Reiff ‡

Global Regulatory Update for April 2024

by: ACTA Group

United States | USCIS Establishes Employment Authorization Procedures for Certain Palestinians

by: BAL U.S. Practice Group

5 Trends Under SEC’s New Cybersecurity Incident Disclosure Rule

by: Jena M. Valdetero

Eight Circuit Upholds NLRB Bad Faith Bargaining Decision and Broad Remedies Order

by: Joshua S. Fox & Chad Thornton

Court Confirms Jury Verdict for AECOM in I-70 Construction Dispute with FlatIron

by: John Mark Goodman

May 2024 Visa Bulletin – Priority Dates Stuck in the Mud

by: Suzan Kern

USCIS’s New Rule Increases Automatic EAD Extensions from 180 to 540 Days

by: Tina H. Ho & Maurisa Iacono

California News Updates

California per and polyfluoroalkyl substances Bills

California Legislature Aims Two More Nails at the PFAS Coffin

by: Robert G. Edwards, Ph.D.

Department of Financial Protection & Innovation Warns Investors About Nonexistent Class Action Settlement

by: Keith Paul Bishop

Huerta v. CSI Electrical Contractors: California Supreme Court Again Clarifies What Counts as Paid Work Time

by: Daniel J. McQueen & Alex Rafuse

Labor Commissioner’s FAQ on Fast Food Minimum Wage

by: Laura A. Pierson-Scheinberg & Benjamin A. Tulis

Environmental Developments to Watch in California in 2024

by: Susan E. Smith & Jacob P. Duginski

Do E-mail Exchanges Constitute a Meeting of the Board?

by: Keith Paul Bishop

Effective June 12, California Issues Final Regulations for Charitable Fundraising Platforms Registration Duty for Cause-Marketing Programs

by: Ed Chansky & Erica L. Okerberg

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What We Are Listening for in House Education and Workforce Hearing on Columbia University’s Response to Antisemitism

by: Kristina M. Moore & Joe D. Whitley

KELLER WILLIAMS IN TCPA TROUBLE AGAIN: Big Jurisdictional Loss Further Erodes Argument Real Estate Brokers Aren’t Responsible for Conduct of Agents

by: Eric J. Troutman

SAFETY Act Series, Part 1: The SAFETY Act Is Powerful Protection Against Emerging Liabilities

by: Lorelie S. Masters & Kevin W. Jones

Employment Law This Week Episode 342 - Spilling Secrets: Navigating Physician Non-Compete Litigation [Video, Podcast]

by: Jill K. Bigler & Daniel L. Fahey

Court Considers Recusal Standards in CFPB 5th Circuit Suit Over Credit Card Late Fees

by: Tonya M. Esposito & Shirin Afsous

Ninth Circuit Holds Warehouse Worker Qualifies as Transportation Worker Under FAA Exemption

by: Scott P. Jang

MSHA Issues Long Awaited Final Silica Rule

by: Karl F. Kumli

CMS Releases FY 2025 IPPS Proposed Update

by: Deborah R. Godes & Jeffrey Davis

DOL Unveils Final Amendment to QPAM Exemption

by: Ira G. Bogner & Adam W Scoll

USCIS Issues New Policy Guidance on Validity Period of Form I-693 Medical Exam

by: Karla J. Bacayan

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Artificial Intelligence

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and 401(k) Plan Fiduciary Implications

by: Michael Abbott & Aaron K. Tantleff

The EU Artificial Intelligence (Al) Act: A Pioneering Framework for AI Governance

by: G. David Carter & Katie Hyman CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM

Heavyweight Fight, Did the US or EU KO the AI Treaty?

by: Andrea Otaola & Claire Murphy

For All Patent/Trademark Practitioners: USPTO Provides Guidance for Use of AI in Preparing USPTO Submissions

by: Seiko Okada, M.D., Ph.D. & Samuel A. Savanich

Navigating AI Risks: A Guide to Enhancing Corporate Compliance Programs

by: Colin R. Jennings & Ayako Russell

The Hunton Policyholder’s Guide to Artificial Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence-Related Securities Exposures Underscore the Importance of Thorough AI Insurance Audits

by: Michael S. Levine & Geoffrey B. Fehling

Navigating Health Tech: Regulations for AI/ML in Medical Devices and Software [Video]

by: Benjamin M. Zegarelli & Pat G. Ouellette

The European Union Has Assigned Your AI Some Homework

by: Aaron M. Levine & Catherine (Cat) Kozlowski

FDA Charts Course for Regulating AI Used in Medical Products

by: James R. Ravitz & Paul S. Gadiock

USPTO Issues Additional Guidance on Use of AI Tools in Connection with USPTO Matters

by: James G. Gatto

The Dawn of AI in Manufacturing: Understanding Its Wide Reaching Impact on Industry

by: Peter Lawrence Loh

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Business of Law

Customer Relationship Management Red Flags

Three Red Flags That Suggest Your CRM Data Has Gone Bad—And What to Do About It

by: Christina R. Fritsch JD

Social Media Success Strategies with a Limited Budget and Resources

by: Stefanie M. Marrone

How to Effectively Market a Litigation Practice

by: Stefanie M. Marrone

Increasing Volume of Pro Se, Frequent Litigants, and Pre-Litigation Demands & Arbitration Claims in Financial Services Litigation and Compliance [Podcast]

by: Shelton Sterling Laney III & Tomio Narita

Look Before You Leap: Nine Fundamentals of Effective Subpoena Responses for Nonprofits and Associations

by: Molly L. Wiltshire & Brian D. Schneider

Crafting an Evergreen Content Strategy: A How-To Guide for Law Firms

by: Stefanie M. Marrone

ITU Applicants Beware: Federal Courts Have Jurisdiction Over Pending Trademark Applications

by: Cecilia Choy, Ph.D.

How Lawyers Can Become Go-To Sources for Journalists

by: Stefanie M. Marrone

Why You Should Incorporate Video Into Your LinkedIn Branding Efforts

by: Stefanie M. Marrone

The 10 Essential Elements of a Successful Law Firm Alumni Newsletter

by: Stefanie M. Marrone

What Are the First Four Steps to CRM Success?

by: Christina R. Fritsch JD

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Environmental, Social, Governance

Global Survey of ESG Regulations for Asset Managers

by: Lance C. Dial & Keri E. Riemer

EPA PFAS Rule Imposes New Requirements on Public Water Systems

by: Matthew B. Eugster

SEC Climate Disclosure Rule [Video]

by: Kevin A. Ewing

EPA Finalizes Landmark Rule Setting Stringent New Limits for Six PFAS in Drinking Water

by: Javaneh S. Tarter & Matthew Z. Leopold

Recent Federal Developments for April 2024

by: Lynn L. Bergeson

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Finalizes National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Certain PFAS Chemicals

by: Jean M. Mosites & Mackenzie M. Moyer

NGOs Petition EPA to Remove PFAS Immediately from Fluorinated Plastic Containers

by: Lynn L. Bergeson & Carla N. Hutton

EPA Announces End Dates for Sales, Distribution, and Use of Existing Stocks on Over-the-Top Uses of Dicamba

by: James V. Aidala & Lisa R. Burchi

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International Law News

Artificial Intelligence Act compliance for businesses

Client Alert: The Coming European Union Artificial Intelligence Act – What it is and What it Means for Your Business

by: Corporate & Business Matters Stubbs Alderton & Markiles

International Compliance and Risk-Mitigation Heat Map (2024 Update)

by: David W. Simon & Gregory Husisian

Canada’s 2024 Federal Budget: The Time Is Now ... to Lock in Lower Tax Rates

by: Katy Pitch

United States | Visa Services Suspended in Haiti

by: BAL U.S. Practice Group

China’s Securities Regulatory Commission Proposes Increasing Patent Requirement for IPOs

by: Aaron Wininger

I Won’t Take This Sitting Down – How To Escape Liability for Kind Thoughts in The Workplace (UK)

by: David Whincup

The UKIPO Updates its Policies to Tackle Ineffective Addresses for Service

by: Simon Casinader

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Federal Law News

DOJ False Claims Act Case Against Regeneron Pharmaceuticals

DOJ Files Second Qui Tam Lawsuit Against Regeneron Pharmaceuticals

by: Eva Gunasekera & Renée Brooker

The United States …

“Take Me to the Pilot” – DOJ Announces Plan to Entice Self-Disclosures of Government Contract Fraud

by: William C. Athanas

On April 15, the U.S. Department of Justice released The Criminal Division’s Pilot Program on Voluntary Self-Disclosures for Individuals (the Pilot) designed to encourage individuals to report certain types of criminal activit…

DOJ Creates Plan to Entice Government Contract Fraud Reporting

United States | PERM, Prevailing Wage Processing Updates (April 2024)

by: BAL Global Practice Group

The Labor Department has posted updated processing times for permanent labor certification (PERM) applications and prevailing wage determination requests.

PERM Processi…