December 06, 2019

- ESMA Updates AIFMD Q&A by: John Ahern and Carolyn H. Jackson
- NLRB Allows Decertification Process to Proceed During Certification... by: Howard M. Bloom and Philip B. Rosen
- Regulations Alert ! Rhode Island Contractors, Home Inspectors, &... by: Katharine E. Kohm
- CFTC Issues Guidance on Chief Compliance Officer Annual Report... by: Kevin M. Foley and Jack A. West
- Illinois Governor Signs Employer-Friendly Amendments to Recreational... by: Jennifer L. Colvin and Michael V. Furlong
- 2020 Vision: Protecting Your Hospital's Tax-Exempt Status by: David J. Edquist and Adam S. Bazelon
- NFA Proposes Amendments to Several NFA Rules and Interpretative... by: Christian B. Hennion and Jack A. West
- Feds Issue Badly Needed Hemp and CBD Banking Guidance by: Ian A. Stewart
- NJDEP to Clarify Use of Rounding in Determining Compliance with... by: Michael P. Castore
- CFTC December Meetings by: Kevin M. Foley and Jack A. West
- Beltway Buzz, December 6, 2019 by: James J. Plunkett
- Connecticut Supreme Court Fortifies Crumbling Foundation Claim... by: Brendan N. Gooley
- FINRA Expands Transparency Initiative Related to OTC Equity Trading... by: Susan Light and Stanley V. Polit
- Energy & Sustainability M&A Activity – December 2019 by: Thomas R. Burton, III and Sahir Surmeli
- Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Georgia Sued by EEOC for Disability... by: U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
- Real Property & Financial Services Update: Week Ending November... by: Scott D. Feather
- NFA: Forex Dealer Member Update & CPO & CTA Affirmation Req.... by: Christian B. Hennion and Jack A. West
- Energy & Sustainability Washington Updates — December 2019 by: R. Neal Martin
- Undeterred by Challenges, Google Makes Another Move to Harvest... by: Jonathan Rubin
- Iowa Governor Demonstrates Further Support For The Biofuels Industry by: Lynn L. Bergeson
- US Banking Agencies Issue Statement on Alternative Date in Credit... by: Christina Grigorian
- New York Permits 316 MW Battery Storage Project, Trading Gas Plant... by: Thomas R. Burton, III and Sahir Surmeli
- European Commission – Get to Know the Ursula von der Leyen (VDL)... by: International Trade Practice at Squire Patton Boggs
- MTCA: A Citizens’ Initiative Shaped by Agency Action by: Tracy Y. Williams and Augustus "Gus" E. Winkes
- Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy Check-Up – Are You Ready for 2020? by: Catherine A. Cano and Kathryn J. Russo
- DOE To Host Workshop On Plastics For A Circular Economy by: Lynn L. Bergeson
- Left Empty Handed: Value Shut Down on Written Prior Art, Highlighting... by: Harper Batts and Chris Ponder
- FCC Issues New Radio Frequency Safety Rules, Seeks Comment on... by: Laura A. Stefani and Angela Y. Kung
- The PTAB and the Arthrex Decision: A Constitutional Question by: Q. Todd Dickinson and Darren E. Donnelly
- Professional Tax Preparers – You Need A Written Information Security... by: Joseph J. Lazzarotti
- Scientists Uncover Production Of Aromatic Alcohols From... by: Lynn L. Bergeson and Ligia Duarte Botelho
- On the Border Restaurant Suffers Data Breach by: Kathryn M. Rattigan
- Liquidator Compelled to Arbitrate Hurricane Reinsurance Disputes by: Larry P. Schiffer
- USDA Finalizes Rule For SNAP Requirements for Able-Bodied Adults... by: Food and Drug Law at Keller and Heckman
- Federal Legislators Form Working Group To Address Student-Athlete... by: Gregg E. Clifton
- Serving Upon Foreign Corporations - What About Code Of Civil... by: Keith Paul Bishop
December 05, 2019

- Veterinary Network Hit with Ransomware by: Linn F. Freedman
- EPA Seeks Information on PFAS for Possible Addition to TRI List of... by: Lynn L. Bergeson
- TCPA Quick Hitter: Ringless Voicemail Platform VoApps Hits back Again... by: Eric J. Troutman
- Ruling Denying TCPA Class Certification Highlights What’s Wrong with... by: Artin Betpera
- Medicare Beneficiary Cards of 220,000 Individuals Compromised by: Linn F. Freedman
- Victoria Legislates Workplace Manslaughter by: Michaela Moloney
- ICO Consults on Draft Subject Access Request Guidance by: Emma Yaltaghian
- New SEC Proposed Amendments Respond to Tech Changes and Advancements by: Mauricio S. Beugelmans and Anne E. Mose
- New Guidance on Medicare Payment Rule Enforcement by: Emily J. Cook and Tony Maida
- EPA’s Final Risk Management Program Reconsideration Rule More In-Step... by: Christopher L. Bell and Michael T. Taylor
- PFAS Update: EPA Progress Under PFAS Action Plan by: Megan Baroni
- First to File a Class Action is Not Enough to be Heard First by: Jason M. Ingber
- Frozen 2: IRS Expands Nondiscrimination Relief for Frozen Defined... by: Diane M. Morgenthaler and Alan D. Nesburg, PC
- “Presents” of Mind for the Holidays: Six Q&As on Sensible... by: Maria Greco Danaher
- 3 Steps in Furtherance of Avoiding Devastating Spoliation Sanctions... by: Rebecca Edelson and Seong Kim
- Privacy Tip #219 – FBI Considers FaceApp a Counterintelligence Threat by: Linn F. Freedman
- “A positive attitude may not solve all your problems but it will... by: David Whincup
- FDA Issues Swiss Company a Temporary Permit to Market “Ruby Chocolate... by: Food and Drug Law at Keller and Heckman
- Aviation Groups Urge House and Senate Committees to Reject Drone... by: Kathryn M. Rattigan
- Clean Air Act Single Source Determinations: This Time, Adjacent Means... by: Felicia H. Barnes and Megan M. Withroder
- New York Seasonal and Holiday Employees by: Eric B. Sigda and Melanie A. Sarver
- TCPA Class Melts Under Sweltering Scrutiny: Company-Wide Training... by: M. Brandon Howard
- ARB: “Hinting” at Filing a Whistleblower Complaint is Not Protected... by: Steven J Pearlman and Pinchos (Pinny) Goldberg
- The Granston Memo in 2019: Recent Cases Highlight the Granston Memo’s... by: Michael W. Paddock and Keeley A. McCarty
- Evolution & Revolution: Device Policy Priorities at FDA in 2019 by: Joanne S. Hawana and Aaron L. Josephson
- OSHA Signals Its Regulatory Priorities in Fall Agenda by: Trever L. Neuroth
- Biometric Information Litigation Update by: Linn F. Freedman
- Mexico’s National Water Law – The Ministry of Finance and Public... by: Erick Hernández Gallego
- Woodbridge Trustee Seeks Relief In California's Corporate... by: Keith Paul Bishop
- The United Colours of Benelux: Belgian and Dutch Authorities Consider... by: Chris Stevens-Smith
- Researchers Find Nanotoxicity Studies May Be Affected by... by: Lynn L. Bergeson and Carla N. Hutton
- Mutual Termination Agreements: Between Temptation and Risk for... by: Christine Artus and Anne Ragu
- HIPAA: Failure to Report Breach Costs Hospital $2.175 Million by: Jennifer J. Hennessy and Kelly Thompson
- Watch out! Communications referenced/reproduced in settlement... by: Garon Anthony
- U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland Confirms Arbitration... by: Rachel J. Schwartz
- No Time Like The Right Time* – To Update Your DMCA Safe Harbor... by: Trevor M. Gates and Mark H. Wittow
- The FTC Explains How It Determines Whether a Transaction Is... by: E. John Steren and Patricia M. Wagner
- Louisiana Court Upholds Ruling Allowing for the Reformation of a... by: Ellen C. Rains and Andrew P. Burnside
- Eighth Circuit Holds Law Firm Partner Not “Employee” Covered by ADEA by: Evandro C Gigante and Meika Freeman
- Current “Whole of Government” Approach to Perceived National Security... by: Laura H. Phillips and Nate Bolin
- Monitoring ERISA Investment Fiduciaries by: Sharon L. Lippett
- AI and Blockchain: A Match Made In Heaven? by: Joanne Lee Molinaro
- What are the consequences of taking money from a rent deposit if the... by: Devinder Singh
December 04, 2019

- GDPR and International Arbitration at a Crossroads by: Natalia M. Szlarb
- Arbitrator To Decide Whether ERISA Fiduciary Claims Should Be... by: Benjamin O Flaxenburg
- Ambush Marketing in the Digital Age by: Carlton Daniel and Chris Stevens-Smith
- It’s Time to Prepare for the FY2021 H-1B Visa Filing Season by: Angel Feng
- Seventh Circuit: Agreement for Retiree Healthcare Benefits Survives... by: James Anderson
- House Passes Pallone-Thune TRACED Act by: Paul C. Besozzi
- What to Expect When Employees Are Expecting: New Pregnancy and... by: Kelly S. Riggs
- Fifth Circuit: Procedural Win Is Not Grounds for Attorney’s Fees by: Lindsey H. Chopin
- Year-End State Law Roundup: Get Ready for 2020! (US) by: Shennan Harris and Ariel S. Cohen
- Changes to Modernize H-2B Visa Process Cut Print Newspaper Requirement by: Nicola Ai Ling Prall
- Party of One: Collective Action Against Outback Steakhouse Denied due... by: Lorenzo R. Cabantog and Diane M. Saunders
- Government Contracts Regulatory and Legislative Update December 2019 by: Jessica C. Abrahams and John G. Horan
- Settlement Reveals How Expensive the TCPA is Compared to Other... by: Eric J. Troutman
- Retailer Reminder: FTC Releases Guidance for Social Media Influencers by: Jeffrey D Neuburger
- Ruling in First CWA Case to Rely on EPA’s Interpretive Statement on... by: Richard S. Davis and Eric L. Klein
- What to Know About FDA’s Recent Statements on CBD by: Christopher M. Lahiff and Marc E. Sorini
- Best Interest Standard of Care for Advisors #19 by: Fred Reish
- Another Surgery on the TCPA by a District Court by: Jason M. Ingber
- DSW Shoe Warehouse to Pay $40,000 to Settle EEOC Race Discrimination... by: U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
- Reminder: Jan. 1, 2020, Effective Date Quickly Approaching for New... by: David Long-Daniels and Joshua Y. Joel
- Inconsistent HIPAA and CCPA De-Identification Standards Create... by: Daniel F. Gottlieb and Mark E. Schreiber
- 2005 Revisited? Civil partnerships are Back in Fashion by: Helen Miles
- Finishing the Job: The Importance of Domesticating a Foreign Judgment by: Thomas C. Wolff
- EPA Rescinds Obama-Era RMP Rule by: Madeleine Boyer and Mark N. Duvall
- Gov. Evers Signs Hemp 2.0 Bill by: Christopher J. Schreiber
- A Slam-Dunk? Sweeping and Dramatic Changes may be Coming to the NBA by: Jack Blakey
- Proposed Class Action Alleges Company’s CBD Products Violate Federal... by: Food and Drug Law at Keller and Heckman
- Serving Agents That Can't Be Found by: Keith Paul Bishop
- Too Small? NLRB’s New Micro-Unit Test Likely Headed to Federal Court by: David J. Pryzbylski
- Post-Trial Motions Denied in Hard-Fought Reinsurance Dispute by: Larry P. Schiffer
- Transformative Health Care System Affiliations: A Growing Trend by: Roger D. Strode
- U.S. Trade Representative Announces Results of Section 301... by: Douglas J. Heffner and Richard P. Ferrin
- District Court Confirms $220 Million Award, Finds No Manifest... by: Alex B. Silverman
- Responsible Investment Framework: IA aims to increase clarity and... by: Financial Services Practice Squire Patton Boggs
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