On 2 November 2023, Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) issued a circular addressing the participation of intermediaries in tokenized securities-related activities (the Circular). The move was timely, as we are seeing... Read more »
As the United States Supreme Court was on the cusp of resolving a circuit split concerning the propriety of “tester” standing under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the... Read more »
The UK Supreme Court unanimously ruled Wednesday that an “inventor” under the Patents Act 1977 must be a “natural person” and not artificial intelligence (AI). The Supreme Court heard the landmark appeal,... Read more »
The California Supreme Court held that when a court compels an employee to arbitrate their “individual” Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) claims, the employee retains statutory standing to pursue “non-individual”... Read more »
The nation’s semiconductor chip shortage has far-reaching implications for industries ranging from consumer electronics to national security. The Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors for America Act (CHIPS Act) aims to address... Read more »
On December 14, 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor issued final regulations requiring the so-called “nondisplacement” of workers performing work on contracts for the federal government under the Service Contract Act (SCA).... Read more »
A new federal law requires dentist owned business entities to disclose personal information and photographs of persons with ownership and control over their business. Why this matters for you. From Wall Street... Read more »
On December 8, 2023, National Labor Relations Board (the “Board”) General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo issued a Guidance Memorandum (“GC 24-02”) describing the practical impact of the 2023 final rule amending federal regulations... Read more »
New York State’s Clean Slate Act to Take Effect on November 16, 2024: 5 Things for Employers to Know
New York has enacted the Clean Slate Act, effective November 16, 2024, which will provide for the automatic sealing of certain criminal history records. Upon sealing, the records will be unavailable to... Read more »
A new federal law requires engineering business entities to disclose personal information and photographs of persons with ownership and control over their business. Why this matters for you. From Wall Street to... Read more »