Jonathan Meer
In the following guest post, Jonathan Meer answers the question of how the crypto asset meltdown has translated in to D&O claims. Jonathan is a Partner in the Wilson Elser law firm’s New York office. I would like to thank Jonathan for allowing me to publish his article as a guest post on…
On February 3, 2023, Canada announced additional amendments to the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations (the “Regulations”) in response to those have been enlisted by the Russian regime to “echo the Kremlin’s talking points and attempt to justify the atrocities happening across Ukraine”. These amendments list an additional thirty-eight individuals and sixteen entities under Schedule…
The letters ask senior management to prioritise implementing the Duty.
By David Berman, Nicola Higgs, Rob Moulton, Becky Critchley, Ella McGinn, Jaime O’Connell, and Dianne Bell
On 3 February 2023, the FCA published Dear CEO/Director letters underscoring the immediate (i.e., during the implementation period up until 31 July 2023)…
In December 2022, California’s new commercial lending disclosure law and complimentary regulations went into effect, leading the way for other states to follow.…
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Financial market participants increasingly rely on technological tools such as predictive data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML), differential marketing and game-like features to provide financial services to customers. These tools, also referred to as Digital Engagement Practices (DEPs), are common features…
Will employment non-competes soon be banned nationally? Perhaps, if the Federal Trade Commission gets its way. Last month, the FTC issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (the “NPRM”) that would prohibit just about all employment non-competes. The proposal is now going through a 60-day comment period. If ultimately adopted in anything close to its current…
Commissioner Crenshaw’s remarks on January 30, 2023, once again, touched on Regulation D and the private markets. It is understandable that, given companies in the United States have become increasingly reliant on private capital to fuel their growth, a regulator would seek to focus on the private markets. The “how did we get here” part…
The Dutch Real Estate Council of the Netherlands (ROZ) adopted a new template lease agreement for retail space leasing at the end of 2022, updating the 2012 version. Several aspects were amended, including various clauses relating to green leases and sustainability.
Lease agreements in the Netherlands often are based on one of the templates drawn…
Introduction. In Texas, an employer is vicariously liable for the negligence of its employee, acting within the course and scope of employment, resulting in injuries to a third party. In the automobile accident case of EAN Holdings, LLC v Arce, 636 S.W.3d 290 (Tex. App.- Fort Worth 2021, pet. denied), the Fort Worth Court of…
What Happened?
On Friday, February 3, the Department of Justice, Antitrust Division (the “DOJ”) announced its withdrawal of three policy statements on health care antitrust enforcement: (1) The Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission Antitrust Enforcement Policy Statements in the Healthcare Area (Sept. 15, 1993); (2) The Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission…
