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All rights reserved.60Tue, 19 Mar 2024 06:08:54 GMT{9C27E4DE-684C-433F-BFD9-85FEB65B2182}https://www.faegredrinker.com/en/insights/publications/2024/3/biden-administration-announces-new-initiative-to-challenge-unfair-and-illegal-pricing-practicesBiden Administration Announces New Initiative to Challenge Unfair and Illegal Pricing PracticesAt a Glance The newly announced strike force is one in a series of three new actions announced by President Biden’s Competition Council to promote enforcement of his 2021 Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy. ...Mon, 18 Mar 2024 05:00:00 Z{E82885CA-8F2D-4F8B-AA94-79FD0B0BA37D}https://www.faegredrinker.com/en/insights/publications/2024/3/closing-the-circle-a-stockholder-that-nominates-a-board-member-is-not-within-the-companys-circle-of-confidentiality-or-entitled-to-the-companys-privileged-communicationsClosing the Circle: A Stockholder That Nominates a Board Member Is Not Within the Company’s Circle of Confidentiality or Entitled to the Company’s Privileged CommunicationsAt a Glance In Hyde Park Venture Partners Fund III, L.P. v. FairXchange, LLC, the Delaware Court of Chancery determined that stockholder plaintiffs with a board-designee are deemed to be within the corporation’s circle of confidentiality...Fri, 15 Mar 2024 05:00:00 Z{2716BA56-4750-436A-A9CF-0CE6815701EF}https://www.faegredrinker.com/en/insights/publications/2024/3/epas-final-eto-rule-has-landed-what-nowEPA’s Final EtO Rule Has Landed: What Now?At a Glance EPA’s final EtO NESHAP for Commercial Sterilization Facilities (CSF) has been released with significant changes from the proposal. CSFs will now have 2.5 to 3.5 years to comply with EPA’s requirements instead of 18 months....Fri, 15 Mar 2024 05:00:00 Z{8F689F2C-5D9E-48B6-8AFA-DADC22BFC997}https://www.faegredrinker.com/en/insights/publications/2024/3/supreme-court-decides-lindke-v-freedSupreme Court Decides Lindke v. FreedOn March 15, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Lindke v. Freed, No. 22-611, holding that a public official who prevents someone from commenting on the official’s social media page engages in state action under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 if the off...Fri, 15 Mar 2024 05:00:00 Z{594B17F8-EDD7-47F5-82E0-168F33896F6E}https://www.faegredrinker.com/en/insights/publications/2024/2/eu-artificial-intelligence-act-final-form-legislation-endorsed-by-european-parliamentEU Artificial Intelligence Act — Final Form Legislation Endorsed by European ParliamentThis alert was originally published on February 5, 2024. The content was updated to reflect the European Parliament’s vote on March 14, 2024.At a Glance The EU Artificial Intelligence Act will provide the following: A broad de...Thu, 14 Mar 2024 05:00:00 Z{336BD45A-E835-411C-A7EB-66FEF8B59D98}https://www.faegredrinker.com/en/insights/publications/2024/3/certain-insights-on-important-2023-tax-cases-for-private-fundsCertain Insights on Important 2023 Tax Cases for Private Funds@import "/-/media/files/scripts/sub-and-sup/footnotes-styling.css";At a Glance YA Global v. Commissioner: Sponsors of non-U.S. funds should carefully consider the terms of their management agreements and the conduct of the fund and its i...Wed, 13 Mar 2024 05:00:00 Z{C6ACF72D-B47C-4CEE-91B7-C2FBEF68CDFC}https://www.faegredrinker.com/en/insights/publications/2024/3/immigration-update-uk-government-unveils-remote-work-perks-for-short-term-visitorsImmigration Update: UK Government Unveils Remote Work Perks for Short-Term VisitorsAt a Glance Since January 31, 2024, individuals traveling to the United Kingdom have been allowed to work remotely while visiting. Visitors are prohibited from engaging with the local market, working for organizations in the UK, or direc...Wed, 13 Mar 2024 05:00:00 Z{CC7A5012-B4CD-40CB-B82E-96666528CC9A}https://www.faegredrinker.com/en/insights/publications/2024/3/ever-expanding-jurisdiction-of-the-national-labor-relations-boardEver-Expanding Jurisdiction of the National Labor Relations BoardAt a Glance The decision held that the basketball players were employees of Dartmouth because the college had the right to control their work by scheduling practice times, strictly managing away-game travel, and issuing a handbook of rul...Tue, 12 Mar 2024 05:00:00 Z{9AA9AFAC-1CD4-43B6-A717-6A0E2450DDF4}https://www.faegredrinker.com/en/insights/publications/2024/3/us-protectionism-in-health-data-flowsU.S. Protectionism in Health Data Flows@import "/-/media/files/scripts/sub-and-sup/footnotes-styling.css";At a Glance Montana recently enacted its Genetic Information Privacy Act (MT GINA), which prohibits companies from storing genetic data and biometric samples in any count...Tue, 12 Mar 2024 05:00:00 Z{B0CC86CB-3EE0-45CE-B824-7E39B91F11D4}https://www.faegredrinker.com/en/insights/publications/2024/3/doj-becomes-latest-agency-to-offer-financial-incentives-for-whistleblowersDOJ Becomes Latest Agency to Offer Financial Incentives for WhistleblowersAt a Glance There will be a formal “DOJ-run whistleblower rewards program” that will provide financial rewards to individuals who report corporate criminal misconduct to the government and “drive companies to invest further in their own ...Mon, 11 Mar 2024 05:00:00 Z{A619543E-2F46-45E4-831B-41CB017E2F19}https://www.faegredrinker.com/en/insights/publications/2024/3/arbitration-institution-digest-part-1-china-world-bank-and-the-netherlandsArbitration Institution Digest (Part 1): China, World Bank and the NetherlandsAt a Glance In the 2023 international cases accepted by CIETAC, the total amount in dispute increased 41% from the previous year. More arbitration and conciliation cases were registered with ICSID in 2023 than any year in its existenc...Fri, 08 Mar 2024 06:00:00 Z{A79C2564-C055-4CDE-BCA4-1BC17219036E}https://www.faegredrinker.com/en/insights/publications/2024/3/antitrust-scrutiny-of-private-equity-in-health-care-intensifiesAntitrust Scrutiny of Private Equity in Health Care IntensifiesAt a Glance The FTC hosted a public workshop exploring the role of private equity (PE) in health care, regulators’ “growing concerns” about PE’s role in the industry, and the need to address “harmful effects.” The FTC, DOJ and HHS joi...Wed, 06 Mar 2024 06:00:00 Z{724ACA33-F43C-4A4C-8CBE-C2F7DE3432B6}https://www.faegredrinker.com/en/insights/publications/2024/3/federal-court-declared-the-corporate-transparency-act-unconstitutional-now-whatFederal Court Declared the Corporate Transparency Act Unconstitutional: Now What?@import "/-/media/files/scripts/sub-and-sup/footnotes-styling.css";At a Glance On Friday, March 1, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama declared the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) “unconstitutional because...Wed, 06 Mar 2024 06:00:00 Z{F88B26C6-21AF-49BA-A451-5259BA393295}https://www.faegredrinker.com/en/insights/publications/2024/3/life-sciences-ai-summit-industry-leaders-highlight-key-opportunities-and-urge-caution-as-ais-prominence-growsLife Sciences AI Summit: Industry Leaders Highlight Key Opportunities and Urge Caution as AI’s Prominence GrowsAt a Glance The inaugural ACI Life Sciences AI Summit focused on the impact and unique challenges AI brings to the life sciences industry. A general theme of uncertainty and caution emerged from the conference, as presenters and atten...Tue, 05 Mar 2024 06:00:00 Z{EE879A6E-8928-4B1A-8954-54DA351FBBA7}https://www.faegredrinker.com/en/insights/publications/2024/3/supreme-court-decides-trump-v-andersonSupreme Court Decides Trump v. AndersonOn March 4, 2024, the Supreme Court decided Trump v. Anderson, No. 23-719, holding that States may enforce Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution against federal officeholders or candidates only to the extent Congres...Mon, 04 Mar 2024 06:00:00 Z{6CC6D7C8-B4E9-48A3-8ACA-189B350B3A12}https://www.faegredrinker.com/en/insights/publications/2024/3/biden-administration-aims-to-address-national-security-risks-to-the-us-auto-industryBiden Administration Aims to Address National Security Risks to the U.S. Auto IndustryAt a Glance President Biden has ordered the U.S. Department of Commerce (“Commerce”) to investigate the national security risks posed by Chinese technology used in connected vehicles (CVs). Per an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaki...Fri, 01 Mar 2024 06:00:00 Z{0D269053-93B1-4A91-8D32-C57675732AD1}https://www.faegredrinker.com/en/insights/publications/2024/3/biden-administration-announces-new-sensitive-data-restrictionsBiden Administration Announces New Sensitive Data RestrictionsAt a Glance The Biden administration released an Executive Order that would restrict “countries of concern” from accessing Americans’ sensitive personal data. The Executive Order directs the secretary of Homeland Security and other ag...Fri, 01 Mar 2024 06:00:00 Z{35819AC6-6BB5-4485-8F3A-629ED5973435}https://www.faegredrinker.com/en/insights/publications/2024/3/biden-administration-announces-new-sensitive-data-restrictionsBiden Administration Announces New Sensitive Data RestrictionsAt a Glance The Biden administration released an Executive Order that would restrict “countries of concern” from accessing Americans’ sensitive personal data. The Executive Order directs the secretary of Homeland Security and other ag...Fri, 01 Mar 2024 06:00:00 Z{8CA838A8-C97A-4C26-8BA3-D36B477C72E5}https://www.faegredrinker.com/en/insights/publications/2024/2/erisa-litigation-roundup-401k-fee-suits-tossed-for-pleading-deficiencies-is-positive-trend-for-plan-fiduciariesERISA Litigation Roundup: 401(k) Fee Suits Tossed for Pleading Deficiencies Is Positive Trend for Plan FiduciariesAt a Glance While it is hard to reconcile Judge Griesbach’s dismissal of three lawsuits in one day with his refusal to dismiss similar lawsuits several days later (all filed by the same plaintiff’s firm), the dismissals for failure to in...Thu, 29 Feb 2024 06:00:00 Z{C49F2AB1-DDEB-4EEF-B082-4F0977162B01}https://www.faegredrinker.com/en/insights/publications/2024/2/indiana-court-of-appeals-affirms-defense-judgment-in-llc-members-claim-for-breach-of-fiduciary-dutyIndiana Court of Appeals Affirms Defense Judgment in LLC Members' Claim for Breach of Fiduciary DutyAt a Glance The decision serves as a reminder that the best way to win an appeal is to win at trial. A party appealing an adverse trial decision faces an uphill battle. It is also a win for LLC decisionmakers. It is clear from the cou...Thu, 29 Feb 2024 06:00:00 Z{2905D7D8-CBAB-4EBB-9F41-66E8D25CF50E}https://www.faegredrinker.com/en/insights/publications/2024/2/significant-new-financial-responsibility-administrative-capability-and-certification-requirements-loom-ahead-for-title-iv-institutionsSignificant New Financial Responsibility, Administrative Capability and Certification Requirements Loom Ahead for Title IV InstitutionsAt a Glance The U.S. Department of Education has issued a final rule that significantly revises its financial responsibility, administrative capability, certification and ability-to-benefit regulations. These regulatory changes create...Tue, 27 Feb 2024 06:00:00 Z{EEBEC838-B47D-4DD7-8834-08DA77D7A017}https://www.faegredrinker.com/en/insights/publications/2024/2/anti-suit-injunctions-enka-v-chubb-and-the-arbitration-billAnti-suit Injunctions, Enka v Chubb and the Arbitration BillAt a Glance The three recent cases followed the same fact pattern, and all concerned applications for ASIs to restrain RusChemAlliance LLC from bringing proceedings in the Russian courts in breach of arbitration agreements between the pa...Thu, 22 Feb 2024 06:00:00 Z{E73CE25A-DC4B-46AC-BDA0-9C77A2F4D84D}https://www.faegredrinker.com/en/insights/publications/2024/2/artificial-intelligence-briefing-house-launches-bipartisan-ai-task-forceArtificial Intelligence Briefing: House Launches Bipartisan AI Task ForceThe House of Representatives aims to keep the U.S. at the leading edge of AI policy and innovation with a bipartisan task force while the FTC considers expanding a rule to crack down on AI impersonation. Meanwhile, a recent ruling in Canada...Thu, 22 Feb 2024 06:00:00 Z{2F59B79E-1A1E-4B8E-AA50-2D77C487A5AB}https://www.faegredrinker.com/en/insights/publications/2024/2/supreme-court-decides-great-lakes-insurance-se-v-raiders-retreat-realty-co-llcSupreme Court Decides Great Lakes Insurance SE v. Raiders Retreat Realty Co., LLCOn February 21, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Great Lakes Insurance SE v. Raiders Retreat Realty Co., LLC, No. 22-500. The Court held that choice-of-law provisions in maritime contracts are presumptively enforceable under federal mar...Wed, 21 Feb 2024 06:00:00 Z{B3F75835-A004-4186-8319-15BE307B6990}https://www.faegredrinker.com/en/insights/publications/2024/2/so-whats-consumer-health-data-anywaySo, What’s “Consumer Health Data,” Anyway?In this alert, our authors dive into significant recent regulatory changes that relate to health information that isn’t covered by HIPAA.Tue, 20 Feb 2024 06:00:00 Z{55D80124-009F-4E04-9455-08A7BD724D15}https://www.faegredrinker.com/en/insights/publications/2024/2/remote-prescribing-of-controlled-substances-via-telehealth-stakeholders-urge-dea-to-address-geographic-red-flag-for-pharmacistsRemote Prescribing of Controlled Substances via Telehealth: Stakeholders Urge DEA to Address Geographic Red Flag for PharmacistsAt a Glance A group of telehealth leaders have written a letter to the DEA requesting that the geography “red flag” be explicitly addressed in the upcoming telehealth rulemaking. Current processes prevent many pharmacists from filling...Fri, 16 Feb 2024 06:00:00 Z{2FE9A0AA-27FE-417E-8E1E-1E7512D6EF89}https://www.faegredrinker.com/en/insights/publications/2024/2/new-antidumping-duty-and-countervailing-duty-petitions-on-melamine-from-germany-india-japan-the-netherlands-qatar-and-trinidad-and-tobagoNew Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Petitions on Melamine From Germany, India, Japan, the Netherlands, Qatar, and Trinidad and TobagoAt a Glance The petitions were filed by Cornerstone Chemical Company. Importers are liable for any potential AD/CVD duties imposed. In addition, these investigations could impact purchasers by increasing prices and/or decreasing suppl...Wed, 14 Feb 2024 06:00:00 Z{1ECF8283-FB3F-4C14-8058-E61FDBF8A468}https://www.faegredrinker.com/en/insights/publications/2024/2/supreme-court-decides-department-of-agriculture-rural-development-rural-housing-service-v-kirtzSupreme Court Decides Department of Agriculture Rural Development Rural Housing Service v. KirtzOn February 8, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Department of Agriculture Rural Development Rural Housing Service v. Kirtz, No. 22-846, affirming the decision below and holding that a governmental agency is not immune from suit for viol...Thu, 08 Feb 2024 06:00:00 Z{95B5037D-D769-4515-BD11-E587C551D4AA}https://www.faegredrinker.com/en/insights/publications/2024/2/supreme-court-decides-murray-v-ubs-securities-llcSupreme Court Decides Murray v. UBS Securities, LLCOn February 8, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Murray v. UBS Securities, LLC, No. 22-660, holding that whistleblowers do not need to establish retaliatory intent on the part of their employers in order to prove a claim under federal wh...Thu, 08 Feb 2024 06:00:00 Z{B0832778-0539-4607-9E80-288F0C1CF887}https://www.faegredrinker.com/en/insights/publications/2024/2/the-ctas-impact-on-nonprofit-organizationsThe CTA’s Impact on Nonprofit OrganizationsAt a Glance There is an exemption from CTA reporting requirements for existing tax-exempt entities. Most tax-exempt entities that are formed after January 1, 2024, should be exempt from the CTA’s BOI reporting requirements even before...Wed, 07 Feb 2024 06:00:00 Z{915897D1-23B4-4546-B809-A7599292A22C}https://www.faegredrinker.com/en/insights/publications/2024/2/doj-ftc-issue-guidance-regarding-preservation-of-employees-chat-messages-for-merger-investigations-subpoenas-and-cidsDOJ, FTC Issue Guidance Regarding Preservation of Employees’ Chat Messages for Merger Investigations, Subpoenas and CIDs@import "/-/media/files/scripts/sub-and-sup/footnotes-styling.css";At a Glance With the increased use of collaborative communication tools in the modern workplace, businesses must be cognizant of their obligations to preserve chat messag...Tue, 06 Feb 2024 06:00:00 Z{50C1E87B-1500-4B30-A4CE-CD939FA242F1}https://www.faegredrinker.com/en/insights/publications/2024/2/fda-aligns-quality-systems-regulation-with-international-standardsFDA Aligns Quality Systems Regulation With International StandardsAt a Glance The FDA issued a final rule which continues efforts to promote consistency in the regulation of devices and provides timelier introduction of safe and effective high-quality devices for patients. Firms that already have an...Tue, 06 Feb 2024 06:00:00 Z{357FF063-A537-4F7B-B6C0-42CBE252570F}https://www.faegredrinker.com/en/insights/publications/2024/2/bipartisan-reform-of-340b-drug-discount-programBipartisan Reform of 340B Drug Discount Program?At a Glance The discussion draft includes a transparency section, which would require annual reporting of several points concerning how 340B sites are using savings from the program. The draft proposes additional registration and over...Mon, 05 Feb 2024 06:00:00 Z{43140B1C-B158-4025-BBF4-545D06FC1243}https://www.faegredrinker.com/en/insights/publications/2024/1/new-hsr-act-size-of-transaction-increasing-to-119-million-filing-fee-increases-going-into-effect-soonNew HSR Act Size-of-Transaction Increasing to $119.5 Million; Filing Fee Increases Going Into Effect SoonAt a Glance The minimum size of transaction requiring an HSR Act filing has been increased from $111.4 million to $119.5 million. Generally one party to a transaction must also have assets or annual revenues of at least $239 million (...Tue, 30 Jan 2024 06:00:00 Z{BE5A028A-5F4A-4E76-BBA2-8F4BFAD1D862}https://www.faegredrinker.com/en/insights/publications/2024/1/fda-issues-final-guidance-on-supply-chain-verification-systemsFDA Issues Final Guidance on Supply Chain Verification SystemsAt a Glance The FDA issued final guidance on the duties of prescription drug manufacturers, repackagers, distributors and dispensers regarding supply chain verification systems. The guidance includes expectations regarding quarantine ...Thu, 25 Jan 2024 06:00:00 Z{38EFE2DC-C1A3-4B84-BDA8-A13B1D32EDF7}https://www.faegredrinker.com/en/insights/publications/2024/1/new-antidumping-duty-and-countervailing-duty-petitions-on-certain-paper-plates-from-china-thailand-and-vietnamNew Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Petitions on Certain Paper Plates from China, Thailand and VietnamAt a Glance Several petitioners filed both antidumping duty petitions and countervailing duty petitions on certain paper plates from China, Thailand and Vietnam. Investigations related to these petitions could result in increased pric...Thu, 25 Jan 2024 06:00:00 Z{68737770-2897-4A57-A262-81938AC9BBF8}https://www.faegredrinker.com/en/insights/publications/2024/1/new-indiana-statute-opens-door-to-lower-property-tax-assessments-for-apartments-in-2024New Indiana Statute Opens Door to Lower Property Tax Assessments for Apartments in 2024At a Glance Property assessors in Indiana must value residential rental property with more than four rental units, including apartments, at the lowest of the three traditional approaches to value — cost, sales comparison and income capit...Thu, 25 Jan 2024 06:00:00 Z{C6B1A32A-393F-41AB-B2D1-CB35F4448514}https://www.faegredrinker.com/en/insights/publications/2024/1/an-updated-look-at-the-federal-health-care-policy-legislative-landscape-opportunity-for-action-or-groundhog-dayAn Updated Look at the Federal Health Care Policy Legislative Landscape: Opportunity for Action or ‘Groundhog Day’?At a Glance Unresolved issues range from reauthorizations of expiring programs or extensions of existing policies, to more complex legislation addressing politically popular issues such as reducing the cost of prescription drugs. Whil...Wed, 24 Jan 2024 06:00:00 Z{B9DEA136-E585-43BB-8A76-F22B6C3AA5BA}https://www.faegredrinker.com/en/insights/publications/2024/1/fourth-quarter-2023-government-contracts-policy-and-regulatory-reviewFourth Quarter 2023 Government Contracts Policy and Regulatory ReviewAt a Glance On October 25, 2023, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued M-24-02 to further guide federal agencies in implementing the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) and understanding the applicability of BABA to federal ...Wed, 24 Jan 2024 06:00:00 Z{403B99AE-BDA2-457E-8C29-23C1E652E6C9}https://www.faegredrinker.com/en/insights/publications/2024/1/artificial-intelligence-briefing-nydfs-releases-proposed-circular-on-ai-use-in-insurance-underwriting-pricingArtificial Intelligence Briefing: NYDFS Releases Proposed Circular on AI Use in Insurance Underwriting, PricingNew York’s Department of Financial Services releases proposed guidance on AI and other data sources in insurance underwriting and pricing — and you’ll note plenty of influence from Colorado’s governance regulation and the NAIC model bulleti...Tue, 23 Jan 2024 06:00:00 Z{142DFBEA-89AA-4B8C-A7EA-A3E8EE2EF367}https://www.faegredrinker.com/en/insights/publications/2024/1/influx-of-state-statutes-regulating-foreign-ownership-of-us-real-estateInflux of State Statutes Regulating Foreign Ownership of U.S. Real Estate@import "/-/media/files/scripts/sub-and-sup/footnotes-styling.css";At a Glance The 2022 Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS) determination that it did not have proper jurisdiction to review the acquisition of property near...Tue, 23 Jan 2024 06:00:00 Z{EBD144BA-54EC-427A-A557-264EA936632A}https://www.faegredrinker.com/en/insights/publications/2024/1/impact-of-chinas-new-company-law-on-foreign-investorsImpact of China’s New Company Law on Foreign InvestorsAt a Glance The New Company Law reintroduces a maximum timeline of five years for the capital contribution following the establishment of a company. Foreign shareholders in joint ventures where the Chinese party failed to live up to i...Thu, 18 Jan 2024 06:00:00 Z{CCE9CA1C-9C28-49D3-95E0-EA5284FE95F1}https://www.faegredrinker.com/en/insights/publications/2024/1/top-10-noncompete-developments-of-2023Top 10 Noncompete Developments of 2023At a Glance 2023 proved to be a very busy year for those monitoring developments in the area of noncompetition law. We highlight 10 major state and federal developments from 2023 in the area of employee noncompetition law, including i...Thu, 18 Jan 2024 06:00:00 Z{584ED66D-AD0F-4251-9667-D3595B0EB69B}https://www.faegredrinker.com/en/insights/publications/2024/1/final-merger-guidelines-will-result-in-increased-scrutiny-for-m-and-a-dealsFinal Merger Guidelines Will Result in Increased Scrutiny for M&A DealsAt a Glance DOJ/FTC issued the final version of the Merger Guidelines on December 18, 2023. While some language has been clarified or removed since the July 2023 draft, much remains largely unchanged. The Merger Guidelines reflect...Tue, 16 Jan 2024 06:00:00 Z{F45D3A6A-C5D9-4D17-834C-9AFE576B8410}https://www.faegredrinker.com/en/insights/publications/2024/1/irs-releases-proposed-regulation-to-section-45v-of-internal-revenue-codeIRS Releases Proposed Regulation to Section 45V of Internal Revenue Code@import "/-/media/files/scripts/sub-and-sup/footnotes-styling.css"; /*Main Table Styles*/ table { border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0 auto 20px auto; width: 100%; } /*Standard Row and Col Styles*/ tr th { border:...Tue, 16 Jan 2024 06:00:00 Z{874CA58C-455D-48A6-95D8-068092E97D1E}https://www.faegredrinker.com/en/insights/publications/2024/1/the-czech-republic-v-diag-human-se-and-josef-stava-permission-to-appeal-refusedThe Czech Republic v Diag Human SE and Josef Stava: Permission to Appeal RefusedAt a Glance The Court of Appeal recently refused an application for permission to appeal a decision of the High Court concerning section 70(7) of the Arbitration Act 1996 (Act). Lord Justice Males stated that if the Court of Appeal ha...Tue, 16 Jan 2024 06:00:00 Z{FA46FD43-CFD3-4EF2-880C-CDE06CC54056}https://www.faegredrinker.com/en/insights/publications/2024/1/ed-adopts-new-financial-value-transparency-and-gainful-employment-requirementsED Adopts New Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment RequirementsAt a Glance The final regulations are substantively consistent with earlier proposed regulations from ED, including definitions and thresholds for calculating debt-to-earnings (D/E) and earnings premium (EP) metrics. Unprecedented pro...Fri, 12 Jan 2024 06:00:00 Z{A05B8FA4-5CB4-467D-965D-28AFA2736A98}https://www.faegredrinker.com/en/insights/publications/2024/1/the-us-dol-issues-final-rule-on-independent-contractor-classificationsThe U.S. DOL Issues Final Rule on Independent Contractor ClassificationsAt a Glance On January 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor published its Final Rule significantly changing the existing standard for the independent contractor classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act. This Final Rule res...Fri, 12 Jan 2024 06:00:00 Z{00287C2D-41C4-48DA-9827-41BE3B29FA54}https://www.faegredrinker.com/en/insights/publications/2024/1/pfas-in-2024-epa-regulatory-agenda-means-another-busy-year-for-companiesPFAS in 2024: EPA’s Regulatory Agenda Means Another Busy Year for Companies@import "/-/media/files/scripts/sub-and-sup/footnotes-styling.css";At a Glance The year 2023 was a busy one for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), with rules that increased repo...Thu, 11 Jan 2024 06:00:00 Z{4E0F7D9D-21E3-48FD-88E6-0E4F8F0431F0}https://www.faegredrinker.com/en/insights/publications/2024/1/supreme-court-ends-saga-over-which-venezuelan-government-could-be-sued-in-international-investment-disputeSupreme Court Ends Saga Over Which Venezuelan Government Could Be Sued in International Investment DisputeAt a Glance The U.S. Supreme Court denied certiorari in a long-running dispute to collect judgments stemming from international arbitration awards against Venezuela.  The denial leaves in place a Third Circuit decision rejecting claim...Thu, 11 Jan 2024 06:00:00 Z