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  • TransactionalGC Agenda

    GC Agenda: September 2023

    A round-up of major horizon issues for general counsel.

    Practical Law The Journal

  • LitigationOf Note

    EEOC Guidance on AI

    An expert Q&A on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC’s) guidance regarding employer use of artificial intelligence (AI).

    Richard W. Warren, Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C.

  • GovernmentESG Watch

    State Anti-ESG Laws

    State anti-ESG laws are expanding in scope and reach, creating a bind for companies seeking to comply with investor demands and a growing patchwork of statutes that aim to limit the use of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors.

    Charles Donefer, Practical Law

  • TransactionalRules Release

    SEC Cybersecurity Disclosure Rules

    Key takeaways from the rules recently adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to enhance disclosures regarding cybersecurity risk management, strategy, governance, and incidents.

    Practical Law Corporate & Securities

  • TransactionalIn Compliance

    CAN-SPAM Act Compliance

    An overview of the Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act (CAN-SPAM Act), including its scope, enforcement, and penalties for non-compliance, as well as best practices for email marketing.

    David J. Ervin, Crowell & Moring LLP

  • LitigationPractice Note

    Copyright Claims Board: Practice and Procedure

    The Copyright Claims Board, launched in 2022, provides a more efficient and less expensive alternative to litigation for certain small copyright claims. However, these proceedings involve unique procedural, substantive, and practical issues.

    Practical Law Intellectual Property & Technology

  • GovernmentCrypto Current

    Cryptocurrency and Digital Asset Issues for Broker-Dealers

    A discussion of key issues that a broker-dealer transacting in cryptocurrency and other digital assets must consider when determining how to comply with US federal securities laws and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) rules.

    Practical Law Corporate & Securities

  • LitigationE-Discovery Bulletin

    Avoiding Ethical Pitfalls in E-Discovery

    By understanding and addressing the common ethical challenges that can arise during the e-discovery process, counsel can avoid or mitigate potential ethical dilemmas and remain compliant with ethical obligations.

    David R. Cohen and Bradley C. Whitecap, Reed Smith LLP

  • TransactionalSector Spotlight

    Recalls of FDA-Regulated Foods

    To minimize the health, legal, and reputational risks associated with distributing foods that pose a safety issue, companies in food distribution chains should understand the procedures for recalls of foods regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

    Practical Law Commercial Transactions

  • GovernmentGovernment Practice

    Non-Federal Entities: Using Federal Grant Funding for Contracting

    For state and local governments and other non-federal entities to be reimbursed from federal grant funding for emergency or disaster operations, such as after the recent Maui wildfires and related presidential declaration of a major disaster, the underlying supply or service contracts must comply with federal procurement requirements.

    Practical Law Government Practice

  • TransactionalChecklist

    Mitigating Financial Distress During Crisis

    Key steps business owners and management can take to mitigate the risk of financial distress during a financial crisis, including action items for workouts with lenders and strategies if bankruptcy becomes inevitable.

    Kenneth A. Rosen, Lowenstein Sandler LLP

  • Legal IndustryPractice Perspectives

    Career Planning for Non-Partnership Track Associates

    Career guidance for law firm associates who are not currently on the partnership track, including a discussion of alternative legal career options and career development best practices.

    Amy Adams, Practical Law

  • LitigationDrafting Notes

    FRE 502(d) Order

    A model order under Federal Rule of Evidence (FRE) 502(d) (502(d) Order) that parties can use to protect against waiver of the attorney-client privilege or work product protection in federal civil litigation, with explanatory notes and drafting tips.

    Practical Law Litigation