On April 1, the House of Representatives passed the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act (H.R. 3617) (the More Act). The More Act, now in the Senate Finance committee, if enacted as written, would levy an excise tax on cannabis products produced...
Use our new tracker to stay on top of key Biden administration executive orders affecting the construction industry. The tracker is updated regularly to keep you informed of the latest developments. Use the bell icon at the top of the tracker to receive alerts...
Benjamin Franklin famously cautioned that "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." Although Franklin was warning the people of Philadelphia that preventing a fire is better than fighting one, the same admonition holds true when seeking financing...
Sandbagging, in the context of an M&A transaction, refers to a situation where the buyer closes an acquisition based on certain representations and warranties it knows to be false, and then seeks to hold the seller liable post-closing for breach of those same...
Are you prepared to advise your clients on best practices for affirmative action plans that the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) requires for certain federal contractors? Watch this newly released practice video on affirmative action plans...
The Trademark Modernization Act (TMA) codified a rebuttable presumption of irreparable harm when seeking injunctive relief from a Lanham Act violation. Learn about this requirement, the other elements you must establish to obtain a permanent injunction, and strategic...
Jiminy Cricket used to say “Give a Little Whistle” if you start to slide, but today’s insurers must use environmental social governance (ESG) as a behavioral guide. Learn about ESG components, its impact on insurers, and compliance best practices...
U.S. banks and other financial institutions are being urged by U.S. regulatory agencies to be on the lookout for red flags of transactions by parties seeking to circumvent U.S. sanctions imposed on Russian and Belarusian entities in response to the invasion of...
Explore our Alternative Reference Rate Loans Tracker that identifies new publicly-filed loans with interest rates based on reference rates other than SOFR or LIBOR. This new tracker is based on publicly-filed credit agreements available on Market Standards, the...
Europe is highly dependent on Russian natural gas to generate electricity and provide heat. After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, there is a growing push to cut off the use of Russian natural gas. But how will Europe replace its reliance on Russian natural...
For most high-impact businesses, equity incentive programs for employees are a central component of the total compensation plan. Giving employees a piece of the upside builds esprit de corps and compensates for some of the risk employees take when they sign on...
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin recently signed three amendments to the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA) into law, finalizing the law’s text in advance of its January 1, 2023 effective date. Check out this practice note providing the latest guidance...
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On March 30, 2022, the SEC issued proposed rules and amendments relating to SPAC IPOs and de-SPAC business combination transactions. Read this client alert digest to keep up with potential regulations relating to these types of companies. READ NOW » Related...
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