Emerging Legal News

Key Considerations for 2025 SEC Filings and Year-End Reporting
Preparation for 2024 Fiscal Year-End SEC Filings and 2025 Annual Shareholder Meetings
by: Cynthia J. Larose & Daniel T. Kajunski
OIG Warms of Fraudulent Medicare Advantage Marketing Schemes
OIG Releases Special Fraud Alert About Suspect Payments in Marketing Arrangements Related to Medicare Advantage and Providers
by: Matthew J. Westbrook & Vinay Kohli
FCC Targets Deficient Robocall Mitigation Filings
ALERT: FCC Sets December 31, 2024 Deadline for Providers to Address Robocall Mitigation Database Deficiencies
by: Brian D. Weimer & Douglas A. "Drew" Svor
Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities Could End in 2025
Update: Telehealth “Cliff” Looming at End of 2024
by: Evangeline O. Lalangas & Elaine Moore
Justice Hugo Black’s Powerful Defense of the Fifth Amendment in Chambers v. Florida
Jeff Kluger’s Forgotten Supreme Court Cases – Justice Hugo Black Eloquently Explains the Reasons for the Right Against Self-Incrimination
by: Jeffrey Kluger
Key Tax Guidance and Developments (November 25 – December 13, 2024)
IRS Roundup for November 25 – December 13, 2024
by: Kevin Spencer & Evan Walters
Federal Court Challenges USDOT’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program
Is DBE Contracting the Next to Fall After Affirmative Action?
by: Will Stout
Crypto Loss at the Fifth Circuit
An “Immutable” Force Meets an Immovable Object: OFAC’s Crypto Loss at the Fifth Circuit
by: David A. Shargel & Margaret B. Beasley
Senators Scrutinize Private Equity’s Role in Opioid Treatment Programs
Private Equity: Senators Markey and Braun Seek Information on Role in Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
by: Alexandra B. Maulden & Kyle Y. Faget
Motor Finance Claims Update: Secret Commissions, Court Rulings, and FCA Review
Motor Finance Claims – The Current State of Play
by: Chris Webber
Space Satellite 2025 Law Trends
5 Trends to Watch | 2025 Space & Satellite Law
by: Milton “Skip” Smith
FTC Ticketing Unfair Pricing Practices
FTC Issues Final Rule Targeting “Junk Fees” in Live-Event Ticketing and Hotel Industries
by: Phyllis H. Marcus
Employment Law Symposium
Part 2 in Heatwaves of Drama: A Case Study in "What Not to Do" for Southeastern HR Professionals
by: Justin T. Hill & Avery J. Locklear
Customs and Trade Updates December 2024
As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns: December 2024
by: Angela M. Santos & Antonio J. Rivera
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OSHA Finalizes Rule on Properly Fitting PPE for Construction Workers
OSHA Issues Final Rule on Personal Protective Equipment for Construction Workers, but It Could Start Back at Square One
by: John Surma & Savannah M. Selvaggio

On December 11, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a statement that it had finalized a rule amending 29 C.F.R. 1926.95(c) to require construction employers to make personal protective equipment (PPE) available that “properly fits” their employees.

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Legal AI has a bright exciting future
What to Expect in 2025: AI Legal Tech and Regulation (65 Expert Predictions)
by: Oliver Roberts

As 2024 comes to a close, it’s time to look ahead to how AI will shape the law and legal practice in 2025. Over the past year, we’ve witnessed growing adoption of AI across the legal sector, substantial investments in legal AI startups, and a rise in state-level AI regulations.

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December 2024 Legal News
December 2024 Legal News: Law Firm News and Mergers, Industry Awards and Recognition, DEI and Women in Law
by: The National Law Review

Thank you for reading the National Law Review’s legal news roundup, highlighting the latest law firm news! As the country enters the final month of the year, the legal industry does not appear to be slowing down.

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Supreme Court Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County NEPA
The Reasonably Foreseeable Effects of Seven County Infrastructure Coalition
by: Ann D. Navaro & Kevin A. Ewing

On December 10, 2024, the US Supreme Court heard oral argument in Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County, the first major National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) case to reach the Supreme Court in nearly two decades.

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Unjust Enrichment vs. Quantum Meruit: Maine Court’s Key Insights
Litigants Beware: Unjust Enrichment v. Quantum Meruit
by: Joshua D. Dunlap

The distinction between unjust enrichment claims and quantum meruit claims have long bedeviled courts and practitioners. In Core Finance Team Affiliates v. Maine Medical Center, the Law Court provided important guidance regarding the differences between these claims while leaving open a difficult question...

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H-2B Visas Released:
Nearly 65,000 H-2B Visas Released: What Employers Need to Know
by: Michael H. Neifach

The Department of Homeland Security has released an additional 64,716 H-2B temporary visas for non-agricultural workers. The additional visas will help employers in hospitality, tourism, landscaping, construction, seafood processing, and others that employ temporary seasonal workers

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Nationwide Injunction Halts Corporate Transparency Act Enforcement
BREAKING: Federal Court Enjoins Government from Enforcing Corporate Transparency Act
by: Joshua H. Watson

On December 3, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas granted a nationwide preliminary injunction that enjoins the federal government from enforcing the Corporate Transparency Act (the CTA).

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November 2024 Law Firm News
November 2024 Legal News: Law Firm News and Mergers, Industry Awards and Recognition, DEI and Women in Law
by: The National Law Review

Thank you for reading the National Law Review’s legal news roundup, highlighting the latest law firm news! As the country enters inches towards the end of the year, legal industry news continues in large strides.

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SEC Chair Gary Gensler to Resign
Changing of the Guard at the SEC
by: Scott H. Kimpel & Kelli Regan Rice
Small “Starter” Home Developments
SB 684 and SB 1123 Expedite the Entitlement Path for Small “Starter” Home Developments
by: Jennifer Jeffers & Jordan Wright
List of Contractors Selected For Audit by the OFCCP
OFCCP Releases List of Contractors Selected For Audit – Is Your Company On It?
by: Guy Brenner & Olympia Karageorgiou
America’s Anti-Robocall Statute
What is the TCPA?: Here’s a Quick Background on America’s Anti-Robocall Statute Every Call Center Must Know
by: Eric J. Troutman
Violations of Whistleblower Rule
SEC Enforcement Director Highlights Increased Penalties for Violations of Whistleblower Rule
by: Geoff Schweller
Voluntary Qualified Importer Program
FDA Updates Guidance for Voluntary Qualified Importer Program
by: Food and Drug Law at Keller and Heckman
Supreme Court to Weigh Economic Harm and Legal Standing in DACA Challenge
DACA Case Update: Appeals Court’s Focus on Standing
by: Michelle Choe
Schneider Electric Investigates JIRA Platform Breach, Highlights Threat of Stolen Credentials
The Impact of Stolen Credentials
by: Linn F. Freedman
CMS Expands AHEAD Model to New States for Health Cost Control
CMS Continues to Plan AHEAD Amid Rising Healthcare Costs
by: Patrick H. Hao & Justine F. Lei
Employee Retention Credits Refund Delays
Employee Retention Credits Refund Delays: Insights and Options [Podcast]
by: Michael K. Mahoney & Viki E. Farrior
Charitable Endowments
A Legal Practitioner's Guide to Charitable Endowments [Podcast]
by: Klaus Gottlieb
Whistleblowers Put a Stake in Kickback Scheme
No More Fraud Vampires: Whistleblowers Put a Stake in Phlebotomy Unlawful Kickback Scheme
by: Tycko & Zavareei Whistleblower Practice Group
Proposed ACA Regulations Require Employer Health Plans to Cover OTC Contraceptives
Affordable Care Act Proposed Rule Would Broaden Access to Over-the-Counter Contraception Without Cost Sharing
by: Timothy J. Stanton
Fiduciary Best Practices and Risk Mitigation in 2024
Conjuring Health Plan Hygiene: The Final Chapter
by: Caitlin M. Britos
USCIS to End Simultaneous Adjudication of H-4 and L-2 Visa Apps
Settlement Requiring Near-Contemporaneous Adjudication of Properly Bundled Forms I-539 and I-765 to Sunset in January 2025
by: Evan B. Gordon
Arbitration Provisions in Nonprofits’ Contracts
Strategic Use of Arbitration Provisions in Nonprofits’ Contracts
by: Sean W. Glynn & Brian D. Schneider
Beijing Intellectual Property Court
Beijing Intellectual Property Court Releases “Analysis of Patent Granting and Confirmation Cases 2014-2024” With 58 Typical Cases
by: Aaron Wininger
Spooky HR Tips for a Fright-Free Halloween!
The Employment Strategists - Spooky HR Issues [Podcast]
by: David T. Harmon & Mariya Gonor
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A New Frontier in Social Media Copyright Protection or a False Alarm?
by: Sarah Fink & Adam R. Bialek
Hidden Whistleblower Disclosure Units: Self-Regulatory Organizations
by: Whistleblower Law at Kohn Kohn Colapinto
Cybersecurity AMA, Part Two: Best Practices for Implementing a New Cybersecurity Program [Podcast]
by: Simon J. McMenemy & Benjamin W. Perry
Key Disclosure Considerations for Your Upcoming Form 10-K and Proxy Statement
by: Ali U. Nardali & Hillary Pellerin O'Rourke
USPTO Drops Proposed Rules on Terminal Disclaimers
by: Benjamin A. Berkowitz
The SEC Lives On Under New Leadership — What to Expect
by: Richard D. Marshall & Daniel J. Davis
Unpacking Averages: Exploring Data on FDA’s Breakthrough Device Program Obtained Through FOIA
by: Bradley Merrill Thompson
Drug Test Woes: State Law Protections for Employee Cannabis Use May Not Protect Them After All
by: Anne Knox Averitt & Anne R. Yuengert
Estate Planning Mistakes - 2025 Annual Refresher - Part 3 [Podcast]
by: Klaus Gottlieb
Fifth Circuit Overturns Nasdaq’s ‘Show or Tell’ Diversity Policy
by: Barbara A. Jones & Frank M. Placenti
Key Takeaways: HHS and DOJ’s Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Program Report
by: Edward J. Heath & Seth B. Orkand
What Companies Need to Consider Before Asking an Independent Contractor to Sign a Noncompete Agreement
by: John R. FitzGerald
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Artificial Intelligence News

Lovo Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged AI Voice Cloning and Violations
Lovo “Voices” Opposition to Suit Over “Kitchen-Sink” Approach to Alleged AI Voice Cloning
by: James G. Gatto
Artificial intelligence will soon legislate legislation
New House AI Bills for The Financial Services Sector
by: Christopher J. Valente & Scott J. Gelbman
FTC Proposed Consent Order Against IntelliVision Over Facial Recognition Claims
FTC Issues Proposed Consent Order Against IntelliVision for False or Misleading Claims about Its AI Facial Recognition Technology
by: Hunton Andrews Kurth’s Privacy and Cybersecurity
New AI Safety Measures Boost National Security Efforts
Agencies Focus on National Security and AI Directives Pursuant to Executive Orders
by: Hunton Andrews Kurth’s Privacy and Cybersecurity
CNIPA Artificial Intelligence-Related Inventions Draft Guidance
CNIPA Releases Draft Guidelines for Patent Applications for Artificial Intelligence-Related Inventions
by: Aaron Wininger
Death Clock AI Raises Privacy and Bias Concerns Amid Predictive Technology Boom
Attempt to Predict Person’s Date of Death with Artificial Intelligence
by: Daniel J. Lass
OpenAI Intellectual Property Case
Case Closed: OpenAI Prevails on Secondary Meaning
by: Intellectual Property Practice Group
Overcoming Patent Challenges in AI/ML Life Sciences Inventions
Overcoming Patent Challenges for AI/ML-Assisted Life Sciences (TechBio) Inventions: Strategies for Navigating Section 101 at the US Patent & Trademark Office
by: Frank L. Gerratana & Qi Zhang
Quantum Computing: Investments Soar Despite Challenges
How Could Quantum Computing Change the Technology Landscape?
by: Michael J. Attisha, Ph.D.
Artificial Intelligence Use Policy for Businesses
AI Use Policy: Does My Business Need One?
by: Jason M. Loring & Graham H. Ryan
FTC Takes a Jab at AI-Enabled Sitejabber
FTC Takes a Jab at AI-Enabled Sitejabber for Deceptive Consumer Reviews
by: Timothy A. Butler & Matthew M. White
AI for Significant Employment Decisions
California Takes Steps to Regulate the Use of AI for Significant Employment Decisions
by: Jonathan P. Slowik & Jennifer J. McDermott
Senate Examines AI Fraud and Pushes Bipartisan Bills
Senators Hold Hearing on AI Fraud and Scams, Vow to Pass AI Bills in Coming Weeks — AI: The Washington Report
by: Bruce D. Sokler & Alexander Hecht
Vetting expert witnesses using generative AI is absolutely necessary
Vetting Expert Witnesses For Generative AI Reliance Has Become Essential
by: Dr. Lance Eliot
AI Australian Financial Services
AI and Your Obligations as Licensee
by: Daniel Knight
AI Usage by USPTO
AI Usage by USPTO Employees
by: Daniel J. Lass
Elon Musk X (formerly Twitter) lawsuit challenges California law
CALIFORNIA AI LAW HIT WITH A CONSTITUTIONAL CHALLENGE: X Corp. Attempts To Take Down California’s Law Regulating AI-Generated Political Content
by: Tori Guidry
Algorithmic Price Fixing and Antitrust Law: Biden Administration vs. Trump Outlook
Information Sharing in the Trump Administration
by: Bruce D. Sokler & Payton T. Thornton
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Environmental, Social, Governance

CARB Issues Enforcement Notice on SB 253 Reporting Deadlines
California Air Resources Board Issues Enforcement Update for Climate Disclosure Laws’ Implementation
by: Thomas R. Brill & Alice L. Kessler
U.S. Department of Energy Races to Finalize Appliance and Equipment Efficiency Standards in Waning Days of Biden Administration
by: Daniel A. Eisenberg
EPA Updates Recommendations of Specifications, Standards and Ecolabels for Federal Purchasing
by: Lynn L. Bergeson & Carla N. Hutton
FDA Updates Guidance on Premarket Engagement for Genome-Edited Plant Varieties
by: Food and Drug Law at Keller and Heckman
District Court Dismisses Suit Seeking TSCA Section 6 Rule Prohibiting Production of PFOA during Fluorination of Plastic Containers
by: Lynn L. Bergeson & Carla N. Hutton
Recent Federal Developments for December 16, 2024
by: Lynn L. Bergeson & Lisa M. Campbell
EPA Issues Final SNURs for Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes (Generic) (P-21-216 and P-21-217)
by: Lynn L. Bergeson & Carla N. Hutton
EPA is Out With a New Rule About the Delegation of "Dredge and Fill" Permitting Authority. Will Any States Care?
by: Jeffrey R. Porter
The Butterfly Effect: FWS Proposes Nationwide Threatened Species Listing for Monarch Butterfly
by: W. Parker Moore & James M. Auslander
EPA’s PFAS Dragnet: What Companies Need to Know About PFAS Reporting Under TSCA Section 8(a)(7)
by: Louise Dyble & Jeffrey J. Parker
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International Law News

U.S. Employers in Germany
Top Issues for U.S. Employers in Germany [Podcast]
by: James M. McGrew & Dr. Martin Römermann
CRISPR Space Continues in Europe
Troubling Trend of “Self” Revocation In the CRISPR Space Continues in Europe
by: Fangli Chen & Nicholas C. Prairie
ECHA Amends CLP Criteria Guidance
ECHA Amends CLP Criteria Guidance Ahead of 1 May 2025 Self-classification Deadline
by: Thomas Delille & Marie Escorneboueu
Hague Court of Arbitration for Aviation oVERVIEW
Arbitration World: The Hague Court of Arbitration for Aviation [Podcast]
by: Peter R. Morton
CNIPA Software Piracy in the Education Sector
China’s National Copyright Administration and Ministry of Education to Stop Software Piracy in the Education Sector by End of 2027
by: Aaron Wininger
ESMA ESG Fund Name Guidelines
Meaningfully Investing in Sustainable Investments” Clarified for ESMA ESG Fund Name Guidelines
by: John Verwey & Rachel E. Lowe
EU ESG Ratings Regulation
Clock Starts for EU ESG Ratings Regulation
by: John Verwey & Rachel E. Lowe
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Federal Law News

State Law News

CA Board of Directors Can't Be Sued as Separate Entities
So You Want To Sue "The Board", Is That Even Possible?
by: Keith Paul Bishop
CPA Rules Addressing Minors’ Online Privacy
Colorado Issues Proposed Draft Amendments to CPA Rules Addressing Biometric Data, Minors’ Online Privacy, and Opinion Letters and Interpretive Guidance
by: Hunton Andrews Kurth’s Privacy and Cybersecurity
Peer-Review Privilege Issue in Stull v. Summa
Supreme Court of Ohio Rules on a Peer-Review Privilege Issue in Stull v. Summa
by: Jonathan T. Brollier & Wan Q. Zhang
Key California Employment Law Rulings: Arbitration, Liability, and Workplace Disputes (2024)
November 2024 California Employment Law Notes
by: Anthony J Oncidi
Michigan Drunk Driving Laws
Drunk Driving Laws: Penalties and Legal Consequences for Offenders
by: Lawrence J. Buckfire
SEC Defense Costs Covered Loss
California Appeals Court Holds Executive’s SEC Defense Costs Covered Loss
by: Geoffrey B. Fehling & Evan Warshauer
Minnesota’s Paid Leave Law
Final Proposed Rules & Updated FAQs Published Regarding Minnesota’s Paid Leave Law
by: Gina K. Janeiro & Elaine Luthens
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