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Manhattan Borough President Releases Plan to Create More Housing
On Jan. 31, the Manhattan borough president released Housing Manhattanites: A Report on Where and How to Build the Housing We Need. The report can be …
U.S. Pro Bono: A Growing Focus on Access to Justice
Litigation partner Michael J. Dell co-authored a Thomson Reuters article titled “U.S. Pro Bono: A Growing Focus on Access to Justice”? on Feb. 6, …
Delaware Court of Chancery Determines That the Duty of Oversight Applies to Corporate Officers
For almost 30 years, the Delaware courts have held that corporate directors are charged with a fiduciary duty of “oversight.” Directors must …
USCIS Announces H-1B Electronic Registration Process for Upcoming FY24 Cap Season
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it will hold the H-1B electronic registration process for the fiscal year 2024 H-1B cap …
R&W Case Alert: Fraud-Based Claims Against Private Equity Firms
In recent years, private equity (PE) firms have bought and sold more businesses, at higher prices, than ever before. This growth has raised the stakes …
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Settles Lawsuit Regarding Adjudication of I-539 and I-765 Applications for H-4 and L-2 Dependents That Are Filed Concurrently With I-129 Extensions for Principal Applicant
On Jan. 20, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) agreed to settle a class action lawsuit challenging H-4 and L-2 adjudication delays. …
The Supreme Court is Concerned About its Own Security — What About Ours?
Litigation partner Michael J. Dell authored an op-ed for The Hill titled “The Supreme Court is Concerned About its Own Security — What About …
Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Protection 2022 Year in Review
The year 2022 saw a groundswell of interest in privacy rights and related legislation. Five states enacted new laws or regulations aimed at protecting a …
Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. Polite Jr. Announces Revisions to DOJ Criminal Division’s Corporate Enforcement Policy
Eager to enlist corporations as “allies in [its] fight against crime,” the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, …
Expanding Uses for NFTs Lead to New Legal Frontiers
Introduction — Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) Despite the ongoing “Crypto Winter,” the use of NFTs continues to rise. NFTs are associated …
SCOTUS Case With Implications for Attorney-Client Privilege Between CIPOs and C-Suite
Litigation associate Mark H. Russell co-authored an IAM article titled “SCOTUS Case With Implications for Attorney-Client Privilege Between CIPOs and …
Will DAOs Be Patent Litigants?
Decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) are a popular way to organize technical projects. They perform significant work in multiple areas, …
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