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NYC Mayor Adams Wants to End Gun Violence — Will the Supreme Court Prevent Him?
Litigation partner Michael J. Dell authored an op-ed for The Hill titled “NYC Mayor Adams Wants to End Gun Violence — Will the Supreme Court Prevent …
Will Alito Apply Leaked Draft Abortion Reasoning and Vote to Uphold New York’s Concealed Carry Gun Law?
Litigation partner Michael J. Dell authored an op-ed for The Hill titled “Will Alito Apply Leaked Draft Abortion Reasoning and Vote to Uphold New …
Global LIBOR - Legislative Solutions Article
Private Enforcement: The Paris Court of Appeal Rejects a Damage Claim Based on an Abuse of Dominant Position Without Definition of the Relevant Market.
In a decision dated March 9, 2022 (No. 19/19747), the Paris Court of Appeal ruled on a competition damage claim action for abuse of dominant position …
NAIC Exposes Key ComFrame-Motivated Changes
Internationally active insurance groups (IAIGs) with U.S. domestic insurers should be alert to key changes in regulatory oversight being considered by …
New York Must Get to Building
Land Use co-chairs Gary R. Tarnoff and Paul D. Selver authored a New York Daily News op-ed titled “New York Must Get to Building” on June 6, 2022. Gary …
Alito’s Draft Opinion Insults Kennedy’s Legacy — Will Gorsuch and Kavanaugh Sign on?
Litigation partner Michael J. Dell authored a Hill op-ed titled “Alito’s Draft Opinion Insults Kennedy’s Legacy — Will Gorsuch …
Multilateral malaise – The war in Ukraine’s impact on trade policy
Breaking the Seal and Restoring the Fishbowl
Thomas Moers Mayer authored a Creditor Rights Coalition article titled “Breaking the Seal and Restoring the Fishbowl” on May 28, 2022. The article shows …
The Supreme Court Will Review District Court Jurisdiction Over Constitutional Challenges to SEC ALJs | Fifth Circuit Holds SEC ALJ Proceedings Unconstitutional
This alert addresses proceedings in two SEC securities enforcement actions emanating out of the Fifth Circuit. Both pose issues relating to the …
Senate to Take Up “Patents for Humanity” Legislation
Update: On Dec. 20, 2022, President Biden signed the Patents for Humanity Act of 2022 into law. The House of Representatives recently passed H.R. 5796, …
SEC Proposes To Enhance Disclosures by Certain Funds and Advisers Regarding ESG Investment Practices
On May 25, 2022, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed amendments to rules and reporting forms seeking to promote consistent, …
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