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The Journal of Federal Agency Action
Litigation partners Alan R. Friedman and associates Daniel M. Ketani and David Richards; and Environmental partner Andrew Otis co-authored an article …
Private Enforcement: The Court of Justice of the European Union Clarifies the Conditions Under Which a National Court May Order the Production of Evidence Held by a Competition Authority
In a judgment published on Jan. 12, 2023 (Case C-57/21, RegioJet a.s.), the Court of Justice of the European Union strengthens the right to access to the …
SEC Adopts T+1 Settlement Cycle
On Feb. 15, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted final rule amendments to Exchange Act Rule 15c6-1 to shorten the standard settlement …
Inside Tech: Expectations, opportunities and expert insights
NAIC Announces 2023 Priorities
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) recently announced its regulatory priorities for 2023. Insurers should consider the extent to …
Bad ‘timing’: Southern District of New York Bankruptcy Court adopts time approach to limiting landlord lease damages, but other damages may still be allowable
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. …
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