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Digging Into FCA Stats: Part I – In-House Litigation Budget Insights
Litigation associate Ralph C. Mayrell published this three-part series on the False Claims Act in Law360, Digging Into FCA Stats. Every year, the …
Colorado Privacy Act Signed Into Law: What You Need to Know
On July 7, 2021, Colorado’s governor signed into law the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), which follows similar privacy laws enacted in California and …
Supreme Court to Review Whether PSLRA Automatic Stay of Discovery Applies in Securities Act Cases Filed in State Court
Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court granted the petition for a writ of certiorari in Pivotal Software v. Tran, a case that could have significant …
The SEC’s Continued Focus on Cybersecurity Enforcement
On June 14, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced a $490,000 settlement with the real estate services provider First American Financial …
De Blasio’s Proposed Curb on Hotel Construction Would be a Gut Punch
Land Use partner Paul D. Selver authored a Crain’s New York Business article titled “De Blasio’s Proposed Curb on Hotel Construction …
Department of State Extends Validity of National Interest Exceptions
In news welcome to both travelers and U.S. consular officers alike, the Department of State (DOS) announced yesterday that it would extend the validity …
Future Cities Series - Infra disputes turning to mediation
SEC Increases Slightly ‘Qualified Client’ Dollar Amount Thresholds
On June 17, 2021, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued an order (the “Order”) approving a revision to Rule 205-3 under the …
Credit Derivatives
Corporate partner Fabien Carruzzo authored an article titled “Credit Derivatives,” which appeared in Practical Guidance on June 30, 2021. The …
Supreme Court Rules That All Relevant Evidence of Price Impact Matters at Class Certification Stage
On June 21, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its long-awaited decision in Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. et al. v. Arkansas Teacher Retirement System et al.[1] …
Permanent Open Restaurants Text Amendment
The Department of City Planning’s Open Restaurants zoning text amendment entered public review on June 21, 2021. The text amendment will remove …
New York City Council to Require 'Racial Equity Reports' for Many Land Use Applications
The New York City Council on June 17 approved legislation that would mandate a “racial equity report” in connection with many rezonings, …
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