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The IP in AI – Can IP rights protect AI systems?
Utilizing Advance Notice Bylaws in Activist Investor Defense
On March 21, 2023, Litigation partner Michael J. Dell and associate Daniel M. Ketani co-authored a Law360 article titled “Utilizing Advance Notice Bylaws …
SEC Proposes Data Breach Notification and Incident Response Requirements
On March 15, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed three rule changes that demonstrate its continued focus on cybersecurity. One of …
Defaulting Lenders Under Unitranche Facilities
The Loan Syndications and Trading Association (LSTA) defaulting lender provisions were released in 2011 in the aftermath of the 2008 Financial Crisis. …
SEC Issues $3 Million Penalty Against Blackbaud for Misleading Cybersecurity Incident Disclosures
On March 9, software company Blackbaud agreed to pay $3 million to the SEC as a result of alleged misleading disclosures arising out of a 2020 data …
Will the Supreme Court Read the Heroes Act (Authorizing Biden’s Student Loan Relief) as Written?
Litigation partner Michael J. Dell authored an op-ed for The Hill titled “Will the Supreme Court Read the Heroes Act (Authorizing Biden’s …
Cybersecurity in the Boardroom: ‘Caremark’ Liability for Boards’ Failure to Oversee Cybersecurity
In an era of increasing cyberattacks by varying threat actors, the board's oversight of cybersecurity risks remains a key responsibility. In two recent …
SVB Disqualified as a Letter of Credit Provider for Reinsurance Credit
As of March 11, the Securities Valuation Office of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) has removed Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) from …
IAIS Releases Comparability Criteria between Aggregation Method and Insurance Capital Standard
On March 9, the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) announced the criteria, available here, that will be used to assess whether the …
DOJ Reinforces Its Focus on Affirmative Corporate Accountability at the ABA’s 38th Annual White Collar Conference
Earlier this month, at the American Bar Association’s (ABA) 38th National Institute on White Collar Crime, Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco …
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Announces a Phase-In of Premium Processing and New Online-Filing Procedures for Certain F-1 Students Seeking OPT or STEM OPT Extensions
USCIS has expanded premium processing for certain F-1 students seeking Optional Practical Training (OPT) and STEM OPT extensions. Specifically, for a fee …
Republican-Led States Sue to Block ESG Investment Rule, a Fight With Potential Far-Reaching Implications for the Anti-ESG Movement
The Department of Labor (DOL) on Dec. 1, 2022, finalized regulations titled “Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising …
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