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An Unholy Mess: Wedding Website Ruling Threatens Religious Liberty
Litigation partner Jeffrey S. Trachtman authored an op-ed titled “An Unholy Mess: Wedding Website Ruling Threatens Religious Liberty,” …
Are There No Checks and Balances on Supreme Court Ethics?
Litigation partner Michael J. Dell authored an op-ed for The Messenger titled “Are There No Checks and Balances on Supreme Court Ethics?” on July 2, 2023.
Charting a Course Through ESG Challenges: Perspectives From the US, the UK, and Europe
Environmental partner Andrew Otis co-authored an article titled “Charting a Course Through ESG Challenges: Perspectives From the US, the UK, and Europe” …
HControl Holdings v. Antin Infrastructure Partners: Terminating a Merger Agreement for Immaterial Breach (and Other Holdings)
A recent posttrial decision from Delaware regarding an alleged breach of a capitalization representation in a merger agreement is noteworthy. The …
Artificial Intelligence: A Transactional Guide to the Perplexed
Associate Michelle Park co-authored a Bloomberg Law article titled “Artificial Intelligence: A Transactional Guide to the Perplexed.” The article …
City Releases Zoning Proposals to Support Business Development
The Department of City Planning (DCP) unveiled its initial proposals for the City of Yes for Economic Opportunity zoning package on June 13. The …
New York State Legislature Passes Bill Banning Non-Compete Agreements and Other Employment Legislation
New York’s Legislature concluded its legislative session with a flurry of activity, including the passage of four notable employment-related bills. …
Democracy is Dying in North Carolina
Litigation partner Michael J. Dell authored an op-ed for The Hill titled “Democracy is dying in North Carolina” on June 20, 2023.
Ooki DAO Default Judgment: Regulators Still Face Many Technical and Legal Challenges in Regulating Smart Contracts
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) won what it described as a “sweeping victory” in its case against Ooki DAO, in which the CFTC …
The City of Yes: Zoning for Carbon Neutrality
Land Use special counsel Eugene C. Travers authored an article titled “The City of Yes: Zoning for Carbon Neutrality” in the Mann Report. The article …
Senate Committee Questions Insurers on Climate
Property-casualty insurers should take note of letters sent by the U.S. Senate Budget Committee on June 9 to prominent insurers seeking information on …
New York City’s New AI Bias Law Is About To Take Effect: What You Need To Know
On July 5, 2023, the New York City Department of Consumer and Work Protection (DCWP) will begin enforcement of Local Law 144 (Law), which regulates …
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