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Parametric Insurance Allowed in New York
Insurers writing catastrophic coverage in New York should take note of legislation signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul in December 2024 and becoming effective on …
Diversity in the Boardroom: Nasdaq’s Diversity Disclosure Rules Struck Down by En Banc Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
In what will likely mark the final outcome, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, sitting en banc, struck down the Nasdaq Stock Market’s …
Restorative justice practices: Additional tools for the chief diversity officer's toolbox
Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Nada M. Llewellyn authored an article titled "Restorative Justice Practices: Additional Tools for the Chief …
Chapter 15 case demonstrates its effectiveness as an expedient judicial solution for Singaporean insolvencies in the United States
Department of Homeland Security finalizes new H-1B Regulations: updates, flexibilities and restrictions for employers and employees
On Dec. 18, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) finalized new H-1B regulations with changes that will impact both employers and employees.
Section 1145 of the Bankruptcy Code: The Intersection of Bankruptcy and Securities Laws
Originally published June 6, 2018. Introduction Section 5 of the Securities Act of 1933 provides that it is unlawful for an issuer or holder of …
COYHO’s new UAP Framework for affordable housing
The recently adopted City of Yes for Housing Opportunity (COYHO) text amendment effected a sweeping overhaul of the city’s zoning regulations.
Expanded protections for nursing and pregnant employees in New York
New York and New York City have recently passed laws expanding benefits for pregnant and postpartum employees.
AI Regulatory Update: Q4 2024
For users and developers of artificial intelligence (AI), keeping abreast of the evolving legal landscape is challenging but critical. This update …
China’s trade embargo on critical minerals to the United States – A ripple effect of the new Trump Administration
Delaware Supreme Court Affirms Breach of Fiduciary Duty Judgment Against CEO but Reverses Bidder’s Aiding and Abetting Liability
In a recent decision by the Delaware Supreme Court sitting en banc in In re Mindbody, Inc., Stockholder Litigation,[1] the court affirmed the Court of …
Texas Positions Itself as a Privacy Enforcement Leader
Since the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) took effect in July 2024, Texas has emerged as a leader in privacy enforcement. The Texas attorney …
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