In July 2024, two federal district courts issued conflicting decisions in litigation seeking to block the Federal Trade Commission rule banning noncompete agreements. We discuss recent developments and actions for employers to consider now.
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Navigating mutual separation agreements: When and how?
A mutual separation is a mutually agreeable arrangement between an employer and employee providing for, among other things, the cessation of the employee’s employment.
In this article, we look at the when and how for using such agreements.
Legality of Pillar 2 Undertaxed Payment Rule challenged in Belgian Constitutional Court
The legality of the Pillar2 Undertaxed Payment Rule was recently challenged in the Belgian Constitutional Court. Our alert takes a concise look at the case.
The Americas Act: Sparking fashion circularity, nearshoring, and the US economy
The recently proposed Americas Trade and Investment Act seeks a real-world impact on global businesses by capitalizing on the growing consumer demand for responsible and sustainable corporate practices. Fashion, apparel, and textile companies are encouraged to keep apprised of this and further policy changes aimed at making the industry more sustainable.
Digital asset broker tax reporting rules finalized: Top points for brokers and taxpayers
Written by: Tom Geraghty, Kali McGuire
On July 9, 2024, final regulations were published in the Federal Register implementing a new digital asset transaction reporting regime, reflecting a number of changes to the proposed form of these regulations in response to more than 44,000 comments.
In November 2021, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act…
US Supreme Court round-up: Business impacts for in-house counsel to know
During its 2023–2024 term, the US Supreme Court issued a number of rulings with major implications for businesses, especially those in regulated industries.
The Court’s decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, decisively overruling the Chevron deference doctrine, stood out, grabbing headlines and warranting careful examination. But Loper Bright was not the Court’s only important regulatory ruling this term. Indeed,…
Acquisition consents for venture debt transactions: A look into acquisition and credit facility documents
Written by: Laurie Hutchins, Brendan Morrissey, Martin Goodlett
The challenging economic landscape has created opportunities for emerging growth companies with strong balance sheets to expand their businesses through the acquisition of their distressed counterparts. These dynamics have likewise created opportunities for well-prepared venture lenders to expand their relationships with existing borrowers. This alert discusses…
Guest Blog: EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive: A game-changer for global business
Written by: Orestis Omran, Melina Salaka
The EU is leading the charge toward a sustainable future, and its environmental policies are a testament to its unwavering commitment. On 24 May 2024 the Council of the European Union approved the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). The directive is expected to enter into force in…
Guest Blog: Requirements of EHR systems under the European Health Data Space
This is Part 2 in a series of articles on the European Health Data Space (“EHDS”). Part 1, which provides a general overview of the EHDS, is available here. As the EHDS seeks to transform healthcare data management across Europe, understanding its implications is important for Israeli technology companies and healthcare providers…
Guest Blog: Addressing AI in insurance sector contracts
AI is increasingly at the forefront for the insurance sector, as methods to tackle fraud, manage claims and improve customer service are developed. In terms of how these developments are addressed in the contracts that underpin such arrangements there are significant issues to bear in mind. This is particularly relevant for…