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Where Is the Consumer In Consumer Privacy Legislation?
In the past four months of 2021, the amount of state legislative activity around consumer data privacy laws has been frantic, by state legislatures standards. So much so, it is not easy to discern the cause for all this effort.
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Court Addresses Issues Relating to RLUIPA Safe Harbor and the Equal Protection Clause
Recently the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York grappled with issues relating to local zoning restrictions on houses of worship.
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Issues Relating to RLUIPA Safe Harbor and the Equal Protection Clause
Recently the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York grappled with issues relating to local zoning restrictions on houses of worship.
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Novel TAA Claim Played Role In Agency's Suit Against Athlete
When NBA star Jimmy Butler's former sports agency sued him last year seeking a portion of the proceeds from a $5 million Nike endorsement contract, Butler's lawyer didn't just stick to playing defense.
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Developments in Federal Whistleblowing Programs: What Compliance Officers Need to Know
This article examines recent developments and trends concerning federal whistleblower programs that compliance officers need to know and provides best practices recommendations for ensuring that your company maintains a robust whistleblower and anti-retaliation program in light of increased whistleblower activity.
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Cross-Border Insolvency In Brazil: The UNCITRAL Model Law Dances to A Samba Beat
After years of debate, Brazil recently enacted legislation amending its bankruptcy statute and modernizing the Brazilian insolvency system.
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OFAC Asks Non-U.S. Persons to Advance U.S. Foreign Policy
In recent years, U.S. prosecutors and regulators have shown increasing interest in prosecuting people and entities with little or no connection to the United States. This trend has been especially pronounced in the context of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and has also extended beyond the FCPA to the prosecution of white-collar crime more generally.
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The CAA's Impact on Health and Welfare Plans
In addition to funding the government and further COVID-19 relief, the recently signed Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) included significant provisions impacting health benefit coverage.
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Government Policies Could Be Concern for Commercial Real Estate Lenders
Significant concerns aren't necessarily issues caused by real estate lending, borrowing or underwriting. They're caused by government policy.
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Negotiating with Small Office Tenants on Pandemic Issues
Small businesses make up the backbone of the commercial office sector. Until recently, by virtue of their small size, they had little sway with landlords when it came to renegotiating or negotiating a lease. Then the pandemic happened.
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