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The Future of the SEC's Climate Change Disclosure Rules If Regulatory Polices Are Reversed Image

The Future of the SEC's Climate Change Disclosure Rules If Regulatory Polices Are Reversed

John Coffee

Depending on the results of the election in November, there may be major reversals in securities regulation and SEC policies. In particular, the SEC's much discussed and much litigated climate disclosure rules may be abandoned by a Trump SEC.

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SEC Whistleblower Short Sellers

David R. Chase & Scott Silver

The position that short sellers should be denied the benefits of their critically important whistleblowing efforts is short-sighted and contrary to the notions of our capitalistic markets. Moreover, it will serve only to disincentive a vital constituency of the SEC Whistleblower Program, which, in turn, will degrade the effectiveness of the SEC's enforcement program.

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Strategies and Legal Challenges Following FTC's Noncompete Rule

Adam Powell & Daniel Hughes

The FTC's new rule that limits noncompete clauses/agreements is slated to go into effect on Sept. 4, 2024. This article summarizes the rule, some pending challenges to the rule, and strategies that businesses should consider implementing today to protect their interests.

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LJN Quarterly Update: 2024 Q2

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The LJN Quarterly Update highlights some of the articles from the nine LJN Newsletters titles over the quarter. Articles include in-depth analysis and insights from lawyers and other practice area experts.

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DOJ's Cyber Fraud Initiative Is a Wake-Up Call That Keeps Ringing Image

DOJ's Cyber Fraud Initiative Is a Wake-Up Call That Keeps Ringing

Randy S. Grossman, Kareem A. Salem & Kayla LaRosa

The DOJ's Cyber-Fraud Initiative's results and DOJ's guidance on corporate compliance have made the point to government contractors and corporate America — "now is the time to invest and reinvest" in cybersecurity compliance.

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First Circuit Defines 'Featured Artist' for Purpose of Right to Sound-Recording Royalties from Digital Transmissions Image

First Circuit Defines 'Featured Artist' for Purpose of Right to Sound-Recording Royalties from Digital Transmissions

Stan Soocher

To the public, a band typically is defined as its performing members, not a business entity that may control the music group. But when it comes to royalty rights, are the performers or the business entity entitled to "featured artist" statutory royalties from digital transmissions of the band's sound recordings?

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DOJ's Cyber Fraud Initiative: A Wake-up Call That Keeps Ringing Image

DOJ's Cyber Fraud Initiative: A Wake-up Call That Keeps Ringing

Randy S. Grossman, Kareem A. Salem & Kayla LaRosa

DOJ's Cyber Fraud Initiative has been a wake-up call for companies to prioritize cybersecurity and adhere to stringent standards. By leveraging the FCA, DOJ has used a powerful enforcement tool to target a wide range of cybersecurity failures and misrepresentations. The increasing focus on cybersecurity by enforcement agencies means that robust cybersecurity practices are becoming a standard expectation, not just a best practice.

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Hope for 'Spotify Model' for Licensing Content for AI

Mason Lawlor

A "Spotify model" of licensing, regulation and royalties could be the answer to the recent slew of lawsuits and future litigation relating to generative artificial intelligence defined by rampant misappropriation of name, image and likeness of individuals, including high-profile celebrities.

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The State of Supreme Court Jurisprudence On Public Corruption

Carrie H. Cohen & Allison M. Magnarelli

In the past decade, each time the Supreme Court has taken certiorari in a public corruption case, the court has reversed trial convictions and limited the types of conduct that constitute a federal bribery offense.

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Key Takeaways from the Latest USPTO Guidance on AI Image

Key Takeaways from the Latest USPTO Guidance on AI

James DeCarlo

The April Guidance, which supplements prior guidance issued in February, seeks to remind practitioners of existing rules and to educate them on potential risks associated with artificial intelligence tool use, allowing practitioners to mitigate these risks.

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