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Key considerations for target companies in a SPAC merger
IRS clarifies employee retention tax credit rules for Q1 and Q2 of 2021
Growing U.S.-China tensions put companies in a bind
U.S. government response in China Section 301 Master Answer continues fight
U.S., EU, and UK ease trade tensions in Boeing-Airbus dispute and temporarily halt tariffs
IBA confirms cessation of LIBOR tenors
Illinois adds additional restrictions on use of background checks and new EEO requirements
SEC emphasizes ESG by establishing new website and taking public comments on climate disclosure
USTR proposes duties in response to six countries’ Digital Services Tax
COVID-19 and employee mental health: What employers can do
Changes to Missouri discovery rules made official by Missouri Supreme Court
What employers need to know about the COBRA premium subsidy provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act
Will there be reform of Alice and Mayo in 2021?
Nevada federal judge permits categorical privilege during discovery
IRS extends filing and payment deadline for individual taxpayers
Stay vigilant: Broadly drafted settlement agreements can doom current and future infringement claims
New DOL guidance on missing participants: What employers should know
A race between West Texas and Delaware for the patent venue of choice
IRS clarifies legislative changes to the employee retention tax credit
UAV patent battles wage on
Delivering a false impression: Postmates faces unfair competition allegations
The Clock is Ticking: Iowa Jumps into NIL Race with Proposed NIL Bill, effective July 1, 2021
Controlling the airspace: Dogfight begins over defined airspace patents
It’s not just what you said: Restaurant defeats DoorDash motion to dismiss in class action
What employers need to know about mandatory COVID-19 vaccines and exceptions
The NCAA Implements a Four Corners Offense As it Postpones NIL Rule Changes
Preliminary IRS guidance regarding traditional and QACA safe harbor 401(k) plans under the Secure Act
The current status of LIBOR replacement and what financial institutions and their customers need to know now
Prejudgment interest may be allowed in personal injury and wrongful death claims
FAA ends 2020 with announcement of two major drone rules
Patent Office clarifies standard for indefiniteness in AIA post-grant proceedings
How Green decision may impact summary judgment practice in Missouri
Additional due diligence may be required for many exports to China
New administration, new priorities: Preparing for the Biden-Harris Administration’s key environmental focus areas
Key tax provisions in the coronavirus relief bill
EPA recommends new requirements in NPDES permits to address PFAS in wastewater and stormwater
Chicago raises 'Cloud Tax' in response to $1.2 billion budget gap
SEC expands private placement availability by easing integration requirements
Year-end planning just got a whole lot more complicated
SEC updates 10-K and 10-Q disclosure requirements – Regulation S-K Items 101, 103 and 105
What employers should know about lifetime income disclosure requirements for defined contribution plans
COVID-19 and older employees: What employers should know and how they can lessen the impact
EPA Final Rule may keep projects at existing major sources from triggering stringent pre-construction permitting requirements
For communications with litigation funders, caution remains the best course of action
2020 ‘Waters of the United States’ Rule narrows federal authority and may open opportunity for development
Item 402 Pay Ratio Disclosures: Annual proxy statements filed in 2021 may need a new median employee determination
SEC Tightens Requirements for Shareholder Proposal Rule 14a-8
Re: U.S. Department of Labor modifies Families First Coronavirus Response Act Leave Rules and limits prior scope of health care worker exception
Diversity-related derivative actions are on the rise, and Corporate America is on edge
What employers should know about DOL’s final fiduciary rule and proposed prohibited transaction exemption for fiduciaries
Top ten issues to negotiate in an M&A engagement letter during an economic downturn
IRS issues guidance clarifying President Trump’s payroll tax deferral
SEC takes significant action, expands definition of 'accredited investor'
Lawyering in color: The ethics of diversity and inclusion
IRS clarifies holding period rules for profits interests and carried interests
Commerce Department formally suspends most export license exceptions for Hong Kong
NY federal district court ruling may impact DOL FFCRA regulation
Key tax provisions of the proposed HEALS Act
Can employers be liable for COVID-19 cases?
What employers should know about the DOL final rule for electronic disclosure by retirement plans under ERISA
Proposed tax plans of the 2020 presidential candidates
Are smart contracts smart enough? COVID-19, force majeure, blockchain and oracles
U.S., China ease commercial air carrier tensions
Executive Order 13936, Hong Kong, and China Section 301 Duties
Highlights from the SBA’s further guidance on PPP loan forgiveness
What landlords need to know about Chicago’s ‘Fair Eviction Notice’ ordinance
USMCA allows challenges to U.S. grants of authority given to persons of Mexico providing cross-border long-haul trucking services in the United States
A look at recent student athlete name, image and likeness legislation
Beware: It’s time to reevaluate your exports and deemed exports to Hong Kong
How employers are changing employee benefits to address the COVID-19 pandemic
How to use earnouts in M&A transactions during COVID-19
As COVID-19 prompts more retail tenant bankruptcies, how should landlords and lenders respond?
USPTO announces relief to restore priority or benefit rights for patent applicants
What landlords need to know about Chicago’s ‘COVID-19 Eviction Protection’ ordinance
COVID-related clauses to consider adding to your M&A documents
OSHA issues new guidance on face coverings in light of COVID-19
How will the landmark Title VII decision in Bostock affect employer liability standards for LGBTQ+ employees?
Regulatory Hurdles for Sports Betting in Illinois During COVID-19
Coming July 1: What Chicago employers need to know about the new paid sick leave, minimum wage and fair workweek rules
Motor carriers and drivers beware: FMCSA scales back COVID-19 immediate needs in latest update to Emergency Declaration No. 2020-20
Congress relaxes Paycheck Protection Program rules
Intellectual property and other legal priorities during COVID-19
‘COVID-19 Adjustment’ may lessen Cook County property taxes in light of pandemic
How the Atlantic Richfield decision may impact the EPA Model Consent Decree template
Are you ready for remote depositions? Adjusting to the new normal of litigation
New relief for cafeteria plans and flexible spending accounts due to COVID-19
As sports teams consider reopening venues, what is their liability due to COVID-19?
Supplemental unemployment benefit plans: A tool for employers responding to the COVID-19 crisis
U.S. Releases guidance addressing sanctions evasion practices in maritime, energy and metal trading sectors
HEROES Act proposes more potential tax incentives
IRS updates filing and payment deadlines and time-sensitive action FAQs
Ten due diligence keys to unlock value from your software-as-a-service contract
Your guide to the SBA’s certification requirement for women-owned small business concerns
Can’t comply with EPA during the pandemic? Documentation is key
How COVID-19 presents estate planning opportunities
A good time to consider four essential documents for basic estate planning
From emergency medical products to chicken nuggets: What manufacturers and distributors need to know during COVID-19
DOJ and CFTC use tough tactics to pursue spoofers
Effect of “forgiven” PPP loan on the deductibility of covered expenses
IRS issues proposed regulations on grouping activities in calculating unrelated business taxable income
How COVID-19 is likely to strain sports and entertainment partnerships
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IPR estoppel: A broad interpretation prevails
Supreme Court expands reach of Clean Water Act to cover some discharges to groundwater
What employers need to know about the CARES Act Employee Retention Payroll Tax Credit
Rabbi trusts: Taxation basics and drafting beyond the model language
Illinois residents urged to ‘stay at home’
Supreme Court harmonizes showing necessary for an award of profits, resolving circuit split in Romag Fasteners, Inc. v. Fossil, Inc.
COVID-19: Checking in on its impact on the sports world
Supreme Court holds that with respect to institution decisions, no review means no review
Practical methods to assure payment and increase collection of accounts receivable during COVID-19
What importers need to know about postponed duty payments during COVID-19
Three tips for Government contractors seeking CARES Act Section 3610 assistance for paying employees or subcontractors
Effect of COVID-19 tax legislation on NOL carryforwards and carrybacks
Court grants TRO preventing abrupt termination of essential services during COVID-19
Importing face masks and personal protective equipment during COVID-19
IRS clarifies Social Security tax deferral under CARES Act
Tax filing and payment deadlines extended due to COVID-19 (again)
Cybersecurity Bits and Bytes
New CCPA regulations announced shortly before new Attorney General named
Food Fight
Hawaiian style or made in Hawaii: Class action lawsuit highlights product origin labeling laws
Credit Report
Dude, your car is with your creditor: How the Supreme Court’s decision on automatic stays may impact creditors
Food Fight
We’ve got ‘beef’: Plant-based meat maker appeals decision in favor of Oklahoma’s new labeling law
Internet Law Twists & Turns
Use of fake identities found deceitful in commercial email — why not elsewhere on the Internet?
Cybersecurity Bits and Bytes
California Attorney General submits fourth set of CCPA modifications for review
Food Fight
Seventh Circuit rejects 'ingredient list' and 'common sense' defenses in cheese labeling lawsuit
The Ground Floor
Work-out agreements and loan modifications: Put them in writing if the collateral is real property
Health Law Checkup
State Emergency Declarations: When do they expire and what impact do they have for health care facilities and providers?
In Focus
Not a bargain at twice the price: Court awards attorneys’ fees to victorious copyright defendant
Internet Law Twists & Turns
Muting Misinformation: Resources for identifying and dealing with misinformation
Internet Law Twists & Turns
Muting Misinformation: Only you can prevent the spread of political untruths
Tracking Cannabis
Proposed bill may ease access to financial services for California cannabis businesses
The Ground Floor
Trusted advisors: Altered reality - Rethinking retail lease clauses in the COVID era
REGucation
Thompson Coburn releases free Title IX training series for institutions of Higher Education
Health Law Checkup
Talking Pop Health Episode 9: Aaron Newman and Hector Torres of FocalPoint Partners
Tracking Cannabis
FinCEN guidance looks to enhance availability and transparency of financial services to hemp companies
Internet Law Twists & Turns
DOJ Section 230 report unintentionally highlights dangers of internet heckler’s vetoes
Credit Report
Blog Browse: As COVID-19 prompts more retail tenant bankruptcies, how should landlords and lenders respond?
Credit Report
Chicago Bankruptcy Court holds rent may be reduced during Chapter 11 proceedings due to COVID-19 shutdown orders
Internet Law Twists & Turns
Blogs and other short online works now easier to register for copyrights
Internet Law Twists & Turns
COVID-19 crisis news environment found full of contradictions and concerns
Credit Report
Payday before mayday: The increasing use of pre-bankruptcy executive retention bonuses
Health Law Checkup
Be on the lookout for frequent changes being made to the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund FAQs
Internet Law Twists & Turns
Executive order targeting social media companies unlikely to change foundational internet law
Internet Law Twists & Turns
You may avoid coronavirus contacts, but you can’t avoid online contracts
Cybersecurity Bits and Bytes
Seventh Circuit rules that federal court has jurisdiction over claims brought under BIPA
After the Buzzer
Episode 12: Charles Harris and Herman Frazier on collegiate sports during COVID times
Three Lawyers and a Drone