The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued its highly anticipated final rule addressing the classification of workers as independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This new rule, which takes effect on March 11, 2024, aligns with the …
Key Areas for Comment in the Request for Information Developing guidelines, standards, and best practices for AI safety and security. Developing a companion resource to the Risk Management Framework for generative AI. Creating guidance and benchmarks for …
On January 16, 2024, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed into law Senate Bill 322 ("the Act"), making New Jersey the fourteenth state to enact a comprehensive consumer data privacy law, joining California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah …
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released its proposed rule to treat overdraft features for deposit accounts as credit, subject to the Truth in Lending Act (TILA) and its implementing rules, Regulation Z. The proposal is designed to close a " …
The recent decision by the U.S. Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals in JE Dunn Construction Co., ASBCA No. 63183 (Dec. 13, 2023), highlights the immediate importance of the Federal Circuit's decision in ECC International and its impact on the sum …
Image by Pexels from Pixabay In a recent law review article, I criticized a unanimous decision of the Washington Supreme Court that enforced the choice-of-law clause in a contract to which only one spouse was a party to determine which jurisdiction’s law …
Like many other industries, Registered Investment Advisers ("RIAs") have dealt with significant regulatory, technological, and systemic change in recent years. Compared to FINRA-regulated entities, RIAs often face these changes with less frequent …
In 2022, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) launched the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) under a finite $14.2 billion Congressional appropriation that is now forecast to be exhausted by April 2024. The FCC has now announced procedures and …
On June 30, 2024, the District of Columbia ("D.C.") will require employers to publicize salary ranges on their job postings and inform prospective job applicants of healthcare benefits associated with the position. D.C. employers will also be …
(Trent Nelson/The Salt Lake Tribune). Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signs two social media regulation bills during a ceremony at the Capitol building in Salt Lake City on Thursday, March 23, 2023. Facing a pair of federal lawsuits, lawmakers may "completely …
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, representing four Utah residents, sued Utah officials over the state’s social media legislation. The suit was filed Friday in the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah. It alleges that the Utah …
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) encompasses an array of issues so broad that it can seem overwhelming. It includes addressing climate change, eliminating forced labor, preventing exposure to toxic chemicals, and ensuring a wide range of …
Please join us at The Shay Hotel in Culver City as we discuss the current healthcare regulatory and compliance landscape. Topics will include: AI Use Cases in Healthcare: Discussion of Healthcare Regulatory, Contracting, Liability and Other Issues Health …
FINRA recently published its 90-page 2024 Annual Regulatory Oversight Report (Report) providing member firms with insight into six primary topics: Financial Crimes, Crypto Asset Development, Firm Operations, Communications and Sales, Market Integrity, and …
Commodity Markets Council is the leading trade association for commodity futures exchanges and their industry counterparts. CMC provides the access, forum, and action for exchanges and exchange users to lead our industry in addressing global market and …
Over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives are key elements in many of our financial markets. The Dodd-Frank Act and other regulations have changed and are continuing to change how these important instruments are regulated and transacted. This program will …
SXSW is back and so is Founded in Texas! Project W, The Artemis Fund, HearstLab, and Brown Advisory are excited to bring you this 2-hour investor feedback session designed to support Texas-based women founders of B2B and B2B2C technology companies. We …
SIFMA's C&L Annual Seminar is the preeminent meeting place for compliance and legal professionals in financial services to gain an understanding of what's next for the markets and the clients we serve. Join us from March 17–20, 2024 at the …
California has seen significant growth in the adoption of zero-emission vehicles and charging infrastructure in recent years. Today, one in four vehicles sold in California is a zero-emission vehicle (ZEV), of which an overwhelming majority are electric …
JAN. 9, 2028 – Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is pleased to announce it has promoted 13 lawyers to partner, effective Jan. 1, 2024. More than half of the new class is "Mansfield diverse," which includes women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and …
