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As the Charter of the French Languageis modified to implement Bill 96, An Act respecting French, the official and common language of Quebec, brand owners continue to grapple with its practical effects. This discussion will address some of the common concerns regarding the new law and will assist brand owners to prepare for implementation and compliance with Bill 96 when several important provisions come into effect on June 1, 2025.

What Employers Need to Know Today About Challenging the Subpoena Power of Government Agencies
Jackson Lewis P.C.
8 pages

This article examines the subpoena power of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and provides guidance for employers who receive subpoenas from these agencies. It also looks at how contractors should respond to requests for information from the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP).

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Interest Area: Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Government, Employment and Labor
Region: United States
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International Comparative Legal Guide to Sanctions 2024
Global Legal Group
156 pages

This multi-jurisdictional guide explores legal issues, rules, and developments regarding sanctions.

This edition covers the economic sanctions laws of 18 jurisdictions, and its opening chapters survey key regulatory and enforcement topics.

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Interest Area: Government
Region: Global, Australia, Belgium, Cayman Islands, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States
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ACC Houston August Chapter Meeting CLE - The Woodlands Location
What To Do When The Government Comes Knocking: How to Respond to a Government Investigation
August 29, 2023 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Sixty Vines (Market Street)

Whether it’s a call from the SEC or FBI agents in the lobby with a search warrant, in-house lawyers need to know how to respond when the government comes knocking. This presentation discusses the preparation for and how to respond to the tools and techniques used in government investigations

ACC Houston Litigation Practice Group CLE
Navigating the Texas Business Court 
August 10, 2023 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Grotto - Downtown

The Texas Legislature recently passed House Bill 19, a bill that creates a new, specialized business court with jurisdiction over certain types of civil actions involving large business disputes. Attend this event to learn about the new Texas business court and how it will function.

 

A Unanimous Supreme Court Rules of Undue Hardship in Religious Accommodation: De Minimis Is Out, "Substantial Increased Costs" Is In
Dawn Solowey, Lynn Kappelman, and Darien Harris (Seyfarth Shaw LLP)
6 pages

This article discusses the unanimous US Supreme Court decision that has effectively disavowed the long-standing de minimis standard in Groff v. Dejoy, clarifying Title VII's undue hardship standard to mean "substantial increased costs in relation to the conduct of its particular business."

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Interest Area: Government, Employment and Labor
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This program will provide an overview of doing business with the U.S. Government and will address:

A. How the U.S. Government purchases and opportunities for companies

  1. Procurements and competition
  2. Set asides
  3. “Commercial” items and practices
  4. Unsolicited proposals
  5. Subcontracting opportunities
  6. Other opportunities

B. The regulatory environment and compliance obligations 

  1. The “FAR”
  2. Appropriations
  3. Various socio-economic requirements
  4. Truthful Cost or Pricing Data
  5. False Claims
  6. Cost principles, accounting standards
  7. Potential audits

C. Standard terms unique to US Government contracting

  1. Termination for Convenience
  2. Disputes
  3. Suspension
  4. Changes
  5. Who is your customer?

Considerations for a Possible Debt Ceiling Standoff
Jonathan Adler, Jennifer L. Chu, Erin Cleary, Eric T. Juergens, Matthew E. Kaplan, Jeffrey J. Rosen, Scott B. Selinger, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
3 pages

Learn about key implications of the Spring 2023 situation that saw the United States reach its national debt ceiling.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts, Government, Financial Services, Corporate, Securities, and Governance
Region: United States
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