On August 1, 2024, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced its new Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program (“Pilot Program”).
This overview answers several of the most pressing questions involving the new Pilot Program’s scope and functionality, as well as offers strategies and considerations that corporations should contemplate when navigating this new regime.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) amended its Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to align with Revision 7 of the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS).
This article discusses the changes which revise criteria for hazard classification, provisions for labeling, and concentrations claimed as trade secrets. Compliance with the new provisions is due in stages between January 19, 2026, and January 19, 2028.
This memorandum provides general guidance for preparing minutes of the meetings of
boards of directors and their committees.
It also includes drafting checklists for minutes and significant compensation decision.
This multi-jurisdictional guide explores issues in gambling laws and regulations.
Topics covered include relevant authorities and legislation, application for a license, license restrictions, digital media, enforcement, and liability.
This guide covers common issues in designs laws and regulations in 19 jurisdictions. Topics covered include legislation, application, grounds for refusal, opposition, registration, invalidity, and enforcement.
This guide covers common issues in cybersecurity laws and regulations in 21 jurisdictions. Topics covered include preventing attacks, corporate governance, litigation, insurance, and investigatory and police powers.
This article discuses the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized amendments to the Negative Option Rule, now retitled the “Rule Concerning Recurring Subscriptions and Other Negative Option Program.“
The rule represents a significant overhaul of the regulatory framework governing how companies handle subscription services and automatic renewals.
This guide explores blockchain and cryptocurrency laws and regulations worldwide with expertise across 30 jurisdictions.
This article discusses the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) final regulation interpreting the 60-day Refund Rule for Medicare Parts A/B (Traditional Medicare) and C/D (Medicare Advantage (MA) and the Prescription Drug Plans).
This multi-jurisdictional guide explores an overview of key legal issues, rules and developments regarding class and group actions.
Topics covered include court procedures, time limits, remedies, costs and funding.