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Automotive
U.S. Supreme Court Reaffirms Stringent Test for General Jurisdiction over Foreign Manufacturers
June 30, 2011
New NLRB Decision Likely to Aid Union Organizing
December 15, 2010
UK Clarifies Wide-Ranging Bribery Laws and the Impact on Non-UK Companies
October 7, 2010
Capital Markets
Electronic Funds Transfer Act: Class Actions Surge Highlighted by Recent Cases
November 2, 2011
UK Clarifies Wide-Ranging Bribery Laws and the Impact on Non-UK Companies
October 7, 2010
Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010: Congress Enacts Sweeping Financial Reform
August 24, 2010
U.S. Financial Reform: The Regulation of Derivatives and Swap-Trading Provisions
August 24, 2010
U.S. Financial Reform: Too-Big-to-Fail Bailout Avoidance Provisions
August 24, 2010
U.S. Financial Reform: Capital Requirements for Financial Institutions
August 24, 2010
U.S. Financial Reform: Modifications to the U.S. Federal Reserve's Emergency Lending Authority
August 24, 2010
SEC Issues Concept Release on the "Plumbing" of the U.S. Proxy System
July 28, 2010
Commercial Lending
UK Clarifies Wide-Ranging Bribery Laws and the Impact on Non-UK Companies
October 7, 2010
Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010: Congress Enacts Sweeping Financial Reform
August 24, 2010
U.S. Financial Reform: The Regulation of Derivatives and Swap-Trading Provisions
August 24, 2010
U.S. Financial Reform: Too-Big-to-Fail Bailout Avoidance Provisions
August 24, 2010
U.S. Financial Reform: Capital Requirements for Financial Institutions
August 24, 2010
U.S. Financial Reform: Modifications to the U.S. Federal Reserve's Emergency Lending Authority
August 24, 2010
Title Insurance Companies Eliminate Creditors' Rights Coverage for Real Estate Buyers and Lenders
February 11, 2010
Construction
Massachusetts Appeals Court Invalidates Mechanic's Liens Against Condo Common Areas
January 11, 2012
Public Entities Can Contractually Waive Their Right to Invoke the Doctrine of Nullum Tempus in Pennsylvania
September 29, 2011
Pennsylvania Court Digs New Ground for Excavator's Lien Claim: Firmer Foundation or Deeper Hole?
June 17, 2011
Illinois Supreme Court Clarifies Rights of Lenders and Mechanics Lien Claimants to Proceeds of Foreclosure Sale
March 10, 2011
Design Professionals May File Mechanic's Liens in Massachusetts
February 18, 2011
New Jersey Significantly Amends Construction Lien Law, Effective Immediately
January 31, 2011
Pennsylvania Provides Stiff Criteria for Classifying Employees and Independent Contractors
October 15, 2010
UK Clarifies Wide-Ranging Bribery Laws and the Impact on Non-UK Companies
October 7, 2010
New York Amends Public Authorities Law for Subcontractors Filing Liens on NYC School Construction Authority Projects
September 27, 2010
Massachusetts Appeals Court Rules on Burden of Proof for Lien Claimants
September 16, 2010
New Massachusetts Prompt-Pay Law to Govern Private Construction
August 12, 2010
Massachusetts Prompt-Pay Act Heads to Governor's Desk
August 5, 2010
Pennsylvania Adopts Legislation Granting Automatic Extension to Development Approvals
July 12, 2010
Supreme Court Allows Arbitrators to Determine Validity of Arbitration Agreements, Strengthening Enforcement
June 24, 2010
New Jersey Governor Eliminates "Time-of-Decision" Rule in Favor of "Time-of-Application" Rule
May 12, 2010
Florida District Court Ruling on Condo Buyers' Deposits Opens Door for Canceled Contracts and Refunds
April 21, 2010
Amendments to New York Prompt Payment Act Broaden Enforcement
March 5, 2010
Title Insurance Companies Eliminate Creditors' Rights Coverage for Real Estate Buyers and Lenders
February 11, 2010
President Obama Announces Winners of $2.3 Billion in New Clean Energy Manufacturing Tax Credits
January 13, 2010
Energy
UK Clarifies Wide-Ranging Bribery Laws and the Impact on Non-UK Companies
October 7, 2010
Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010: Congress Enacts Sweeping Financial Reform
August 24, 2010
No Longer Tilting at Windmills: Department of the Interior Approves Cape Wind Project
April 30, 2010
FERC Improves Enforcement Program with Policy Statement on Penalty Guidelines
March 19, 2010
Sizing Up the FCC's Controversial National Broadband Plan
March 18, 2010
DOE Expands Enforcement and Regulations for Energy Efficiency (How Many Energy Lawyers Does It Take to Change a Lightbulb?)
March 17, 2010
President Obama Announces Winners of $2.3 Billion in New Clean Energy Manufacturing Tax Credits
January 13, 2010
Financial Markets
Supreme Court Holds Mutual Fund Investment Adviser Not Liable for Misleading Statements in Fund's Prospectus
June 23, 2011
UK Clarifies Wide-Ranging Bribery Laws and the Impact on Non-UK Companies
October 7, 2010
Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010: Congress Enacts Sweeping Financial Reform
August 24, 2010
U.S. Financial Reform: The Regulation of Derivatives and Swap-Trading Provisions
August 24, 2010
U.S. Financial Reform: Too-Big-to-Fail Bailout Avoidance Provisions
August 24, 2010
U.S. Financial Reform: Capital Requirements for Financial Institutions
August 24, 2010
U.S. Financial Reform: Modifications to the U.S. Federal Reserve's Emergency Lending Authority
August 24, 2010
Beyond Wall Street, the Dodd-Frank Act's Potential Impact on Whistleblowing
July 29, 2010
SEC Issues Concept Release on the "Plumbing" of the U.S. Proxy System
July 28, 2010
IRS Voluntary Disclosure Practice Update
March 8, 2010
Financial Services
Dodd-Frank Act Update: SEC Proposes Rules Applicable to Investment Advisers
December 6, 2010
UK Clarifies Wide-Ranging Bribery Laws and the Impact on Non-UK Companies
October 7, 2010
Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010: Congress Enacts Sweeping Financial Reform
August 24, 2010
U.S. Financial Reform: The Regulation of Derivatives and Swap-Trading Provisions
August 24, 2010
U.S. Financial Reform: Too-Big-to-Fail Bailout Avoidance Provisions
August 24, 2010
U.S. Financial Reform: Capital Requirements for Financial Institutions
August 24, 2010
U.S. Financial Reform: Modifications to the U.S. Federal Reserve's Emergency Lending Authority
August 24, 2010
Beyond Wall Street, the Dodd-Frank Act's Potential Impact on Whistleblowing
July 29, 2010
SEC Issues Concept Release on the "Plumbing" of the U.S. Proxy System
July 28, 2010
U.S. Senate Passes Massive Hedge Fund Managers Regulation Bill
June 7, 2010
U.S. Department of Labor Issues New Regulations on Nonagricultural Child Labor
June 3, 2010
FINRA Issues Regulatory Guidance for Broker-Dealers' Investigations in Private Placements
April 28, 2010
Third Circuit's Credit-Bid Decision's Impact upon Secured Lenders
March 25, 2010
IRS Voluntary Disclosure Practice Update
March 8, 2010
Data Security Compliance Deadlines Are Quickly Approaching
February 16, 2010
Title Insurance Companies Eliminate Creditors' Rights Coverage for Real Estate Buyers and Lenders
February 11, 2010
New RESPA Rules for Consumer Protection in Real Estate Settlements and Loans
January 27, 2010
Gaming
N.J. Casino Control Commission Issues Rules for Pilot Program for Licensing Small Casinos
June 21, 2011
New Jersey's Bill S-11 Establishes the Atlantic City Tourism District
February 11, 2011
New Jersey's Bill S-12 Redesigns the Regulatory System for the Gaming Industry
February 11, 2011
New Jersey's Bill S-490 Permits Casinos to Offer Internet Wagering
February 11, 2011
New Jersey's Bill S-1866 Permits the Construction of "Boutique" Casinos
February 11, 2011
UK Clarifies Wide-Ranging Bribery Laws and the Impact on Non-UK Companies
October 7, 2010
Healthcare
Final Antitrust Policy Statement Regarding ACOs in Medicare Shared Savings Program
October 21, 2011
FDA's Guidelines for Petitions Filed Under Section 505(q) of Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
June 16, 2011
FDA: Liquid OTC Drugs with Poorly Labeled Measuring Devices May Constitute Misbranding
May 10, 2011
IRS Publishes Guidance on Healthcare Reform Changes to Form W-2
April 1, 2011
FDA Announces Draft Guidance for Industry on User Fee Waivers, Reductions and Refunds for Drug and Biological Products
March 17, 2011
New Medicare Building Code Requirements Raise Concerns for Hospital Provider-based Facilities
March 10, 2011
FDA Removes More Than 500 Unapproved Prescription Cough, Cold and Allergy Drug Products from the U.S. Market
March 9, 2011
Fifth Circuit Rules in Favor of Compounding Pharmacies, in Medical Center Pharmacy v. Holder
March 4, 2011
U.S. Supreme Court Broadens Employer Liability by Upholding "Cat's Paw" Theory in Employment Discrimination Case
March 2, 2011
CMS Issues Proposed Rule Prohibiting Medicaid Payments for Healthcare-Acquired Conditions
February 25, 2011
OFCCP Affirmative Action Directive Gives New Guidance for Healthcare Providers and Insurers
January 31, 2011
When Does the Payment of Low Reimbursement Rates or Other Conduct by an Insurer Violate the Antitrust Laws?
December 6, 2010
Acting Solicitor General Gives Government's Position on Generic-Pharma Preemption to U.S. Supreme Court
November 4, 2010
UK Clarifies Wide-Ranging Bribery Laws and the Impact on Non-UK Companies
October 7, 2010
Class Action Lawsuit Challenges Medicare's Recovery Practices Under the Medicare Secondary Payer Statute
September 21, 2010
One Month After Healthcare-Reform Legislation: Update on the New Regulatory Guidance
May 11, 2010
Reimbursement Requests for Early Retiree Reinsurance Program May Exceed Funding
May 10, 2010
Continuing Extension Act Lengthens COBRA Subsidy Period Again
April 30, 2010
Medicare Secondary Payer Reporting and Repayment Obligations: Is Relief on the Way?
April 22, 2010
Healthcare Reform: What Is the Impact on Employers?
March 29, 2010
Sizing Up the FCC's Controversial National Broadband Plan
March 18, 2010
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative Requests Comments on Expanding WTO Duty-Free Pharmaceutical List
March 15, 2010
Medicare Secondary Payer Statute: Reporting Obligations Delayed, but Uncertainty Remains
March 12, 2010
New York Restricts Mandatory Overtime for Nurses
March 11, 2010
FDA to Increase Criminal Prosecution of Corporate Officials in the Pharmaceutical Industry
March 11, 2010
Information Technologies and Telecom
Class Action Waivers Declared Enforceable by the U.S. Supreme Court
April 29, 2011
UK Clarifies Wide-Ranging Bribery Laws and the Impact on Non-UK Companies
October 7, 2010
New Massachusetts Law Requires Employee Notification for Negative Materials Placed in Personnel Records
September 20, 2010
Supreme Court Concludes Employer Had Legitimate Interest in Reviewing Employee's Text Messaging
June 22, 2010
UK to Focus Efforts on Regulating Online Advertising
June 8, 2010
Sizing Up the FCC's Controversial National Broadband Plan
March 18, 2010
Data Security Compliance Deadlines Are Quickly Approaching
February 16, 2010
Tougher Penalties for Breach of UK Data Protection Laws
January 13, 2010
Manufacturing
Public Entities Can Contractually Waive Their Right to Invoke the Doctrine of Nullum Tempus in Pennsylvania
September 29, 2011
Proposed Comprehensive Revisions to the U.S. Export Administration Regulations
July 14, 2011
U.S. Supreme Court Reaffirms Stringent Test for General Jurisdiction over Foreign Manufacturers
June 30, 2011
U.S. Supreme Court Overturns N.J. Supreme Court's Extension of Long-arm Jurisdiction
June 28, 2011
FDA: Liquid OTC Drugs with Poorly Labeled Measuring Devices May Constitute Misbranding
May 10, 2011
The CPSC Product-Safety Database: Now Live and in Full Operation
March 14, 2011
FDA Removes More Than 500 Unapproved Prescription Cough, Cold and Allergy Drug Products from the U.S. Market
March 9, 2011
New NLRB Decision Likely to Aid Union Organizing
December 15, 2010
FDA Food Safety Modernization Act Passes U.S. Senate
December 3, 2010
Acting Solicitor General Gives Government's Position on Generic-Pharma Preemption to U.S. Supreme Court
November 4, 2010
UK Clarifies Wide-Ranging Bribery Laws and the Impact on Non-UK Companies
October 7, 2010
In Pennsylvania Products Liability Decisions, Pharmaceutical Manufacturers May Lose a Little, but Gain a Lot
August 10, 2010
U.S. Department of Labor Issues New Regulations on Nonagricultural Child Labor
June 3, 2010
Cadmium Products Now in Crosshairs of Federal and State Legislators
April 9, 2010
DOE Expands Enforcement and Regulations for Energy Efficiency (How Many Energy Lawyers Does It Take to Change a Lightbulb?)
March 17, 2010
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative Requests Comments on Expanding WTO Duty-Free Pharmaceutical List
March 15, 2010
FDA to Increase Criminal Prosecution of Corporate Officials in the Pharmaceutical Industry
March 11, 2010
New Jersey Supreme Court Extends Long-Arm Jurisdiction to Foreign Manufacturers Under the Stream-of-Commerce Theory
February 12, 2010
President Obama Announces Winners of $2.3 Billion in New Clean Energy Manufacturing Tax Credits
January 13, 2010
Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology
FDA Sends Prescription Drug User Fee Act V to Congress for Reauthorization
January 23, 2012
U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit Determines That FDA Warning Letters Are Not Final Agency Action
January 20, 2012
FDA Issues Proposed Rule Regarding Citizen Petitions and PSAs Related to Section 505(b)(2) Applications or ANDAs
January 4, 2012
CMS Issues Proposed Sunshine Act Regulations
December 28, 2011
Nevada Supreme Court Imposes Duty to Warn on Pharmacists
December 2, 2011
Supreme Court Orders Ninth Circuit to Revisit Preemption Ruling Against Generic OTC Ibuprofen Manufacturer
November 2, 2011
FTC Steps Up Enforcement on Health-related Claims in Advertising
October 28, 2011
New FDA Guidance for Industry on Implementation of Fee Provisions of the Food Safety Modernization Act
October 11, 2011
Big Win for Drug Companies Under the New Jersey Product Liability Act
October 4, 2011
FDA Publishes Final Guidance for Industry on Applications for Nonprescription Drug Products
October 4, 2011
FDA Issues Compliance Policy Guide That Provides Potential Business Advantage for Filing New Drug Application for Marketed, Unapproved Drug
September 30, 2011
U.S. District Judge Rejects FDA's Attempted Regulatory Authority over Compounding Pharmacies in United States v. Franck's Lab, Inc.
September 20, 2011
FDA Issues Draft Guidance for Industry Tablet Scoring
September 2, 2011
Pennsylvania District Court Dismisses Class Action Against Pharmaceutical Giant Johnson and Johnson
July 26, 2011
In Smith v. Bayer Corp., Supreme Court Breathes New Life into Repetitive State Court Class Actions
June 23, 2011
FDA's Guidelines for Petitions Filed Under Section 505(q) of Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
June 16, 2011
Supreme Court Rules That Federally Funded Inventions Are Not Automatically Owned by Universities
June 8, 2011
FDA: Liquid OTC Drugs with Poorly Labeled Measuring Devices May Constitute Misbranding
May 10, 2011
FDA: Processing and Reprocessing Medical Devices in Healthcare Settings
May 4, 2011
FDA Requests Comments on Improving Regulatory Rules
May 3, 2011
Labeling Changes for Prescription Drugs After New Safety Information: FDA's Draft Guidance
April 28, 2011
FDA Drafts Pharma Industry Guidance for Postmarketing Studies and Clinical Trials
April 14, 2011
Pennsylvania District Court Prevents Disclosure of Hundreds of Confidential Settlement Agreements
March 24, 2011
FDA Announces Draft Guidance for Industry on User Fee Waivers, Reductions and Refunds for Drug and Biological Products
March 17, 2011
FDA Removes More Than 500 Unapproved Prescription Cough, Cold and Allergy Drug Products from the U.S. Market
March 9, 2011
Fifth Circuit Rules in Favor of Compounding Pharmacies, in Medical Center Pharmacy v. Holder
March 4, 2011
FDA Extends Comment Period for Strategies to Address Animal Drug Products Marketed in the U.S. Without Approval
February 23, 2011
FDA Issues Guidance on Dietary Supplement cGMP Regulations
January 27, 2011
Acting Solicitor General Gives Government's Position on Generic-Pharma Preemption to U.S. Supreme Court
November 4, 2010
U.S. Military's TRICARE Health Program Issues Retail Pharmacy Refund Rule for Drug Prescriptions
October 19, 2010
UK Clarifies Wide-Ranging Bribery Laws and the Impact on Non-UK Companies
October 7, 2010
In Pennsylvania Products Liability Decisions, Pharmaceutical Manufacturers May Lose a Little, but Gain a Lot
August 10, 2010
Federal Government to Provide Its Position on Generic Preemption to the U.S. Supreme Court
August 3, 2010
Healthcare Reform: What Is the Impact on Employers?
March 29, 2010
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative Requests Comments on Expanding WTO Duty-Free Pharmaceutical List
March 15, 2010
FDA to Increase Criminal Prosecution of Corporate Officials in the Pharmaceutical Industry
March 11, 2010
Pharmaceutical, Pharmacy & Food
U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit Determines That FDA Warning Letters Are Not Final Agency Action
January 20, 2012
FDA Issues Proposed Rule Regarding Citizen Petitions and PSAs Related to Section 505(b)(2) Applications or ANDAs
January 4, 2012
CMS Issues Proposed Sunshine Act Regulations
December 28, 2011
Nevada Supreme Court Imposes Duty to Warn on Pharmacists
December 2, 2011
FTC Steps Up Enforcement on Health-related Claims in Advertising
October 28, 2011
New FDA Guidance for Industry on Implementation of Fee Provisions of the Food Safety Modernization Act
October 11, 2011
FDA Publishes Final Guidance for Industry on Applications for Nonprescription Drug Products
October 4, 2011
FDA Issues Compliance Policy Guide That Provides Potential Business Advantage for Filing New Drug Application for Marketed, Unapproved Drug
September 30, 2011
U.S. District Judge Rejects FDA's Attempted Regulatory Authority over Compounding Pharmacies in United States v. Franck's Lab, Inc.
September 20, 2011
FDA Issues Draft Guidance for Industry Tablet Scoring
September 2, 2011
Federal Circuit Reverses N.Y. District Court: Claims to "Isolated" DNA Are Eligible for Patent Protection
August 2, 2011
Pennsylvania District Court Dismisses Class Action Against Pharmaceutical Giant Johnson and Johnson
July 26, 2011
FDA Issues Proposed Rule to Withdraw Regulations Related to Prescription Drug Marketing Act Pedigree Requirements
July 20, 2011
In Smith v. Bayer Corp., Supreme Court Breathes New Life into Repetitive State Court Class Actions
June 23, 2011
FDA's Guidelines for Petitions Filed Under Section 505(q) of Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
June 16, 2011
CMS: Proposed Rule for States on Medicaid Fee-for-Service Rate-Setting Procedures
May 12, 2011
FDA: Liquid OTC Drugs with Poorly Labeled Measuring Devices May Constitute Misbranding
May 10, 2011
FDA's Interim Final Rules for the Food Safety Modernization Act
May 6, 2011
FDA: Processing and Reprocessing Medical Devices in Healthcare Settings
May 4, 2011
FDA Requests Comments on Improving Regulatory Rules
May 3, 2011
Labeling Changes for Prescription Drugs After New Safety Information: FDA's Draft Guidance
April 28, 2011
Long-term Care Pharmacy Joint Venture May Violate Anti-kickback Laws: OIG Issues Advisory Opinion 11-03
April 20, 2011
FDA Drafts Pharma Industry Guidance for Postmarketing Studies and Clinical Trials
April 14, 2011
Pennsylvania District Court Prevents Disclosure of Hundreds of Confidential Settlement Agreements
March 24, 2011
FDA Announces Draft Guidance for Industry on User Fee Waivers, Reductions and Refunds for Drug and Biological Products
March 17, 2011
FDA Removes More Than 500 Unapproved Prescription Cough, Cold and Allergy Drug Products from the U.S. Market
March 9, 2011
Fifth Circuit Rules in Favor of Compounding Pharmacies, in Medical Center Pharmacy v. Holder
March 4, 2011
FDA Issues Guidance on Dietary Supplement cGMP Regulations
January 27, 2011
FDA Food Safety Modernization Act Passes U.S. Senate
December 3, 2010
Federal Government to Provide Its Position on Generic Preemption to the U.S. Supreme Court
August 3, 2010
FDA to Increase Criminal Prosecution of Corporate Officials in the Pharmaceutical Industry
March 11, 2010
Sports, Entertainment and New Media
On Your Marks for the Olympics
January 25, 2012
UK Clarifies Wide-Ranging Bribery Laws and the Impact on Non-UK Companies
October 7, 2010
U.S. Justice Department's New ADA Regulations and Accessibility Guidelines for Places of Public Accommodation and Public Entities
August 31, 2010
UK to Focus Efforts on Regulating Online Advertising
June 8, 2010
Sizing Up the FCC's Controversial National Broadband Plan
March 18, 2010
