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USA at 250: The Promise, the Practice, and the Lawyer´s Role
Two hundred and fifty years ago, the Declaration of Independence announced a principle that has defined – and confounded – the American experiment ever since: that all are created equal. It is a sentence we are taught to revere, often treated as a fixed point in our constitutional universe. Yet when it was written, it was neither fully intended nor remotely implemented in the way we understand it today.
An encyclopedia of the cord blood metabolome reveals maternal-fetal interactions and disease risk
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ArticleOnline now102548Open access 1Department of Genetics, Stanford University School of Medicine, 240 Pasteur Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA 2Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, 300 Pasteur Drive, Stanford, CA 94305, USA 3Department of Biomedical Data Science, Stanford University School of Medicine, 1265 Welch Road, Stanford, CA 94305, USA 4Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, 725 Welch Road,...
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Safeguarding Your Business When You Are Not There
Written by Daniel Cotter Ward Goodman July 15, 2025 Running a business means juggling countless responsibilities. But there’s one area too many business owners leave on the back burner: what happens to your business if you’re suddenly not around to run it? Estate planning isn’t just for retirees or the ultra-wealthy. It’s a vital step for anyone with a business to protect.
Key Insights & How To Prepare
Written by Daniel Cotter Ward Goodman April 15, 2025 Electronic invoicing, or e-invoicing, is set to revolutionise the way businesses handle transactions by enabling the digital exchange of invoice information directly between buyers and suppliers. Recognising its potential to enhance efficiency and reduce administrative burdens, the UK government has initiated a public consultation to promote the adoption of e-invoicing across the country. What Exactly is E-Invoicing?
FinCEN Narrows CTA Reporting Requirements
On March 21, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) released an Interim Final Rule (the Interim Rule), which served to “narrow” the existing beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA or the Act).
DW FastTrack Episode 11: Understanding Sanctions - Current Trends Affecting OFAC (Video)
DW Dickinson Wright PLLC More Dickinson Wright is a general practice business law firm with more than 475 attorneys among more than 40 practice areas and 16 industry groups. With 19 offices across the U.S. and in Toronto, we offer clients exceptional quality and client service, value for fees, industry expertise and business acumen.
FinCEN Narrows CTA Reporting Requirements | JD Supra
On March 21, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) released an Interim Final Rule (the Interim Rule), which served to “narrow” the existing beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA or the Act).
So You Want To Be A Cybersecurity Lawyer (Video)
Check out Daniel Cotter's recent feature in the ABA Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Committee's webinar, "So You Want to be a Cybersecurity Lawyer." This webinar discusses different types of legal careers in cybersecurity, privacy, AI, and available career paths. Watch on-demand here: The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.
U.S. Treasury Department Suspends Enforcement Of Corporate Transparency Act For U.S. Citizens And U.S. Companies
DW Dickinson Wright PLLC More Dickinson Wright is a general practice business law firm with more than 475 attorneys among more than 40 practice areas and 16 industry groups. With 19 offices across the U.S. and in Toronto, we offer clients exceptional quality and client service, value for fees, industry expertise and business acumen.
U.S. Treasury Department Suspends Enforcement of Corporate Transparency Act for U.S. Citizens and U.S. Companies | JD Supra
The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced on March 2, 2025 that it will not take any enforcement action against U.S. citizens and legal entities formed in the United States or their beneficial owners in connection with beneficial ownership information reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA or the Act).[1] The Treasury Department’s announcement came three days after the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a bureau within the Treasury Department,...
U.S. Treasury Department Suspends Enforcement of Corporate Transparency Act for U.S. Citizens and U.S. Companies
The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced on March 2, 2025 that it will not take any enforcement action against U.S. citizens and legal entities formed in the United States or their beneficial owners in connection with beneficial ownership information reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA or the Act).[1] The Treasury Department’s announcement came three days after the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a bureau within the Treasury Department,...
Texas Court Recognizes Supreme Court Ruling, Reinstates BOI Filing Requirement
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA or the Act) is back in play. In an Order released on Feb. 17, 2025, a federal district court in the Eastern District of Texas stayed its Order from Jan. 7, 2025, which had enjoined enforcement of the Act. Smith v. U.S. Dept. of the Treasury, Case No. 6:24-cv-00336 (E.D. Tex. Feb. 17, 2025). The Smith court determined that the order issued by the U.S. Supreme Court in McHenry v. Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc., Case No. 24A653 (U.S. S. Ct. Jan.
Texas Court Recognizes Supreme Court Ruling, Reinstates BOI Filing Requirement | JD Supra
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA or the Act) is back in play. In an Order released on Feb. 17, 2025, a federal district court in the Eastern District of Texas stayed its Order from Jan. 7, 2025, which had enjoined enforcement of the Act. Smith v. U.S. Dept. of the Treasury, Case No. 6:24-cv-00336 (E.D. Tex. Feb. 17, 2025). The Smith court determined that the order issued by the U.S. Supreme Court in McHenry v. Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc., Case No. 24A653 (U.S. S. Ct. Jan.
Texas Court Recognizes Supreme Court Ruling, Reinstates BOI Filing Requirement
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA or the Act) is back in play. In an Order released on Feb. 17, 2025, a federal district court in the Eastern District of Texas stayed its Order from Jan. 7, 2025, which had enjoined enforcement of the Act. Smith v. U.S. Dept. of the Treasury, Case No. 6:24-cv-00336 (E.D. Tex. Feb. 17, 2025). The Smith court determined that the order issued by the U.S. Supreme Court in McHenry v. Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc., Case No. 24A653 (U.S. S. Ct. Jan.
Supreme Court Stays Fifth Circuit CTA Injunction, But Clarity Remains Elusive
On Jan. 23, 2025, the United States Supreme Court reinstated a stay on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals' Dec. 26, 2024, decision, which had upheld a lower court's nationwide injunction blocking enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). McHenry v. Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc., No. 24A653 (U.S. S. Ct. Jan. 23, 2024). This is the latest chapter in a saga full of twists and turns over the last six weeks, with no clear end in sight. As background, on Dec.
Supreme Court Stays Fifth Circuit CTA Injunction, But Clarity Remains Elusive | JD Supra
On Jan. 23, 2025, the United States Supreme Court reinstated a stay on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals’ Dec. 26, 2024, decision, which had upheld a lower court’s nationwide injunction blocking enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). McHenry v. Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc., No. 24A653 (U.S. S. Ct. Jan. 23, 2024). This is the latest chapter in a saga full of twists and turns over the last six weeks, with no clear end in sight. As background, on Dec.
SCOTUS hears TikTok case, weighs fate of Corporate Transparency Act
Friday was a busy day for the U.S. Supreme Court, with more than two hours of argument in the dispute that will decide the fate of TikTok and then an afternoon in conference to address petitions for certiorari.The court also awaited a response to the government’s emergency application to lift the injunction in the Corporate Transparency Act matter.The CTAFor those not paying attention to the ever-changing landscape on the CTA compliance deadlines, a federal district court in the Eastern...
Roberts says justices may lack ‘expertise’ for transgender case
In perhaps the most important case of the term to date, the justices of the Supreme Court seemed ready to uphold Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming treatments for kids.Don’t know much biologyThe Roberts court has said that the Chevron doctrine was unworkable and that judges are best able to sort out issues of administrative issues. Yet, Chief Justice John Roberts in the almost 21/2-hour oral argument in the transgender case noted:“And it’s not really so much a question of qualifications.
Time for Your Organization’s Cyber Risk Hygiene Checkup
Safety professionals and risk managers in the manufacturing, construction and service sectors spend considerable time ensuring that their workers’ have a physically and mentally safe workplace. Recent technology outages and cyberattacks demonstrate that safety professionals also need to consider technology risks that could pose a threat to workers’ safety.
Judges split over BIPA changes; SCOTUS set to hear arguments
U.S. District Judge Elaine Bucklo of the Northern District of Illinois recently ruled that amendments to the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act were intended to be applied retroactively. Several days later, another Northern District judge found the opposite.
Courts fill in blanks with BIPA changes, but questions remain
On Aug. 2, Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law Senate Bill 2979, amending certain provisions of the Biometric Information Privacy Act. It became effective immediately. Three months in, several aspects remain unsettled, but are beginning to be sorted out. Illinois Supreme Court inviteIn Cothron v. White Castle System, Inc., 216 N.E.3d 918 (Ill.
Justices weigh securities law in class-action suit against Nvidia
The Supreme Court recently heard the Facebook case on risk factors and public disclosures. Last week, it was looking at investors and public companies again, this time with Nvidia and a proposed class action.The caseOver the last few years, Nvidia has become the global leader in chip and AI development and distribution, recently surpassing Apple as the most valuable publicly traded company in the world. Its chips primarily are used for gaming, but they also are valuable to cryptocurrency miners.
Risky business: Facebook seeks relief over SEC threat disclosure
While an election took place last Tuesday, the Supreme Court began its November oral arguments with four cases, including two on Election Day. One of the cases involved Facebook and the Cambridge Analytica data breach and disclosures.The Facebook caseThe justices held arguments in a case on Nov. 6 that arose out of the massive Cambridge Analytica exploitation of more than 30 million Facebook users’ data. In the case, Facebook v.
Post-Chevron litigation targeting administrative state pouring in
When the Supreme Court overturned the Chevron doctrine and took other steps to address the administrative state, many warned of the onslaught of challenges coming. Recent reviews of dockets confirm that result.
Busy times for EPA at SCOTUS; role of D.C. Circuit on docket
The Environmental Protection Agency has been a frequent party before the Supreme Court in recent months. Both Chevron and Loper Bright involved the EPA. Recently, the court has considered numerous petitions for certiorari involving the same agency.Adding to the court’s docketThe court in West Virginia v. EPA denied eight emergency applications to block the EPA’s new power-plant emissions rules.
SCOTUS directs appeals court to take fresh look at weapons case
In January, the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found that the Second Amendment language encompassed all adult Americans. Last week, however, the Supreme Court granted certiorari and sent the case back for review. The brief order of Oct. 15 added no new cases to the docket.Paris v. LaraThe order by the court in the Second Amendment case of Paris v. Lara had no dissents, simply stating:“The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted.
SCOTUS gets cooking with case on ATF’s ghost gun restrictions
The term has begun at the Supreme Court, and in five arguments, the court began its work for the year, including hearing the ghost guns case.
Top court opens 2024-25 term with ghost guns, capital case
AC/DC ends every concert with its iconic “For Those About To Rock (We Salute You).” For Supreme Court observers, the anthem is appropriate, as the court is firing away right off the bat with a gun case. Let the arguments, and the waiting game, begin. Welcome to the October 2024 term. And to the advocates, we salute you.Court begins in earnest By the time you read this column, the Supreme Court will have released its order list from the Long Conference held last week.
SCOTUS robes are back in town as justices prepare for new term
The summer typically is a quiet time for the U.S. Supreme Court. While this one was a bit busier than usual, with numerous emergency applications on the docket, the court today will start readying itself for the work ahead in the October 2024 term, which begins in earnest on Oct.
Burford Capital marks 15-year anniversary with latest Burford Quarterly, exploring the evolution of legal finance and its business benefits
, /PRNewswire/ — Burford Capital, the leading global finance and asset management firm focused on law, today releases its latest Burford Quarterly, a journal of legal finance that explores the top trends at the nexus of law and finance. Coinciding with Burford’s 15th anniversary, this Burford Quarterly examines the evolution of the legal finance industry over the last decade-and-a-half and highlights the benefits of legal finance for businesses.
Survey reveals dim views many have of democracy, rule of law
Happy belated Constitution Day, celebrated on Sept. 17 each year to recognize the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787. The document would be submitted to the states for ratification back then, and the rest is our nation’s history.The World Justice ProjectOne of the great privileges of being involved in the National Conference of Bar Presidents is being able to interact and work with great organizations.
Citing Dobbs, Kim Davis attacks same-sex marriage, Obergefell
Kim Davis was a clerk in Kentucky who, shortly after Obergefell was decided, refused to issue a same-sex couple a marriage license, citing her religious beliefs. In June, in what did not appear to generate much publicity, lawyers for Davis filed a brief in the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals asking that Obergefell be overturned.The couple who had been refused a license challenged Davis and won.
What’s in a name? Justice Jackson gives her answer in new memoir
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson became the latest sitting justice to publish a book. Those seeking to learn more about the court and the time she has spent on it to date will not find much, if anything, here. Maybe she will write another book to address those points down the line.The memoirThe title of the book — “Lovely One: A Memoir” — comes from her name. An aunt of hers told her parents her name, Ketanji Onyika, meant lovely one in an African dialect.
The Goldilocks approach to law defines Gorsuch jurisprudence
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch and Janie Nitze make the case in their book that there is a large human toll from having too much law.
Kagan speaks candidly on need for enforcement of ethics rule
In a candid discussion, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan admitted the lack of any enforcement of the ethics rules for her and her fellow justices is an issue.While self-policing cannot be the answer, as she made clear, she did note:“Rules usually have enforcement mechanisms attached to them, and this one, this set of rules, does not ….
ABA House of Delegates passes resolutions on rule of law, ERA
The American Bar Association House of Delegates is the policymaking body of the association. It meets twice each year, at the ABA annual and midyear meetings. On Aug. 5 and 6, it met in Chicago to attend to its business.The HouseThink of the House of Delegates as the legislative body of the ABA. The House formulates policy and is the ultimate governing body of the group.
The well informed bar leader is versed in wide range of topics
The American Bar Association was on its home turf in Chicago for its own version of Lollapalooza — but without the glitter. Let’s call it Barlapalooza. A number of major events took place last week and over the weekend.CLE in the cityABA President Mary Smith has said often to her host committee: “It’s going to be the best annual meeting ever!” She appears to have delivered on that promise.On Wednesday evening, Smith hosted her judicial reception, with numerous local and state judges in attendance.
Killing time with attorney who represented John Wayne Gacy
On Dec. 21, 1978, local news stations were broadcasting live from a house less than five miles from where I lived. The owner, John Wayne Gacy, had been arrested after the disappearance of 15-year-old Robert Piest.Gacy eventually confessed to killing more than 30 young men dating back to 1972 (he would later deny he had murdered anyone). He led the police to his crawl space and mapped out where bodies were.Gacy was convicted of 33 counts of murder and sentenced to be executed.
‘Hubris Squared’? Majority draws fiery dissent from Justice Kagan
At the end of the term, the Supreme Court issued several opinions that will have a significant impact on the future of the administrative state. One important decision, though not unexpected, was Loper Bright.Loper BrightIn Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, along with Relentless, Inc., et al. v. Department of Commerce, et al., the Supreme Court “granted certiorari in these cases limited to the question whether Chevron U.S.A. Inc. v.
State of the administrative state: SCOTUS nixes Chevron doctrine
Talk of overturning the Chevron doctrine meaning the end of the administrative state were, to paraphrase Mark Twain, an exaggeration on the report of its death. But the end of Chevron was among a quartet of decisions in the Supreme Court’s end of term sprint.JarkesyIn SEC v.
Court follows history, tradition of saving bombshell for the end
Often at the end of a term, the Supreme Court issues its most divided, most impactful decisions, often dealing with individual rights. This year was not much different, with the final decision impacting one individual — the president of the United States.Presidential immunityThe Supreme Court has never had a case where it full on determined whether the president of the United States was immune from criminal prosecution.
Meta Launches Awards to Drive AI Innovation in Developing Regions
Meta launched the Meta Llama Impact Innovation Awards to support organizations in developing regions that use Meta’s advanced AI models, Llama 2 and 3, to solve local problems in education, environment, and other areas. The AI models are recognized for their enhanced reasoning capabilities and potential to drive economic and social opportunities. Grants of up […]
Amber alert: SCOTUS punts in abortion case, clarifies Bruen
The Supreme Court at this time of the term is busy issuing its stockpile of remaining opinions on argued cases before leaving the bench for the summer. Occasionally, the court issues an order that is labeled “dismissed as improvidently granted,” or DIG.
Barrett takes a long look at ‘history and tradition’
Much has been written in the past few years about the current composition of the Supreme Court and how it is a very conservative, 6-3 majority that rules on the decisions. Some recent opinions show that it may be, at least on some issues, a 3-3-3 court. The public jury remains out on the question.A difference on originalism In a recent decision, Vidal v. Elster, the court was unanimous as it addressed issues of trademark law and the First Amendment.
The Federation Of Regulatory Counsel Published Daniel Cotter's Article, "Illinois Legislature Passes Major Reform To BIPA."
The Federation of Regulatory Counsel published Daniel Cotter's article, "Illinois Legislature passes major reform to BIPA." Daniel discusses the decisions that exposed collectors and users of biometric information in Illinois, writing, "In one decision, the Court stated that each instance of capturing or scanning information is a separate violation and, in a second decision, rules that the statute of limitations was five years." To read more, click here.
SCOTUS makes clear statement on standing in abortion pill case
We are living in a time where the nine robed ones, or at least a few, are trolling us. There are not a lot of other ways to look at things.
SCOTUS rounding corner in opinion derby as finish nears
The U.S. Supreme Court has been slower than in modern times with its release of opinions.
Upside down you’re turning me - Alito shifts blame to his wife
Diana Ross may have predicted the flag statement replying to Justice Samuel Alito or to Martha-Ann Alito. Things are upside down and there is much crying over the distress the Supreme Court is under.NeighborsThe story of the flag at the Alitos’ home and another one at their second home is a bit murky as to the timeline.
Court examines appropriations clause to save CFPB from death
In a 7-2 decision written by Justice Clarence Thomas for the majority, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau v.
Supreme Court moving at snail’s pace as dozens of cases remain
The Supreme Court has been extremely slow in getting opinions issued in the last two terms. To date, the court has issued 20 opinions this term, including two last Thursday. As I wrote in jest, “April orals bring May bore-alls.” As we and others have written, not all of the court’s work is sizzling with hot-button issues.
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