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BakerHostetler Advises Powder Alloy Corporation in Acquisition by AE Industrial Partners, LP
DOJ Expands Health Care Fraud Strike Force to Philadelphia: What Providers, Life Sciences Companies and Investors Should Do Now
United States v. Heppner and AI Discovery: Confidentiality and Privilege Concerns | JD Supra
Recent trends across the country now demonstrate that a client’s use of public AI tools may be both discoverable and may potentially waive the attorney-client privilege. On February 10, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York reaffirmed foundational confidentiality principles in the context of artificial intelligence (“AI”) in the legal field in United States v. Heppner, No. 1:25-cr-00503-JSR.
BakerHostetler Represents United Titanium in Acquisition by Riverspan Partners
BakerHostetler Provides Pro Bono Legal Services to Survivors for Backpage Remission Process
Federal Court Strikes Down Qui Tam Provision of False Claims Act | JD Supra
On September 30, 2024, United States District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle dismissed a non-intervened False Claims Act (“FCA”) case ruling that the qui tam provision, 31 U.S.C. § 3730(b)(1), unconstitutionally permits a private individual, referred to as a “relator,” to prosecute a case on behalf of the United States government. The decision in United States ex. rel. Clarissa Zafirov v. Florida Medical Associates, LLC, et al.
Supreme Court Imposes Substantial Limits on Federal Government’s Enforcement Powers | JD Supra
In a series of four opinions issued last week, the Supreme Court of the United States has severely limited: (1) the Department of Justice’s ability to prosecute certain offenses; (2) the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) ability to administratively impose civil penalties; and (3) federal agencies’ ability to interpret federal statutes.
HHS Recommends that Marijuana be Reclassified as Schedule III Controlled Substance | JD Supra
On August 29, 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) recommended to the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) that marijuana be reclassified from a Schedule I controlled substance to a Schedule III controlled substance. Reclassification in this manner, should the DEA choose to follow this recommendation, could have profound implications on the marijuana industry, medical research, tax and banking, and criminal enforcement.
Prysmian Cables and Systems USA, Inc. v. BME Trucking, Inc. et al
Plaintiff: Prysmian Cables and Systems USA, Inc. Defendant: BME Trucking, Inc. and Brian Enell Case Number: 3:2023cv04311 Filed: August 28, 2023 Court: US District Court for the District of South Carolina Presiding Judge: Sherri A Lydon Nature of Suit: Other Fraud Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 1332 Diversity-Fraud Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff RSS Track this Docket This docket was last retrieved on August 29, 2023. A more recent docket listing may be available from PACER.
Here We Go Again: The National Labor Relations Board Reintroduces Chaos to Employee Handbooks | JD Supra
There was little doubt that the current National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or the “Board”) would overrule the Trump-era test in The Boeing Company for evaluating work rules in favor of a more employee-friendly standard. The new standard has arrived, and employers may want to start reviewing their handbooks to comply with it. On August 2, 2023, the NLRB issued its decision in Stericycle, Inc., 372 NLRB No. 113 (2023), changing (again) the test for evaluating facially neutral work rules.
Supreme Court Eliminates Objective Defense for Scienter in False Claims Act Cases | JD Supra
June 6, 2023 To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: On June 1, 2023, the Supreme Court eliminated the “objectively reasonable” potential defense in False Claims Act cases, clarifying that the knowledge or scienter element for a False Claims Act (“FCA”) case is satisfied by proof that defendant knew or believed that the claims submitted to the government were false.
Supreme Court, First Circuit Curtail Broad Government Theories in Federal Fraud Prosecutions | JD Supra
Last week, the Supreme Court of the United States issued two opinions that vacated criminal convictions for honest services fraud and reshaped the ways in which the federal government can prosecute alleged offenders. Traditionally, federal mail and wire fraud prosecutions require the deprivation of money or tangible property.
Busy Bee Media Is Proud To Announce Fawn Bolton as Chief Operating Officer
MEDFORD, OR, USA, December 21, 2022 / EINPresswire.com/ -- Fawn has been a valuable member of the Busy Bee Media team for the past five years, starting as an ambassador of the company and working her way up through leadership. In her new role as COO, she will oversee the company's day-to-day operations, including sales, marketing, and customer service. "We are delighted to announce Fawn's promotion to COO," said Busy Bee Media CEO Michael Parente.
North Carolina Senate Passes Medical Cannabis Bill - - United States
On Monday, June 6, 2022, the North Carolina Senate voted on third reading to pass a bill that would allow medical cannabis use in the state. Senate Bill 711 received bipartisan support and passed by a vote of 36-7. The North Carolina Compassionate Care Act would allow physicians to issue a written certification for medical cannabis for patients with 15 listed medical conditions, including cancer, epilepsy, HIV, AIDS, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis.
North Carolina Senate Passes Medical Cannabis Bill
On Monday, June 6, 2022, the North Carolina Senate voted on third reading to pass a bill that would allow medical cannabis use in the state. Senate Bill 711 received bipartisan support and passed by a vote of 36-7. The North Carolina Compassionate Care Act would allow physicians to issue a written certification for medical cannabis for patients with 15 listed medical conditions, including cancer, epilepsy, HIV, AIDS, Parkinson’s disease, and multiple sclerosis.
North Carolina Senate Passes Medical Cannabis Bill | JD Supra
On Monday, June 6, 2022, the North Carolina Senate voted on third reading to pass a bill that would allow medical cannabis use in the state. Senate Bill 711 received bipartisan support and passed by a vote of 36-7. The North Carolina Compassionate Care Act would allow physicians to issue a written certification for medical cannabis for patients with 15 listed medical conditions, including cancer, epilepsy, HIV, AIDS, Parkinson’s disease, and multiple sclerosis.
Third Circuit Tells the NLRB to Lighten Up and Take a Joke
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has found that Ben Domenech, executive officer and publisher of the right-leaning media company The Federalist, did not threaten employees when he tweeted that he would send them “back to the salt mine” if they unionized, in FDRLST Media LLC v. NLRB, Case No. 20-3434. Domenech’s tweet came the same day that unionized employees of Vox Media (a left-leaning competitor of The Federalist) walked off the job during contract negotiations.
South Carolina Senate Passes Medical Cannabis Legislation | JD Supra
On Thursday, February 10, 2022, the South Carolina Senate voted to pass the South Carolina Compassionate Care Act (S. 150) on third reading, which would allow for certain forms of medical cannabis in the state for the first time. The legislation has now been sent to the South Carolina House of Representatives, which will assign it to one of its committees, likely on Tuesday, February 15th.
South Carolina Senate Debates Legislation to Legalize Medical Cannabis | JD Supra
Just over a year ago, the South Carolina Legislature introduced the “South Carolina Compassionate Care Act” (S. 150 and H. 3361), which, for the first time, would allow medical cannabis in the state. The bill has gained bipartisan support since then and, just last week, the Senate began debating the bill. The Senate will be back in session today to continue debating this issue.
D.C. Circuit Says NLRB Must Explain Its Decision-Making | JD Supra
Court Remands NLRB Decision for Failing to Distinguish Contrary Precedent A shift in the political party at the White House generally means a corresponding shift in philosophy for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). Naturally then, the question many employers are asking is not “Will the NLRB swing to a pro-labor position?” but “How far will the pro-labor pendulum go?” Mercurial NLRB policy is, after all, nothing new.
D.C. Circuit Says NLRB Must Explain Its Decision-Making
Court Remands NLRB Decision for Failing to Distinguish Contrary Precedent A shift in the political party at the White House generally means a corresponding shift in philosophy for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). Naturally then, the question many employers are asking is not “Will the NLRB swing to a pro-labor position?” but “How far will the pro-labor pendulum go?” Mercurial NLRB policy is, after all, nothing new.
FAQs: COVID-19 - General Labor and Employment Legal Concerns - April 13, 2020 Update | Lexology
BakerHostetler’s COVID-19 Labor and Employment Issues Task Force issued a set of FAQs on March 18, 2020, March 30, 2020 and April 6, 2020 regarding general legal issues concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. Below are new FAQs that reflect the guidance recently sought by employers related to this topic.
COVID-19 and the Emergency Exception to the Duty to Bargain | JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
President Trump Signs the Families First Coronavirus Response Act into Law | JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
COVID-19: Labor and Employment Legal Concerns – Mar. 18 Update | JD Supra
BakerHostetler’s COVID-19 Employment Issues Task Force will continue to provide updates on the legal issues concerning the COVID-19 pandemic, as they become available. Q – Where do I find definitive guidance on what I, as an employer, should do if the location of the workplace is in an area identified with sustained community transmission?
What Employers Should Know About the Families First Coronavirus Response Act | JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
The BakerHostetler Quarterly New York Employment Law Newsletter - Fall 2019 | Lexology
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October 7 2019 The #MeToo movement continues to impact employers as states enact additional anti-harassment training legislation. California recently extended the deadline from Jan. 1, 2020, to Jan. 1, 2021, for most employers to comply with its training requirements. As discussed below, New York state expanded protections to individuals working in New York and employers’ liability to claims of employment harassment and discrimination.
NLRB Adopts Standard Making it Easier for Employers to Make Unilateral Changes to Working Conditions | JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
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