It is common knowledge that the import and export of goods and technology into and out of the U.S. are regulated. At least three separate federal agencies focus on export
The Danger of the “Deemed Export”
The Department of Labor Releases Final Rule Increasing Salary Threshold for Exempt Employees
On April 23, 2024, the United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued its final rule (here) increasing the salary level for certain professional employees to be properly classified as exempt
Landmark NCAA Settlement Contemplates Direct Payments to Student-Athletes
On May 23, 2024, the NCAA and the “power-five” conferences reached a groundbreaking settlement in a class action lawsuit pertaining to three antitrust cases – House v. NCAA, Carter v.
NIL Deal Gone Wrong: Former University of Florida Recruit Sues Head Football Coach & NIL Collective
On Tuesday, May 21, former University of Florida football commit and current University of Georgia football player, Jaden Rashada, filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern
Know the Law: A Little Equity to Keep Employees
Issuing equity in your company is one of the most effective ways to retain key employees. The hope is that by giving the employee equity in the company, they are
The SEC’s Climate Disclosure Rules Have Been Stayed Temporarily, but Companies Should Not Delay Planning and Preparing For Their Implementation
On March 6, 2024, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued its final climate rules, entitled “The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors” (Climate Rules), that
Businesses: Is Your Company Ready for a Litigation Hold?
Destruction of evidence found not only in drafts of documents but in emails, collaborative tools, texts and the like is a serious legal infraction, whether the destruction was intentional or
Know the Law: Pitfalls in Terminating Contracts
Q: I have a business and want to terminate a contract with a supplier. I can go ahead do that, right? A: Terminating a contract with a supplier or other
Key Considerations in a Ground Lease
A ground lease is a long-term lease of unimproved land between the owner of the property and a tenant where the tenant leases the land and constructs a building and
EEOC Provides Updated Guidance on Conflict Between Diversity Training and Religious Beliefs
In a recent opinion issued by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency provided further guidance on how employers can manage employee requests to be exempted from
Additional States Join Virginia and Tennessee’s Lawsuit Against the NCAA; NCAA in Discussions to Settle Antitrust Claims
It has now been over two months since the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee (the “Court”) halted the NCAA’s “NIL-recruiting ban”, and additional states have
For Our Eyes Only
This article is adapted from the white paper, “Practical Strategy for School Compliance with Domestic and International Privacy Laws,” originally developed in collaboration with The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS).
How Will Your Business Comply with the New Privacy Law Adopted in New Hampshire
New Hampshire has joined fifteen other states (and counting) and many prominent countries in adopting a comprehensive privacy law. Because the law takes effect January 1, 2025, businesses that have
Know the Law: Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting
Q: As a landlord, how do I comply with lead-based paint (“LBP”) laws at my residential rental properties? A: If you own residential rental property constructed pre-1978 (“Target Housing”), you
Where Do Things Go Following Virginia’s New Name, Image and Likeness Bill Signed Into Law
On April 18, 2024, Virgina Governor Glenn Youngkin signed a new Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) bill into law that allows public and private colleges and universities in the Commonwealth
Businesses, Divorce, and What You Can Do to Keep the Business Out of Court
When I first began as a family law attorney, I practiced in rural Maine. Most businesses were family-owned and often run by a husband-and-wife duo. At least once per year,