by Christine Stackhouse | Aug 21, 2024
On August 14, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission’s (“Commission”) new Trade Regulation Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials (the “Rule”) was finalized and went into effect. The Rule prohibits specified unfair or deceptive acts or practices involving...
by Christine Stackhouse | Aug 19, 2024
On August 19, 2024, Counsel Anjali Dalal and Associate Gautam Rao authored the New York Law Journal article titled, “Public Corruption Prosecutions: Constitutional Issues to Watch.” Anjali and Gautam discuss United States v. Benjamin and McCormick v....
by Mallory Schowe | Aug 15, 2024
One of the challenges facing owners of closely held businesses is how to preserve their business legacy in the event of their death. The federal estate tax, which applies to estates exceeding $13.61 million in 2024, can pose a significant financial burden on the heirs...
by Christine Stackhouse | Jul 24, 2024
What happened? Effective July 23, 2024, all U.S. banks, insurers, SEC broker/dealers, securities or commodities broker/dealers, investment bankers, investment companies, currency exchanges and certain other entities designated as “financial institutions” must report...
by Christine Stackhouse | Jul 18, 2024
On July 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) issued critical new guidance (“the Guidance”) aimed at enhancing due diligence to prevent the diversion of Common High Priority List (“CHPL”) items to Russia. [1] A list of the...