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More Authority to FMC and More Pressure on Carriers via Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022
April 14, 2022
The US Senate unanimously passed the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (“OSRA 2022”) on March 31, 2022. The version…
Take Note: Potentially Critical Amendment to DGCL §102(b)(7) Expanding Exculpation to Corporate Officers Under Consideration in Delaware
April 7, 2022
An important amendment to Section 102(b)(7) of the Delaware General Corporation Law currently is under consideration. All who are in…
The Golden Ray: The Wreckage is Gone, but Her Wake Remains Roiled
April 1, 2022
The legal voyage of the vehicle carrier Golden Ray has not ended. While she capsized off the Georgia coast on…
DOJ Targets Crypto-Criminals and Names First Director of National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team
February 24, 2022
Last week, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced that Eun Young Choi would serve as the first Director of…
Senate Passes Bi-Partisan Bill Prohibiting Mandatory Arbitration of Employee Sexual Misconduct Claims
February 14, 2022
Congress has taken legislative action to provide employees with sexual misconduct claims with a path to litigate these claims in…
NY Commercial Division Now Requiring Settlement Discussions Before Trial
February 3, 2022
On January 7, 2022, New York Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence K. Marks issued a new directive which requires parties to…
Third Circuit Expands Liability for Colleges & Universities in Title IX Decision
January 27, 2022
A series of procedural missteps and policy failures led to the tragic murder of a college student on the campus…
Supreme Court Blocks OSHA ETS but Upholds CMS Rule Requiring COVID-19 Vaccination
January 14, 2022
On Thursday, the Supreme Court of the United States struck down the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (“OSHA”) Emergency Temporary…
Sixth Circuit Lifts Stay of OSHA Vaccine Mandate for Large Employers
December 20, 2021
On Friday evening, December 17, 2021, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals lifted a stay on the Occupational Safety &…
Apply Now for a Personal Use Cannabis Business License in New Jersey
December 15, 2021
The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (“CRC”) began accepting applications for personal use cannabis businesses on December 15. At this…
OSHA Suspends Implementation of COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Requirements
November 16, 2021
On Friday, November 12, 2021, the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) announced that it is suspending “activities”…
Getting Smart about Smart Contracts
November 15, 2021
I started to research this article by typing “blockchain” and “smart contract” into a legal search engine and filtering to…
Federal Government Announces Vaccination Rules for Employers, Including OSHA’s Vaccine or Testing Requirements for Large Employers
November 9, 2021
Last week, the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) issued its long-anticipated Emergency Temporary Standard (“ETS”) that requires…
Bad Things Can Happen on Good Websites – Including Yours?
November 4, 2021
Could your website be undermining your Privacy Policy? A recent set of articles on The Markup, a nonprofit newsroom that…
No ATs? Huge Problem: Shocking Number of Public High Schools Don’t Have Medical Providers to Protect Student Athletes
October 20, 2021
Highlighting the risks faced by high school athletes across the country, a 2020 Spotlight on America report by the Korey…
Governor Phil Murphy Signs New LAD Amendment, Expanding New Jersey Age Discrimination Protections
October 8, 2021
On Tuesday, Governor Phil Murphy expanded protections for older New Jersey employees by signing A681 into law. The bill amends…
First Jury Verdict in Football-Brain Disease Case Upheld by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court
October 1, 2021
On September 1, 2021, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania rejected Matthew Onyshko’s Petition for Allowance of Appeal to revive his…
Delaware Supreme Court Announces Key Changes to Standing Doctrines in Derivative Shareholder Litigation
September 28, 2021
Last week, the Delaware Supreme Court handed down two important decisions clarifying key doctrines relating to derivative shareholder litigation. The…
“What’s it to you?” Supreme Court’s TransUnion v. Ramirez Opinion Limits Article III Standing for Class Action Plaintiffs in Federal Court
September 15, 2021
The first Supreme Court decision to confront Article III standing in five years can be summarized in just five words:…
President Biden Announces Vaccine Mandates for Large Employers, Federal Workers, and Health Care Workers
September 13, 2021
Last week, as part of his “Path Out of the Pandemic” Action Plan, President Biden announced that all employers with…