The enactment of the 2023 Omnibus Bill, a comprehensive spending bill funding the federal government for the fiscal year 2023, is presenting a huge advantage for Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The Omnibus Bill enumerates several provisions aimed at educating businesses and workers and providing clarity and transparency in creating and administering an ESOP.
FDA’s enforcement landscape continues to evolve as the agency implements its new legislative authorities, advances its regulation of cutting-edge issues, addresses significant supply chain concerns, and deals with the fallout from the COVID-19 public health emergency. Despite the evolving landscape, enforcement related to manufacturing and data integrity-related deficiencies and unapproved new products remain at the core of the agency’s enforcement priorities.
The US antitrust agencies have been driving the antitrust jurisprudence in a more progressive direction. In December 2022, Google and the Department of Justice (DOJ) filed motions for summary judgment. Its forthcoming decision is expected to create drastic changes in the antitrust law landscape, particularly on the bounds of the law for digital monopoly cases moving forward. Thus, companies and other practitioners should stay updated and be wary of the risks that the shifting regulatory landscape may bring. Join a panel of key thought leaders and distinguished experts organized by The Knowledge Group as they provide a comprehensive discussion of [...]
One integral aspect to increase the chances of winning a trial is the use of cross-examination. While this approach takes extensive planning and preparation, a properly executed and effective cross-examination can be an opportunity to test the reliability and credibility of witness evidence, expose weaknesses, and likely produce a favorable testimony. Thus, practitioners must develop sound strategies and calculated trial preparations to avoid disjointed cross-examination.
New and emerging technologies continue to bring opportunities to the insurance services sector. Besides enhancing actuarial and underwriting processes, insurtech is also a cost-effective way for insurance companies to launch new product developments and improve customer experience. However, this complex networked system also poses advanced fraud risks for insurers. This underscores the need for insurance companies to recognize different fraud schemes and other cybersecurity challenges and adopt a fraud risk management program to help address the organization’s vulnerabilities. Join a panel of key thought leaders and distinguished experts organized by The Knowledge Group as they provide a comprehensive discussion of [...]
Preserving and protecting privilege remains a critical and challenging issue in internal investigations. Taking a misstep by disclosing sensitive information can result in damaging legal and reputational consequences. With the ethical traps, potential large number of factual witnesses who must keep information confidential for privilege to be preserved, the possible involvement of outside technical experts, and numerous other issues that arise during an investigation, the protection of privilege is tricky.
Insurance companies are legally obligated to act in good faith when dealing with their clients. Unfortunately, many insurers fail to do this, resulting in bad faith allegations. In recent years, however, several US states have taken measures to reduce the hurdles in establishing insurance bad faith claims. This has resulted in better protection for policyholders and an increased risk of litigation to ensure companies’ accountability. Now more than ever, insurance carriers and their counsel must keep up with recent statutes and court rulings to effectively handle and prevent potential liability claims. Join a panel of key thought leaders and practitioners [...]
Economic strength and international leadership are essential to advancing the United States’ goals in safeguarding national interests. Despite the persistent global threats like international conflicts which pose significant concerns in national security, the national security regulation also continues to stretch its scope, now touching upon communications, data, and antitrust. Likewise, regulatory bodies carry on with their outlook on outbound investment screening. Business leaders, policymakers, and other practitioners concerned should stay updated on any developments in this field to understand the unique circumstances, opportunities, and challenges it may bring. Listen as experienced national security lawyers E. Patrick Gilman (Brown Rudnick LLP) [...]
Accountants are often faced with situations that challenge their ethical principles and standards. Failure to respond to these situations appropriately can lead to severe consequences, such as legal and reputational damage. Hence, accountants must be equipped with the necessary skills and strategies to identify and respond to ethical dilemmas effectively. Join a panel of key thought leaders and practitioners as they provide a comprehensive guide to responding to ethical dilemmas in accounting. Speakers will also discuss ethical decision-making frameworks and offer effective strategies for addressing issues. Key topics include: Accounting Ethics: An Overview Ethical Decision-Making Strategies for Responding to Ethical [...]
Trade compliance is becoming more complex as the economic sanctions regime continuously evolves. Emerging changes are drastically affecting various aspects of international trade such as imports, exports, foreign investments, and oil prices. Recently, Canada has introduced new legislation to include definitions of ownership and control and introduced new rules for seizing and forfeiting assets of Russian nationals, thereby pushing the boundaries of international sanctions law.
The excruciating workload and tough court cases that lawyers navigate daily have placed them at increased risk of substance abuse and addiction. Heavy drinking habits and abuse of drugs breed adverse psychological outcomes and poor job performance which remains to be a severe and unending problem in the legal profession. However, the fear of possible reputational damage and stigma around this scenario has placed a big barrier for lawyers in seeking medical help. In this CLE Webcast, a panel of key thought leaders organized by The Knowledge Group will take the audience to an in-depth conversation about the growing issues [...]
Creating an inclusive work environment is at the core of promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Notably, businesses with robust DEI strategies have a significant competitive advantage in this highly volatile market. Today, more companies are focused on implementing strong organizational diversity to the fore. However, while they are targeting effective DEI initiatives, it is crucial to ensure that internal and external systems and processes are aligned with DEI perspectives to avoid futile DEI efforts. Join a panel of key thought leaders and practitioners assembled by The Knowledge Group as they present the latest developments and issues surrounding DEI. The [...]
