In this LIVE Webcast, a panel of thought leaders and professionals brought together by The Knowledge Group will provide and present an in-depth analysis of the fundamentals as well as recent developments in Compliance Guide to OFAC’s Recent Sanctions Regulations.
Balancing Competition and Innovation Amid the Changing Antitrust Landscape
lazupardo2023-08-23T00:49:55-04:00In this LIVE Webcast, a panel of thought leaders and professionals brought together by The Knowledge Group will provide and present an in-depth analysis of the fundamentals as well as recent developments in Balancing Competition and Innovation Amid the Changing Antitrust Landscape.
The Intersection of Cannabis and Corporate Law: Navigating Complex Federal and State Laws
Joenel2023-07-12T02:09:49-04:00The unceasingly evolving field of cannabis continues to bring complex regulatory challenges among businesses and legal practitioners. Although still illegal under federal law, several states and territories in the US have already legalized the use of cannabis for both medical and recreational purposes. In April 2022, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act. If passed by the Senate, the MORE Act would abolish criminal penalties for federal cannabis offenses, decriminalize cannabis at the federal level, and expunge past federal cannabis convictions.
Mental Health and Wellness for Lawyers: Diversifying and Scaling Up Care Options
Joenel2023-03-27T23:53:12-04:00The high level of stress and heavy workloads in the legal industry are drastically impacting the mental health of legal professionals. While the alarming rise in the number of affected lawyers has sparked preventive measures to nurture their mental health, other issues like stigma and fear of the negative implications on their careers are what hold lawyers back from speaking up. Thus, fostering awareness of the mental health challenges facing the profession and highlighting solutions are critical in upholding a meaningful workplace culture and work-life balance among lawyers.
Significant FDA Enforcement Developments: Challenges and Opportunities
Joenel2023-05-24T22:15:41-04:00FDA’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.
Advancing Trial Skills: Critical Steps to an Effective Cross-Examination
Joenel2023-05-31T22:14:57-04:00One 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.
Data Security Management: Common Threats and Best Practices to Bolster Defenses
Ahmed Zidan2023-06-12T17:04:07-04:00In this LIVE Webcast, a panel of thought leaders and professionals brought together by The Knowledge Group will provide and present an in-depth analysis of the fundamentals as well as recent developments in Data Security Management: Common Threats and Best Practices to Bolster Defenses.
Implementing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Initiatives: A Roadmap
Ahmed Zidan2023-06-28T03:58:26-04:00In this LIVE Webcast, a panel of thought leaders and professionals brought together by The Knowledge Group will provide and present an in-depth analysis of the fundamentals as well as recent developments in Implementing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Initiatives: A Roadmap.
Major Reforms in R&D Tax Credits 2023: Exploring Opportunities for Your Firm
Joenel2023-01-27T04:25:58-05:00The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has been beneficial for companies engaged in research and development (R&D). It kept the R&D tax credit permanent and eliminated other tax credits and incentives in exchange for lower tax rates. However, beginning after December 31, 2021, the taxpayer option to deduct current R&D expenditures was abolished. It now requires the charging of expenditures to a capital account and amortizing them in a specified number of years.
NFTs and Cryptocurrency: Recent Developments and Legal Issues You Should Be Aware Of
Ahmed Zidan2023-02-09T13:15:18-05:00Non-fungible tokens (NFTs), which are unique digital assets hosted on a blockchain, have become a multi-billion-dollar phenomenon — gaining popularity across multiple domains.
Countering Fraud Risks in the Insurance Industry: A Blueprint for Your Business
Ahmed Zidan2023-10-23T02:05:51-04:00New 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.
Skinny-Labeling in Hatch-Waxman Litigations: The Law in Flux?
lazupardo2023-04-03T23:44:29-04:00The Hatch-Waxman Act was originally designed to spur pharmaceutical innovation and increase consumer access to affordable drugs.
Commercial Litigation: Understanding and Calculating Lost Profit Damages
lazupardo2023-05-21T22:23:06-04:00Commercial litigation can be a complex and costly process. Stakes are often high especially when it comes to calculating lost profits. In the battle over lost profit damages, both sides must face the tough challenge of choosing which calculation methodologies, documentation, and expert evidence to use. Defendants will often try to push back, citing credible damages studies that often leave the opposition with little to no significant damages awards.
Navigating the Interplay Between Bankruptcy and Cryptocurrency
Joenel2023-02-15T22:38:11-05:00The emergence of cryptocurrencies continues to transform the market through digital distributed ledger transactions. However, the current crypto market crash forced several cryptocurrency trading platforms to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Thus, leaving uncertainties and a myriad of issues and challenges to the already highly volatile crypto market.
The New IP Monetization Landscape in APAC
lazupardo2022-12-25T20:25:20-05:00In just a few short years, the IP landscape in Asia has shifted dramatically, and nowhere more than in IP monetization.