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On October 10, 2019, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law California Assembly Bill 51 (“AB 51”), which prohibits California employers from requiring prospective and current employees to “waive any right, forum, or procedure” for a violation of the California Fair Employment and Housing A

Schiff Hardin LLP is pleased to announce that 88 attorneys have been named to the 2020 Leading Lawyers list.

Schiff Hardin LLP is pleased to announce that seven attorneys have been named to the 2020 Emerging Lawyers Network, which comprises attorneys who have demonstrated themselves to be professional, ethical, and experienced at an early stage in their legal career.

Fed Liquidity – Recent Actual Infusions (1Q 2020)

China’s rise as an economic superpower has been driven by the rapid pace of technological innovation, as evidenced by the recent surge in Chinese patent filings, patent grants, and patent enforcement actions.

Lost in the proceedings that have occupied our collective attention these last few months was the passage of the omnibus “Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020,” which became law in late December and kept our country operating (at least for the near term).

Chairman Jay Clayton provided his own view of climate disclosure criteria, and two other commission members also provided insight at the end of last month. This indicates that climate disclosure issues are top of mind for members and staff at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

The Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure of the Judicial Conference of the United States recommended changing Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 30(b)(6) to require parties to confer in advance about the matters for examination. The amendment is expected to take effect on December 1, 2020.

California is poised to join the growing cadre of states enhancing their consumer financial protection functions in response to perceived decreasing federal oversight and enforcement under the Trump administration.

Defense exporters be alert: DTrade is no more. Earlier today DDTC launched its replacement, DECCS, a cloud-based portal that will be a one-stop resource. Are you ready for the new DECCS? International Trade Partners Kay Georgi and Marwa Hassoun are here to help.

Prop 65 Counsel: What To Know

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently published interim guidance for businesses and employers regarding coronavirus.

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

On Tuesday, February 11, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a complaint against Yale New Haven Hospital.

Two Schiff Hardin partners have been recognized in the Chambers Global 2020 guide, which recognizes top lawyers and law firms in more than 190 countries worldwide. Sarah A.W. Fitts earned her sixth consecutive ranking, and Marguerite C. Bateman was honored for the first time.

HGPII’s Annual Public Accountability Report found that the Group Purchasing Organization sector continues to seek new ways of promoting transparency, best practices, and competition within the healthcare supply chain, and encourages member disclosure and self-regulation to meet national objectives.

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is the landmark privacy law that formally went into effect January 1, 2020 and provides California residents with various rights regarding the collection, use, and sharing of their personal information.

On February 12, 2020, the New York State Department of Health (DOH) issued a Dear Administrator Letter clarifying DOH’s policies for hospice patients residing in adult care facilities (ACF) when those ACF Hospice Residents are no longer capable of self-administration of medications.

Schiff Hardin LLP today announced the election of attorneys who will serve on the firm’s executive committee.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently released a Department-wide strategy to combat human trafficking, child exploitation and forced labor in the supply chain. 

A federal trial court judge in Delaware has awarded return of all premiums collected by the insurer, plus prejudgment interest on all premiums, to the owner of a life insurance policy after a jury verdict upholding the investor’s claim for promissory estoppel against the insurer.

The Federal Trade Commission announced on February 12, 2020, that it will seek public comment on issues related to the Endorsement Guide, formally known as the Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

Trusts have become much more complicated over the centuries. They may own a wide variety of assets, including residences, real estate, interests in family business, and interests in increasing complex financial instruments.

Schiff Hardin successfully secured a clean sweep unanimous jury defense verdict for our client, Action Gypsum Supply, a drywall and construction materials supply company, and two individual defendants, in an unfair competition and breach of fiduciary duty case brought by competitor L&W Supply Corporation.

“Hello. This is an automated call from Acme Manufacturing. Our records indicate that you purchased Product X between December 2019 and January 2020. We wanted to let you know that we are recalling Product X because of a potential fire risk.”