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The Massachusetts Wage Act is one of the most punitive wage payment laws in the country. Employers who run afoul of its provisions, even unintentionally, are liable for treble damages, attorneys’ fees, and costs.
ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce the selection of Brian P. Waldman as Firmwide Managing Partner, effective January 1, 2024. Based in the Washington, DC office, Waldman succeeds Firmwide Co-Managing Partners Cristina A. Carvalho and Joseph J. Krasovec, III, who completed their terms following the successful merger in March 2022 of Arent Fox and Schiff Hardin. Both will remain on ArentFox Schiff’s Executive Committee, and Krasovec will now serve as Managing Partner of the firm’s Chicago office.
Kay Georgi discusses new BIS rules at the Canadian Institute’s 13th Annual Forum on US Export & Re-Export Compliance for Canadian Operations.
On January 12, Washington, DC, Mayor Muriel Bowser signed into law the Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act of 2023. The Act amends the DC Wage Transparency Act of 2014 and is scheduled to go into effect on June 30, assuming it passes the mandatory 30-day congressional review.
Could 2024 bring renewed growth for the skilled nursing and senior housing market or will proposed regulatory changes and the lingering effects of COVID-19 stymie hopes for a potential rebound?
Firmwide Managing Partner Brian Waldman shared his vision for ArentFox Schiff in a series of interviews with Law360, Bloomberg Law, and The National Law Journal. His discussions spanned topics including the firm’s future growth, culture development, and post-merger integration strategy.
ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce the selection of Brian P. Waldman as Firmwide Managing Partner, effective January 1, 2024.
Join James Kim and Sylvia Costelloe at DesignCon 2024 in Santa Clara, California, as they share the latest from Washington on the ever-evolving trade regulations impacting the global electric vehicle supply chain.
Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries
On December 18, 2023, the US Departments of Treasury, Labor, and Health and Human Services (the Departments) issued a rule finalizing the 2024 non-refundable administrative fee parties must pay to access the arbitration process established under the No Surprises Act (the Act).
The US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) released several new FAQs this month to provide further clarity on the Corporate Transparency Act’s (CTA) provisions.
Join ArentFox Schiff attorneys Amy Antoniolli and Ryan Granholm as they review the latest developments in two key issues for wind and solar projects in Illinois: siting and state renewable energy credit (REC) procurements on January 18, 2024.
Yesterday, the chairmen of the Senate Finance Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee introduced The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024, which proposes changes to the child tax credit, low-income housing credit, deductibility of research and development expenditures.
New York’s potential ban of noncompetition agreements was curtailed by Governor Kathy Hochul. In June 2023, the state legislature passed a bill calling for a broad prohibition on noncompetes.
ArentFox Schiff Chief Innovation Officer Ed Macnamara was quoted by Legaltech News discussing the potential of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in the legal field, suggesting that while some firms may use it to enhance efficiency, most will likely adopt a cautious approach in 2024 while waiting for further technological advancements.
In this installment of Five Questions, Five Answers, Birgit Matthiesen is joined by Dr. Austin Brown, the Office Director at the US Department of Energy (DOE) Vehicle Technologies Office.
Chairman Anthony V. Lupo was quoted by Legaltech News discussing why law firms will want to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their practice in 2024.
As 2023 came to an end, it offered a prime opportunity to examine significant legal developments in intellectual property case law and implications for the real estate industry in the year to come.
Beyond being no fun, handwashing dishes wastes water. And according to a colonel from the Montana Highway Patrol, dishwashers that complete a normal cycle in one hour or less “are desirable in the bunkhouse setting.”
ArentFox Schiff advised the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) in the sale of Portland Thorns FC to RAJ Sports, led by Lisa Bhathal Merage and Alex Bhathal. The Bhathal family’s additional sports holdings include an ownership interest in the NBA’s Sacramento Kings.
Join Angela Santos as she leads a captivating panel for the International Bar Association, spotlighting prominent leaders in the Fashion & Retail industry. The panelists will deep dive into understanding ESG, with a targeted focus on the intricacies existing within the supply chain.
In the latest installment of Five Questions, Five Answers, Birgit Matthiesen is joined by Leah Scarpelli, a Partner with the firm’s International Trade & Investment Practice.
Partner D. Reed Freeman was quoted by Legaltech News discussing the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) future privacy initiatives, including proposed rulemaking, revised rules for children’s online privacy protection, and an increased focus on sensitive personal information.
Tom Abendroth, Christine Quigley and Kevin Matz will present a panel discussion on January 31, 2024. The webinar is sponsored by WealthManagement.com.
On the one hand, business insurance provides in-house counsel with the peace of mind to know that if their company is involved in a covered event, the insurer will be responsible for some or all of the damages and also may be responsible for footing the bill for legal fees and defense costs. On the other hand, insurance carriers usually are incentivized to engage inexpensive attorneys who may not have the industry, business or other expertise which in-house counsel typically desire.