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The decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in case C-528/16 essentially banning novel genomic techniques (NGTs), in particular novel mutagenesis technologies such...

This article follows an earlier Client Alert titled COVID-19: An Early Look at Securities Act Litigation Amid COVID-19. In that alert, we anticipated that there would be an increase in...

The Hong Kong government has issued its widely anticipated consultation conclusions on a new framework to regulate virtual asset exchanges. On 21 May 2021, the Hong Kong Financial...

Base Heights between 85-145 feet Maximum Height of 205 feet Opportunity Areas will be mapped with M1-5/R7X zoning, providing the following bulk regulations: Residential FAR of 6.0 Community Facility FAR of 6.5 Base Heights between 60-105 feet Maximum Height of 145 feet Residential Use: Residential use will be permitted as-of-right—both commercial-to-residential conversions and new construction will generally be permitted.  In addition, MIH will be required in most instances of new residentia...

To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: Recent ransomware attacks against U.S. critical infrastructure, which includes the energy sector’s production of oil and natural gas, and other sources of electricity and power, have shed a spotlight on the importance of staying updated on sector-specific techniques, tactics and procedures (“TTPs”), and preventative and remediation actions. This Client Alert will: (1) provide a brief background on the nature and risks of ransomw...

To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: On May 3, 2021, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 2006 (SB 2006) and Executive Orders 21-101 and 21-102, immediately suspending all existing city and county emergency COVID-19 restrictions, such as mask and social distancing requirements. Additionally, the Governor prohibited cities and counties from enacting any new emergency restrictions. As a result, businesses are now free to decide what, if any, COVID safety measur...

To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: On 29 April 2021, there was a significant development in the evolving European national security landscape, when the National Security and Investment Act (the “Act”) was granted Royal Assent and passed into law in the United Kingdom.   Originally published in November 2020, the Act represents one of the biggest shake-ups of the UK’s investment screening regime in 20 years, enhancing the UK government’s powers to investigate a...

A Simple 25-Page Order (Plus 32 Different Appendices) Guiding the Reopening of Businesses This Alert is for the employers with office worksites in Los Angeles County. Effective May 6, 2021, the Los Angeles County Department of Public has issued its “Blueprint for a Safer Economy,” entitled the “Reopening Safer at Work and in the Community for Control of COVID-19” order. And if you think the name is long, wait until you see the order! All office-based work sites must post and comply with...

To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: In our February 16, 2021, Client Alert (“Holders Beware”), we noted recent California caselaw expanding consumer plaintiffs’ rights to seek attorneys’ fees and court costs from creditors pursuant to the Federal Trade Commission’s “Holder Rule,” 16 C.F.R. § 433.2.  Since then, the California Supreme Court has agreed to consider the fee and cost issue.  Additionally, the FTC recently issued new guidance rejecting transa...

To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: The New Jersey Economic Recovery Act of 2020 (ERA), a seven-year, $14 billion package of incentive programs intended to encourage New Jersey job growth, property development and redevelopment, community partnerships, and numerous other economic development initiatives, was signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy on January 7, 2021. This Client Alert focuses on the Offshore Wind Tax Credit Program, which represents an enhancement under...