In the global economy, companies increasingly interact with "international organizations," or institutions created by treaty ...

In this month's edition, we examine a judge's ruling allowing an investor suit against Equifax, the dismissal of a class action against the insurer CareFirst ...

The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (the IRS) recently issued a second set of proposed regulations concerning the taxation of qualified opportunity zone funds

Skadden attorneys examine the unique legal considerations in insurance brokerage M&A transactions, exploring how deal structures must be carefully crafted to protect value in a people-driven business where client relationships and key personnel are paramount. The discussion covers earn-outs, reinvestment mechanics, restrictive covenants, and bespoke warranty packages tailored to the distinctive nature of brokerage deals.

In this month's edition of our Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, we examine California's new sweeping privacy law, two U.S. agencies' report on "botnet" threats ...

On March 20, 2019, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted to propose a series of rule and form amendments, as directed by Congress under the Small

In late December 2018, Japan announced that it was withdrawing from the International Whaling Commission, and would "resume commercial whaling"

New York Enacts Two Laws Expanding Consumer Protection for Data Breaches.

On November 19, 2018, the Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce (BIS) published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM)

On May 25, 2018, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) went into effect, causing uncertainty regarding the volume and nature of enforcement, with many organizations fearing a shift toward more frequent and aggressive fines.

In this month's Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, we examine several recent U.K.-related cybersecurity developments and the SEC's risk alert reminding investment advisers and broker-dealers to follow through...

The recently enacted Tax Cuts and Jobs Act created a new capital gains exemption for long-term investments in low-income communities that have been designated as "opportunity zones."

In this month's edition of our Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, we examine new cybersecurity legislation in California and Massachusetts, the British government's updates to its cybersecurity laws in anticipation...

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act enacted in late December 2017 created a new capital gains exemption for taxpayers who make long-term investments ...

In this month's edition of our Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, we examine the European Data Protection Board's published opinions ...

On July 31, 2019, Judge George H. Wu of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California released tentative findings of fact and conclusions of law

In this month's edition of our Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, we examine five amendments to the California Consumer Privacy Act,...

In Vice Chancellor J. Travis Laster's recent opinion in Akorn, Inc. v. Fresenius Kabi AG,1 he discusses (on pages 212-216) the general subject of "efforts" clauses in contracts governed by Delaware law

The Supreme Court's decision in National Republican Senatorial Committee v. FEC has fundamentally altered the landscape of political party spending by eliminating federal limits on coordinated expenditures between parties and candidates. This ruling preserves existing campaign finance guardrails while potentially reshaping the power dynamics of party committees, joint fundraising operations, and various political action committees.

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