ArticleThe Key To A Good Deposition: Ask The Ultimate QuestionEducation, work history, communications between the parties, key documents and relevant events—all are important topics that should be explored in depositions. United StatesLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationKatten
ArticleDistrict Court Denies Nestle's Motion To Dismiss False Advertising Class Action Based On Alleged Child Labor In Cocoa Supply ChainLate last week, the United States District Court for the Southern District of California denied a motion to dismiss a putative class action alleging that Nestle had falsely advertised, in part...United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentKatten
ArticleKattison Avenue | Issue 15Kattison Avenue examines the latest topics in advertising law affecting today's advertisers, advertising and promotions agencies, technology developers, content producers and entertainment companies...United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentKatten
ArticleThe Children's Advertising Review Unit Modernizes Its Guidelines For Responsible AdvertisingThis summer, the Children's Advertising Review Unit (CARU) issued new guidelines that, for the first time, cover in-app advertising, influencer marketing, and discrimination.United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentKatten
ArticleNew York Appellate Ruling Reshapes Section 8 Housing ObligationsA recent decision by the New York Appellate Division, Third Department, has unsettled the legal foundation of the state’s Section 8 housing voucher program, signaling that New York state...United StatesReal Estate and ConstructionKatten
PodcastManaging Distressed Situations As An Investment Banker: A Conversation With Sandy Prabhakar (Podcast)In the latest TMA Chicago Midwest Podcast episode, I sat down with Sandy Prabhakar, Managing Director at Armory. As an investment banker, Sandy has more than 20 years of experience advising clients...CanadaCorporate/Commercial LawKatten
ArticleGreen Is The New Black: UK And EU Entities Are Ramping Up Anti-greenwashing ActivityWhile climate change and sustainability are important across all parts of society, the UK government and European Commission (EC) are tackling these social issues head...European UnionEnvironmentKatten
ArticleDORA Delegated Regulation On Threat-Led Penetration Testing Published In Official JournalThe Delegated Regulation, which contains regulatory technical standards (RTS) on threat-led penetration testing (TLPT) requirements under the EU Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), was recently published...European UnionFinance and BankingKatten
ArticleDeadline To Update New EU Standard Contractual Clauses Is ApproachingAs you may recall from our previous advisory, "The European Commission Implements New Standard Contractual Clauses" (which you can read here), existing data sharing contracts...European UnionPrivacyKatten
ArticleMiCA And Crypto Transfer Rules Approved By The European ParliamentAfter many delays, the European Parliament has approved the long-awaited proposed regulation on markets in cryptoassets (MiCA), alongside the proposed regulation on information accompanying transfers of funds...European UnionTechnologyKatten
ArticleCrypto With Katten London Symposium: Key TakeawaysFollowing Katten's first Crypto With Katten London Symposium, we thought that it might be interesting to reflect on the key takeaways from the range of panel sessions we hosted...GlobalFinance and BankingKatten
ArticleThe ‘Inside' Story: Market Abuse TrendsKatten recently hosted an interesting and insightful panel discussion on the latest market abuse trends in the UK and US. The session was presented Katten Financial Markets Regulatory Partner Neil Robson...GlobalFinance and BankingKatten
ArticleOFAC Issues General License Authorizing Certain Transactions Incident And Necessary To The Sale, Delivery, Or Offloading Of Iran-Origin Crude And Petroleum ProductsRecent events in the Middle East have resulted in a surprising turnaround in U.S. policy toward Iran. A June 17, 2026 MOU has started a process of amelioration between the United States and IranGlobalInternational LawKatten
ArticlePresident Trump Issues Executive Order Lifting Longstanding Sanctions On SyriaOn June 30, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14312 ("E.O. 14312" or the "E.O.") titled "Providing for the Revocation of Syria Sanctions," which terminates, effective July 1, 2025...SyriaInternational LawKatten
ArticleNew Dawn For Employment LawThe article outlines key UK employment law reforms following the general election, including protections against unfair dismissal from day one, immediate statutory sick pay, a new right to disconnect, and expanded pay gap reporting. Employers should prepare for changes impacting dismissal, flexible working, family leave, sexual harassment prevention, and worker classificationUnited KingdomEmployment and HRKatten
ArticleCapital Markets: Derivatives 2024: Law & Practice – England And WalesThe UK's regulatory framework affecting the derivatives markets and products is currently made up of a mixture of UK domestic and EU-derived rules and regulations.United KingdomFinance and BankingKatten
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ArticleFCA Proceeds With The 'New' Option For Investment Research PaymentsThe Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has recently published its Policy Statement on Payment Optionality for Investment Research (PS24/9), setting out its final rules on the new option to pay forUnited KingdomFinance and BankingKatten
ArticleA Pragmatic Approach To Sanctions-Related AdministrationsLondon partners Prav Reddy and Sonya Van de Graaff, Insolvency and Restructuring, authored an article for Financial Regulation International on the England and Wales High Court's recent judgment...United KingdomInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringKatten
ArticleCreative License: The Sale And License-Back Structure Appeals To Investors And Brands In The United KingdomAs challenging global market conditions linger, fashion brands and retailers in need of liquidity are exploring ways to extract cash from their brand portfolios without divesting entirely.United KingdomIntellectual PropertyKatten