ArticleSupreme Court Not Slack(ers)Reading the transcript of oral argument in Slack Technologies, LLC v. Pirani before the U.S. Supreme Court, I questioned some earlier articles that I have written concerning...United StatesLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationKatten
ArticleTaking A Full-Circle Approach To Service: 2023 Pro Bono Annual ReviewIn the annual review of Katten's pro bono activity and volunteerism, we explored both the wide array of legal services provided and the wide range of relationships built.United StatesLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationKatten
ArticleFINRA Updates Its Sweep On Social Media Influencers, Customer Acquisition And Related Information ProtectionOn February 28, 2023, FINRA provided an update for its sweep on Social Media Influencers, Customer Acquisition and Related Information Protection. United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentKatten
ArticleNegotiating Confidentiality Agreements In A Competitive Bid ScenarioThis article discusses issues a private equity buyer must consider when negotiating a non-disclosure agreement in a competitive bid process.United StatesPrivacyKatten
ArticleThe California Regulator Publishes New CCPA Regulations For Public CommentOn July 15, 2024, the California Privacy Protection Agency ("CPPA") released official materials ahead of its July 16, 2024, Board meeting. The materials include draft regulations for automated decision-making technology...United StatesPrivacyKatten
ArticleThe AFIRE Guide To US Real Estate Investing (Fourth Edition): Loan RulesReal Estate Partner and Department Chair Timothy Little co-authored a chapter with former Katten Partner Sheri Chromow in the fourth edition of the "The AFIRE Guide to US Real Estate Investing"...United StatesReal Estate and ConstructionKatten
ArticleGENIUS Act Update: Historic Stablecoin Legislation Heads To President's DeskAfter the Senate passed the GENIUS Act last month, the House of Representatives has now passed the GENIUS Act by a vote of 308-122, sending the landmark stablecoin legislation to President Trump for his signature.United StatesTechnologyKatten
ArticleIntelligent Reporting Of Artificial Promises?Compliance and governance teams are being put under increased pressure by regulators in relation to their reporting demands.United StatesTechnologyKatten
ArticleSpeech By Director Of Division Of Investment Management Signals Key PrioritiesOn December 2, Brian Daly, the new Director of the Division of Investment Management for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), delivered an important speech on his priorities.United StatesTechnologyKatten
ArticleThis Is How The SEC And CFTC Should Regulate The Crypto MarketsThe article examines recent market turbulence and how it has renewed debate over federal regulation of crypto. It suggests that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)...United StatesTechnologyKatten
ArticleUS Supreme Court To Settle Company-Owned Life Insurance Estate Valuation IssueIn an article published by Wealth Management, Private Wealth Partner Louis Laski examines a case that the US Supreme Court will hear involving company-owned life insurance's impact on estate tax calculations. United StatesWealth ManagementKatten
ArticleESG Litigation TrendsPublished in the Association of Business Trial Lawyers' ABTL Report, the article looks at how companies have been under increased scrutiny from investors, consumers and government agencies...United StatesCorporate/Commercial LawKatten
ArticleWhat Comes Down Did Not Necessarily Go Up: Price Impact In Securities Class ActionsThe Columbia Law School Center on Corporate Governance recently hosted a conference on M&A and Corporate Governance at which Columbia Law Professors Merritt B. Fox and Joshua Mitts...United StatesCorporate/Commercial LawKatten
ArticleHHS Provides Updated Model Notices Of Privacy PracticesTo help HIPAA covered entities comply with updated rules for substance use disorder patient records...United StatesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesKatten
ArticleMedicaid Fraud Control Units: The 2025 Annual ReportMedicaid Fraud Control Units recovered nearly $2 billion in fiscal year 2025, marking record-level criminal recoveries and a 37% increase in civil settlements. United StatesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesKatten
ArticleUK-Based Graffiti Artists Dismiss Their US Lawsuit Against Vivienne WestwoodUK-based graffiti artists filed a lawsuit against Vivienne Westwood for allegedly using their street art without permission on fashion apparel, raising complex questions about copyright protection for potentially illegal artwork. The case, which centered on whether graffiti created without building owners' consent could be legally protected under US law, has now been dismissed with prejudice following a joint stipulation by both parties. United StatesIntellectual PropertyKatten
ArticleCalifornia Court Delays Enforcement Of CPRA Until March 2024The California Superior Court ruled on June 30, 2023, that the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) cannot begin enforcement of the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 (CPRA) until March 29...United StatesPrivacyKatten
ArticleNew Jersey Passes Comprehensive Privacy BillOn the final day of the 2023 legislative session, the New Jersey Legislature granted final passage to a comprehensive privacy bill, Senate Bill 332.United StatesPrivacyKatten
ArticleNew CLE Requirements For New York Attorneys Effective July 1, 2023Effective July 1, 2023, New York attorneys must complete 1 CLE credit hour in the new Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Protection category of credit as part...United StatesTechnologyKatten
ArticleInternational Private Client ForumThe session will involve an interactive War Game analyzing how global power will be configured over the next 12 months following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.WorldwideWealth ManagementKatten