ArticleCalifornia Privacy Rights Act Qualifies For November 2020 BallotThe California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 ("CPRA") has officially qualified for this November's ballot.United StatesPrivacyThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleCFPB Final Rule Cuts Costs And Headaches From Annual Privacy NoticesOn August 10, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released the long-awaited final rule amending Regulation P to conform with statutory changes made to the GLBA and the statutory changes made by the FAST Act.United StatesPrivacyThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleCPPA Invites Comments On Various Privacy TopicsThe California Privacy Rights and Enforcement Act ("CPRA"), formerly known as Proposition 24, passed on November 3, 2020. The CPRA is intended to supplement privacy protections for Californians that ...United StatesPrivacyThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleWHOIS Data Still Headed Off The GDPR CliffDespite efforts of the international domain name authority to save the WHOIS database, it still appears likely to black out after GDPR becomes effectiveUnited StatesPrivacyThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleCannabis Company Denied Arbitration – Reminder To Avoid Conflicting Remedies In Lease AgreementsIn a lease dispute between a ranch-owner and cannabis company, a California state court of appeal ruled that the arbitration provision included in the lease...United StatesReal Estate and ConstructionThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleConsiderations For Auctioning Real EstateIt is the middle of 2011 and sellers of commercial real estate are still facing significant obstacles in selling their properties.United StatesReal Estate and ConstructionThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleConstruction Due Diligence: Sooner Is Always Better Than LaterThe recent economic downturn in real estate development and construction has significantly and negatively impacted contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers. United StatesReal Estate and ConstructionThompson Coburn LLP
Article'COVID-19 Adjustment' May Lessen Cook County Property Taxes In Light Of PandemicCook County Assessor, Fritz Kaegi recently announced that his office will apply a "COVID-19 Adjustment" to decrease Cook County property values in an effort to reduce property taxes and...United StatesTaxThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleBeware This Years' Taxpayer Refund Scams And Data Breaches: 8 Steps Recommended By The IRSThe IRS recently released a statement regarding emerging scams that are cropping up this tax season.United StatesTaxThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleSEC Announces New Interpretive Guidance In CybersecurityRestrictions and procedures to prevent insider trading as it relates to cybersecurity incidents.United StatesTechnologyThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleDrone Technology: The Regulatory OutlookThis article discusses the legal implications of the spread of drone technology, current regulatory trends and where we see the legal environment headed.United StatesTransportThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleDrone Users To Lawmakers: ‘Should I Stay Or Should I Go?'California Governor Jerry Brown has just vetoed drone legislation passed by the California legislature that relates to a matter of significant interest to the real estate sector: Flight-level restrictions. United StatesTransportThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleFAA Provides Clearer Skies For Educational Use Of DronesAs we covered on our blog earlier this year, the proliferation of drones (or unmanned aircraft systems, "UAS,") has reached college campuses around the country, where university staff, faculty, and students are eager to use drones...United StatesTransportThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleFlorida Drone Bill A Reminder To UAS Operators: Know All The Rules Before You FlyA bill recently introduced in the Florida House of Representatives would enhance privacy-related restrictions on the operation of unmanned aircraft systems in the state.United StatesTransportThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleThe Tax Laws Changed. Should Your Business And Estate Plans Change Too?On January 1, 2018, the most significant changes to the U.S. tax code in 30 years took effect. While the permanency of these changes varies, they are all currently scheduled to continue until at least 2026 ...United StatesFamily and MatrimonialThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleManaging The Announcement Of A Department Of Education Program ReviewSecretary of Education Arne Duncan issued a public letter in which he stated that the Department was "in the process of hiring more than 60 additional staff to strengthen oversight."United StatesConsumer ProtectionThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleUnraveling The Mysteries Of Country Of Origin In International TradeThe correct country of origin of an article is an ever-present and complicated consideration for international trade transactions, particularly because the applicable Rule of Origin often depends on the purpose for which origin is needed. United StatesInternational LawThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleCondominium Developments Must Now Reapply For Continued FHA-Insured Loan StatusPrior to 2008, condominium developers could rely on private mortgage insurance to bridge the financing gap for condo buyers who couldn’t put together a 20% or larger down payment.United StatesReal Estate and ConstructionThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleThompson Coburn's Bill Bay Identifies Evolution As Critical To American Bar Association's Future In ABA Journal InterviewBill Bay, Thompson Coburn partner and American Bar Association president-elect nominee, gave a wide-ranging interview to the ABA Journal on his optimistic outlook for the nation's largest association...United StatesLaw Department PerformanceThompson Coburn LLP