Legal News

Pursuant to the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Antitrust Improvement Act of 1976, the Federal Trade Commission has released new reporting thresholds for M&A deals valued above a certain threshold....By: Barley Snyder

While it was ostensibly convened to gather scientific input from stakeholders on how to appropriately regulate cannabis-infused products, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) also used the May 31, 2019 public hearing as a platform to issue a call...By: Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

In Great Hill Equity Partners IV, LP v. SIG Growth Equity I, LLLP, 80 A.3d 155 (Del. Ch. 2013), the Delaware Court of Chancery held that the privilege existing with respect to communications between the target’s counsel and its officers, directors...By: Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

The lack of timely notice is a defense to traumatic injury claims.  A claimant must provide notice of the accident within 90 days, as required by Section 17 (N.J.S.A. 34:15-17), if not, there is a valid defense to the claim.  There is no requirement...By: Chartwell Law

A New York federal court recently dismissed a putative class action alleging that a line of dog food products was improperly labeled as “natural” where the plaintiff alleged that the products contained only trace amounts of glyphosate, an herbicide....By: Morrison & Foerster LLP - Class Dismissed

Focus - Major automakers back compromise on U.S. vehicle emissions rules, urge deal - Reuters – June 6 - In a letter to California Governor Gavin Newsom, a group of 17 major automakers, including General Motors Co, Toyota Motor Corp, and...By: Allen Matkins

In 2003 CDC sent a report to Congress on “mild” traumatic brain injuries. (MTBI, also sometimes called “concussion.”) The report cautioned that, contrary to past understanding, “mild” brain injuries can cause serious, permanent problems......By: Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC

Jobs Report Friday again! Lots to look for in the numbers this month, especially considering the economic uncertainty that’s defined the past few weeks....By: Robins Kaplan LLP

The City of St. Petersburg, Florida is one of the latest municipalities to incorporate the concepts of sustainable construction, sometimes referred to as "green building", into the requirements of their municipal code. ...By: Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP

Graduation weekend poses injury risks from alcohol, drugs, and car crashes for teens. Parents and teens should be alerted to safety tips that prevent serious accidents and injuries....By: Howard Ankin