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In a very recently published case dealing with issues of first impression in California, here, the Second Appellate District in Los Angeles determined that the disgorgement penalty under BPC 7031(b) triggers a one-year statute of limitations given that it is a penalty, and the cause of action accrues from either the completion or cessation of the work, finding that the discovery rule is inapplicable to extend the period of exposure for unlicensed contractors....By: Stoel Rives - Ahead of Schedu...

McDermott proudly sponsors the 2020 Cross-Border M&A and Private Equity Investment Conference (MUMAC), which takes place virtually this year....By: McDermott Will & Emery

Applicants sought to subdivide two lots located at 550 Hill Street and 554 Hill Street in the Village of Southampton into three residential lots with a 25 foot wide access easement along the southerly side of an adjoining property to provide access to one lot from Captains Neck Lane. The two lots proposed to be subdivided are long and narrow lots comprised of 23,070 square feet and 48,284 square feet respectively, located in a split zoning district (R-40 and R-120)....By: Farrell Fritz, P.C.

On September 3, 2020, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) released a revised Merger Remedies Manual reflecting the DOJ Antitrust Division’s current policy framework for implementing remedies in merger cases where the parties seek to resolve the Antitrust Division’s competitive concerns via a consent decree (settlement) that allows the merger to proceed with changes that preserve or restore competition....By: Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

CONVERGE is in its 5th year of bringing together the world’s leading companies for 2 days of dynamic speakers, thought-provoking breakout sessions, and opportunities to connect with like-minded professionals. This year the conference has gone virtual. You will leave the conference with new resources and best practices allowing you to continue the hard work of driving ethics to the center of your business. In today’s episode I visit with Russ Berland, Chief Integrity and Risk Officer at Aventiv...

In today’s edition of Daily Compliance News: 1. Softbank plays fast, loose and risky. (FT) 2. The George V, EuroDisney and the Bribery Act. (FT) 3. Dan Kahn moves up to acting Fraud Section Chief. (WSJ) 4. Compliance cleaning during Coronavirus. (WSJ)...By: Thomas Fox

Paycheck Protection Plan (PPP) loans are Small Business Administration (SBA) Section 7(a) loans. Consequently, they are subject to the same regulatory guidelines that generally apply to Section 7(a) loans....By: Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

The Ballard Spahr Zoning and Land Use Team is continuing to monitor all aspects of the Philadelphia land use approval process during the COVID-19 emergency, including the issuance of zoning and building permits, regulation of construction work, and changes to relevant court filing deadlines....By: Ballard Spahr LLP

As the UK gradually navigates its way out of lockdown, here is an updated snapshot summarising in one place the key COVID-19 legal developments currently affecting commercial real estate in these jurisdictions. Dentons' COVID-19 snapshots cover: significant developments since our previous snapshot alert on 22 July 2020; key legal restrictions of lockdown; key restrictions on enforcement action by commercial landlords; what enforcement action landlords can still take; impact of COVID-19 on...By:...

As the UK gradually navigates its way out of lockdown, here is an updated snapshot summarising in one place the key COVID-19 legal developments currently affecting commercial real estate in these jurisdictions. Dentons' COVID-19 snapshots cover: significant developments since our previous snapshot alert on 22 July 2020; key legal restrictions of lockdown; key restrictions on enforcement action by commercial landlords; what enforcement action landlords can still take; impact of COVID-19 on...By:...