The MLB Commissioner held senior leadership accountable for illegal sign stealing - even though the conduct generally involved players and low-level operations employees. On January 13, 2020, Major League Baseball (MLB) Commissioner, Robert D....By: Latham & Watkins LLP
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Global M&A made another strong showing in 2019, as stock markets, while at times bumpy, rose to new highs, private equity firms raised record funds, and companies searched for growth and ways to address technological and other disruptions. The...By: Morrison & Foerster LLP
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On December 20, 2019, the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (“SECURE Act”) was signed into law. One important law change that is effective immediately is the increase in the minimum required distribution (“MRD”) age from 70 ½...By: Husch Blackwell LLP
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On April 1, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor issued proposed regulations clarifying its interpretation of joint employer status under the Fair Labor Standards Act. This past Sunday, the DOL issued a Final Rule, which will take effect March 16....By: Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP
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WindRose Health Investors has announced it has completed the sale of its portfolio company, Trust Healthcare Consulting Services (TrustHCS). TrustHCS was acquired by a joint venture established by an affiliate of The Carlyle Group and Cannae...By: McGuireWoods LLP
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Key Points - On January 13, 2020, the U.S. Department of Treasury released final rules implementing FIRRMA, which reforms the CFIUS framework. These rules will take effect on February 13, 2020. - The final rules expand the jurisdiction of CFIUS,...By: Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
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Prior to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in United States v. Spearin, 248 U.S. 132 (1918), virtually all construction risk was borne by the contractor, except for (i) express carve-outs set forth in a contract or (ii) performance rendered...By: Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP
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On January 10, 2020, the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division (“DOJ”) and the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) (together, the “Agencies”) released Draft Vertical Merger Guidelines (the “Draft Guidelines”) that are intended to outline the...By: Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
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On December 20, 2019, President Trump signed into law the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019 (the “SECURE Act” or “Act”), which is primarily intended to help Americans save for retirement. In a previous article, we...By: Poyner Spruill LLP
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It’s January 2020. Thousands of businesses just completed the mad dash to meet the California Consumer Privacy Act’s (CCPA) requirements. Unfortunately, now is not the time to take a breather if you have employees in California or plan to hire any in...By: Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
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