In April 2020, the State of Washington sued Meta, alleging violations of Washington’s Fair Campaign Practices Act (FCPA). The case centered on Meta’s failure to comply with state disclosure laws, which require companies hosting political advertisements to maintain and disclose specific records of those ads. The state argued that Meta’s actions obstructed transparency in campaign […]
In today’s increasingly globalized world, many immigrants have trouble meeting Canada’s residency requirements for permanent residents. Most permanent residences know that they are required to spend 2 years out of every 5 living in Canada in order to maintain their status, in what is commonly referred to as the “2 year out of 5 rule.” However, it is important to […]
A big question we get is how to open an estate for a foreign decedent who held assets in New York. This can be answered with a real life case study: We recently had case where a person was trying to retrieve money held in a bank in New York that belonged to a Venezuelan […]
The review mechanism of sports arbitration in Switzerland is under scrutiny. After previous criticism from a human rights perspective, the Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU”), in its recent International Skating Union (“ISU”) decision, found that the standard of review applied by the Swiss Federal Court (“SFC”) to mandatory arbitration awards by the […]
Written By: Joseph Cescon, Partner, and Cassandra De Marco, Student-At-Law Huber v. Allstate Insurance Company of Canada, 2024 ONLAT 22-003147/AABS 2024-09-17 Introduction The Applicant was injured in a motor vehicle accident but was denied benefits by the Respondent. The Respondent insurer examination deemed the Applicant within the Minor Injury Guidelines (MIG), thus not being […]
As we approach the one-year anniversary of the effective date of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) reporting rules on Form 8-K for material cybersecurity incidents, we provide a high-level overview of the last year’s developments. Background on SEC Reporting Rules Under the SEC’s rules, Item 1.05 of Form 8-K generally requires public companies […]
The D.C. Circuit held that Congress’ TikTok ban survived a variety of Constitutional challenges, including a First Amendment challenge, even if strict scrutiny applies. The decision will be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court, with uncertain prospects, so this is probably not the final word on the matter–or possibly even an important one. Still, it’s […]
If you have ever been in a vehicle accident, you understand how terrifying they can be. In addition to worrying about possible harm to yourself or your fellow passengers, you must also consider your transit options. You probably have a million and one thoughts in your head. However, it is essential to know what to […]
Employees with disabilities in Westchester County have important protections under federal and state laws. These rights ensure they can perform their jobs without discrimination and with the necessary accommodations to succeed. Let’s explore these rights, the responsibilities of employers, and when exemptions may apply. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) The ADA is a federal […]
James McKinney and Volodymyr Tarnay of the Open Contracting Partnership have published ‘A gentle introduction to applying AI in procurement’. It is a very accessible and helpful primer on some of the most salient issues to be considered when exploring the possibility of using AI to extract insights from procurement big data. The OCP introduction […]