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“Change” Comes to Washington—What to Expect
Harold P. Coxson, Jr.
On January 20, 2017, President-elect Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States, with an ambitious agenda set for the first 100 days, including the confirmation of his cabinet appointees and a yet-to-be-named Supreme Court nominee.
OSHA Officially Increases Civil Penalties by 78 Percent
John F. Martin
Under the interim rule, the maximum penalties for workplace safety violations issued by OSHA will spike by 78.16 percent, effective August 1, 2016.
Current Hot Topics in Transportation Law
Dennis Minichello
Certain issues are more “hot” than others, both because they have jumped to the forefront in operational decisions, as well as because the state of the law is somewhat in flux.
USA v. Moss Limits Regulatory Jurisdiction on the OCS
Grady S. Hurley
The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) has primary regulatory jurisdiction over OCS oil and gas operations. Following the Deepwater Horizon incident in 2011, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) was created to issue leases and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) established to promote safety, protect the environment, and conserve national resources.
The Power of Two
Kerrin Slattery and Dale Van Demark
More health care companies than ever see the value of robust partnerships in a constantly changing industry.
It's Cheaper, But What's the Cost? - Uber and the Sharing Model
Sean T. McGee
Union-side counsel provides information about the safety of Uber.
Summer Travel, Trucking, and Hidden Dangers
LaBarron N. Boone
As vacationers take to the roads this summer, they may not realize the dangers those driving the big rigs next to them face.
Floating Infrastructure
Kerri L. Barsh
The ability to move a water treatment plant closer to the populations that the plant would serve and then re-locate that facility to another location as demographics change or in the event of a natural disaster could prove invaluable.
The Top Employment Cases of 2017 and a Sneak Peek at 2018
Nonnie L. Shivers
Top employment cases of 2017 with a look at 2018.
Inauguration Day 2017: President Donald Trump
Harold P. Coxson, Jr.
"National popularity rating of 40 percent, according to a recent poll—the lowest rating of any new president on Inauguration Day over the past six most recent presidents."
The Paris Climate Accord and Dissatisfaction
Joseph Z. Fleming
The Paris Climate Accord was a voluntary and non-enforceable approach to resolving climate issues.
Fintech Law: A Dynamic Space
Catherine M. Brennan
If a true lender challenge is successful, the Fintech company may face significant civil and criminal penalties for failing to be licensed as a lender, and the loans may be usurious and void in some jurisdictions.
Drones: What Legal Issues Should You Be Thinking About?
Rachel Constantino-Wallace, John Roche, and John Wechkin
Issues like product liability, FAA compliance, privacy, and IP surround the use of drones for personal and business use.
FinTech at the Crossroads
Rob Scavone, Pat Forgione, Tayleigh Armstrong, and Kelly Kan
Regulating the Revolution
Pilot Project Aims to Expedite Discovery in Federal Court
Robert A. Clifford
Discovery has become more expansive in litigation, despite the fact that the vast majority of civil cases settle before trial.
Brexit
Charles Cardon, Carmen Maria Mozun Munoz, Tiago Ferriera de Lemos, and Lia de Pessoa Negrao
Attorneys from France, Spain, and Portugal weigh in on the effects that Brexit may have on their respective countries.
Alicia Lloreda on the Increasing Complexity of IP Law
Best Lawyers
The Lloreda Camacho & Co. attorney discusses the firm's 2019 “Law Firm of the Year” award for Intellectual Property Law.
Proposed Changes to the MCAD’s Procedural Regulations
Brian J. MacDonough
The Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination's new regulations offer a substantial overhaul from the past system.
The Growing Need for Expert Witnesses Across All Kinds of Litigation
Erin Quinn-Kong
More lawsuits mean more opportunities for expert witnesses in all industries and specialties.
Owning Bitcoin May Complicate Your Estate Plan and Income Taxes
Anthony J. Enea
Your cryptocurrency assets could pose problems when it comes to your income and estate taxes.
How Dentons Russia Dominates the Global Market
Best Lawyers
Florian Schneider of 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" winner Dentons Russia discusses his career accomplishments.
DOL Proposes New Overtime Rule and Salary Threshold for Exemption
Megan Erickson Moritz
The Department of Labor is proposing a hike to the salary threshold requirement for exempted employees.
How the Political Crisis in Venezuela Could Impact Florida Real Estate
Roy D. Oppenheim
Civil unrest in Venezuela could have repercussions in South Florida, where many Venezuelans currently live.
Changing Terrain in Colorado Ski Law
Chalat Hatten & Banker
Ski area operators and skiers should heed new developments to the Ski Safety Act and the Premises Liability Act.
