On September 17, 2024, the Paul, Weiss ESG and Law Institute and BSR hosted a senior level roundtable to discuss how Boards, Executives, and Corporate Counsel can provide meaningful oversight and leadership on priority ESG topics, and navigate challenges posed
Corporate Compliance
AI Risk and Whistleblower Protection Spotlighted in DOJ’s Revised Corporate Compliance Guidance
On September 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) updated its Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs (ECCP) guidance.
The ECCP provides prosecutors with questions and factors to consider when assessing a company’s compliance program. Prosecutors use the guidance…
Navigating the Uncertain Waters of Marijuana Research in the US
In recent years, federal and state governments have taken action to make marijuana research easier. These actions are a step in the right direction, and researchers operating in the marijuana space must be aware of the regulatory requirements that are…
Virginia Takes Action Against Retailer Selling THC Products
What Happened
On September 14, Virginia’s Attorney General (AG) Jason Miyares issued a letter to the registered agent of the Good Vibes Shop, a Radford, VA store, for selling tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) products without proper labeling and packaging. The AG’s letter…
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OTAs, Consulting, SAM
This week’s episode covers a proposed rule updating the regulations relating to Other Transaction Agreements – specifically for prototype and production projects, a DoD proposed rule implementing Section 812 of the NDAA for FY24 relating to contracting…
Putting the “AI” in Compliance—DOJ Updates its Corporate Compliance Program Guidance to Address Emerging AI Risks and Leveraging Data
On Monday, September 23, 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ), released an update to its Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs (ECCP) guidance. The ECCP guidance was last revised in March 2023, which brought a number of significant changes, including…
The Rise of State Attorney General Privacy Enforcement
This article was originally published on October 2, 2024 in Westlaw Today. It is republished here with permission.
Gene Fishel and Whitney Shephard of Troutman Pepper highlight states with established privacy enforcement units, discuss the corresponding privacy acts in…
Kentucky AG Clarifies Legal Status of Gray Machines and Risk-Free-Play Devices – Implications for the Industry
Gambling machines in Kentucky have recently come under increased scrutiny following the enactment of House Bill 594, which amended the definition of “gambling device” under Kentucky law, effective June of last year. The law significantly impacts the legality of…
Update (and Refocus) on California Climate Disclosures
As anticipated, on September 27, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 219 (SB 219), after the California legislature passed it on August 31, 2024. SB 219 amends the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (SB 253) and the Climate‐Related Financial…
States Join Colorado in Defense of Interest Rate Opt-Out Law
On September 20, 13 states and Washington, D.C. joined Colorado in its appeal asking the Tenth Circuit to uphold a state law imposing more restrictive interest rate caps on loans from out-of-state banks to residents, arguing that U.S. District Judge…