You may have noticed that the SEC has been very quiet on the rulemaking front in recent weeks. It comes as no surprise, as action on a number of items on the SEC’s Regulatory Flexibility Agenda had been moved from
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Yes, But How Have the COVID-19-Related Securities Suits Fared?
As readers know, since the initial outbreak of COVID-19 in the U.S. in March 2020, plaintiffs’ lawsuits have hit dozens of companies with pandemic-related securities suits; indeed, even though we are now well into the fifth year since the outbreak,
The Eleventh Circuit’s Game-Changing Ruling in a $400 Million Fraud Case
The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that a lower court made a significant misstep by excluding crucial evidence in a case involving a staggering $400 million health insurance fraud scheme. Buckle up, folks—this case is packed with legal
Update: Governor Newsom Vetoes California’s AB 3129 Targeting Healthcare Private Equity Deals
On September 28, 2024, Governor Newsom vetoed Assembly Bill No. 3129 (AB 3129), which would have required private equity groups and hedge funds to obtain the Attorney General’s written consent at least 90 days prior to acquisitions or changes of
Healthcare Needs More Hackers: A Discussion with Ilona Cohen
Ethical hackers are becoming crucial allies in the battle against healthcare data breaches and ransomware attacks. In the twelfth episode of Sheppard Mullin’s Health-e Law Podcast, Ilona Cohen, Chief Legal Officer and Chief Policy Officer of HackerOne, delved into the
How to Use LinkedIn’s Featured Section to Build Your Brand and Business
When it comes to optimizing your LinkedIn profile, most people focus on their headline, profile picture and work experience. But one of the most impactful sections often goes unnoticed—the LinkedIn Featured section. This underutilized section is a hidden gem for
Florida Defends Against Lawsuit Targeting its Cultivated Meat Ban
- As we previously blogged about, UPSIDE, a manufacturer of cultivated chicken, has sued Florida regarding its ban (SB 1084) on the sale and manufacturing of cultivated meat. The complaint included a request for an injunction (i.e., to block enforcement of
Bills to Regulate Sports Betting Introduced in Senate and House
Updated October 1, 2024. Originally posted September 19, 2024.
Last month, far-reaching proposals to regulate sports betting were introduced in the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives by Senator Richard Blumenthal and Representative Paul Tonko which mark “the first
California Joins Colorado in the Brain Wave Action
California’s governor has signed an amendment to CCPA, the state’s well-known privacy law. While California was the first to pass a “comprehensive” privacy law, it is the second -with this new amendment- to include “neural data” to the definition of