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Office of Cannabis Management Announces Get Ready, Get Set Cannabis Workshops
The Office of Cannabis Management has announced a series of “Get Ready, Get Set” virtual workshops to provide information for those looking to apply for the Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary (“CAURD”) Licenses to sell cannabis in New York. The CAURD
New Privacy Shield Framework in the Works, Favoring Continuity Over Change for Businesses
President Biden and EU leaders announced on March 25, 2022 an agreement in principle to craft a replacement for the Privacy Shield and expand options for trans-Atlantic data transfers in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”).
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Noise Isn’t an Inconvenience; It’s a Pollutant
I used to think that noise was something that grumpy old men complained about. Then I became a grumpy old man. And now I realize that noise really is a pollutant. And so I was pleased to see The Effects
Biden Administration Announces $3.1 Billion Grant Program for Battery Processing and Manufacturing to Support Clean Energy and Transportation
On May 2, 2022, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the release of a funding opportunity announcement (“FOA”) through which DOE may provide $3.1 billion in grant funding to support projects that will accelerate the development of a resilient
More About NEPA Reform; It’s Not Just About Renewable Energy
Last month, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf wrote to the Federal Highway Administration, stating that Oakland “is suffering from a crippling housing and homelessness crisis.” Furthermore, she complained that:
Addressing this crisis requires flexibility and creativity. … Federal environmental responsibilities, such
FERC Proposes to Reform Transmission Planning; It’s Not a Small Task
Late last month, FERC issued a notice of proposed rulemaking. Its intent is to “remedy deficiencies in the Commission’s existing regional transmission planning and cost allocation requirements.” In short, it’s time for a 21st Century grid that actually accommodates
Sometimes the Law Really Is Unambiguous — Clean Water Act Edition
Last week, the First Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a person who enters into an administrative settlement with a state is immune from citizen suits seeking civil penalties, but not immune from suits for declaratory or injunctive relief. I
How to Prevent and Respond to Business Email Compromises
Foley Hoag presented a discussion and Q&A regarding the growing threat of business email compromises (a.k.a. man-in-the-middle attacks). Attorneys Chris Hart and Yoni Bard, litigators with experience in privacy matters and business disputes, shared what they have learned through successfully representing
Key Considerations for Health App Developers from the FTC
If your company creates health-related apps, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has set out some key considerations:
- Make accurate representations. Clearly explain how people’s information will be used and shared and then live up to those promises. If your