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September 2019 Visa Bulletin – India EB-1 Becomes Unavailable for the First Time

By Courtland C. Witherup on August 16, 2019

The Visa Bulletin is released monthly by the Department of State and is used to determine when a sponsored foreign national can submit the final step of the green card process, or if already pending, when the final step can be adjudicated. Below is a summary of the September Visa Bulletin, including Final Action Dates and changes from the previous month. China: EB-1 retrogresses more than two years to January 1, 2014; EB-2 stalls at…

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FWS and NMFS Complete Long-Awaited, Comprehensive Revision of ESA Regulations

By Lauren A. Bachtel & Kerry L. McGrath on August 16, 2019

On August 12, 2019, the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) (together, the Services) signed final rules instituting the first comprehensive revisions to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) regulations in 33 years. The Services made substantial and broad revisions to their regulations concerning the process and standards for listing species and designating critical habitat, the scope of protections for threatened species and the process for consultation with federal…

The Nickel Report

VIDEO Inside Look: Endangered Species Act (ESA)

By Kerry L. McGrath & Brian R. Levey on August 16, 2019

The Endangered Species Act increasingly plays a larger role in environmental law and the federal permitting process for infrastructure projects. Hunton Andrews Kurth Partner Kerry McGrath and Associate Brian Levey give an inside look at the complex process of obtaining federal authorization for “take” of endangered species.…

The Nickel Report

FWS and NMFS Complete Long-Awaited, Comprehensive Revision of ESA Regulations

By Lauren A. Bachtel & Kerry L. McGrath on August 16, 2019

Hunton Insurance Recovery Blog

Bad Faith Insurance Quote Defeats Summary Judgment

By Michael S. Levine & Adriana A. Perez on August 16, 2019

On Friday, August 9th, an Indiana Court of Appeals reversed a trial court’s ruling and allowed an insureds’ claim for bad faith based on misrepresentations in the insurer’s quote for coverage to proceed to trial.…

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ICO Launches Investigation into Facial Recognition in King’s Cross, London

By Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP on August 16, 2019

On August 15, 2019, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (“ICO”) announced that it had launched an investigation into the use of live facial recognition technology at the King’s Cross development in London. This follows a letter sent by the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, to the owner of the development inquiring as to whether the use of the software was legal. The company responsible for the technology said it was used for the purposes of…

Hunton Insurance Recovery Blog

Hunton Lawyers Discuss the Implications of Using “Eroding Insurance Policies” in an Article Appearing in Florida’s Daily Business Review

By Michael S. Levine on August 16, 2019

On August 6, 2019, Hunton Andrews Kurth insurance lawyers Walter J. Andrews and Daniel Hentschel discussed the effect of eroding insurance policies in an article appearing in Florida’s Daily Business Review. The full article is available here. In the article, the authors discuss the potential risks associated with the use of eroding insurance policies and the obligations that the use of such policies imposes upon insurance companies based on their control over the policyholder’s…

Hunton Employment & Labor Perspectives

Labor and Employment Quick Takes: What Companies Need to Know about “No-Poach” Agreements

By Emily Burkhardt Vicente & Torsten M. Kracht on August 16, 2019

In recent years, federal and state law enforcement authorities have subjected “no-poach” agreements to increased scrutiny. Recent enforcement actions demonstrate the risk of criminal penalties and civil damages for using such agreements. In this video, Hunton Andrews Kurth partners Emily Burkhardt Vicente and Torsten Kracht discuss recent developments concerning the use of “no-poach” agreements, and how these developments may affect your company’s business. Watch …

Hunton Insurance Recovery Blog

Hunton Insurance Recovery Team Highlights Top D&O Coverage Issues to Consider for M&A Deals

By Sergio F. Oehninger on August 16, 2019

In a recent article in the ABA Business Law Section publication Business Law Today, Hunton insurance recovery lawyers Syed Ahmad and Geoffrey Fehling discuss several important D&O insurance coverage issues to consider in M&A transactions. In the article, the authors discuss the intersection of M&A and insurance and how mergers, acquisitions, and other deals can impact the potential risks and protections afforded by D&O and other insurance policies . A copy of the article can…

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Modification of Statute of Limitations for Sexual Misconduct Claims Expected to Lead to Increased Coverage Litigation

By Sergio F. Oehninger & Michelle M. Spatz on August 15, 2019

Increasing public concern over sexual misconduct, evidenced by the #MeToo movement and investigations into high-profile organizations such as USA Gymnastics, the Boy Scouts of America, various religious institutions, and the entertainment industry, has led to the enactment of laws that may have a major impact on the coverage litigation world. This year, eighteen states and the District of Columbia will enact laws modifying the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse cases, allowing victims to…

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September 2019 Visa Bulletin – India EB-1 Becomes Unavailable for the First Time

FWS and NMFS Complete Long-Awaited, Comprehensive Revision of ESA Regulations

VIDEO Inside Look: Endangered Species Act (ESA)

FWS and NMFS Complete Long-Awaited, Comprehensive Revision of ESA Regulations

Bad Faith Insurance Quote Defeats Summary Judgment

ICO Launches Investigation into Facial Recognition in King’s Cross, London

Hunton Lawyers Discuss the Implications of Using “Eroding Insurance Policies” in an Article Appearing in Florida’s Daily Business Review

Labor and Employment Quick Takes: What Companies Need to Know about “No-Poach” Agreements

Hunton Insurance Recovery Team Highlights Top D&O Coverage Issues to Consider for M&A Deals

Modification of Statute of Limitations for Sexual Misconduct Claims Expected to Lead to Increased Coverage Litigation

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