Alert
Published 08/04/2021
By Richard B. Carrol, Alex P. Ferraro, Jessica M. Jones, Chad E. Davis, William S. Gee, and Richard A. Forsten
Services Corporate
On June 30, Delaware Governor John Carney signed into law the 2021 amendments to the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the “DGCL”), the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act (the “LLC Act”), the Delaware Revised Uniform Partnership Act (the “Partnership Act”), and the Delaware Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act (the “LP Act”). The LLC Act, the Partnership Act and the LP Act are sometimes referred to as the “Alternative Entity Statutes.” What You Need to Know: Amongst other changes, these amendments: Provide for ratification of void or voidable acts of LLCs, LPs and...
Article
Published 08/02/2021
Services Labor and Employment
Article
Published 08/01/2021
Industries Government Contracts
Services Labor and Employment
Blog Post
Published 07/30/2021
By Donald A. Rea
Blog Post
Published 07/29/2021
By Jason Tremblay, Lauren F. Schoeberl
Alert
Published 07/26/2021
By Judith B. Kassel | Garret P Buttrey
Industries Government Contracts | Higher Education
Services Labor and Employment
On July 21, 2021 the Department of Labor (“DOL”) published a Proposed Rule that will raise the minimum wage for federal contractors to $15 per hour beginning January 30, 2022. It also calls for annual, indexed increases beginning January 1, 2023. The Proposed Rule implements Executive Order (“EO”) 14026 , which President Biden issued last April. EO 14026 builds on the foundation established by EO 13658 , which President Obama signed in 2014. What You Need to Know Increase in minimum wage becomes effective January 2022 with annual indexed increases The Proposed Rule applies not only to newly...
Blog Post
Published 07/26/2021
By Angella N. Middleton
Videos
Published 07/18/2021
Industries Video Gaming and Esports |Higher Education
In this episode of " Lawyers With Game ," host Darius Gambino of Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr’s Video Gaming and Esports Practice discusses the pros and cons of college esports programs with two colleagues from the firm’s Video Gaming and Esports Practice — Amy Piccola and Andrea Brockway. Amy and Andrea share their experiences advising colleges and universities on establishing esports programs and on compliance with Title IX, and also discuss other current hot topics in collegiate esports.
Videos
Published 07/17/2021
Industries Video Gaming and Esports
In this episode of " Lawyers With Game ," host Darius Gambino of Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr’s Video Gaming and Esports Practice sits down with the firm’s Sports and Entertainment Practice Leader Al Coleman to discuss various topics, including loot boxes, the rise of esports teams and athletes, gaming as a disorder, and retailer liability. They also attempt to settle the Michael Jordan vs. Kobe Bryant “GOAT” debate.
Videos
Published 06/24/2021
Services : Emerging Company and Entrepreneur Services | Commercial Litigation
In this episode of "The Entrepreneur Advisor," Partner Steven Malitz of Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr’s Litigation Practice discusses the elements of a fraud claim and advises business owners on how to defend against such a claim.
Videos
Published 06/24/2021
Services : Emerging Company and Entrepreneur Services | Commercial Litigation
In this episode of "The Entrepreneur Advisor," Partner Steven Malitz of Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr’s Litigation Practice reviews the key terms to include in any contract for the sale of goods to help the seller avoid potential litigation.
Alert
Published 06/23/2021
By Nancy Q. Burke, Pamela Goodwin
Services Environmental | Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
When a fire, spill or explosion causes pollutants to escape to the environment, responsible parties must quickly grapple with whether and when to report to authorities, which statutes and regulations apply, which agencies to notify and what to disclose. One key law that commonly triggers reporting obligations is Section 103 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), 42 U.S.C. § 9603. Section 103 mandates that a person in charge “immediately notify the National Response Center” as soon as they know that a reportable quantity of a hazardous substance...
Videos
Published 06/04/2021
Services : Emerging Company and Entrepreneur Services | Commercial Litigation
In this episode of "The Entreprenuer Advisor", Partner Steven Malitz of Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr’s Litigation Practice discusses the key steps a business owner should take before and after being served with a lawsuit, as well as important litigation avoidance tips. Learn about what to do when you receive a demand letter; how to select the right registered agent; how to trigger insurance coverage; and how to approach settlement negotiations.
Alert
Published 05/26/2021
By Andrea A. Lipuma
Services Environmental | Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
This week the Supreme Court decided Territory of Guam v. United States , No. 20-382 (U.S. May 24, 2021) , and held that contribution claims under section 113(f)(3)(B) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (“CERCLA”), 42 U.S.C. § 9613(f)(3)(B) are only permitted in cases where there has been “resolution of a CERCLA-specific liability.” The United States Navy constructed the Ordot Dump in Guam during the 1940s and allegedly disposed of toxic waste there for decades before ceding control of the landfill to Guam. EPA sued Guam under the Clean Water Act for...
Alert
Published 05/25/2021
By Alexander (Sandy) R. Bilus, Rebecca J. Reist, Judith B. Kassel
Industries Government Contracts
Services Cybersecurity and Privacy
In the wake of several recent major cyberattacks, President Biden issued a sweeping Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity (“Order”) on May 12, 2012. The Order reflects the Administration’s policy of “prevention, detection, assessment and remediation of cyber incidents as a top priority and essential to the national and economic security.” President Biden issued the Order following a series of recent cyberattacks on Federal Government and private company networks, including the Colonial Pipeline and the SolarWinds incidents. ​The Order aims to improve the nation’s...
Alert
Published 05/21/2021
By Pamela Goodwin
Services Environmental | Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
President Biden yesterday issued an Executive Order directing the national climate adviser and director of the National Economic Council to develop a comprehensive, government-wide climate strategy by the end of September. The Order calls for a plan to identify and disclose financial risk to government programs, assets and liabilities, posed by climate risks, and determine the public and private financing needed to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. Key Elements of the Order Financial regulators, including the Secretary of the Treasury, to consider assessing climate-related financial risk...
