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US AI Standards Take Shape: Key 180-Day Developments Following White House AI Executive Order
Companies should consider how new AI risk standards may align to their operations and whether to comment on the draft standards to shape their development.
May 8, 2024
Webcast
Artificial Intelligence: Legislative and Regulatory Updates and Implications
Latham’s Artificial Intelligence practitioners dive into the latest efforts by US federal and state governments on the AI front. MCLE credit offered.
May 8, 2024
Client Alert
Third Circuit Finds Future Royalty Obligations From Sale Transaction Dischargeable in Bankruptcy
The Third Circuit ruled that the obligations are prepetition “contingent and unliquidated” claims that can be discharged in a bankruptcy.
May 8, 2024
Article
Recent Developments for UK PLCs — May Edition
An update on legal and regulatory developments for UK public companies.
May 7, 2024
Blog
FINRA Releases Long-Anticipated Guidance on New Work-From-Home Exemption Ahead of Impending COVID-19 Relief Expiration
FINRA’s guidance sheds further light on the new rule, which will permit firms to elect “non-branch” designation for a private residence where an associated person conducts specified supervisory activities.
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Financial Statement Requirements in US Securities Offerings
Latham’s updated companion guides help US issuers and non-US issuers navigate US securities laws for financial statement requirements.
Energy & Infrastructure — Battery Energy Storage Trends
The Book of Jargon Series – Word of the Day®
The Book of Jargon® is a series of practice area and industry-specific glossaries published by Latham & Watkins.
Lender in Possession
Slang for a secured lender who controls all of the assets of the Debtor by virtue of its Perfected security interest and who often asserts great influence over all decisions of the Debtor.
Word of the Day®
Urban Heat Island
a built-up urban area that is hotter than nearby rural areas. The effects of Urban Heat Islands include increased peak-energy demand and air-conditioning costs; Air Pollution and GHG Emissions, heat-related illness and mortality; and water pollution.
Word of the Day®
Market Capitalization
a type of valuation for a company calculated by multiplying the company’s total shares outstanding by the market price of its shares.
Word of the Day®
Feeder Fund
a Hedge Fund that feeds money into a Master-Feeder Fund, which in turn makes the investments on behalf of the entire group of Feeder Funds. See Master-Feeder Fund.
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Pendency
the period when the PTAB Proceeding is ongoing. PTAB Proceedings are normally pending for no more than one year after Institution. This can be extended by up to six months for good cause or adjusted by the PTAB in the case of Joinder. 37 C.F.R. § 42.200(c).
Word of the Day®
In each episode of Connected With Latham, we discuss ideas, developments, and trends shaping the global economy.
May 07, 2024
FINRA Releases Long-Anticipated Guidance on New Work-From-Home Exemption Ahead of Impending COVID-19 Relief Expiration
FINRA’s guidance sheds further light on the new rule, which will permit firms to elect “non-branch” designation for a private residence where an associated person conducts specified supervisory activities.
May 02, 2024
EPA Extends CCR Regulations to Previously Exempt CCR Units
EPA will regulate legacy CCR surface impoundments and CCR Management Units for the first time.
May 01, 2024
Russian Exclusive Jurisdiction Clauses Fail to Stop Aviation Insurance Litigation in England
The English High Court found that a current risk of unfair trial in Russia justified declining to enforce Russian exclusive jurisdiction clauses.
April 30, 2024
FCA Publishes Final Guidance on Its Anti-Greenwashing Rule
The final guidance clarifies the scope and application date of the rule, and answers questions around good practice and accessing third-party data.
April 30, 2024
ISDA Future Leaders in Derivatives Publishes White Paper on Generative AI
The white paper examines how generative AI might shape the global derivatives markets, including new opportunities for industry stakeholders.
April 29, 2024
SEHK Suspends Trading in Hong Kong Listed Company Pursuant to SFC’s Directions
The SFC exercises its powers to order the suspension of trading in shares in a listed company to protect investors’ interests.
April 22, 2024
SFO Announces Ambitious Five-Year Plan
The Serious Fraud Office’s strategy for 2024 to 2029 indicates aspiration to be a more effective agency and to incentivise personnel.
April 18, 2024
Ruling for SEC Clears Path for Continued Litigation in SEC v. Coinbase
The decision, which addresses a broad range of market activity by Coinbase relating to 13 third-party tokens, could have significant implications for market participants.
April 18, 2024
Healthcare and Life Sciences Trends and Developments Across MENA
The healthcare and life sciences ecosystem is witnessing significant growth in the Middle East as the GCC continues to seek economic diversification.