The use of high-low agreements is a familiar mediation technique. In a nutshell, a high-low agreement represents a “partial” settlement of a dispute under which the parties to a mediation agree to a minimum recovery for the plaintiff, and a maximum...
FHA has recently proposed substantial revisions to its loan-level certifications in the Addendum to Uniform Residential Loan Application (Form 92900-A), its annual lender certifications, and its defect taxonomy. Comments on the proposed changes are...
The US Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) added Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (Huawei) and 68 non-US Huawei affiliates to the BIS Entity List, effective May 16, 2019, at 4:15 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The designation...
As a reminder, conflict minerals disclosures on Forms SD are required to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) no later than May 31, 2019. There have not been any notable regulatory updates related to the conflict minerals rules...
One of the most anxiety-producing experiences for both a family law client and their attorney is navigating through the process relating to a Maricopa County temporary orders hearing. The client’s anxiety is easy to understand. It may be their first...
The Civil Division of the DOJ recently released formal guidance explaining the process for awarding credits to defendants who cooperate during False Claims Act (FCA) investigations. Entities or individuals under investigation seeking maximum credit...
On May 16, 2019 The Law on Renewable energy sources (the Law), was adopted in the Republic of Uzbekistan. It defines the basis of the relationship between the state and private sector renewable power producers.... By: Dentons
In a groundbreaking decision, a New York state appeals panel just extended union organizing rights to farmworkers, perhaps setting the stage for other states to do the same. While farmworkers have traditionally been exempted from the National Labor...
On May 22, 2019, a bipartisan group from the House and Senate released a draft framework reforming Sections 101 and 112 of the Patent Act.... By: Ropes & Gray LLP
Selecting the best aircraft management company for an owner’s particular needs is a complex and time-consuming process involving many variables and requires comprehensive due diligence. The primary reason the selection process is complex and...
