May 2022 - Anylaw

New Standard Published For Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting In Private Equity

26 May 2022 AUTHORS James Whitaker and Oliver Williams Mayer Brown Emissions reporting standards and practices in the private equity sector have been described by certain commentators as being some way behind those in the public markets; certainly the private equity asset class has, so far, received less attention in the context of Environmental, Social and Governance …

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When It Comes To Estate Planning

Blog/ By Editorial Staff

The primary reason most people engage in estate planning is to name who they want to receive their assets when they pass away. Beneficiaries can be named in a will, a trust or pursuant to a beneficiary designation. When naming beneficiaries, it is critically important that your will and your trust (if you have one), …

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COVID-19 Vaccine Parental Disputes – Is There Really A Difference Between Arguing Against The Initial Shot and The Booster

Family Law, News/ By Editorial Staff

If you follow the COVID-19 news cycle, you know that there is approval for the COVID-19 vaccine booster for children ages 5-11. What happens when a parent who was granted authority for the initial vaccine for a child in that age range and now wants to get the child their booster? Does the initial decision …

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Pay Transparency Law Requires Employers to Include Salary Ranges in NYC Job Postings

Employment and Labor, News/ By Editorial Staff

Employers have until November 1, 2022, to plan for and comply with New York City’s recently amended Pay Transparency Law that requires employers to include salary ranges in all listings for job openings in New York City. The law covers any advertisement for a job, promotion, or transfer opportunity that will or may be performed …

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RCFEs Can’t Get Out of the Rain – California Court Finds Another Arbitration Agreement Unenforceable

Elder Law, News/ By Editorial Staff

Another day, another decision by the California Court of Appeal making it more difficult for residential care facilities for the elderly (“RCFEs”) to enforce their arbitration agreements. Upon admission to virtually any RCFE, a new resident will be asked to sign a stack of documents including an agreement to submit any future dispute to arbitration. …

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The U.S. Supreme Court Takes on Consent by Registration

News, Supreme Court/ By Editorial Staff

We previously wrote about how, under the Georgia Supreme Court’s decision in Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. v. McCall, 863 S.E.2d 81 (Ga. 2021), merely registering to do business with the Georgia Secretary of State confers general personal jurisdiction in Georgia over a foreign business. Georgia is currently in the minority of states permitting a finding of general …

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Is the Future of the Dollar Digital? The Fed Talks Updating Greenbacks to the Blockchain

Crypto, News/ By Editorial Staff

On May 26, three days into her term as Vice Chair of the Federal Reserve, Lael Brainard testified about the Federal Reserve’s Examination of the Benefits and Risks of a U.S. Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) before the House Committee on Financial Services. Vice Chair Brainard’s comments reinforced many of the themes from the Fed’s …

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Free Webinar: New York State Bar Association – 3 June Enlightened Family Court Representation

Family Law, News/ By Editorial Staff

This free CLE program is sponsored by the NYSBA Committee on Mandated Representation, and co-sponsored by the Committee on Continuing Legal Education, and the Family Law Section. Enlightened Family Court representation: Advancing racial justice; understanding trauma; fulfilling ethical duties. This free, five-credit virtual program will offer invaluable information and insights to both new and experienced Family Court practitioners. …

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Wyoming vs. Delaware

Business Law, News/ By Editorial Staff

In 1869, Wyoming became the first state to extend voting rights to women. In 1977, Wyoming became the first state to enact a law allowing for the formation of a business entity known as a “limited liability company”. Now, one academic is predicting that Wyoming will challenge Delaware’s domination of the market for corporate charters: …

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USPTO Transitions To Electronic Trademark Registration Certificates Ahead Of Schedule On May 24, 2022

Intellectual Property, News/ By Editorial Staff

30 May 2022 AUTHOR Oblon, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, L.L.P Continuing its march toward full electronic processing of trademark applications and registrations, the USPTO began issuing U.S. trademark registration certificates electronically via the USPTO’s Trademark Status and Document Retrieval (TSDR) system beginning May 24, 2022. Upon issuance, the electronic registration certificate will be the official …

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Month: May 2022