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EPA Releases New Proposal Regulating PFAS in Drinking Water
On March 14, 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency proposed imposing national drinking-water standards for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS or sometimes as “forever chemicals.” Federal and state regulation of PFAS has...
Economic Loss Rule Bars Negligence Claim for Willful and Wanton Conduct, Says State Appeals Court
In a published opinion, the Colorado Court of Appeals held that a district court erred in its denial of a defendant’s motion for a directed verdict based on the economic loss rule and stated that the lower court incorrectly relied on two cases—neither of...
65 noncompete bills in 24 states – and (still) 4 federal bills
States with pending noncompete legislation (as of March 17) We are now up to 65 bills (two of which failed already) in 24 states, plus four in Congress. Since last month’s update, 5 more states have joined the noncompete legislation frenzy, and a total of 20...
How I Made Partner: 'Approach Every Day With a Sense of Urgency,' Says Jason Outlaw of Alston & Bird
How I Made Partner: 'Approach Every Day With a Sense of Urgency,' Says Jason Outlaw of Alston & Bird | Law.com Page Printed From: https://www.law.com/2023/03/20/how-i-made-partner-says-jason-outlaw-of-alston-bird/ Credit: Shutterstock.com HOW I MADE IT "No...
[Video] One Month to More Effective Compliance on Business Ventures – Day 14 – Know Your Customer
Do FCPA considerations come into play for customers? How should you think about your obligations under the FCPA for a group not traditionally associated with FCPA liability or even FCPA risk? These questions and perhaps others are raised by the FCPA...
[Audio] Episode 266 — Joint Compliance Notice Issued on Sanctions Compliance and Evasion
The U.S. Russia Sanctions and Export Control Program is unprecedented and a compliance challenge for all organizations. In another unprecedented action, the Justice Department and the Departments of Commerce and Treasury issued a Joint Compliance Note (“JCN”)...
[Video] Because That's What Heroes Do – Picard Season 2 – Episode 8
In this podcast series, two complete MCU fans, Tom Fox, founder of the Compliance Podcast Network, and Megan Dougherty, co-founder of One Stone Creative, indulge in a passion for all things in the Marvel Cinematic Universe by re-watching each movie and then...
[Video] Because That's What Heroes Do – Picard Season 2 – Episode 7
In this podcast series, two complete MCU fans, Tom Fox, founder of the Compliance Podcast Network, and Megan Dougherty, co-founder of One Stone Creative, indulge in a passion for all things in the Marvel Cinematic Universe by re-watching each movie and then...
[Video] Sunday Book Review – March 19, 2023 – The Russian Oligarch Edition
In the Sunday Book Review, I consider books that interest the compliance professional, the business executive, or anyone curious. It could be books about business, compliance, history, leadership, current events, or anything else that might interest me. In...