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The State of Louisiana Is Granted Primacy Over Class VI Wells

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has given Louisiana primary enforcement authority over the state’s Class VI underground injection wells, which are used by the carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) industry to permanently sequester captured carbon in underground geological formations.

Client Alert | January 8, 2024

DEI Task Force Update (January 4, 2024)

Our DEI Task Force provides an update on key developments, media coverage and commentary, and current litigation.

Client Alert | January 4, 2024

OFAC Creates New Russia-Related Secondary Sanctions Risks for Foreign Financial Institutions; Expands Import Ban

The Biden Administration has added significantly to its Russia-related sanctions by issuing a new Executive Order that, among other things, now subjects foreign financial institutions to secondary sanctions risks when they conduct or facilitate certain Russia-related transactions, even unwittingly.

Client Alert | January 4, 2024

Steps for Colorado Employers to Consider in Light of New Laws Taking Effect in 2024

In light of the new employment laws, regulations, and programs that will go into effect in Colorado on January 1, affecting a broad range of employment issues, employers should review their employment policies and practices as they move into 2024.

Client Alert | December 29, 2023

Emerging Issues and Trends in Class Actions: Three Splits and Four Issues on the Horizon for 2024

Our lawyers preview several emerging issues and trends on the horizon in class actions for 2024.

Client Alert | December 28, 2023

Termination of Adobe / Figma Merger

On 18 December 2023, Adobe and Figma mutually agreed to terminate their $20 billion merger deal, after they concluded that there was “no clear path” to get clearance from EU and UK antitrust regulators.

Client Alert | December 27, 2023

IRS and Treasury Unveil Registration Tool for Transferring and Receiving Direct Payments for IRA and CHIPS Act Tax Credits

On December 22, 2023, the IRS and Treasury unveiled their new pre-filing registration portal for transferrable and refundable tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022.

Client Alert | December 27, 2023

A Green Light for EU AI Act

London and Paris partner Robert Spano, Washington, D.C. associate Emily Lamm and London associate Hayley Smith are the authors of "A Green Light for EU AI Act," [PDF] published by the Daily Journal on December 19, 2023.

Article | December 26, 2023

Inside Higher Education’s New FCA Liability Challenges

Los Angeles partner James Zelenay and Denver associate Jeremy Ochsenbein are the authors of "Inside Higher Education's New FCA Liability Challenges" published by Law360 on December 21, 2023. 

Article | December 26, 2023

CFTC Issues Proposed Guidance Regarding the Listing of Voluntary Carbon Credit Derivative Contracts

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued proposed guidance regarding the listing of voluntary carbon credit derivative contracts.

Client Alert | December 21, 2023

U.S. Antitrust Agencies Release Revised 2023 Merger Guidelines Designed to Increase Scrutiny of Deals

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice have jointly released the final version of the 2023 Merger Guidelines, designed to increase scrutiny of deals.

Client Alert | December 21, 2023

Practical Insights for Employers Using AI

In this article, originally published by Law360, we distill the array of major global AI developments to spotlight a narrow but vitally important area — practical insights for employers using AI in the workplace.

Client Alert | December 19, 2023

Tax Court Determines That Limited Partners Are Not Necessarily Exempt from Self-Employment Tax – The Limits of the Limited Partner Exception, as Such

The U.S. Tax Court has determined that limited partners are not necessarily exempt from self-employment tax.

Client Alert | December 19, 2023

New York Department of Financial Services Finalizes Second Amendment to Cybersecurity Regulation

The New York Department of Financial Services has finalized the Second Amendment to its Cybersecurity Regulation.

Client Alert | December 18, 2023

Webcast: Considerations for Preparing Your 2024 Proxy Statement

This 60-minute webcast covers key developments to be aware of as you prepare your 2024 proxy statement, including proxy season trends, recent and upcoming SEC rulemaking and investor and proxy advisor updates

Webcasts | December 14, 2023

The EU Agrees on a Path Forward for the AI Act

In a watershed moment for AI regulation, the European Union has agreed on a path forward for the AI Act.

Client Alert | December 14, 2023

Gibson Dunn Digital Assets Recent Updates – December 2023

Our Digital Assets Update covers recent legal news regarding all types of digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, CBDCs, and NFTs, as well as other blockchain and Web3 technologies.

Client Alert | December 14, 2023

Webcast: 2023 Capital Markets Year in Review and 2024 Outlook

Join partners of Gibson Dunn’s Capital Markets and Securities Regulation and Corporate Governance practice groups, as they provide an overview of capital market activity in 2023 and how companies have reacted to the market impact of these developments.

Webcasts | December 13, 2023

DEI Task Force Update (December 13, 2023)

Our DEI Task Force provides an update on key developments, media coverage and commentary, and current litigation.

Client Alert | December 13, 2023

Federal Circuit Update (November 2023)

This edition of Gibson Dunn’s Federal Circuit Update summarizes the current status of several petitions pending before the Supreme Court, and recent Federal Circuit decisions concerning attorneys’ fees under 35 U.S.C. § 285, Article III standing, and the Board’s authority to issue a final written decision past the statutory deadline.

Client Alert | December 11, 2023