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Supreme Court Overturns Wire Fraud Conviction of Private Citizen Under Honest-Services Theory After Holding That The Jury Instructions Given Were Too Vague

The Supreme Court overturned a wire fraud conviction based on an honest-services theory. The Court reasoned that while such a theory can potentially cover private persons, it does not extend to all private persons.

Client Alert | May 11, 2023

Supreme Court Rejects Dormant Commerce Clause Challenge To California Law Restricting Sale Of Pork Based On Conditions In Which Pigs Are Raised

The Supreme Court held in a fractured decision that California’s ban on the sale of pork that comes from pigs that were raised in a “cruel manner,” regardless of where the pigs are raised, does not violate the dormant Commerce Clause.

Client Alert | May 11, 2023

Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal Upholds Dismissal of Bankruptcy Petition Where Debt Under Dispute Was Subject to Exclusive Jurisdiction Clause

Our lawyers examine a recent decision by the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal to uphold dismissal of a bankruptcy petition on the basis that it should not proceed if the underlying debt is subject to an exclusive jurisdiction clause.

Client Alert | May 10, 2023

Gibson Dunn Environmental, Social and Governance Update (April 2023)

Gibson Dunn's Environmental, Social and Governance lawyers provide their update for April 2023.

Client Alert | May 10, 2023

SEC Adopts Significant Amendments to Form PF Reporting and Filing Requirements

Gibson Dunn lawyers discuss recent amendments adopted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to Form PF, the confidential reporting form created in 2011 as part of the Dodd-Frank Act.

Client Alert | May 9, 2023

How to Stay on Top of Cybersecurity Disclosures as SEC Ramps Up Enforcement

Writing for Legaltech News, Stephenie Gosnell Handler, David Woodcock and Vivek Mohan discuss how companies need to not only manage cybersecurity risks and prevent attacks, but also respond to them with proper disclosures.

Client Alert | May 9, 2023

German Corporate Law Update – 2023

Our lawyers review trends in corporate law in Germany in 2023.

Client Alert | May 8, 2023

First Quarter 2023 Update on Class Actions

Our lawyers provide an overview of key class action-related developments during the first quarter of 2023.

Client Alert | May 8, 2023

M&A Report: Delaware Court of Chancery Declines to Enforce a Covenant Not to Sue Upon Exercise of a Drag-Along Right for Public Policy Reasons

Gibson Dunn lawyers discuss a ruling by the Delaware Court of Chancery that a covenant not to sue cannot shield defendants from tort liability for intentional harm.

Client Alert | May 8, 2023

Ethical Considerations in Settling Class Actions

Los Angeles partner Lauren Blas, Palo Alto associate Wesley Sze and Los Angeles associate Mitchell Wellman are the authors of "Ethical Considerations in Settling Class Actions," published by the Daily Journal on May 8, 2o23. 

Article | May 8, 2023

SEC Adopts Amendments to Enhance Company Stock Repurchase Disclosure Requirements

Gibson Dunn lawyers discuss new amendments adopted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that enhance the disclosure requirements relating to companies’ repurchases of their equity securities.

Client Alert | May 5, 2023

Los Angeles County’s Single-Use Plastic Regulation for Restaurants and Delivery Services Went Into Effect Yesterday

Gibson Dunn lawyers review Los Angeles County's single-use plastics ordinance, which went into effect on May 1 for most restaurants and food facilities in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles.

Client Alert | May 2, 2023

Federal Circuit Update (April 2023)

Gibson Dunn lawyers summarize the news and key cases from the Federal Circuit in April 2023.

Client Alert | May 1, 2023

Arbitrability and Public Policy Challenges

London partner Penny Madden KC and of counsel Ceyda Knoebel are the authors of "Arbitrability and Public Policy Challenges" published in the Challenging and Enforcing Arbitration Awards Guide, Third Edition by Global Arbitration Review in April 2023.

Article | April 28, 2023

Federal Infrastructure Permitting Reform Update: Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Promotes Bipartisanship

On April 26, the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works held a hearing addressing the need to improve the federal infrastructure permitting process. Our lawyers provide analysis of the proceedings.

Client Alert | April 27, 2023

Gibson Dunn Accounting Firm Quarterly Update, Q1 2023

Our lawyers provide the latest news and analysis on topics relevant to accounting firms.

Client Alert | April 25, 2023

President Biden Issues Executive Order Making Important Changes to How Agencies Weigh the Costs and Benefits of Regulatory Actions

Gibson Dunn lawyers discuss an executive order signed by President Biden that makes a number of significant changes to the process by which the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs reviews significant regulatory measures.

Client Alert | April 25, 2023

FSOC Proposes Overhauling Its Standards for Designating Nonbank Companies as Systemically Important

Our lawyers review changes proposed by the Financial Stability Oversight Council on how it would designate nonbank financial companies as systemically important financial institutions.

Client Alert | April 25, 2023

In Axon, Justices Continue Reining In Administrative State

Washington, D.C. partners Helgi Walker and Russell Balikian and associate Robert Batista are the authors of "In Axon, Justices Continue Reining In Administrative State," published by Law360 on April 21, 2023. 

Article | April 21, 2023

10 Ways NYC AI Discrimination Rules May Affect Employers

Our lawyers discuss a New York City law that restricts employers and employment agencies from using an automated employment decision tool in hiring and promotion decisions unless it has been the subject of a bias audit.

Client Alert | April 20, 2023