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Washington Judge Dismisses Challenge to Starbucks Diversity Policies in Decisive Order Upholding Business Judgment Rule

Our lawyers discuss the implications of a U.S. federal judge’s dismissal of a stockholder derivative suit brought by a conservative think tank against Starbucks; the suit alleged that some Starbucks diversity initiatives violated the Civil Rights Act and state anti-discrimination laws.

September 14, 2023

The Power to Investigate – Table of Authorities of House & Senate 118th Congress

For the seventh successive U.S. Congress, Gibson Dunn is pleased to release a table of authorities summarizing the oversight and investigative authorities of each House and Senate committee.

September 14, 2023

The Rise of State Laws Restricting Foreign Entities from Acquiring Property: Another Front in U.S.-China Tensions and the Constitutional Challenge of Florida SB 264 in Shen v. Simpson

Lawmakers in a growing number of U.S. states have been quick to introduce and, in some cases, pass legislation that restricts foreign ownership of land within their states by governments, individuals, and/or entities associated with certain identified “foreign adversaries” of the United States.

September 12, 2023

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

Our latest update on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) developments around the world.

September 12, 2023

Gibson Dunn | Europe | Data Protection – Q3 2023

Gibson Dunn lawyers provide a look at personal data and other privacy-related legal developments across Europe for the third quarter of 2023.

September 11, 2023

Corporate Resolutions Update – 2023

Our Corporate Resolutions Update reports key statistics regarding U.S. Department of Justice non-prosecution agreements and deferred prosecution agreements since 2000; reports key statistics on guilty pleas from 2023; analyzes developments in 2023; discusses recent policy statements regarding corporate enforcement; and summarizes the 33 agreements in 2023.

September 8, 2023

AI in Employment: Privacy Regulation Is Here

The role of artificial intelligence (AI) in employment is a burgeoning area with daily developments that must be carefully monitored. Amidst all the buzz around automation in the workplace, privacy regulations have emerged as yet another piece of the employment puzzle.

September 8, 2023

IRS and Treasury Issue Proposed Regulations Providing Guidance on Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Requirements Applicable to Clean Energy Credits

Our lawyers review proposed regulations issued by the U.S. IRS and Treasury providing guidance on prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements applicable to clean energy credits.

September 6, 2023

Federal Circuit Update (August 2023)

Our Federal Circuit Update summarizes the status of several petitions pending before the U.S. Supreme Court, additional materials released from the ongoing investigation by the Judicial Council of the Federal Circuit, and recent Federal Circuit decisions.

September 6, 2023

Federal Banking Agencies Issue Proposed Long-Term Debt Requirements

Gibson Dunn lawyers discuss a recent joint notice of proposed rulemaking issued by U.S. federal banking agencies that would require certain large banking organizations to issue and maintain minimum amounts of long-term debt.

September 6, 2023

Department of Labor Initiates Rulemaking to Increase Compensation Thresholds for Minimum Wage and Overtime Exemptions

On August 30, 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor issued a proposed rule to revise its regulations implementing minimum wage and overtime exemptions for executive, administrative, and professional employees, among others, under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

September 1, 2023

Bottom Dollar Partnership Guarantees Are Falling Off A Cliff

Because of an expiring transition rule, a partner that currently relies on a “bottom dollar guarantee” to support an allocation of liabilities may be required to recognize gain unless that partner takes action before October 4, 2023. Our lawyers provide a brief overview and discussion of the applicable Treasury regulations and describe the action that should be taken before October 4.

August 29, 2023

A Guide to Understanding the New Private Funds Rules

Our lawyers provide a guide to understanding the SEC’s new private funds rules.

August 25, 2023

Senate Judiciary Committee Seeks Guidance on Effective AI Regulation

The U.S. Senate’s Judiciary Committee is seeking guidance on effective AI regulation.

August 25, 2023

European Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD): Key Takeaways from Adoption of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards

Our lawyers share key takeaways from the adoption of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards.

August 23, 2023

California Supreme Court Holds Some Agents May Be Held Directly Liable Under The FEHA For Employment Discrimination

The California Supreme Court has held that a business entity acting as an employer’s agent may be held directly liable for alleged violations of the state’s Fair Employment and Housing Act.

August 22, 2023

Gibson Dunn Digital Assets Recent Updates – August 2023

This edition of 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.

August 22, 2023

Lummis-Gillibrand Responsible Financial Innovation Act: An Overview of New Provisions in the Reintroduced Bill

Our lawyers provide an overview of the new provisions in the reintroduced Lummis-Gillibrand Responsible Financial Innovation Act.

August 22, 2023

Hong Kong Court Clarifies Application of the Guy Lam Approach to Arbitrable Cross-Claims

A Hong Kong court has clarified the application of the Guy Lam approach to arbitrable cross-claims.

August 22, 2023

M&A Report – Annual Activism Update – 2022

Our lawyers provide an update on shareholder activism in 2022 involving NYSE- and Nasdaq-listed companies with equity market capitalizations in excess of $1 billion and below $100 billion.

August 21, 2023