On December 22, 2023, the Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) issued a Sanctions Advisory that provides guidance to “foreign financial institutions that conduct or facilitate significant transactions or provide any service involving Russia's military-industrial base.” The Advisory implements an amendment to Executive Order 12024 (EO) that grants OFAC new authority to exert jurisdiction over foreign financial institutions that now run the risk of being sanctioned by OFAC.

The State of North Carolina saw a number of significant developments in the area of labor and employment law in 2023, including the passage of legislation that prohibits compelled speech when an individual seeks state government or community college employment and changes to the state's occupational safety and health rules

Fort Lauderdale Partner Sean Shecter recently spoke with Legaltech News (part of Law.com) about how gen AI is impacting the practice of law and the overall structure of firms. The article titled, “We Asked Every Am Law 100 Law Firm How They're Using Gen AI. Here's What We Learned,” describes that firms are using gen AI for both legal and business purposes. While attorneys are using the technology to draft documents and to conduct research, firms’ business professionals are using it to prepare marketing materials and other content.

Los Angeles Trial Partner Tony M. Sain will present a session at the 50th Anniversary of the Public Agency Risk Management Association (PARMA) Annual Risk Management Conference & Expo on February 21 at 2:00 p.m. PT at the Renaissance Indian Wells Resort & Spa. This informative 60-minute session is titled “The Unintended Consequences of California’s ‘Revolution’ in Police Use of Force Law”.

Lewis Brisbois proudly celebrates the advancement of seven exceptional attorneys to equity partner status, marking a significant milestone in our firm's growth.

The year 2023 presented significant new developments in labor and employment law in the state of Indiana. Such developments included restrictions on noncompete agreements for physicians, the enactment of a consumer data privacy law, and new tax legislation. Below is a summary of these key changes.

Around 215 employment lawsuits came to an end in Oklahoma in 2023. Of those 215 lawsuits, around 140 likely ended in a settlement. The defendants prevailed on dispositive briefing 28 times, with 17 summary judgment victories. Several of the more interesting or notable cases are summarized below.

Los Angeles Partner Dana Alden Fox and New York Co-Managing Partner Alan Kaminsky will present a webinar titled "Nuclear Verdicts," on February 15, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. PT.

Chicago Partner Charles Cole recently secured a complete defense verdict for a doctor client in a medical malpractice case in which the plaintiff sought more than $28 million.

Virginia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Partner Kathryn Bonorchis was featured in the Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys’ (VADA) January Member Spotlight. VADA’s monthly Member Spotlight consists of an interview with one of its members concerning their professional life, personal life, and perspectives on a variety of topics.

This update highlights key developments in Nebraska labor and employment law in 2023, as well as how these developments will impact employers in 2024.

Philadelphia Partner Gregory Hurchalla recently prevailed at trial in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in a dispute between a nursing home and a patient who received services at the facility. The trial occurred in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. In this matter, the plaintiff sought damages against the client nursing home with regard to fees he paid to which he felt the nursing home was not entitled. After multiple witnesses were called by each side, the court found in favor of the nursing home and rendered a verdict in its favor, refusing to award the plaintiff damages.

New York Partner Minyao Wang recently co-authored an article for the American Bankruptcy Institute Journal regarding a decision by the Ninth Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel that addressed a recurring issue in Chapter 11 cases.

On January 17, 2024, New York’s Appellate Division, Second Department, issued its long-awaited decision in Grant v. Global Aircraft Dispatch, Inc., finding that “manual workers” as defined under the New York Labor Law (“NYLL”) do not have a private right of action to pursue alleged violations of the NYLL’s pay frequency requirement. This decision has created a split between two appellate divisions. As a result, while the situation for employers is uncertain, there is cautious optimism for New York employers who have been facing an onslaught of pay frequency litigation in recent years.