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Partner Richard Newman is participating in the Global Alliance of Impact Lawyers (GAIL) Launch Week, which will highlight the unique position law plays in creating a more equitable and sustainable system for people and the planet.

The FCC is requesting public comment on proposed reforms to the Rural Health Care Program to “promote program efficiency and ensure that rural healthcare providers receive appropriate levels of funding.”

Inter-Agency Spectrum Coordination Initiative will assist frequency requests of defense contractors in support of military priorities 

The advent of distributed ledger technology has ushered in a new digital era – a decentralized internet, neither owned nor controlled by a central authority. Blockchain enthusiasts hail this lack of centralization as representing a new chapter of freedom and individual empowerment.

In December 2021, Canada announced plans to impose a digital services tax, or DST. A few days later, the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) expressed opposition indicating that if Ottawa were to pursue this plan, “all options” would be considered. 

Back in 2017, the state of Nevada passed a sweeping bill into law that addressed not only drug pricing transparency, but also reporting obligations applicable to pharmacy benefit managers and non-profit organizations and also imposed certain requirements on manufacturer sales forces.

Last week, the US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit affirmed a $2 million jury verdict against Boeing in a breach of contract suit by Alabama Aircraft Industries, Inc. (AAI), a former government contracting partner, and revived a $100 million misappropriation of trade secrets claim.

As you know, in our recent Alert, we addressed the announcement of the members of the FCC’s Precision Agriculture Connectivity Task Force (“Task Force). Now, the FCC has announced the new members of the four “Working Groups” that will assist the Task Force in carrying out its work.

Responding to the Russian announcement recognizing the independence of the so-called Donetsk People’s Republic (DNR) and Luhansk People’s Republic (LNR) regions of Ukraine, President Biden signed Executive Order 14065 (the EO) on February 21, 2022, which went into effect immediately.

Schiff Hardin LLP assisted Smart for Life, Inc. in its $14.4 million initial public offering. Smart for Life is a leading developer, marketer, and manufacturer of nutritional and related products.

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

Arent Fox’s upcoming merger with Schiff Hardin, Bond Buyer reported, will serve as a “perfect pairing” for the firm’s Public Finance practice, offering clients national support and industry-focused service.

On September 9, the White House announced Executive Order 14042, which requires covered federal contracts to include a clause mandating compliance with guidance that had yet to be issued by the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force (Task Force).

Schiff Hardin LLP is proud to announce the firm has been ranked by Chambers Global 2022 for the first time for Energy: Electricity (Transactional) – USA. Partner Sarah A. W. Fitts was also ranked in the same category for the eighth consecutive year.

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Schiff Hardin LLP is pleased to announce that Partner Kevin Matz has been listed in Opportunity Zone Magazine’s Top 25 Opportunity Zone (OZ) Attorneys for 2021 for the third year in a row.

Schiff Hardin LLP advised I-Bankers Securities, Inc., the managing underwriter of AXIOS Sustainable Growth Acquisition Corporation in AXIOS’ initial public offering of 15,000,000 units, which will result in gross proceeds to AXIOS of $150 million.

Following House approval of H.R. 4445 with overwhelming support (335 Yeas to 97 Nays) on February 7, 2022, the Senate approved the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 by voice vote on February 10, 2022.

The Firm’s Blockchain, Crypto & Metaverse Group Advises Global Brands on The Next Frontier

Arent Fox’s Linda Jackson spoke with SHRM about the state of New York amending its whistleblower law to make it one of the most expansive in the country.

Should OEMs be permitted to remove the “S” from “MSRP

The California Supreme Court has held that the standard for assessing whistleblower retaliation claims under  California Labor Code section 1102.5 is not the McDonnell Douglas test, but the more plaintiff-friendly standard articulated in Labor Code section 1102.6. 

Partner Rachel Remke was featured in Law360 Pulse’s Valentine’s Day round-up of attorneys’ personal accounts of how they fell in love with the practice of law.

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

On January 18, 2022, an amendment to Bill 24-612 (legislation that would extend the eviction moratorium in DC until June 30, 2022) (the “Amendment”) was introduced to the DC Council that proposed tolling tenant deadlines under the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (“TOPA”) until February 28, 2022.