Preparing for Clean Energy Tax Credit Transfer Transactions – May 1st 12pm EDT
Project developers in the EV, solar, wind, battery, CCUS, hydrogen, biofuels, and energy efficiency markets have been blessed by the IRS with the ability to transfer tax credits directly to willing buyers. Tax equity transactions will still exist but are no longer required to monetize these key financial assets of a clean energy project. This […]
When Can Public Sector Employees Restrict Speech on Social Media? Supreme Court Weighs In
James Freed, like millions of other Americans, maintained a private Facebook page where he posted updates about his personal life. After he became the City Manager for Port Huron, Michigan, Freed would occasionally post updates about various city issues. Kevin Lindke, a Port Huron resident, took exception to how the city was managing the COVID-19 […]
Wednesday, April 17, 202412:00 PM EDT In an increasingly interconnected healthcare landscape, third party relationships play a critical role in operations, but they also introduce significant risk. To address this challenge, our webinar delves into the intricacies of healthcare third party risk management, offering insights and strategies, for entities of all sizes, to navigate and […]
SaaS and Cloud: At the Intersection of IP and Data Protection – Webinar April 2nd
Tuesday, April 2, 202412:00 PM to 1:00 PM CST Businesses are increasingly relying on third-party cloud providers and SaaS applications for their operational and information processing needs. This reliance introduces a variety of organizational vulnerabilities relating to business continuity and the remote processing of data. Data rights (both as to the input and output of data […]
Regulatory activity and litigation concerning per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) continued to pick up steam in 2023, and 2024 promises to continue this trend and present companies with new PFAS-related challenges. Read on for more on state and national developments.
New Jersey’s consumer data protection law, New Jersey Senate Bill – S332, was established on January 16, 2024, when it was signed into law by the governor. New Jersey is the first state to implement data privacy legislation in 2024. The NJDPA defines personal data as data that is “linked or reasonably linkable to an […]
Utah Cyber Audit Finds Majority of Gov’t Entities Non-Compliant
A recent audit conducted by Utah’s state auditor found that 2/3 of the government entities reviewed failed to meet the requirements of Utah’s Governmental Internet Information Privacy Act. The review of over 1600 organizations found that only 34% had the requisite privacy policy statement on their website.
New Hampshire’s Senate recently concurred with House amendments to a proposed comprehensive privacy bill. The action paves the way for passage of the bill later this spring. If enacted, the law will cover entities controlling or processing data of more than 35,000 state residents (or 10,000 residents and generating 25% revenue from data sales). The […]
Electronically Signed Arbitration Agreements May Be Unenforceable
What happens when an employee signs an arbitration agreement using their mobile device and later claims they did not knowingly sign the arbitration agreement because they were not previously told about it? Well, according to the California Court of Appeal in Hasty v. American Automobile Association of Northern California, Nevada & Utah, the agreement might […]
The legal profession faces unprecedented challenges in securing sensitive client data and maintaining the integrity of digital practice. This webinar focuses on law firms seeking useful information about robust cybersecurity strategies to protect their clients, maintain ethical and legal compliance, and fortify their digital infrastructure. Attendees and those supporting them will gain valuable insights from […]
Reenactment of Michigan’s Prevailing Wage Act Takes Effect Feb. 13
On March 24, 2023, House Bill 4007 (“the Act”) was signed into law, restoring prevailing wage requirements because the previous Prevailing Wage Act, MCL 408.551 et seq., was repealed by 2018 PA 171. Since March 1, 2022, prevailing-wage requirements have been permitted on some contracts issued by the Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) because the Court of Claims found the […]
Webinar – Using Equity/Ownership Incentives to Retain Key Employees – 29th February
Thursday, February 29, 2024 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT This webinar will provide an overview of how to evaluate and implement strategies to retain your key employees and executives using equity based incentives. Join Clark Hill attorneys Jim Brophy, Brad Oxford, and Luke Bailey as they cover a broad range of tactics to […]
