Community Benefit Agreements Can Enhance Environmental Justice

Environmental justice is the meaningful and fair involvement of all people in the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental policies, regulations, and laws. Community Benefit Agreements, can facilitate increased environmental justice in local communities. What Are Community Benefit Agreements? Community… Read more

November 6, 2023 | Environmental & Alternative Energy | Environmental Law Monitor

Employers Need to Pay Close Attention to Form I-9 Processing

By John W. Francisco, R. Patrick Bolling

In today’s ever-evolving legal landscape, compliance with immigration laws is crucial for businesses of all sizes. Employers have a legal obligation to verify the employment eligibility of their workers, and one essential aspect of this responsibility is the completion and… Read more

November 2, 2023 | Immigration | Labor & Employment

Examining Materiality and Cybersecurity Incidents: Practical Tips for Implementing the New SEC Rules

By Elizabeth Burgin Waller

Publicly traded companies have tangled with the question of when a cybersecurity incident should be disclosed to the public and investors. In a bid to add clarity to the topic, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released new rules… Read more

October 16, 2023 | Cybersecurity & Data Privacy

Beth Waller Shares 4 Legal Surprises You May Encounter Following a Cybersecurity Incident

By Elizabeth Burgin Waller

In an article published on Thursday, September 28 on DarkReading.com, WRVB Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Chair Beth Waller outlines four legal surprises you may encounter after a cybersecurity incident. Most security professionals know the parade of problems that emerges after… Read more

October 2, 2023 | Cybersecurity & Data Privacy

Self-Help Remedies in Leases: Efficient Alternatives to Litigation

By Richard J. Crouch

Self-help remedies in commercial leases are important because they provide parties with legal alternatives to address breaches of lease agreements by the non-performing party without resorting to lengthy and costly court proceedings. These remedies empower parties to take action quickly… Read more

September 25, 2023 | Commercial Real Estate

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