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September

7
2023
Industry News

Second Circuit Affirms District Court’s Decision Determining That Term Loan Notes Were Not “Securities” Subject To Securities Laws And Regulations

On August 24, 2023, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed a decision by the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York dismissing claims brought under state securities laws against a group of banks which acted as arrangers (“Defendants” or the “Arrangers”) for a term loan on behalf of a California-based medical testing company (the “Company”), holding that term loan “notes” issued as part of a syndicated loan were not “securities” subject to securities laws and regulations.

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September

7
2023
Trends

ARM Industry Claims a Mixed Bag in July

WebRecon’s latest report shows litigation was a mixed bag across the board in July in Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Telephone Consumer Protection Act and Fair Credit Reporting Act claims.

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September

7
2023
Industry News

Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order to Prepare California for the Progress of Artificial Intelligence

SACRAMENTO – With GenAI’s wide-ranging potential for Californians and the state’s economy, Governor Gavin Newsom today signed an executive order to study the development, use, and risks of artificial intelligence (AI) technology throughout the state and to develop a deliberate and responsible process for evaluation and deployment of AI within state government.

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September

7
2023
Industry News

From the Web: Experts Suggest Preparing for Possible Federal Overtime Rule Changes Now

Since the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced proposed changes to its overtime rule last week, legal experts say businesses should review their overtime policies and plan for compliance, despite the expected legal challenges to the rule after it is finalized, according to an article from the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM).

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September

7
2023
Industry News

Attorney General Ellison opens investigation into 52 student-loan debt-relief companies

September 6, 2023 (SAINT PAUL) — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced today that his Office has opened investigations into 52 student-loan debt-relief companies suspected of violating Minnesota law.

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