In this episode of MoFo’s Above Board podcast, hosts Scott Lesmes and Haimavathi Marlier speak with Carrie H. Cohen and Andrew Turnbull about developments in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) litigation and enforcement. The episode also provides practical guidance on conducting thorough audits of DEI initiatives, maintaining #compliance with evolving legal standards, managing corporate #DEI programs amidst legal challenges, and more: https://bit.ly/4cK4ow8
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Morrison Foerster transforms complexity into advantage. With our collective intelligence, we shape powerful legal strategies that move your business forward while living our shared values. We solve your most critical multidimensional challenges in a way that provides clarity around the risk you are facing and gives you confidence in your chosen path. We pair diversity of perspective with a strategic consultative approach to craft the tailored strategies you need. We foster trusted partnerships that are defined by winning for you when it matters most. Our clients include some of the largest financial institutions, Fortune 100 companies, and leading technology and life sciences companies. Whether established for decades or just an entrepreneur’s idea, we represent organizations as they grow, innovate, disrupt, and develop into leading industry players and household names.
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MoFo is advising Rivian Automotive in the intended formation of an equally controlled and owned joint venture with Volkswagen Group to create next generation software-defined vehicle (SDV) platforms to be used in both companies’ future electric vehicles. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3zKamyz
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On June 21, the #BidenAdministration introduced outbound investment screening regulations, building on last year’s advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) by adding important details and seeking additional feedback from impacted parties. As a proposed rule, the regulations will not be effective until publication of a final rule. Read more: https://bit.ly/3W3vDuG
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Administrative agencies long enjoyed deference from the courts under Chevron v. NRDC. The United States Patent and Trademark Office was one such agency, and #Chevron applied when courts reviewed its regulations governing PTAB practice. On June 28, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Chevron. Will the PTAB emerge unscathed? https://bit.ly/3W5gjO3 #SCOTUS
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The digital age has ushered in innovative forms of entertainment and commerce, including through the development of in-game economies. Read this MoFo client alert to learn about the #IP and financial regulatory issues related to the nature of virtual goods and currencies available through #gaming platforms: https://bit.ly/3LmkuA1
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The U.S. Supreme Court overruled #Chevron and held that courts “may not defer to agency interpretation of the law simply because a statute is ambiguous.” Although some of the consequences of the ruling may be near-term, and others might not be felt immediately, the decision may impact thousands of administrative programs and will inject uncertainty into litigation challenging agency regulations. Read more: https://bit.ly/4crocV8 #SCOTUS
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In early May, the New Civil Liberties Alliance announced plans to file suit against CPSC and CPSC Commissioner Richard Trumka for allegedly violating the constitutional and statutory rights of its client, Dreamland Baby Co. (“Dreamland”), by making disparaging statements about Dreamland’s products to the general public and retailers. https://bit.ly/4bMnL6p
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MoFo's Paul McKenzie and Bilin Chen authored a Practice Note for Thomson Reuters’ Practical Law, discussing key changes and their implications introduced by the revised PRC Company Law concerning the rights of shareholders for LLCs and CLSs. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3xMNOg7
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MoFo’s Lip Kian Ang, Mark Tay, and Yong Wei Tan recently authored an article titled “Fundraising 101: Valuation of Start-ups – Some Key Considerations,” which was published on the Singapore Academy of Law’s Singapore Law Watch as part of a series of articles contributed by members of the Venture Capital Investment Model Agreements (VIMA) 2.0 working group. Read more: https://bit.ly/3L8RPyp
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MoFo’s Global Co-Chair of Private Equity Marcia Ellis recently spoke to CNBC and was quoted in an article titled, “China talks up support for IPOs. Investors are watching the speed of approval.” Read more: https://bit.ly/3zwjMh5