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McDonald Hopkins, a leading business advisory and advocacy law firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Arezoo Habibi as an Associate in the firm’s Litigation Department. She joins the firm’s robust commercial litigation team, bringing experience and a fresh perspective to the team.
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Reproductive privacy has received an additional boost of protection with the Office for Civil Rights’ Final Rule
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Teresa Metcalf Beasley, chair of McDonald Hopkins’ Public Law Practice Group, was featured on several northeast Ohio news stations for her impactful work with the Western Reserve Ohio Links Chapter.
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The FDA has issued its long-anticipated final rule regulating laboratory developed tests. Taking into consideration the concerns regarding the adverse impact upon patient care, the FDA outlined several categories of full and partial enforcement discretion.
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If approved, the reclassification of marijuana will create unprecedented change for both businesses and consumers in the US. While many of those changes’ impacts are not clear at this time, there are some consequences of reclassification that provide welcome relief to existing marijuana businesses.
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McDonald Hopkins is proud to congratulate member and Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Co-Chair Dominic Paluzzi on his selection to Cybersecurity Docket's Incident Response 50 for 2024.
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The FTC's Final Rule banning non-competes has a clear definition of "worker" but the definition does not include a franchisee in the context of a franchisee-franchisor relationship.
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Companies should begin evaluating whether they qualify for an exemption from CTA reporting requirements, and if not, begin preparing reporting information and constructing policies to ensure continued compliance with the CTA.
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Legislators in Connecticut just recently passed an AI bill, creating rules and regulations for AI developers and educating the general public about its uses.
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The IRS published its Dirty Dozen list, detailing the "worst of the worst" in tax scams-- warning tax professionals of increased spear-phising attacks.
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Each year, the Executive War College provides valuable information for everyone in the lab industry. The McDonald Hopkins Healthcare team monitors trending topics discussed at the conference and will provide key takeaways from this year's EWC when the sessions conclude.
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McDonald Hopkins' Trade Secret, Non-Compete, and Unfair Competition attorneys have put together insights for employers on the immediate impact of the FTC's rule banning non-competes and guidance on what to expect in the coming days, weeks, and months.
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The Maryland Online Data Privacy Act of 2024 is another example of the shift in the landscape of state data privacy regulations in the absence of federal regulation.
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As expected, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is seeking immediate relief from federal court to halt the implementation of the FTC's rule banning non-compete agreements.
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Following yesterday’s announcement on the Federal Trade Commission’s national ban on workplace non-competes, McDonald Hopkins has identified critical elements of the new rule and put together information on what employers can expect over the next several months.
The Kentucky Medical Cannabis Program filed 2 emergency regulations defining the program’s license application process. The governor signed the emergency regulations into effect immediately to expedite the roll out of Kentucky’s medical cannabis program.
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McDonald Hopkins' co-president, James Giszczak, explains the evolution of cyberattacks in Crain's Detroit Business feature
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At an open meeting on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission voted along partisan lines to ban non-compete agreements
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Under the DOL’s final rule, the annual salary level to qualify for exempt status will increase in two steps resulting in an increase from the current $35,568 per year to $58,656 per year by January 1, 2025.
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McDonald Hopkins' co-presidents, Jim Stief and Jim Giszczak discuss why partnering with College Now is so important.
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McDonald Hopkins is proud to announce the firm has been recognized as an unparalleled leader in client service and named to the BTI Client Service A-Team 2024.
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McDonald Hopkins' members, David Kall and Katherine Wensink, explain the importance of mentorship and our partnership with College Now.
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While the MFIL provides protections to franchisees, the fact remains that franchisors exercise significant discretion over their brands and hold considerable sway over the transfer of franchise rights.
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A recent case illustrates the importance of considering the impact of any potential defaults, whether non-monetary or otherwise, before any franchisee bankruptcy.
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If there is a foundational value to be found in the rise and fall of Burgerim, it is this: before investing in any franchise concept, it is imperative that all aspects of the offering are vetted and that qualified and experienced advisors are consulted. As the old adage goes, when something sounds too good to be true, it usually is.
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A four-term Michigan mayor lost his lengthy battle to seek a fifth term earlier this month when the Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, which oversees federal litigation in several states including Ohio, upheld his city’s new charter provision setting mayoral term limits.
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Two Ohio outdoor advertising firms will test the limits of both a state statute and a recent U.S. Supreme Court case after filing lawsuits in federal court earlier this month over township billboard regulations.
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Ohio H.B. 257, if enacted, would exempt a broader swath of records related to public-safety employees from public view.
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McDonald Hopkins' member, Shawn Riley, recently voiced his expertise regarding higher education institutions and why some are dealing with financial issues in Cleveland Plain Dealer's article 'CSU is spending $9 million on faculty and staff buyouts.'
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Mike Witzke, the Chair of the Estate Planning and Probate Practice Group, explains changes coming to estate tax in 2025.
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McDonald Hopkins LLC is proud to announce the addition of two distinguished attorneys to its Intellectual Property Department. Sean Mellino and Jamie Pingor bring decades of experience and diverse legal knowledge in intellectual property law to the firm. Their integration into McDonald Hopkins underscores the firm’s commitment to attracting top legal talent, cementing its status as a destination firm for accomplished attorneys and discerning clients alike.
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McDonald Hopkins is proud to announce the addition of two new attorneys, Karen Bridges and Edward Grahovec, to its national Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Group.
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A major compliance deadline is approaching for the New York Department of Financial Services cybersecurity regulation, 23 NYCRR §§ 500.0—500.24, or Part 500. If not already underway, covered entities should immediately initiate a review of their cybersecurity program to determine any potential shortcomings and areas of improvement.
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For the past 6 years, McDonald Hopkins has been proud partners with the College Now Mentorship program. To promote mentorship, every April the NBC affiliated TV station, WKYC, promotes ‘Mentor Monday,’ highlighting the program and why adults throughout Northeast Ohio should sign up to be mentors.
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The DHS is the first major U.S. government agency to substantially implement AI in its policies and plans, spurred by the “unprecedented speed and potential of AI’s development."Its roadmap, details an aggressive set of goals using AI, with multiple targets for the end of 2024.
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McDonald Hopkins, a leading business advisory and advocacy law firm, is pleased to announce that Alex Tominc has joined the firm as an Associate in the Litigation Department and Energy Litigation team.
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McDonald Hopkins LLC, a business advisory and advocacy law firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Mackenzie ‘Mac’ Burns to its Litigation Department. Burns’ integration into McDonald Hopkins underscores the firm’s commitment to attracting and nurturing exceptional legal talent, becoming a destination firm for both accomplished attorneys and clients in need of service.
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A Texas federal district court has struck down the NLRB's new joint employer rule because it would treat some companies as the employers of contract or franchise workers even when they lacked any meaningful control over their working conditions.
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The House of Representatives approved legislation that would require TikTok’s Chinese parent company to sell TikTok within 180 days of its enactment or risk having the app banned in the U.S. Lawmakers state the action was driven by the threat it poses to national security.
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Public corporations, such as JetBlue Airways Corp. and Molson Coors Beverage Company, are citing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives as a “risk” factor in their 10-K filings. The growing DEI pushback is a good reminder for employers that fairness and equality, regardless of protected characteristics, and based upon bona-fide qualifications, is a good compass by which to make employment-related decisions.
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Executive Compensation: why the niche service is rapidly growing in demand and how McDonald Hopkins' Executive Compensation Group has emerged as a leader in the field.
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If Maine passes its data privacy protection law, it is set to be the strongest data privacy law in the United States. While the enactment remains uncertain, its potential adoption signals a move towards stricter state-level data privacy laws in the U.S., especially in the void of overarching federal regulations.
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Crain's Cleveland Business has selected McDonald Hopkins' Christal Contini and Elizabeth Sullivan to its 2024 list of Notable Women in Law.
The increased integration of and reliance upon managed service providers allows businesses to focus on what they know best and outsource the rest, but it has also shifted an ever-increasing burden of data stewardship to MSPs. This article provides a high-level overview of considerations MSPs should take into account regarding privacy compliance, cybersecurity and risk management and a variety of other best practices.
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Peter Bernhardt, the leader McDonald Hopkins' West Palm Beach office, has been featured on the cover of Country Club Living Palm Beach North magazine.
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In a significant legal move, a prominent figure in the healthcare consulting sector, represented by McDonald Hopkins, has sought leave to file an amended complaint against Nordic Consulting Partners and its CEO. The lawsuit alleges a series of deceptive practices that constitute fraud, copyright infringement, and intellectual property violations that have significantly impacted his innovative healthcare software, Wellward.
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McDonald Hopkins is proud to announce the addition of Alaina Karsten to its Litigation Department. Karsten is a leader in her field, bringing a wealth of expertise and a track record of success to the firm. Her hiring reinforces that McDonald Hopkins is a premiere choice for talented attorneys looking to grow their careers.
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Crain's Chicago Business has selected McDonald Hopkins' Blair Dawson, Emily Johnson, and Michelle Kantor to its 2024 list of Notable Women in Law.
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The Attorney General’s report outlines themes of early enforcement efforts with respect to privacy policies, matters concerning the collection of sensitive data, and heightened protection for teen and children's data.
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McDonald Hopkins recently released its 2024 Business Outlook survey results and has since been featured in several newscasts and publications, taking a deeper dive at survey results.
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AI can enhance the discovery process, ease the burden associated with collecting and analyzing large data sets, improve legal research, and optimize the drafting and reviewing of contracts and other legal documents, but attorneys should also be prepared to challenge its use by opposing counsel or third parties when appropriate.
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From 2020 to 2023, there was a high degree of uncertainty in the future of tax and estate planning. This year, with a split in legislative control and less of a chance the laws will change, the outlook is more predictable and our Estate Planning and Probate team has highlighted 5 key changes and planning opportunities related to gift, tax, and retirement planning.
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AI's versatility has made it highly attractive to criminal groups, who have leveraged the technology to enhance existing cybercrime methods and build new ones.
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Cybersecurity threats target every industry, and food and agriculture are not exempt from this threat. This has piqued the interest of the legislature, which has recently taken steps to counter these threats.
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Top officials from various federal departments and agencies recently convened to discuss progress on directives set out in an October 2023 executive order concerning the safe, secure, and trustworthy development and use of artificial intelligence.
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McDonald Hopkins conducted its 2024 Business Outlook Survey and the results show business owners are approaching this year with cautious optimism.
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Researchers at Cybernews and Security Discovery recently uncovered what they are referring to as the most significant data breach ever - the “Mother of all Breaches” or “MOAB.”This data breach accounts for 26 billion exposed records.
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New Jersey has joined about a dozen other states by enacting new and comprehensive privacy legislation. The law, Bill S332, was signed into law on January 16, 2024 and will take effect in January 2025. The law applies to data controllers that do business in New Jersey or target New Jersey residents.
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McDonald Hopkins is proud to announce Sharon Cruz as the newest addition to the firm. Sharon is Counsel in McDonald Hopkins’ Litigation Department and is joining the firm’s distinguished Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Group.
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New Hampshire is now the 14th state to pass a comprehensive data privacy law, with Senate Bill 255, the New Hampshire Data Privacy Act. Assuming it makes it through the remaining legislative process, the new law would go in effect on January 1, 2025.
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While some courts consider forensic reports as work product or attorney-client privileged, other courts, including the District Court for the Western District of Washington, hold otherwise. The court’s decision demonstrates how important it is for companies to engage experienced privacy counsel to lead cybersecurity initiatives, especially with framing incident response agreements.
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McDonald Hopkins is proud to congratulate Michelle Kantor on her appointment to the Board of Directors of Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP).
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is seemingly everywhere these days, and discussions abound about how it will impact individuals’ daily lives as well as businesses from an operational and compliance perspective. In this series, the McDonald Hopkins Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Team will be providing the most current information and developments on AI. To begin the conversation, we present an overview of what AI is and how it can be leveraged.
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The FTC is proposing additional revisions to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule that will strengthen the privacy and protection of information belonging to children under the age of 13, and eliminate further monetization of children’s information for commercial use.
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McDonald Hopkins LLC, a business advocacy and advisory firm, is thrilled to announce the addition of Megan Juel as Counsel in the Business Department and as a part of the firm’s Executive Compensation and Governance Practice Group.
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Investment in a franchise operation may be appealing to a franchise owner and private equity funds for a variety of reasons.
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In a recent case interpreting the Ohio Alcoholic Beverage Franchise Act, the United States Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals held that “when a brewery exercises no control over its product in Ohio, it’s not subject to the state’s franchise laws.”
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In an article for the Northern Ohio chapter of the Turnaround Management Association, Michael Kaczka, Jory Berg, and Jack Spencer provide insight on whether a bankruptcy trustee can sell or assign causes of action that arise from the trustee’s avoidance powers under section 544(b) of the Bankruptcy Code.
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Colorado’s approach to facilitate such opt-outs via Universal Opt-Out Mechanisms, along with California’s similar proposal to require internet browsers to send an opt-out preference signal, demonstrate a trend towards consumer agency over when and how personal data is shared online.
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The FTC proposed additional changes to strengthen the chief privacy law concerning minors in the United States but is it enough?
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Montana is appealing a decision by a U.S. judge to block the state's TikTok ban. The state's TikTok ban represents the first attempted ban of this scope in the U.S., both on the federal and state level. McDonald Hopkins will monitor how this case unfolds in the Ninth Circuit.
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In response to historically long 2023 professional licensure wait times, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker approved Public Act 103-0568 or HB 2394, which requires the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, IDFPR, to identify and begin implementing a licensing software solution through an expedited procurement process.
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Nine attorneys at McDonald Hopkins have been selected to the 2024 Ohio Super Lawyers list and four McDonald Hopkins attorneys have been selected to the 2024 Ohio Rising Stars list.
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Criminal groups are increasingly using AI as a tool to launch greater cyber attacks. But could the key to cybersecuriy against these attacks, also be AI? Organizations are finding ways to strengthen and create new methods of cyber defense using AI, too.
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The United Kingdom Information Commissioner's Office recently announced the creation of its online resource for businesses with guidance on employer data protection.
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A recent false claims settlement and consumer fraud alert are good reminders of the importance of medical necessity and respecting medical judgment when furnishing or billing for remote patient monitoring services.
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To combat the vulnerabilities and potential exposure that Google has identified, the company is encouraging users, including corporations, to install the latest version of Chrome.
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McDonald Hopkins' counsel Jason Faust explained the rules of ESOP shares to Cincinatti's WCPO ABC 9 News.
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David Kall's take on Ohio's Issue 2 tax impact featured in Crain's Cleveland
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The United States Department of Justice confirmed Tuesday that a recent outage of the ALPHAV cybercriminal group’s data leak site was part of a global law enforcement operation involving the FBI and several international law enforcement agencies.
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Applicable businesses must comply with Utah's Consumer Privacy Act provisions before the start of the New Year when it goes into effect. Let's dive into what those businesses need to know.
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The past year has been dominated by news of Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour and Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour but tickets have been incredibly difficult to come by. This is largely due to ticket scalpers, however, the Internal Revenue Service, IRS, is taking action to help concert-goers.
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The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments for Moore v. US earlier this month. Given the potential impacts of the impending ruling, taxpayers and tax professionals alike are eager for the decision.
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Kathryn Hickey has been selected to the 2024 Maryland Super Lawyers list, and Spencer Pollock and David Shafer are on the state's Rising Star list.
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On December 8, 2023, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) Board unanimously voted to approve a legislative proposal that would require internet browsers to send consumers an opt-out preference signal.
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The European Union's provisional agreement on the Artificial Intelligence Act represents a significant step towards the legal and ethical governance of AI technologies.
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Notorious ransomware group ALPHV’s public-facing leak site was knocked out of service late last week. The outage led security researchers to speculate that a law enforcement operation may disrupted the group’s activities.
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Kate Wensink and Franklin Malemud recently shared insight on trust litigation and cross-state issues for the Estate Planning Council of Cleveland's Estate Planning Issue, published by Smart Business.
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Recently Russian national, Vladimir Dunaev, pleaded guilty to charges connected to his involvement in the development and deployment of Trickbot malware, asophisticated Trojan, developed and designed to steal financial data primarily through the use of phishing emails.
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McDonald Hopkins' Counsel Kevin Butler shares how a proposed Ohio bill could impact local municipalities implementing Ohio's new marijuana law
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The headlines dominating the news this year touted wins in major strikes involving the United Auto Workers, SAG-AFTRA and the Teamsters, to name only a few. However, despite these apparent “wins,” did the unions genuinely succeed? What can employers learn from these recent events as we head into 2024? David Schelberg, an attorney in our Labor and Employment Department, weighs in.
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On January 1, 2024, the process of forming a business entity in the U.S. will substantially change when the Corporate Transparency Act goes into effect. The CTA is a U.S. law that requires reporting companies to disclose company information and certain beneficial ownership information to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
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A recent decision by the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals sheds light on the dynamic relationship between users’ social media activity and courts’ personal jurisdiction over users arising from such activity.
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McDonald Hopkins is committed to being the first choice among its clients. With the addition of six new associates throughout several practice groups, it also continues to prove it is a destination firm for talented attorneys looking to establish their careers in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services updated Medicare billing standards for remote physiologic monitoring and remote therapeutic monitoring, and provided related guidance in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) 2024 Final Rule.
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In a notable victory, Richard Blake, a Member with McDonald Hopkins and Chair of the firm’s Government Compliance, Investigations and White Collar Defense Practice Group, successfully defended his client against charges brought by the U.S. Department of Justice Tax Division.
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Proactive steps employers can take to begin to prepare for a proposed salary level adjustment that aims to boost the minimum salary requirement for overtime exempt of executive, administrative, and professional workers under the FLSA by over 50%.
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A new final rule from the NLRB will make it far easier for the organization to declare that joint employment status exists in commonplace business relationships like franchising, contracting, and supply chains.
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In the rapidly changing landscape of cybersecurity, a recently discovered vulnerability affecting Citrix raises concerns about the effectiveness of multi-factor authentication for unpatched Citrix users.
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McDonald Hopkins’ unwavering commitment to safeguarding clients’ digital assets and sensitive information is attracting new talent to its versatile Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Group with the hiring of two new associates - Aysha F. Allos and Arriana Sajjad.
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The OIG recently arrived at an unfavorable determination, finding that a proposed arrangement between laboratories for the purchase of the technical component of anatomic pathology could generate prohibited remuneration under the federal Anti-Kickback Statute.
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McDonald Hopkins’ members Kevin Washburn and Karina Conley were featured on the Cleveland's WKYC and WOIO’s evening shows to share their expertise and discuss the impact of Ohio’s passage of Issue 2.
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The International Counter Ransomware Initiative, or CRI, recently announced that its member nations will pledge to no longer make ransomware payments to hackers, gangs and other criminals
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The White House has issued a sweeping Executive Order concerning the safe, secure, and trustworthy development and use of artificial intelligence, laying out numerous prerogatives for federal agencies to circumvent the potentially harmful use and effects of AI.
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Ohio’s Election Day is over and voters have spoken: Ohio is the 24th state to legalize recreational, or adult use, marijuana. But now that the polls have closed and the votes have been counted the burning question is what’s next? McDonald Hopkins’ experienced attorneys walk us through what employers, municipalities, and community members should know when it comes to the passage of Issue 2.
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It is unclear how the SEC’s case against SolarWinds and Brown will play out, but what is clear is that regulators in the federal and state context have increasingly taken more aggressive action when organizations factually misstate or hide material failings in cybersecurity.
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On November 1, 2023, the IRS released new cost of living adjustments affecting dollar limitations for pension plans and other retirement-related items for the 2024 Tax Year. Unlike years past, the increase in the cost-of-living during the past 12 months has not been as significant.
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Covered entities should start to conduct internal assessments to determine any potential shortcomings in their policies, procedures, or overall governance structures to ensure compliance with the New York Department of Financial Services' amendment to its cybersecurity regulation 23 NYCRR §§ 500.0—500.24, or Part 500.
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McDonald Hopkins LLC continues to expand its services and reach in southern Florida with the addition of Jeffrey Haut, an associate in the Litigation Department.
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The latest amendments to the SafeGuard Rule, introduced by the Federal Trade Commission, reinforce the commitment to protect consumer data in an era of evolving cybersecurity threats.
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McDonald Hopkins has once again been recognized as one of the nation’s top law firms by Best Lawyers® in 45 categories, with seven practices ranking nationally.
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McDonald Hopkins LLC, a business advisory and advocacy law firm, has announced that Peter Bernhardt has been named the new Managing Member of the West Palm Beach office.
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Employee training and awareness is the best investment an organization can make to insulate itself from the far-reaching impacts of a cyberattack. What does that look like?
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The Michigan Offer of Judgment Rule under MCR 2.405 remains a powerful tool for encouraging the efficient settlement of disputes.
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California continues to provide consumers with some of the strongest data privacy protections in the country, with Gov. Gavin Newsom having signed the Delete Act into law on October 10, 2023.
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Resources and best practices to give educational institutions a head start in their battle to safeguard their systems against hackers.
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Texas recently amended its data breach notification law, providing a few noteworthy changes. The amended law took effect on September 1, 2023, and entities conducting business in the state should contemplate the provisions carefully.
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New guidance from the EEOC is intended to assist employers as they deal with the significant changes in the workplace and the law since the EEOC last issued guidance on workplace harassment in 1999.
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McDonald Hopkins tax attorney and Managing Member of the Cleveland office, David Kall, shared his perspective on how Ohio HB 33 overhauls taxes, impacting individuals and businesses, in a commentary article published by Crain's Cleveland Business.
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McDonald Hopkins strategic advisory and restructuring attorney Maria Carr shared her perspective on changes in bankruptcy communications when the business in question operates within the cryptocurrency market, in an article published in the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Journal.
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A recent court decision in Michigan highlights the importance of jurisdictional considerations when it comes to litigation and what businesses need to consider to ensure their rights are protected and cases are tried in the appropriate venue.
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California is rolling out a new restriction on non-compete agreements that incentivizes employees to file lawsuits in California to invalidate non-compete agreements .
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How do you stay one-step ahead when you didn’t know you were even in the race? The unsavory truth is no business is safe from cyber threats, criminals target everyone whether you are a Fortune 500 company or the mom-and-pop shop on the corner. The extent of damage caused by a security incident can be mitigated by implementing a few key steps both before and during an incident.
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Daniel Borek, Maria Carr, Kirstyn Wildey Fritz, Ashley Jericho, Jacob Radecki, Heather Shumaker, and Mark Steiner named Members at McDonald Hopkins.
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Mitchell Capp, an Associate in Detroit who focuses primarily on business counseling and litigation, was recently featured in Lawyer Minds, an online publication that profiles lawyers who have built successful law practices, created novel new legal theories, donated thousands of hours to pro bono work and obtained impressive trial results on behalf of their clients.
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A new regulation for the safe transfer of any personal data of UK individuals relevant to the UK-US Data Bridge has been set under the UK Extension to the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, with a start date of October 12, 2023.
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India recently passed its long-awaited Digital Personal Data Protection Act. It is an expansive law with carve-outs that provide rights for individuals and obligations on organizations operating under its purview.
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McDonald Hopkins continues to strengthen and diversify its national Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Group with the addition of Joseph McNelis III, who joins the firm as Counsel.
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McDonald Hopkins labor and employment attorney Jennifer Phillips provided insight to News 5 Cleveland on how the UAW's strike strategy could negatively impact workers.
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Senator Andrew Brenner recently introduced the Ohio Craft Brewer Freedom Act – a law intended to allow small craft brewers to negotiate with distributors outside of the constrains of the Ohio Alcoholic Beverages Franchise Act.
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Blair Dawson and Eric Benson partner up to discuss the SEC adoption of new cybersecurity rules for public companies and the intersection with insurance, in an article for McGriff Executive Risk Advisors.
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McDonald Hopkins continues to bolster the strength of its Business Law Department with the addition of two new attorneys to its Chicago office - Jason Faust and Samuel Tallman.
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Washington is raising the bar by heightening the privacy protections offered at the state-level to individuals when it comes to the collection of health data.
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The California Privacy Protection Agency recently published updated draft regulations that consider the implications of AI and automated decision-making technology.
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A recent Michigan Court of Appeals opinion emphasizes the nuances of conjunctive language and the importance of vigilant contract drafting.
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Effective January 1, 2025, businesses operating within the state of Delaware or engaging in the collection of data from Delaware residents will be mandated to observe certain data privacy principles when collecting personal information.
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A recent decision by the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New York might mean big consequences for companies experiencing data breaches.
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Ohio private employers will pay nearly $90 million dollars less in premiums in the next fiscal year due to an 8% rate reduction. Public employers will pay nearly $8 million less in premiums next year thanks to a rate cut of nearly 4%.
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Insights from McDonald Hopkins' manufacturing and supply chain team on how to best position your company if you are faced with costly and lengthy litigation due to a supply disruption.
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A court ruling has resurrected a lawsuit by two former McDonald’s employees that sought class-action status in their lawsuit alleging that the company’s hiring practices violate antitrust laws.
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Annual salary level to qualify for exempt status could potentially move from $35,568 to $55,068 per year for white-collar exemption positions.
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Addressing one of the myriad of impending administrative headaches for employers stemming from SECURE Act 2.0, the IRS released Notice 2023-62 regarding catch-up contributions
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Starting January 1, 2024, health care facilities and provider organizations that are parties to covered Illinois M&A transactions or new contractual affiliations will be required to submit advance notice to the Illinois Attorney General under Illinois Public Act 103-0526 (House Bill 2222), which Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law on August 11, 2023.
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Ruling yet again shifts NLRB focus to a standard that is more “employee friendly.”
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Jennifer Phillips has joined McDonald Hopkins LLC as a Member in the Litigation Department, adding her experience and expertise to the firm’s Labor and Employment Practice Group in Cleveland.
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46 McDonald Hopkins attorneys recognized as Best Lawyers in America and nine attorneys recognized as Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America
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Nine attorneys at McDonald Hopkins have been selected to the 2023 Michigan Super Lawyers and Michigan Rising Stars lists.
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Jack Daniel's Properties v. VIP Products says "not so fast."
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McDonald Hopkins' Marc Carmel quoted by Bloomberg Law discussing bankruptcy litigation funding arrangements.
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McDonald Hopkins is proud to congratulate Margaret O’Bryon on her appointment by the Supreme Court of Ohio to the Commission on Certification of Attorneys as specialists.
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New rules require SEC registrants to rapidly disclose “material cybersecurity incidents” and annually offer “material information” regarding registrants’ cybersecurity risk management practices.
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Ryann Whalen has joined McDonald Hopkins LLC as Of Counsel in the firm’s Business Department in Chicago, adding her over 28 years of experience and expertise to the firm’s Estate Planning and Probate Practice Group.
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Ivan Gracic has joined McDonald Hopkins LLC as an Associate, adding his patent expertise to the firm’s Intellectual Property Department.
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Holm Belsheim has joined McDonald Hopkins LLC as an Associate in the Litigation Department, adding his expertise to the firm’s national Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Group.
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As a way to extort victims and scare impacted entities into paying a ransom, ransomware groups like CL0P have started to post stolen data on the publicly accessible internet.
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In an announcement yesterday, Microsoft declared it will be expanding access to wider cloud security logs in the coming months to customers worldwide at no additional cost. Specifically, with the new changes, log data previously only available at the Microsoft Purview Audit (Premium) subscription level will soon become accessible to Microsoft Purview Audit (Standard) subscription level customers. Additionally, Microsoft announced that it is also increasing the default retention period for Audit Standard customers from 90 days to 180 days.
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A ransomware attack is one of the most serious events that a business can experience. A cybercriminal locking up computer systems can bring operations to a standstill for weeks, months, or even longer. Sensitive business data is often stolen, ransomed, and possibly leaked. Does your organization have a comprehensive and foolproof plan in place if hit? If not, here are some things to consider.
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Allison Spears has joined McDonald Hopkins LLC as an Associate in the Litigation Department, adding her expertise to the firm’s national Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Group.
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Nickoli Miguel has joined McDonald Hopkins LLC as an Associate in the Litigation Department, adding his expertise to the firm’s national Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Group.
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The Supreme Court's decision in Groff v. DeJoy will have a significant impact on how employers evaluate and provide religious accommodations.
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Monique Waterman has joined McDonald Hopkins LLC as an Associate in the Litigation Department, adding her experience to the firm’s commercial litigation team and construction team.
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Peter Bernhardt, John Metzger and Craig Distel have all been honored by 2023 Florida Super Lawyers
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McDonald Hopkins is proud to congratulate members David Agay and Stephen Gross on their selection to the 2023 Lawdragon 500 Leading Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers Guide.
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There are three guidelines every business should be mindful of when dealing with a government investigation into a cyberattack.
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Information on resources prepared by the Panel of National Pathology Leaders (PNPL) that offer insight and guidance on AI and digital pathology.
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Patrick O’Meara and Margaret Redshaw have joined the Litigation Department of McDonald Hopkins LLC in the firm’s Chicago office, adding to the firm’s deep commercial litigation expertise.
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Dates and information on when flexibilities for telehealth, remote patient monitoring and other virtual healthcare services end.
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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has joined the conversation about employers’ use of artificial intelligence.
- News
Matthew Rechner has been named a 2023 Client Service All-Stars by The BTI Consulting Group.
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Marriam Shah has joined McDonald Hopkins LLC as an Associate in the Litigation Department, adding her expertise to the firm’s growing national Data Privacy and Cybersecurity team.
- Blog Post
Information and steps for employers on making sure you comply with Illinois' new paid leave laws, including how to update your policies and procedures.
- Blog Post
The General Counsel for the National Labor Relations Board has issued an advisory memorandum stating her position that non-competition clauses violate the National Labor Relations Act.
- News
McDonald Hopkins is pleased to announce the attorneys and practice areas that have been recognized by Chambers USA 2023.
- Blog Post
An overview of AI platforms and data privacy concerns as AI becomes more prevalent and ingrained in our society.
- Alert
It is likely that remote pathologists now need to return to work in an established physical location.