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Quick Overview: RIP Chevron Deference (1984-2024)

By Lauren Rucinski, Josiah Kollmeyer, Daniel Bosch, and Andre Bellefontaine (Kean Miller LLP)

The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision overturning Chevron deference. This articles discusses the ruling, which calls for courts to reassume their role as interpreters of the law.

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Quick Overview: The False Claims Act

By Lori Garber, Partner (Foley & Lardner LLP)

This article provides an overview of the False Claims Act (FCA).

In this article you will learn about, the types of FCA cases in health care, damages and penalties under the FCA, and cooperation considerations for companies and individuals under government scrutiny.

Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts

Real Estate Purchase Contract

This Commercial Purchase and Sale Agreement was a form revised to fit the buyer’s needs in an eight-figure acquisition. The property was a shopping center including several leases, and the agreement also required assumption of the seller’s loan. The agreement focuses heavily on seller disclosures, representations and warranties, and required provisions at closing. This sample includes a choice-of-law clause selecting the laws of Utah. This sample was published on September 29, 2015, republished on April 3, 2023.

Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts

HIPAA Security Incident Assessment Tool

By Jackson Lewis P.C.

This is sample tool helping organizations assess whether a security incident involving personal information would require notification under the HIPAA breach notification rule (under the US Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act).

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10 Things You Need to Know about Life Sciences Patent Litigation in Canada

By Sheldon Hamilton, Principal, Smart & Biggar LLP, Barrister and Solicitor Patent and Trademark Agent, and Nancy Pei, Principal, Smart & Biggar LLP, Barrister and Solicitor Patent and Trademark Agent

Patented medicine regulations in Canada can be complex and the review process is fast-paced. In this Top Ten, in-house counsel will learn the essential points of how to prepare for the "Regulations" review. Editor's note: This article was updated to reflect recent developments; a prior version of this article was published on August 6, 2020.

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Ten Considerations Regarding State Government Public Health Powers to Mandate COVID-19 Protective Measures and Vaccination in the United States

By Author: Grant C. Killoran, O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin

People around the world continue to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, the most extreme public health emergency in a century. This Top Ten discusses the public health law framework in the United States and summarizes some recent developments in the law arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Retraining the Acquisition Model: How to Approach the Risks and Rewards of Deals With Artificial Intelligence Targets

By Natasha Allen, David W. Kantaros, Shabbi S. Khan, Avi B. Ginsberg, Graham P. MacEwan

In recent years, companies specializing in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies have been increasingly coveted acquisition targets. Foley & Lardner have provided insight into the AI field transforming our approaches to key issues. Accordingly, it is no surprise that AI has emerged as a prime sector for M&A activity. This guide helps breakdown how to approach risks and rewards in dealing with the rising importance of Artificial Intelligence.

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