“And They’re Off”: The Arms Race for the COVID Legal Services Market has Begun
Temple 10-Q Editor, Jonathan Broder (LAW ’83), discusses the rise of a new legal market as law firms develop COVID-19 resource centers.
Legal Developments
Resolving the Crowdfunding Conundrum: The Experience of the United States and Spain
Temple Law Professor Rafael Porrata-Doria, Jr. shares his recent paper analyzing issues surrounding business crowdfunding from a United States and Spanish perspective.
Leading Delaware Firms Offer Guidance on Corporate Governance in Light of COVID-19
Guidelines for Payment of Dividends during the COVID-19 Pandemic In light of the fact that boards of Delaware corporations may have declared dividends before the current crisis arose, we understand that they may be reassessing whether to proceed with payment. While there are many cases indicating that the declaration of a dividend generally creates a
“Spit-balling” Enterprise Risk in the Time of COVID – 19: What You Better Be Doing if You’re Not Already
The Editors report on COVID – 19 business risk management issues and recommendations.
To Poach or Not to Poach: Franchise No-Poach Clauses Under Scrutiny
Craig Tractenberg, Partner Fox Rothschild, discusses recent litigation over anti-poaching contract provisions.
US Supreme Court Considers Reach of Copyright Laws
Cozen O’Connor attorneys share the latest on the U.S. Supreme Court’s consideration of the scope of copyright laws.
Spate of FDA and FTC CBD Warning Letters Sets Stage for Wave of False Advertising Consumer Class Action Lawsuits
Duane Morris, LLP partner discusses the effect of legalizing CBD products on FDA and FTC consumer protection action.
SEC’s Leveraged Loan Market
Pepper Hamilton partner Deborah Enea reports on the SEC’s leveraged loan market.
SEC Begins to Knock Down Wall of Secrecy Between PBMs and Drug Manufacturers
Duane Morris attorneys Jonathan Swichar (LAW ’97) and Bradley Wasser discuss the SEC’s efforts to knock down the wall of secrecy between PBMs and drug manufacturers.
Broker-Dealer Recordkeeping Requirements
Broker-dealers take heed: Benjamin McCoy (LAW ’12) and colleagues provide an overview of the touchstone recordkeeping requirements