Shaquille O’Neal faces potential liability for promoting NFTs under US securities laws. A recent ruling highlights risks for celebrities endorsing digital assets. Read more in Bloomberg Law, including comments from Crowell’s Andrea Surratt:
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Crowell & Moring is an international law firm with operations in the United States, Europe, MENA, and Asia. Drawing on significant government, business, industry and legal experience, the firm helps clients capitalize on opportunities and provides creative solutions to complex litigation and arbitration, regulatory and policy, and corporate and transactional issues. The firm is consistently recognized for its commitment to pro bono service as well as its programs and initiatives to advance diversity, equity and inclusion. To view our Legal Notices, please visit https://www.crowell.com/en/legal-notices
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Over the 2024 summer, new EU rules entered into force regarding unsold consumer products under the new ESPR (i.e. the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation – Regulation (EU) 2024/1781). Companies selling or supplying consumer products in the EU/EEA – particularly companies in the clothing, footwear, apparel, textile and retail sectors – should beware and not underestimate their importance or impact. Read more by Crowell's Marcus Navin-Jones and Eline Van Bogget:
Companies Selling Consumer Products in the EU (Particularly Clothing, Apparel, and Footwear Companies) Beware: The New ESPR Rules on Unsold Consumer Products Have Now Entered into Force
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UK sanctions enforcement against Russia has been lacking since the Ukraine invasion, says a new report. The findings highlight gaps in regulatory actions. Read more in Compliance Week, including comments from Crowell’s Sophie Davis:
Report: U.K. sanctions enforcement against Russia lacking since invasion of Ukraine
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The Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals recently issued notable reminders to contractors regarding its jurisdictional authority and the importance of timely filing claims. The Board explained in DSME Construction Co., Ltd., ASBCA 63878 (July 30, 2024), that it may retain jurisdiction over a dispute even when a different forum is listed in the contract. In Platinum Services., Inc., ASBCA No. 63878 (Aug. 1, 2024), the Board instructed contractors to be mindful of the CDA’s statute of limitations period, even when seeking to amicably resolve a dispute. Read more by Crowell's Michelle D. Coleman, Skye Mathieson, John Nakoneczny, and Tyler Piper:
Know Your Rights: ASBCA Issues Two Important Reminders to Contractors
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On August 8, 2024, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California announced a $6.3 million False Claims Act settlement with West Coast Dental Administrative Services LLC (formerly West Coast Dental Services Inc.), its founders, and former owners due to receipt of seven improper second-draw Paycheck Protection Program loans received by West Coast Dental and affiliated dental offices. Read more by Crowell's Olivia Lynch, Stephen M. Byers, Jason M. Crawford, Brian Tully McLaughlin, and Agustin D. Orozco:
California Dental Offices Settle FCA Allegations Regarding Second-Draw PPP Loans for $6.3M
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We were proud to again be a Medalist sponsor of last week’s Race Judicata, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services' annual 5k fundraiser race/walk. Thousands of runners gathered on a beautiful evening in Lincoln Park to support this very worthy cause for CVLS, one of Chicago’s preeminent pro bono civil legal aid providers. Congratulations to CVLS on another successful race, and we are already looking forward to next year!
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On 1 September 2024, the Qatar Financial Centre Authority (“QFCA”) and the QFC Regulatory Authority (“QFCRA”) enacted the Digital Assets Framework, a comprehensive regulatory framework that governs the creation and tokenization of digital assets in Qatar. Read more by Crowell's Charbel Maakaron, Catherine Martinez, and Alaa Mobarez:
Qatar Financial Centre: Digital Assets Framework
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On August 5, 2024, the District Court for the Eastern District of California granted a motion to dismiss allegations that a mortgage lender made false or fraudulent statements on its Paycheck Protection Program application in violation of the False Claims Act where the relator could not overcome the FCA’s public disclosure bar. Read more by Crowell's Olivia Lynch, Stephen M. Byers, Jason M. Crawford, Brian Tully McLaughlin, and Augustin Orozco:
FCA Complaint Based on PPP Information Pulled from PandemicOversight.gov Website Barred
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LATINA Style, Inc. honored Crowell's Meshach Rhoades and her foundation, the Latinas First Foundation, with the 2024 Community Award in recognition of her “outstanding contributions and significant positive impact on the LATINA community."
LATINA Style Honors Meshach Rhoades with 2024 Community Award
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Major rulings in 2024 have impacted government contractors. From software licenses to SAM registration lapses, courts have set new precedents. Dive into the top cases and their implications in Law360, including insights from Crowell’s Robert Sneckenberg:
Top Gov't Contract Cases Of 2024: Midyear Report - Law360
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