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DOJ Announces Changes to the Yates Memo Policy on Individual Accountability

On Thursday, November 29th, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced changes to its policy known as the “Yates Memo.” That policy, established in 2015 by then-Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates, had required companies to provide DOJ with all relevant information about any individuals involved in misconduct to be eligible to receive any cooperation credit in resolving corporate investigations.

Oilfield operators of every size have been busy implementing the Obama Administration’s labor-intensive requirements to detect and repair vapor leaks from well site equipment, often called the Quad Oa requirements, in reference to the federal rules at 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart OOOOa.

A Review of Recent Whistleblower Developments

Whistleblower Developments is a periodic report covering significant cases, decisions, proposals, and legislation related to whistleblower statutes and how they may impact your business.

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A Proposed Agreement for Blockchain-Enabled Medical Staff Credentialing Process

The medical credentialing process, whether for a hospital, a hospital system or a health plan, has emerged as a potential early target for the application of blockchain technology and administration.1 It is a process that allows a secure database to be established over time and on a cumulative basis.

Federal Circuit Protects Novartis Gilenya Patent From Obviousness-Type Double Patenting

In Novartis AG v. Ezra Ventures LLC, the Federal Circuit addressed “the interplay between a patent term extension (PTE) granted pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 156 and the obviousness-type double patenting doctrine.”

Proposed Hardship Withdrawal Regulations Provide Useful Guidance

While not exactly a Thanksgiving “miracle,” many retirement plan sponsors were no doubt thankful for the IRS’ recent issuance of proposed regulations (the “Proposed Regs”) addressing changes to the Code §401(k) and 403(b) plan hardship withdrawal rules enacted as part of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (the “Act”).

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International Trade: A New Dawn for North American Trade

Contents Foreword Market Intelligence How Foley Can Help Additional Insights Click here to download the PDF. Foreword The business community, lawmakers...

2018 Midterm Election Results

After a long, hard-fought, and often bitter campaign, the parties battled to a partisan draw. As expected, Democrats took over the House of Representatives. Democrats also flipped a number of Governors’ mansions, but lost some of their high-profile targets.

2018 Private Equity Industry Overview

We have assembled a research report detailing recent legislation and regulation, the effect it is expected to have on private equity markets, and the way participating firms operate and structure themselves. We have also included a collection of timely articles published by Foley attorneys whose practices focus on counseling the financial industry.